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Intitulé Détails
Type de produit Scooter
Caractéristiques techniques principales Moteur monocylindre 4 temps, refroidi par air
Alimentation électrique Allumage électronique
Dimensions approximatives Longueur : 1980 mm, Largeur : 740 mm, Hauteur : 1130 mm
Poids Environ 130 kg
Capacité du réservoir 7 litres
Type de batterie Batterie au plomb
Tension 12 V
Puissance 50 cc
Fonctions principales Transport urbain, économie de carburant
Entretien et nettoyage Vérification régulière de l'huile, nettoyage du filtre à air
Pièces détachées et réparabilité Disponibilité de pièces détachées dans les réseaux agréés
Sécurité Freins à disque avant et arrière, éclairage LED
Informations générales utiles Permis de conduire requis : A1 ou B (selon la législation locale)

FOIRE AUX QUESTIONS - LIBERTY PIAGGIO

Comment démarrer mon Piaggio Liberty ?
Assurez-vous que la clé est insérée et tournez-la en position ON. Appuyez sur le frein, puis appuyez sur le bouton de démarrage.
Que faire si mon scooter ne démarre pas ?
Vérifiez la batterie pour vous assurer qu'elle est chargée. Vérifiez également le niveau d'essence et assurez-vous que le couvercle du réservoir est bien fermé.
Comment vérifier la pression des pneus ?
Utilisez un manomètre pour pneus. La pression recommandée pour le Piaggio Liberty est généralement de 2,0 bars à l'avant et 2,2 bars à l'arrière, mais vérifiez le manuel pour des valeurs spécifiques.
Comment faire l'entretien de mon Piaggio Liberty ?
Il est recommandé de faire une révision tous les 5 000 km ou tous les ans. Cela inclut le remplacement d'huile, le nettoyage du filtre à air et la vérification des freins.
Où se trouve le numéro de série de mon Piaggio Liberty ?
Le numéro de série est généralement situé sous le siège ou sur le cadre, près du repose-pied arrière.
Comment remplacer l'ampoule de phare ?
Retirez le capot du phare en dévissant les vis. Débranchez l'ampoule défectueuse et remplacez-la par une nouvelle avant de remettre le capot en place.
Que faire en cas de fuite d'huile ?
Identifiez la source de la fuite. Si c'est une fuite importante, éteignez le moteur et contactez un professionnel. Pour de petites fuites, vérifiez les joints et serrez les vis si nécessaire.
Comment régler le frein à main ?
Localisez la molette de réglage située près du levier de frein. Tournez-la dans le sens horaire pour augmenter la tension et anti-horaire pour la diminuer.
Quel type d'huile dois-je utiliser pour mon Piaggio Liberty ?
Utilisez une huile moteur de qualité 10W40 ou celle recommandée dans le manuel d'utilisation.
Comment nettoyer le filtre à air ?
Retirez le couvercle du filtre à air, sortez le filtre, nettoyez-le avec de l'air comprimé ou de l'eau savonneuse, puis laissez sécher avant de le remettre en place.

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Où se trouve la batterie sur un scooter Piaggio Liberty ?
FAQ fréquente - 19/04/2026
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La batterie du scooter Piaggio Liberty est située sous le siège. Pour y accéder :

  • Soulevez le siège en utilisant la clé de contact ou le levier prévu à cet effet.
  • Une fois le siège ouvert, vous trouverez la batterie dans un compartiment dédié, souvent protégée par un cache ou un couvercle.

Il est important de manipuler la batterie avec précaution, notamment si vous devez la déconnecter ou la remplacer. Assurez-vous que le scooter est éteint avant toute intervention.

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Comment effectuer la mise en service de mon scooter Piaggio Liberty ?
FAQ fréquente - 04/02/2026
Réponse Notice-Facile

Pour mettre en service votre scooter Piaggio Liberty, suivez ces étapes essentielles afin d'assurer un démarrage sécurisé et optimal :

1. Vérifications préalables

  • Contrôlez l'état général du scooter : pneus, freins, feux, clignotants.
  • Vérifiez les niveaux d'huile et de carburant, en vous assurant d'utiliser le bon type de carburant recommandé.

2. Mise en marche du scooter

  • Insérez la clé dans le contacteur et tournez-la pour activer le tableau de bord.
  • Appuyez sur le frein si nécessaire (certains modèles l'exigent pour démarrer).
  • Tournez la clé ou appuyez sur le bouton de démarrage pour lancer le moteur.

3. Contrôle du tableau de bord

  • Vérifiez que les indicateurs fonctionnent correctement, notamment le niveau d'essence et la température.

4. Essai de conduite

  • Effectuez un premier roulage lent pour vous habituer aux commandes et à la maniabilité du scooter.

5. Sécurité

  • Portez toujours un casque homologué et des vêtements adaptés avant de prendre la route.
  • Assurez-vous d'être à l'aise avec les commandes avant de circuler en conditions réelles.

En respectant ces étapes, vous garantissez une mise en service efficace et sécurisée de votre Piaggio Liberty.

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Que faire si le témoin orange reste allumé et que mon scooter Piaggio Liberty ne démarre pas ?
FAQ fréquente - 28/01/2026
Réponse Notice-Facile

Si le témoin orange de votre scooter Piaggio Liberty reste allumé et que le moteur ne démarre pas, cela indique généralement un problème électrique affectant le système d'allumage électronique. Le Piaggio Liberty est équipé d'une batterie au plomb 12 V qui peut rapidement perdre sa charge, bloquant le démarrage. Voici les vérifications à effectuer dans l'ordre :

Vérification de la batterie et du circuit électrique : Commencez par contrôler l'état de la batterie au plomb 12 V de votre Liberty. Une batterie déchargée ou défectueuse est la cause la plus fréquente de ce problème. Vérifiez les cosses de batterie : elles doivent être propres, bien serrées et sans corrosion blanche ou verte. Si les cosses sont oxydées, nettoyez-les avec de l'eau chaude et une brosse. Réessayez le démarrage après ce nettoyage. Si aucun bruit ne se fait entendre au moment du démarrage (pas de clic du relais ou de bruit moteur), la batterie est probablement déchargée.

