Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Front and rear disc brake

The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes. For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes. An excessively elastic brake lever stroke may indicate the presence of air in the braking circuit or a failure in the braking system. In this case, mainly due to the importance of brakes to guarantee safe riding conditions, the vehicle should be taken to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer.

CAUTION

BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE.

CAUTION

HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THE CHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKING SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE OR DEALER. AFTER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS, DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL YOU HAVE OPERATED THE BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE CORRECT POSITION.

CAUTION

THE PRESENCE OF SAND, MUD, SNOW MIXED WITH SALT, ETC. ON THE ROAD, CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE BRAKE PADS. WHEN RIDING THE VEHICLE ON ROADS WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED CHARACTERISTICS, WE RECOMMEND TO CLEAN THE BRAKE DISC FREQUENTLY WITH A NON-AGGRESSIVE DETERGENT IN ORDER TO AVOID THE FORMATION OF ABRASIVE BUILD-UPS IN THE HOLES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN EARLY WEAR OF BRAKE PADS.

Puncture

The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres (without inner tube). In the event of a puncture, Tubeless tyres - unlike tyres with inner tubes - go flat very slowly, resulting in a greater steering safety. In the event of a puncture, an emergency repair can be carried out using an "inflate and repair" spray can. For a final repair, take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer. The replacement of a tyre involves removing the wheel in question. Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer for these operations.

CAUTION

TO USE THE "INFLATE AND REPAIR" SPRAY CAN PROPERLY, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGING.

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.

Periods of inactivity

We recommend carrying out the following operations:

1. Clean the vehicle thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;

2. Be careful to rest the vehicle on its centre stand disabling the front suspension locking system;

3. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, add 1 to 2 cc of oil through the opening (adding more oil may damage the engine). Operate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly, then insert the spark plug again;

4. Empty all fuel; spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal parts; keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges;

5. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the "Battery" section.

Recommended products

AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T

Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle control)

Oil for 4-stroke engines

Cleaning the vehicle

Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water).

Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the engine exterior, use petrol, a brush and clean cloths. Petrol can damage paintwork. Remember that any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing.

CAUTION

DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM.

CAUTION

THE USE OF A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED FOR ANY ENGINE CLEANING OPERATION; HOWEVER, IF NO OTHER MEANS ARE AVAILABLE, IT IS THEN NECESSARY TO:

ONLY USE A FANLIKE SPRAY JET.
DO NOT HOLD THE NOZZLE NEARER THAN 2 FT (60 CM) FROM THE VEHICLE.
DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 100ºF (40ºC).
DO NOT USE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JETS.
DO NOT STEAM WASH.
DO NOT AIM THE JET AT: THE ENGINE, THE WIRING, THE COOLING SLITS ON THE TRANSMISSION OR SCROLL COVERS.

CAUTION

NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF. NEVER USE CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL, PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES, IN ORDER NOT TO DAMAGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. USING SILICONE-BASED WAX CAN DAMAGE THE PAINTED SURFACES, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE COLOUR (SATIN COLOURS). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.

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