PIAGGIO Beverly 300ie - Owner's Manual > Cooling fluid level

Engine cooling is carried out by a forced-circulation coolant system. The coolant consists of a mixture 50% de-ionised water and 50% glycol ethylene-based antifreeze solution with corrosion inhibitors. The coolant supplied with the scooter is already mixed and ready for use.

For proper engine functioning, make sure that the temperature of the coolant remains in the middle zone of the corresponding gauge. If the needle of the gauge enters the red zone, stop the engine, let it cool down and check the coolant level; if the level is OK, contact an Authorised Service Centre.

Check coolant when the engine is cold and as indicated in the scheduled maintenance tables, following the steps below.

1. Set the vehicle upright on the stand and remove the cover by undoing screw "A".

2. Remove the expansion tank cover "B" by turning it anticlockwise.

3. Look inside the expansion tank and check that fluid level is always between the "MIN" and "MAX" levels.

4. Top-up the fluid when it is close to the minimum mark.

If the level is not correct, proceed to top-up when the engine is cold. If the coolant needs to be topped up frequently or the expansion tank is completely dry, check the cooling system to find the cause of the problem. It is therefore essential to have the cooling system checked at an Authorised Service Centre.

Replace coolant as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table. Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre for this operation.

WARNING

TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK COVER WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT.

WARNING

IN ORDER TO AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKS WHILE RIDING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL DOES NOT EXCEED THE REFERENCE TONGUE TOO MUCH.

TO ENSURE CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION, KEEP THE RADIATOR GRILLE CLEAN.

Recommended products

AGIP PERMANENT SPECIAL

coolant
Monoethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid, CUNA NC 956-16

Checking the brake oil level

The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebar. Proceed as follows:

• Rest the vehicle on its centre stand with the handlebars perfectly horizontal;
• Check the fluid level through the sight glass "A".

A certain lowering of the level is caused by wear on the pads. Should the level appear to be below the minimum mark, please contact a PIAGGIO Authorised Service Centre or Dealer in order to have the braking system thoroughly checked.

Braking system fluid top up

For topping-up, proceed as follows:

• Remove the mirrors unscrewing them from their seats
• Unscrew the two screws "A" and remove the pressure covering.
• Unscrew the two screws "B" and, working on both sides of the vehicle, unscrew the screw "C".
• Using a flat-headed screwdriver, detach the fastener tab as shown in the figure, accessing the tab via the indicated slit.
• Insert the screwdriver between the two covers, as indicated in the figure, and detach the upper fastener tab. Move the rear handlebar cover aside.
• Unscrew the two screws "D" and remove the front handlebar cover releasing the front headlight connector
• Unscrew the two screws "E" and remove the cap "F" of the brake pump to top up to the optimum level.

WARNING

BRAKE CIRCUIT FLUID IS VERY CORROSIVE; DO NOT LET IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH PAINTED PARTS.

CAUTION

ONLY USE DOT 4-CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID.

WARNING

THE BRAKE FLUID IS HAZARDOUS: IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, WASH OFF WITH WATER.

WARNING

THE BRAKING CIRCUIT LIQUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, AND ABSORBS THE HUMIDITY OF SURROUNDING AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING. NEVER USE BRAKING FLUID KEPT IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN OPENED, OR PARTIALLY USED.

Recommended products

Brake fluid

Brake fluid
FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid

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