Vérification du contact et des sécurités : Assurez-vous que la clé est en position contact ON, que le coupe-circuit d'urgence n'est pas activé, et que le sélecteur de vitesses est en position neutre (voyant neutre allumé). Pour le Piaggio Liberty, le frein avant doit également être actionné pour que le système de sécurité au démarrage ne bloque pas le moteur. Observez attentivement : si seul le témoin orange reste allumé sans autres voyants ou bruits électriques, cela peut indiquer un dysfonctionnement du système d'allumage électronique.

Vérification du niveau d'huile moteur : Le Piaggio Liberty dispose d'une protection de sécurité : un moteur monocylindre 4 temps ayant un niveau d'huile insuffisant ne peut pas démarrer. Contrôlez le niveau d'huile sur le bouchon jaune du moteur. Si le niveau est bas, complétez-le avec l'huile recommandée (consultez le chapitre maintenance de la notice). Après complément d'huile, le moteur devrait redémarrer si c'était la cause.

Recharge de la batterie : Si vous avez des doutes sur l'état de la batterie, rechargez-la complètement en laissant le scooter branché à un chargeur 12 V pendant au moins 8 à 12 heures. Une batterie au plomb déchargée peut sembler morte mais redevenir fonctionnelle après une bonne charge. Après recharge, essayez le démarrage en tournant la clé doucement pour éviter de surcharger le système au démarrage.

Si après ces vérifications le témoin orange reste allumé et que le moteur ne démarre toujours pas, le problème provient probablement du système d'allumage électronique ou d'un autre composant électrique endommagé. Il est alors nécessaire de faire appel à un concessionnaire Piaggio agréé ou à un mécanicien spécialisé pour un diagnostic précis avec des outils de diagnostic adaptés à votre Liberty.

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MODE D'EMPLOI LIBERTY PIAGGIO

WORKSHOP MANUAL

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WORKSHOP MANUAL

Liberty 50 Catalyzed

The descriptions and illustrations supplied in this publication are not binding. PIAGGIO therefore reserves the right to make any changes to pieces, parts or accessory supplies, which it believes to be appropriate for improvement purposes or any requirement of a constructive or commercial nature, at any time, without the obligation to up-dating this publication before time, the essential characteristics of the type described and illustrated here remaining valid.

Not all versions reported in this publication are available in all Countries. The availability of single versions should be checked at the official Piaggio sales network.

Copyright 2003 - PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A. Pontedera. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced."

PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A. - After Sales Service

www.piaggio.com

V.le R. Piaggio, 23 - 56025 PONTEDERA (Pi)

WORKSHOP MANUAL

Liberty 50 Catalyzed

This workshop manual has been drawn up by Piaggio & C. Spa to be used by the workshops of Piaggio-Gilera dealers. This manual is addressed to Piaggio service mechanics who are supposed to have a basic knowledge of mechanics principles and of vehicle fixing techniques and procedures. Any important changes made to the vehicles or to specific fixing operations will be promptly reported by updates to this manual. Nevertheless, no fixing work can be satisfactory if the necessary equipment and tools are unavailable. It is therefore advisable to read the sections of this manual relating to specific tools, along with the specific tool catalogue.

N.B. Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out.

CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle.

WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer.

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Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury.

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Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent damaging the environment.

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Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.

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INDEX OF TOPICS

CHARACTERISTICSCAR
TOOLINGATT
MAINTENANCEMAN
TROUBLESHOOTINGRIC GUA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIMP ELE
ENGINE FROM VEHICLEMOT VE
ENGINEMOT
SUSPENSIONSSOSP
BRAKING SYSTEMIMP FRE
CHASSISCARROZ
PRE-DELIVERYPRECON
TIMETEMP

INDEX OF TOPICS

CHARACTERISTICS

CAR

Rules

This section describes general safety rules for any interventions to be performed on the vehicle.

Safety rules

  • Should it be necessary to keep the engine running while servicing, make sure that the area or room is well ventilated, and use special exhaust fans, if required. Never let the engine running in closed rooms. In fact, exhaust gases are toxic.
  • The battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid. Protect your eyes, cloths and skin. Sulphuric acid is highly corrosive; in the event of contact with your eyes or clothes, rinse thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately.
  • The battery produces hydrogen, a gas that can be highly explosive. Do not smoke and avoid sparks and flames when close to the battery, especially during recharge.
  • Fuel is highly flammable, and in some conditions it can be explosive. Do not smoke in the working area, and avoid free flames or sparks.
  • Clean the brake pads in a well ventilated environment, directing the compressed air jet so as to not intake the dust produced by the wear of the friction material. Even though the latter contains no asbestos, dust inhalation is harmful.

Safety rules

  • Use original PIAGGIO spare parts and lubricants recommended by the Manufacturer. Non-original or non-conforming spares may damage the vehicle.
  • Use only the specific tools designed for this vehicle.
  • Always use new gaskets, sealing rings and split pins upon reassembly.
  • After removal, clean the components using non-flammable or low fire-point solvent. Lubricate all working surfaces before reassembly, except for conical couplings.
  • After reassembly, check that all components have been installed properly and that they are in good working order.
  • For removal, overhaul and reassembly operations use only tools provided with metric measures. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with coupling members with English measurement. Using improper coupling members and tools may impair the vehicle.
  • Should any interventions to the vehicle electric system be required, check that the electrical connections - especially earth and battery connections - have been implemented properly.

Vehicle identification

FRAME/ENGINE Prefix

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
Frame prefixZAPC42100÷1001
Engine prefixC421M÷1001

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Dimensions and mass

WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
Dry weight88 Kg
Width670 mm
Length1.930 mm
Wheel base1.330 mm
Seat height775 mm.

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Engine

ENGINE

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
Engine typePiaggio Hi-PER2, 2-stroke, single-cylinder
Bore x stroke40 x 39,3 mm
Displacement49,40 cm³
Compression ratio10,3 :1
CarburettorDELLORTO PHVA 17,5
CO adjustment3,5% ± 0,5
Engine idle1800 ÷ 2000 g/min.
Air filterSponge, impregnated with mixture (50% Selenia Air Filter Oil and 50% lead-free fuel).
Starter systemstarter motor/kick-start.
LubricationGuaranteed by oil from fuel-oil mixture and varied
with engine speed and throttle opening through a pump driven by the crankshaft via toothed belt.
Fuel systemGravity, unleaded petrol (minimum octane number 95), through carburettor.
Cooling systemforced air

Transmission

TRASMISSIONS
SpecificationDesc./Quantity
TransmissionExpanding pulley type automatic speed variator with vee belt, automatic clutch and gear final drive.

