Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Hub oil level
Check that there is oil in the rear hub. (oil content ~ 250 cc). To check the rear hub oil level, proceed as follows:
1) Rest the vehicle onto its centre stand, on level ground.
2) Unscrew the dipstick "A", dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it screwing it fully into place.
3) Pull out the dipstick to control that the oil level reaches the second notch from the bottom, as indicated by the arrow in figure, this is the correct level and must remain constant at all times.
4) Screw the dipstick back in, checking that it is correctly locked in place.
N.B.
THE NOTCHES ON THE HUB OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK, EXCEPT THE ONE INDICATING THE MAX LEVEL, REFER TO OTHER MODELS BY THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE NO SPECIFIC FUNCTION FOR THIS MODEL.
CAUTION
RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH
INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CONTAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS
ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
CAUTION
USED OIL CAN HARM THE
ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
CAUTION
AN EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF
OIL CAN LEAD TO SPILL OVER, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE WHEEL TO GET
DIRTY.
CAUTION
WHEN REPLACING THE HUB
OIL DO NOT LET THE OIL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC.
CAUTION
FOR OIL REPLACEMENT,
CONTACT ANY AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED
OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.
Characteristic
Rear hub oil
250 cc
Tyres
Check tyre pressure and wear periodically (roughly every 500 km). Tyres feature wear indicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread.
Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sides or irregular tread wear; if this occurs go to an authorised workshop or at least to a workshop equipped to replace tyres.
CAUTION
TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE
CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCORRECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR
AND MAKES RIDING DANGEROUS.
TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW.
WARNING
THE WHEELS FITTED WITH
TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE
OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
TYRES
Spark plug dismantlement
- Remove the screw "A"
- Remove the platform mat by removing the pressure pads.
- Remove the 2 screws "B"
- Remove the flap "C"
- Remove the spark plug cover and insert the box-spanner with the appropriate leverage for the removal.
- Remove the spark plug.
- When refitting, place the spark plug into the hole at the required angle and finger tighten it as far as it will go. Use the wrench only to tighten it.
- Cover the spark plug completely with its cap, making sure it is back in the retainer.
N.B.
USE OF SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE INDICATED TYPE OR UNSHIELDED SPARK PLUG CAPS CAN LEAD TO FAULTS IN THE VEHICLE 'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
WARNING
SPARK PLUG MUST BE
REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG AS INDICATED IN THE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE.
THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CENTRAL UNITS AND OF NON-COMPLIANT ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE PRESCRIBED MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG
See also:
Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Engine oil level
Four stroke engine oil is used in the engines in order to lubricate the timing bodies, the bench bearings and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can seriously damage the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and certain consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at 'full acceleration' all the time, oil consumption increases). The replacement intervals provided for by the maintenance programme are defined depending on the total content of oil in the engine and the average consumption measured following standardised methods. In order to prevent any problems, we recommend checking oil level more frequently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off on long journeys. The vehicle is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warning light on the instrument panel.
