Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Shock absorbers adjustment

The preloading of the springs can be adjusted to 4 positions acting on the ring nut located in the lower part of the shock absorbers with the specific spanner supplied.

Position 1: minimum preload: rider only
Position 2 medium preloading: rider only
Position 3 medium preloading: rider and passenger
Position 4: maximum preloading: rider, passenger, and luggage.

In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit.

CAUTION

RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COMFORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING.

WARNING

WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES.

WARNING

IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO ADJUST THE PRELOAD DIFFERENTLY ON THE TWO SHOCK ABSORBERS

Running in

DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAX. SPEED. AVOID OPENING THE THROTTLE GRIP COMPLETELY OR KEEPING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE FIRST 1000 KM INCREASE SPEED PROGRESSIVELY, IF POSSIBLE, UNTIL THE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IS OBTAINED.

CAUTION

IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE RULES LISTED ABOVE.

Starting up the engine

The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency cut-off switch. The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in the OFF position.

A running engine automatically shuts off when the emergency stop switch is set to OFF.

The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting is carried out by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; After starting, to start-off from a stationary position, progressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle has a front suspension locking system. A sensor placed under the saddle will prevent the vehicle motion, but not the ignition, if the rider is not seated in a riding position.

In order to start the vehicle:

1. Rest the vehicle on its centre stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the ground.

2. Maintain the throttle grip "P" completely untwisted.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch "A" and turn it to "ON".

4. Make sure that switch "N" is in the "ON" position.

5. Either pull the front brake lever "O" or the rear brake lever "G" and then press the starter button "R".

WARNING

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN WHEN THE THROTTLE GRIP IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE CAREFULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.

CAUTION

DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC.

CAUTION

DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.

CAUTION

DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

CAUTION

DO NOT PUSH THE STARTER BUTTON OR TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO "ON" WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY BECAUSE IT COULD DAMAGE THE START-UP SYSTEM.

WARNING

NEVER TRY TO START-UP THE ENGINE WITH THE THROTTLE GRIP TWISTED.

THIS MAY LEAD TO LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TO ROLLOVER, WITH CONSEQUENT SERIOUS OR, IN SOME CASES, LETHAL INJURIES.

Precautions

CAUTION

NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE.

IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED OVERREVVING, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.

WARNING

AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED, DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS.

Stopping the engine

Fully untwist the throttle grip, then rotate the key in the switch "A " to "KEY OFF" (extractable key).

CAUTION

DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.

CAUTION

DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

Stand

Push with your foot on the centre stand's fork "F" while lifting the vehicle backward, holding onto the handlebar.

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