Capacities

CAPACITY
SpecificationDesc./Quantity
Rear hub oilQuantity : ~ 85 cc
Mixer oil1.2 litres
Fuel tank6 litres (including 1-litre reserve)

Electrical system
Frame and suspensions

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
SpecificationDesc./Quantity
Ignition typecapacitive discharge electronic ignition with incor- porated high-voltage coil.
Ignition advance variable, with microprocessor (before T.D.C.)Fixed 17° ± 1
Reccomended spark plugCHAMPION RGN2C
Battery12V-4Ah
Main fuse7,5 A
GeneratorIn alternate current with three-second output

FRAME AND SUSPENSION

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
TypeWelded steel pipes with pressed sheet metal stiff-ening
Front suspensionmechanical telescopic steering tube
Front suspension stroke66,8 mm
Trail100 mm
Rear suspensionSingle double-acting hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spiral spring. Engine-frame mount by swinging arm.
Rear suspension bump position70 mm

Brakes

BRAKE

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
Front brake220 mm disc brake with hydraulic linkage (r.h. brake lever).
Rear brakedrum brake (Ø 140 mm) with mechanical linkage.(l.h. brake lever).

Wheels and tyres

WHEELS AND TYRES

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
Front tyreTubeless 90/80-16"
Front wheel rimDie-cast aluminium alloy 2.15 x16"
Rear tyreTubeless 110/80-14"
Rear wheel rimDie-cast aluminium alloy 2.75 x14"
Tyre pressure (front wheel)2 bar
Tyre pressure (rear wheel)2,2 bar
Tyre pressure (rear wheel driver and luggage)2,5 bar
N.B.

CHECK AND ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE WITH TYRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. ADJUST PRESSURE ACCORDING TO THE WEIGHT OF THE RIDER AND ACCESSORIES.

Secondary air

In order to clean the sponge filters of the secondary air system, please proceed as follows:

1) Remove the plastic cap (1) from the transmission cover by inserting a small screwdriver through one of the three slits and pressing against the retaining spline, to release it.
2) Wash the polyurethane sponge filter with soap and water, then dry it with compressed air and relocate it in its housing. Refit the intake cover minding the angle reference.
3) Loosen the two screws (2) fixing the SAS aluminium cover in order to reach the polyurethane sponge located inside the box; clean the sponge as indicated in 2) and refit each component, after having in the meantime ensured that the steel plate is not deformed or unable to guarantee a perfect sealing when shut; replace if necessary.

N.B.

WHEN REFITTING THE VALVE COMPONENTS, ENSURE TO CORRECTLY PLACE THE STEEL LATH IN THE HOUSING MACHINED ON THE PLASTIC AND ALUMINIUM COVERS.

CAUTION

DURING THE OPERATION 3) ALWAYS CHECK THE LEAK TIGHTNESS OF THE TWO RUBBER SLEEVES (3) LOCATED AT THE END OF THE SECONDARY AIR DUCT; REPLACE IF NECESSARY; USE NEW ZIP TIES.

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Carburettor

50cc Version

Dell'Orto

DELLORTO CARBURETTOR

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
TypePHVA 17,5 RD
Choke diameterØ 17,5
Adjustments reference number8423
Maximum thrust:53
Maximum air thrust (on body):Ø1,5
Tapered pin stamping:A22
Needle position (notches from top):1
Jet mixer:209 HA
Minimum thrust:32
Minimum air thrust (on body):Free
Initial minimum mixture screw opening:1 1/2
Starter jet50
Starter air thrust (on body)Ø 1,5
Starter pin stroke11 mm
Choke maximum coneØ 1,5

Overhaul data

Assembly clearances

Cylinder - piston assay.

CONNECTION PISTON AND CYLINDER

NamePlayInitialsCylinderPistonPlay on fitting
Cylinder∅40+0,033+0,005M40,005 - 40,01239,943 - 39,950,055 - 0,069
Cylinder∅40+0,033+0,005N40,012 - 40,01939,95 - 39,9570,055 - 0,069
Piston∅40-0,029-0,057O40,019 - 40,02639,957 - 39,9640,055 - 0,069
Piston∅40-0,029-0,057P40,026 - 40,03339,964 - 39,9710,055 - 0,069
Cylinder first uprat∅40+0,033+0,005M140,205 - 40,21240,143 - 40,150,055 - 0,069
Cylinder first uprat∅40+0,033+0,005N140,212 - 40,21940,15 - 40,1570,055 - 0,069
Piston first up-O140,219 -40,157 -0,055 - 0,069
rat.40-0,029-0,05740,22640,164
Piston first up-rat.ØP140,226 - 40,23340,164 - 40,1710,055 - 0,069
Cylinder second uprat.ØM240,405 - 40,41240,343 - 40,350,055 - 0,069
40+0,033+0,005
Cylinder second uprat.ØN240,412 - 40,41940,35 - 40,3570,055 - 0,069
40+0,033+0,005
Piston second uprat.ØO240,419 - 40,42640,357 - 40,3640,055 - 0,069
40-0,029-0,057
Piston second uprat.ØP240,426 - 40,43340,364 - 40,3710,055 - 0,069
40-0,029-0,057

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Piston rings

UPRATING TABLE

NameDimensionsInitialsQuantity
Compression lining40A0,10 ÷ 0,25
Compression lining 1° greater40,2A0,10 ÷ 0,25
Compression lining 2° greater40,4A0,10 ÷ 0,25

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Crankcase - crankshaft - connecting rod

END PLAY BETWEEN DRIVING SHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD

NameDimensionsInitialsQuantity
Connecting rod11,750-0,05AE = 0,25 ÷ 0,50
Packing washer0,5 ± 0,03GE = 0,25 ÷ 0,50
Half shaft transmission side13,75+0,040CE = 0,25 ÷ 0,50
Half shaft flywheel side13,75+0,040DE = 0,25 ÷ 0,50
Spacing tool40,64HE = 0,25 ÷ 0,50
Cage11,80-0,35BF = 0,20 ÷ 0,75
Packing washer0,5 ± 0,03GF = 0,20 ÷ 0,75
Half shaft transmission side13,75+0,040CF = 0,20 ÷ 0,75
Half shaft flywheel side13,75+0,040DF = 0,20 ÷ 0,75
Spacing tool40,64HF = 0,20 ÷ 0,75

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Slot packing system

  • Fit the cylinder without positioning the base gasket
  • Position a dial gauge on the special tool and zero it on rectified surface.
  • Fix the tool on the top of the cylinder using two nuts to fix it to the studs and then bring the piston to T.D.C.
  • The gasket thickness to be adopted varies with the measurement. For this reason gaskets with three different thicknesses are available as

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spares.

