Vespa GTS Super 300 ie - Service manual > Pre-delivery

Carry out the listed tests before delivering the vehicle.

Warning - Handle fuel with care.

Aesthetic inspection

Appearance check:

• Paintwork
• Fitting of plastics
• Scratches
• Dirt

Tightening torques inspection

Lock check

• Safety locks
• Fixing screws

Safety locks

• Rear shock absorber upper fixing
• Rear shock absorber lower fixing
  Lower front shock absorber fitting
• Front wheel axle nut
  Front wheel screws
  Rear wheel screws
• Front and rear wheel hub nut
  Front and rear brake calliper clamping screws
• Frame - swinging arm bolt *
• Swinging arm bolt - Engine
• Engine arm pin - Frame arm
• Handlebar lock nut
• Steering lower ring nut
• Upper steering ring nut

Electrical system

• Main switch
• Lights: high-beam lights, low-beam lights, taillights (front and rear) and relevant warning lights - Headlight adjustment according to the regulations currently in force
• Front and rear stop light buttons and relative light
• Turn indicators and relative telltales
• Instrument lighting
• instruments: fuel and temperature indicator
• Instrument panel lights
• Horn
• Electrical start up
• Engine stopping with emergency stop switch
• electric saddle opening button

CAUTION

TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.

INADEQUATE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY WITH A LOW LEVEL OF ELECTROLYTE BEFORE IT IS FIRST USED SHORTENS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY.

CAUTION

WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY, ATTACH THE POSITIVE LEAD FIRST AND THEN THE NEGATIVE ONE.

WARNING

BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC AND IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.

IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES OR SKIN, RINSE WITH ABUNDANT WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

IF IT ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED, IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR VEGETABLE OIL. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES; KEEP THEM AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES, SPARKS. IF THE BATTERY IS CHARGED IN A CLOSED PLACE, TAKE CARE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING CLOSE TO BATTERIES.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN THE RECOMMENDED CAPACITY. USING A FUSE OF UNSUITABLE RATING MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE.

Levels check

Level check:

• Hydraulic brake system liquid level.
• Rear hub oil level
• Engine coolant level
• Engine oil level

Road test

Test ride

• Cold start
• Instrument operations
• Response to the throttle control
• Stability on acceleration and braking
• Rear and front brake efficiency
• Rear and front suspension efficiency
• Abnormal noise

Static test

Static control after the test ride:

• Hot engine restart
• Minimum seal (turning the handlebar)
• Uniform steering rotation
• Possible losses
• electric radiator fan operation

CAUTION

CHECK AND ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE WITH TYRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

CAUTION

NEVER EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES OR TYRES MAY BURST.

Functional inspection

Functional Checks:

• Hydraulic braking system: lever travel
• Clutch: proper functioning check
• Engine: proper general functioning and no abnormal noise check
• Other: papers check, chassis and engine number check, tools and equipment, licence plate fitting, lock check, tyre pressure check, rear-view mirror and any accessory fitting

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