Vespa GTS 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Catalytic silencer

CAUTION

TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

CAUTION

DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CAN BE REACHED IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, PAY ATTENTION TO THE MUFFLER: TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS OR FIRE, THE MUFFLER SHOULD NEVER COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

Stand

CENTRE STAND

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

SIDE STAND

With your foot push the projection of the stand "L " in order to open it and at the same time lean the vehicle on you.

WARNING

FOR SAFETY REASONS, ENGINE STARTING IS INHIBITED IF THE SIDE STAND IS EXTENDED.

WARNING

THE SIDE STAND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHENEVER IT IS LOWERED.

TAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.

Automatic transmission

To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system has been designed to provide the best performance possible (acceleration and fuel consumption) whether on the flat or travelling uphill.

If you stop on while travelling uphill (traffic lights, traffic tailback etc.), only use the brake to keep the vehicle still and let the engine idle. Using the engine to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat, due to the friction of the clutch mechanism itself against the capstan.

It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage (other than those previously indicated) such as driving uphill fully laden on steep slopes, or starting off with driver and passenger at slopes greater than 25%.

Take the following precautions if the clutch overheats:

1. Stop using this way.

2. If necessary, let the clutch cool down with the motor at idling speed for a few minutes.

Safe driving

WARNING

SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW WHICH WILL ENABLE YOU TO USE YOUR VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS MORE EASILY AND SAFELY.

Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. So try out the vehicle somewhere without traffic until you have gained a good familiarity of the vehicle itself.

ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS

1. Before riding off, remember to put the helmet on and fasten it correctly.

2. Slow down and drive carefully over bumpy roads.

3. Remember that, after driving over a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, braking will not be as efficient the first time/s you use them again. When driving under conditions like this, you should brake periodically.

4. Do not brake hard on wet, unmade or otherwise slippery road surfaces.

5. When you need to use the brakes, use them both so as to distribute the braking effort over both the wheels.

6. Do not start off by getting on the vehicle while it is standing on its stand. In any case, the rear wheel should not be turning when it comes into contact with the ground, in order to avoid abrupt departures.

7. If you are using the vehicle on roads covered with sand, mud, snow mixed with salt etc., you should frequently clean the brake disc with a non-aggressive cleaning compound so as to avoid the formation of abrasive agglomerates inside the slots with the consequent premature wear of the brake pads.

8. Any modification that changes the vehicle's performance, such as tampering with original structural parts, is strictly forbidden by law, and renders the vehicle non-conforming to the approved type and dangerous for driving safety.

CAUTION

RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDICINES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS.

CAUTION

ANY ELABORATION THAT MODIFIES THE VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCES, SUCH AS TAMPERING WITH ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LAW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING.

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