Specific tooling

020272Y Tool for checking the position of the piston

PACKING SYSTEM

NameMeasure AThickness
Packing2,80 ÷ 3,040,4
Packing3,04 ÷ 3,240,6
Packing3,25 ÷ 3,480,8

Products

TABLE OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

ProductDescriptionSpecifications
TUTELA ZC 90Rear hub oilSAE 80W/90 Oil that passes API GL3 specifications
SELENIA HI Scooter 2 TechOil for flexible transmission lub-rication (acceleration control, mixer and km counter)Oil for two-stroke motors
SELENIA Air Filter OilOil for air filter spongeMineral oil with specific additive for ingreasing the ISO VG 150
SYSTEM TW 249 AREXONSGrease (brake/acceleration command levers)Compound calcium soap grease NGLI 1-2
SELENIA HI Scooter 2 TechMixer OilSynthetic oil that passes API TC ++ specifications
TUTELA TOP 4Brake fluidSynthetic fluid SAE J1703, NHTSA 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
MONTBLANC MOLYBDENUM GREASEGrease for driven pulley shaft compensating ring and mobile driven pulley sliding seatMolybdenum bisulphide grease
TUTELA ZETA 2Grease for steering, seats of pin and swing armLithium soap and zinc oxide grease NLG12
TUTELA MRM2Grease for driven pulley bushing and mobile driven pulley seatBisulphide soap grease with Mo-lybdenum NLGI2

INDEX OF TOPICS

TOOLING

ATT

TOOLS

Stores codeDescription
001330YSteering seat installer, to be fitted with parts: 001330Y009-For lower seat, 001330Y013-For upper seat
001467Y00620-mm pliers
001467Y007Bell for bearings external Ø 54 mm
001467Y009Bell for bearings external Ø 50 mm
001467Y01315-mm pliers
001467Y01415 mm pliers
001467Y017Bell for bearings external Ø 39 mm
001467y02111 mm bearing clip
002465YPliers for snap rings
006029yDrift for fitting thrust ring seats on steering tube
020004YDrift for removing thrust rings from steering head tube
020055YSteering tube ring nut spanner
020150YSupport for air heater "METABO HG 1500/2"
020151YAir heater "METABO HG 1500/2"
020162yFlywheel extractor
020163yCrankcase splitting plate
020164yHalf-pulleys fixing sheath
020165yStarter sprocket retainer
020166yPiston rings fixing tool
020261YKick-starter spring assembler
020262YCrankcase detachment plate
020265yBearing fitting stand
020325yPliers for brake-shoe springs
020329YPump MITYVAC
020330YStroboscopic gun for two- and four-stroke engines
020331YDigital multimeter
020332YDigital rpm counter
020333YSingle battery charger
020334YMultiple battery charger
020335YMagnetic stand and comparator
020350yElectric system diagnostic device
020357Y32 x 35 mm adaptor
020359Y42 x 47 mm hub bearing fitting adaptor
020376YHandle for punches
020412Y15 mm guide
020456YØ 24 mm adaptor
020483Y30 mm guide
020487YFork oil seal removing tool
020565YCompass flywheel stop spanner
494929Exhaust gas analyser

INDEX OF TOPICS

MAINTENANCE

MAN

Maintenance chart

EVERY2 YEARS

Action

Brake fluid - Change

AT 1000 KM OR 4 MONTHS

Action

Hub Oil - Replacement

Oil mixer/throttle linkage - Adjust

Speedometer cable - Grease

Steering - Adjust

Brake levers - Grease

Brake fluid level - Check

Nuts, bolts and fasteners - Check

Electrical system and battery - Check

Tires-inflation and wear - Check

Vehicle and brake test - Road test

AT 5000 KM OR 12 MONTHS, 25000 KM, 35000 KM AND 55000 KM

Action

Hub oil level - Check

Spark plug/Electrode gap - Change

Air filter - cleaning

Oil mixer/throttle linkage - Adjust

Brake levers - Grease

Brake pads - Check condition + wear

Brake fluid level - Check

Electrical system and battery - Check

Tires-inflation and wear - Check

Vehicle and brake test - Road test

AT 10000 KM OR 24 MONTHS AND 50000 KM

Action

Hub Oil - Replacement

Spark plug/spark gap - replacement

Air filter - cleaning

Idle speed/Fuel (^*) - Adjust

Action

Oil mixer/throttle linkage - Adjust
Variator rollers - Change
Speedometer cable - Grease
Transmission Belt - Check
Steering - Adjust
Brake levers - Grease
Brake pads - Check condition + wear
Brake fluid level - Check
Transmissions - Lubricate
Nuts, bolts and fasteners - Check
Suspensions - Check
Electrical system and battery - Check
Headlight - Adjust
Tires-inflation and wear - Check

Vehicle and brake test - Road test

(*) See CO regulation in the «Adjusting the engine idle» section

AT 15000 KM AND 45000 KM

Action

AT 20000 KM AND 40000 KM

Hub oil level - Check
Spark plug/spark gap - replacement
Air filter on carburetor - Clean
Oil mixer/throttle linkage - Adjust
Transmission Belt - Replacemen
Brake levers - Grease
Brake pads - Check condition + wear
Brake fluid level - Check
Electrical system and battery - Check
Tires-inflation and wear - Check
Vehicle and brake test - Road test
SAS box (sponge) (**)- Clean

SAS suction cap (sponge) (^**) - Clean

(**) See rules in the «Secondary Air System» section

Action
AT 30000 KM

Hub Oil - Replacement
Spark plug/Electrode gap - Change
Air filter - cleaning
Idle speed/Fuel (*) - Adjust
Cylinder cooling system - Check/Clean
Oil mixer/throttle linkage - Adjust
Transmission Belt - Check
Variator rollers - Change
Fule-oil mixer belt - Change
Speedometer cable - Grease
Steering - Adjust
Brake levers - Grease
Brake pads - Check condition + wear
Brake fluid level - Check
Transmissions - Lubricate
Nuts, bolts and fasteners - Check
Suspensions - Check
Electrical system and battery - Check
Headlight - Adjust
Tires-inflation and wear - Check
Vehicle and brake test - Road test
(*) See CO regulation in the «Adjusting the engine idle» section

Action

Hub Oil - Replacement
Spark plug/spark gap - replacement
Air filter - cleaning
Idle speed/Fuel (*) - Adjust
Oil mixer/throttle linkage - Adjust
Transmission Belt - Check
Transmission Belt - Replacemen
Variator rollers - Change
Speedometer cable - Grease
Steering - Adjust

Action
AT 60000 KM

Brake levers - Grease
Brake pads - Check condition + wear
Braking circuit hose - Replacement
Brake fluid level - Check
Transmissions - Lubricate
Nuts, bolts and fasteners - Check
Suspensions - Check
Electrical system and battery - Check
Headlight - Adjust
Tires-inflation and wear - Check
Vehicle and brake test - Road test
SAS box (sponge) (**)- Clean
SAS suction cap (sponge) (**)- Clean
(*) See CO regulation in the «Adjusting the engine idle» section (**). See rules in the «Secondary Air System» section

Action

Hub Oil - Replacement
Spark plug/spark gap - replacement
Air filter - cleaning
Idle speed/Fuel (*) - Adjust
Cylinder cooling system - Check/Clean
Oil mixer/throttle linkage - Adjust
Transmission Belt - Check
Transmission Belt - Replacemen
Variator rollers - Change
Fule-oil mixer belt - Change
Speedometer cable - Grease
Steering - Adjust
Brake levers - Grease
Brake pads - Check condition + wear
Braking circuit hose - Replacement
Brake fluid level - Check
Transmissions - Lubricate
Nuts, bolts and fasteners - Check

Action

Suspensions - Check
Electrical system and battery - Check
Headlight - Adjust
Tires-inflation and wear - Check
Vehicle and brake test - Road test
SAS box (sponge) (**)- Clean
SAS suction cap (sponge) (**)- Clean
(*) See CO regulation in the «Adjusting the engine idle» section (**). See rules in the «Secondary Air System» section

Carburettor

Disassemble all carburettor components, accurately wash them in solvent, then dry them with compressed air. To ensure thorough cleaning, pay special attention to the passages in the carburettor body.

  • Carefully check the condition of all components.
  • The throttle must slide freely in the chamber, if the play is excessive because or wear, replace the throttle.
  • Replace the carburettor if the chamber shows signs of wear as to prejudice the valve's regular seal or free sliding (though it is new).
  • When reassembling the carburettor, it is a good rule to replace the gaskets.

WARNING

PETROL IS HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE. ALWAYS FIT NEW SEALS AND GASKETS TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.

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  1. Automatic choke device - 2. Idle air adjusting screw - 3. Idle adjusting screw - 4. Throttle valve spring - 5. Conical needle - 6. Throttle valve - 7. Carburettor body - 8. Needle - 9. Idle jet - 10. Float - 11. Main jet - 12. Float bowl.

Checking the spark advance

  • The check must be carried out at over 4,000 rpm with a strobe light. The spark advance must be 17^ before the T.D.C.
  • This value is correct when the reference mark shown on the flywheel cover is aligned with that machined on the cooling fan and the phase-shifter on the strobe light is set onto 17^ .

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N.B.

IN THE EVENT OF IRREGULAR OPERATION, PERFORM THE CHECKS LISTED IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHAPTER.

CAUTION

BEFORE PERFORMING THE ABOVE MENTIONED INSPECTIONS, CHECK THE FLYWHEEL IS CORRECTLY KEYED ONTO THE CRANKSHAFT

Specific tooling

020330Y Stroboscopic gun for two- and four-stroke engines

Spark plug

-Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand;
-Remove the central flap, shown in the figure, by loosening the two fixing screws;
-Detach the H.T. cable cap from the spark plug;
-Remove the spark plug using the supplied box spanner;
-Examine the spark plug conditions, the insulator integrity, and measure the spark gap using a suitable feeler gauge;
-Proceed by adjusting the spark gap by carefully bending the outer electrode.

If defective, replace the spark plug with new of the prescribed model;

  • Insert the spark plug in with the correct inclination, screwing it in by hand, hence tighten it using

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the supplied box

-spanner at the prescribed torque; -Reattach the

spark plug cap; -Refit the central flap.

CAUTION

THE SPARK PLUG REMOVAL MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE ENGINE COLD. THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 5,000 KM. THE USE OF NON APPROVED ELECTRONIC IGNITION DEVICES OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE PRESCRIBED MODEL MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.

Characteristic

Reccomended spark plug

CHAMPION RGN2C

Electric characteristic

Electrode gap

0,6÷ 0,7mm

Locking torques (N^*m)

Spark plung 25 - 30 Nm

Hub oil

Check

A new hub oil dipstick (item no. 832019) has been introduced. This dipstick differs from the previous one in that it is 5 ~mm longer and has a cube on the lower end with a dot at the centre of two of its four side faces. Such dot is the reference for the engine oil level check on the Beverly; (see figure).

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To check the correct oil level, proceed as follows:

1) Place the vehicle on the stand on level ground.
2) Unscrew oil dipstick «A», wipe it with a clean rag, reinsert it and screw it in fully.
3) Pull out the dipstick and check that the oil level

is in the middle (two-notch dipstick) or reaches the middle notch (three-notch dipstick).
4) Reinsert the dipstick and screw it in fully.

TUTELA ZC 90 Rear hub oil

SAE 80W/90 Oil that passes API GL3 specifications

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Replacement

  • Remove the oil filler cap «A».
  • Loosen the oil draining cap «B» and let the oil completely drain the tank.
  • Tighten the draining cap and refill the hub with oil (approx. 75 cc).

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Air filter

  • Remove the cleaner plug by unloosing the 6 fixing screws. Remove the filtering element.

Cleaning:

-Wash with water and neutral soap.
-Dry with a clean cloth and small jets of compressed air.
-Soak with a 50% fuel/oil mixture.
- Let the filtering element drain and then squeeze it with your hands without crushing it.
- Let it dry and refit it. Mineral oil with special additives to increase its adhesiveness ISO VG 150

CAUTION

NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER, THIS WOULD RESULT IN AN EXCESSIVE WEAT OF THE PISTON AND CYLINDER

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Selenia Air Filter Oil Air filter sponge oil

Mineral oil with specific additives to increase ad

hesion ISO VG 150

Checking the ignition timing

-Adjust the control cables:

Mixer cable: see "Mixer timing" procedure, below.

Throttle cable: adjust the screw on the carburettor so that there is no play on the sheath.

Splitter control cable: adjust the screw on the

throttle grip on the handlebar so that there is no play on the twist grip.

All cables must be adjusted so that there is no play on their sheaths.

Mixer timing

  • Adjust via the transmission screw on the crank-case, with the throttle cable released, the reference machined on the rotating plate which must be aligned to that shown on the mixer body as indicated in the figure. While performing this operation the engine must be fed with a 2% oil-fuel mixture (at least 0.5 litres if the tank is empty).

CAUTION

WHEN RUNNING OUT OF OIL OR REMOVING THE OIL TANK, FOLLOW THE MIXER BLEEDING OPERATIONS AS FOLLOWS: REFILL THE OIL TANK, WITH THE MIXER FITTED ONTO THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE NOT RUNNING, DETACH THE MIXER TUBE FROM THE CARBURETTOR AND LOOSEN THE BLEED SCREW (SEE ARROW IN FIGURE) UN- TIL OIL STARTS FLOWING OUTWARDS. RECON- NECT THE INLET TUBE TO THE CARBURETTOR, FIXING IT WITH THE APPROPRIATE METALLIC CLAMP.

SELENIA HI Scooter 2 Tech Mixer Oil

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Synthetic oil that passes API TC ++ specifications

Braking system

Level check

Proceed as follows:

  • Rest the vehicle onto its centre-stand and align the handlebars;
  • Check the liquid level through the inspection hole «A».

A certain decrease in the liquid level is due to the wear of the pads.

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Top-up

Use the following procedure:

Loosen the two screws, remove the reservoir cap, remove the gasket and top up only with the prescribed fluid without exceeding the maximum level.

CAUTION

BRAKE FLUID TYPE TUTELA TOP 4

CAUTION

KEEP THE BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM THE SKIN, THE EYES AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE GENEROUSLY WITH WATER.

CAUTION

THE BRAKE FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. TAKE CARE NOT TO SPILL IT ON THE PAINTWORK.

CAUTION

THE BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, I.E. IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY CONTAINED IN THE FLUID EXCEEDS A GIVEN CONCENTRATION, THE BRAKING ACTION BECOMES INSUFFICIENT. NEVER DRAW THE FLUID FROM OPEN OR PARTLY EMPTY CONTAINERS.

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UNDER NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS THE FLUID SHOULD BE RENEWED EVERY 20,000 KM, OR IN ANY CASE EVERY TWO YEARS.

N.B.

CHANGE THE BRAKE FLUID AND BLEED THE SYSTEM AS DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER BRAKING SYSTEM

Recommended products

TUTELA TOP 4 Brake fluid

Synthetic fluid SAE J1703, NHTSA 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925

Headlight adjustment

Place the unloaded vehicle on flat ground 10 m away from a half-lit white wall and ensure the vehicle axis is perpendicular to the wall.

Mark a horizontal line on the wall at 65 ÷ 70 cm from the ground.

Start the engine, turn on the headlight and set it on high-beam, then adjust the headlight so that the line separating the lit and the non lit regions stays below the line marked on the wall. To adjust the headlight it is necessary to remove the front top cover (see Bodywork Chapter) and act upon screw «A» located behind the headlight, as shown in the picture.

Before carrying out the adjustment operation, check the tyres are inflated at the prescribed pressure.

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CO check

The check must be carried out after having carefully cleaned all carburettor components, with the air filter clean and the spark plug in good conditions.

1) Warm up the engine riding the vehicle at 45 Km/h for 10 min.; this is necessary to disengage the automatic choke device.
2) Shut down the engine in order to carry out operations 3) and 4).
3) Insert a ~ 50 cm extension duct to the exhaust gas outlet on the silencer.
4) Carefully ensure leak tightness between the exhaust and the duct. Insert the analyser sensor in the duct.
5) Start the engine.
6) Switch on the high-beam.
7) Wait for a few moments, until the idle speed settles.
8) Without ever twisting the throttle and using the appropriate flux screw, bring the engine up to 1800 ± 100 rpm.
9) Adjust the flux screw so to have a "CO" value equal to 3.5% ± 0.5% .
10) Slowly twist the throttle grip until the engine reaches 4,000 rpm, then shut it back down; ensure the idle speed goes back to the initial value, otherwise repeat the operation starting from point (3).

Specific tooling

020332Y Digital rpm counter

494929 Exhaust gas analyser

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INDEX OF TOPICS

TROUBLESHOOTING

RIC GUA

This section is for finding solutions to solve problems.

A list of possible causes is provided for each problem and related operations.

Engine

Poor performance

POOR PERFORMANCE

Possible CauseWork
Carburettor jets or fuel cock clogged or dirtyRemove, wash in solvent and dry with compressed air
Excessive carbon deposits on cylinder ports and in combustion chamberDecoke
Poor compression: worn compression rings or cylinderCheck parts and replace if necessary
Silencer clogged by excessive carbon depositsReplace silencer and check carburation and mixer timing
Air filter clogged or dirtyClean
Choke failure (it remains inserted)Check mechanical sliding, circuit continuity, power supply, and electrical connections
Clutch slippageCheck and if necessary replace the centrifugal weights and/or clutch housing
Defective sliding of movable pulleysCheck parts and replace if necessary. Lubricate the driven pulley with Montblanc-Molibdenum Grease (drg. 498345).
Worn driving beltReplace
Carburettor jets clogged or dirtyRemove, wash in solvent and dry with compressed air
Fuel filter on vacuum cock obstructedReplace cock filter
Worn rollers; presence of oil; dirtCheck presence of the plug with filter on the transmission cover; clean the speed variator; replace worn rollers

Rear wheel spins at idle

REAR WHEEL

Possible CauseWork
Idle speed set too highAdjust slow running speed and C.O, if necessary.
Faulty clutchCheck springs/weight of friction and clutch hous- ing pan
Air filter box not sealedRefit filter box. Replace if it is damaged

Starting difficulties

STARTING DIFFICULTIES

Possible CauseWork
Carburettor jets clogged or dirtyRemove, wash in solvent and dry with compressed air
Fuel cock failureCheck that the fuel comes through the feed pipe when the engine is started, with the throttle closed; if not, replace the vacuum cock
Choke failureCheck: electrical connections, circuit continuity, mechanical sliding and power supply
Spark plug faulty or electrodes gap incorrectCheck spark plug and electrodes gap. Replace if necessary
Battery is downCheck the battery charge condition. If the battery shows signs of sulfation, replace it. Before installing the new battery, charge it for eight hours with a current corresponding to 1/10 of the capacity of the battery
Engine floodingOpen the throttle wide and try to start the engine. If the engine does not start, remove the spark plug, run the engine with throttle open making sure the cap is connected to the spark plug and the spark plug is earthed, far from the hole. Fit a dry spark plug and start the engine.
Wrong fuel specificationsDrain the fuel and then refuel
Spark plug defectiveBrush clean and restore the correct gap between electrodes, or replace with a plug of recommended type. Remember that many engine problems are attributable to the use of an unsuitable spark plug
Intake manifold cracked or clips not tightenedRenew intake manifold and check sealing on head
Cleaner-carburettor union damagedReplace

Excessive oil consumption/Exhaust smoke

EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION

Possible CauseWork
Excessive carbon deposits on cylinder ports and in combustion chamberDecoke

Engine tends to cut-off at full throttle

ENGINE TENDS TO CUT OUT AT FULL THROTTLE

Possible CauseWork
Maximum jet dirty - lean carburetionWash with solvent and dry with compressed air
Fuel cock failureCheck that the fuel comes through the feed pipe when the engine is started, with the throttle closed; if not, replace the vacuum cock
Water in the carburettorEmpty the basin by the special drain
Float valve faultyCheck float sliding and needle valve operation
Float valve defectiveCheck float and needle sliding
Fuel vent pipe cloggedRestore the proper tank aeration

Engine tends to cut-off at idle

ENGINE TENDS TO STOP WHEN IDLING

Possible CauseWork
Idle nozzle dirtyWash with solvent and dry with compressed air
The choke stays openCheck: electrical connections, circuit continuity, mechanical sliding and power supply
The reed valve does not closeCheck / replace the reed pack
Slow running incorrectly tuned upTune up slow running and check C.O. level
Spark plug faultyReplace spark plug with an equivalent part having the prescribed heat grade. Check electrodes gap

High fuel consumption

EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION

Possible CauseWork
Air filter clogged or dirtyClean
Inefficient starterCheck: electric connections, circuit continuity, mechanical sliding, and presence of power

Excessive exhaust noise

INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE

Possible CauseWork
Secondary air metal pipeline is wornCheck pipeline sealing on crankcase and box, check presence and correct assembly of plug with filter on transmission cover.
Secondary air circuit components faultyCheck components and pipeline, check correct assembly. Replace components if they are damaged

SAS malfunctions

LOOSENESS OF RUBBER UNION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBE TO SILENCER

Possible CauseWork
Secondary air reed blockingReplace
Secondary air filter cloggedClean filter and box
Secondary air union to silencer cloggedDecoke the union taking care not to let the carbon deposits fall inside the silencer

Transmission and brakes

Clutch grabbing or performing inadequately

CLUTCH DEFECTIVE

Possible CauseWork
Jerky or irregular operationCheck that the weights shift and return smoothly. Check that there is no grease on the weights. Check that the contact surface of the clutch weights with the housing is at the centre, and that the 3 weights have the same specifications. Check that the clutch housing is not scored or does not show anomalous signs of wear. Never run the engine without the clutch housing. Check that the plug with filter on the transmission cover is there

Insufficient braking

BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE

Possible CauseWork
Insufficient braking forceThe rear brake (drum brake) is adjusted by setting the relative registers (on the wheel), remem- bering that the wheels must turn freely when the brake levers are fully released. The braking action should start when brake levers are pulled at 1/3 of their travel. Check wear of brake pads. If there are problems that cannot be overcome simply by normal adjust- ment of the control linkages, proceed to inspect the pads and front brake disc, the shoes and the rear drum. If surfaces are excessively worn or scored, re- place the affected parts as necessary
Air bubbles in the braking hydraulic systemCarefully bleed the hydraulic system (spring ac-

Possible Cause
Work

tion of the brake lever should not be felt)
Fluid leakageSpring connections, piston gaskets or brake pump failure. Replace
Worn fluidChange the front brake fluid and restore correct level in the pump
Cables not sliding properly in sheathsLubricate or replace
Noisy brakeCheck pads and/or shoes wear

Brakes overheating

BRAKES OVERHEATING
Possible Cause
Work

Defective piston slidingCheck the caliper and replace any damaged parts
Brake disc or drum deformedCheck by means of a dial gauge the disc level-ness with the wheel correctly mounted, or con-centricity of the rear drum

Electrical system

Battery

BATTERY
Possible Cause
Work

BatteryThis one component of the system needs checking more frequently and servicing more carefully than any other. If the vehicle is to stand idle for any length of time (one month or longer), the battery will need recharging periodically. The battery discharges completely over a period of around 5 - 6 months. When fitting the battery to the vehicle, take care not to switch the connections: the black earth lead is connected to the negative terminal and the red lead to the positive terminal marked +. To charge the battery, follow the instructions described in Chapter ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

Steering and suspensions

Rear wheel

REAR WHEEL

Possible CauseWork
Idle speed set too highAdjust idle speed. Adjust C.O. if necessary
Faulty clutchCheck springs / frictional weights and clutch housing.

Heavy steering

STEERING STIFF

Possible CauseWork
Unacceptable tighteningCheck the tightening torque of the upper and lower collar. If the steering fails to turn smoothly even when correctly tightened, inspect the bearing races and replace if they show signs of uneven wear

Excessive steering play

EXCESSIVE STEERING PLAY

Possible CauseWork
Excessive steering playCheck the tightening torque of the upper and lower collar. If the steering fails to turn smoothly even when correctly tightened, inspect the bearing races and replace if they show signs of uneven wear

Noisy suspension

NOISY SUSPENSION

Possible CauseWork
Noisy suspensionIf the front suspension is noisy, check: efficiency of front suspension; condition of the ball bearings and relative locking nuts; rubber stroke end bumbers; sliding bushes

Suspension oil leakage

OIL LEAKING FROM SUSPENSION

Possible CauseWork
Oil leaking from suspensionCheck pumping elements and condition of sleeves and sealing rings. Replace if damaged.

INDEX OF TOPICS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IMP ELE

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Legend:

  1. Front LHS turn signal light; 2 light bulbs for each turn signal light
  2. 2 amber light bulbs for turn signal light
  3. Horn
  4. Horn button
  5. Turn signal switch 6. Headlight switch
  6. Stop light switch on rear brake
  7. Light bulb
  8. Headlight bulb
  9. RHS turn signal warning light
  10. Headlamp warning light
  11. High-beam warning light
  12. Instrument panel light bulbs

  13. Low fuel warning light

  14. LHS turn signal warning light
  15. Low oil warning light
  16. Odometer level gauges with warning lights, 7 light bulbs
  17. 2 light bulbs for headlamp
  18. Stop switch on front brake
  19. Starter button
  20. Key-switch
  21. Front RHS turn signal light
  22. Fuel level sender
  23. Automatic choke device
  24. Mixer oil warning light sender
  25. Voltage regulator
  26. Starter relay
  27. Rear RHS turn signal light
  28. Taillight assembly
  29. Stop and taillight bulb
  30. Battery
  31. Electronic ignition device (CDI)
  32. Flywheel magneto
  33. Starter motor
  34. Fuse holder with 7.5 A fuse
  35. Rear LHS turn signal light
  36. 2 amber light bulbs for turn signal light

Colour coding for electrical wires:

B = White

BI = Blue

G = Yellow

Mr = Brown

N = Black

GN = Yellow-Black

Gr = Grey

Rs = Pink

R = Red

Vi = Purple

V = Green

BN = White-Black

BBI = White-Blue

GV = Yellow-Green

Ar=Orange

GrBI = Yellow-Blue

RsBI = Pink-Blue

BIV = Blue-Green

BRs = White-Pink

Conceptual diagrams

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Ignition

IGNITION

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
1Electronic controller
2Magneto flywheel
3Pick - up
4Key switch
5Spark plug

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Lights

LIGHTS

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
1Voltage regulator
2Magneto flywheel
3Light switch with flash
4Rear light bulb12V - 5W
5Headlight bulb12V-35/35W
6High beam warning light bulb12V-1,2W
7N°3 instrument lighting bulbs12V - 1.2W
8Taillight bulb12V - 5W
9Headlight warning light12V - 1.2W

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BATTERY RECHARGE AND STARTING SECTION

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
1Magneto flywheel
2Voltage regulator
3Automatic starter
4Main fuse7,5A
5Brake light filament12V - 21W
6Front and rear brake light button
7Start up button
8Starter motor
9Remote starter switch
10Battery12V - 4Ah

Safety switches

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START PERMISSIVE BUTTONS AND LEVEL INDICATORS

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
1Magneto flywheel
2Voltage regulator
3Key switch
4Main fuse7,5A
5Brake light filament12V - 21W
6Front and rear brake light button
7Start up button
8Starter motor
9Remote starter switch
10Battery12V - 4Ah
11Stop light bulb12V - 1.2W
12Oil level sender
13Reserve fuel light12V-1,2W
14Fuel Level Transmitter
15Fuel level thermistor

Turn signal lights

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TURN INDICATORS AND HORN

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
1Battery12V - 4Ah
2Main fuse7,5A
3Magneto flywheel
4Voltage regulator
5Horn button
6Horn
7Indicators switch
8Two (2) turn signal warning light bulbs12V - 2W
94 Turn indicator bulbs12V-10W
10Key switch

Checks and inspections

In case of faulty or failed operation of the ignition system and if the cause cannot be found by a simple visual inspection, replace the C.D.I. module with another of the same type and certainly working.

Remember that the disconnections needed to replace the C.D.I. module are to be carried out

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while the engine is switched off.

If the replacement restores the ignition system to

proper operation, the fault is to be found in the

C.D.I. module, which will have to be replaced.

If faulty or failed operation persists, conduct the following checks on the generator and on the stator components:

After a visual inspection of the electrical connections, it is possible to perform measurements on the stator winding and pick-up (see table), using the specific multimeter.

If, during the checks on the charge coil and the pick-up, anomalies are found, replace the stator and other faulty parts.

Disconnect the connector on the flywheel housing and measure the resistance between each of the two contacts and the earth.

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Specific tooling

020331Y Digital multimeter

PICK-UP TEST

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
11) Brown and ground cable~ 170 Ω
STATOR WINDING CHECK
SpecificationDesc./Quantity
11) Black and ground cable~ 1 Ω

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1) No-load test: the starter motor, when unloaded, must absorb no more than 10A with a supply voltage ≥ 12V and must rotate at ≥ 15,000 rpm.
2) Load test: when the starter motor is so braked that it absorbs 47A with supply voltage ≥ 10V , torque of ≥ 0.2 N·m must be obtained at 10,000 rpm.
3) Static torque test: when the rotor is locked and the supply voltage is < 7V , the absorbed current must not exceed 130A and the torque must be at least 0.55 N·m

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Specifications

  • Rated voltage 12V.
  • Rated power 0.25kW
  • Left-hand rotation view from pinion side.
  • Connected to the engine by pinion and crown wheel on crankshaft, transmission side.
  • Push-button control.
  • Battery used for the test:12V-3,6Ah.

N.B.

THE ABOVE CHARACTERISTICS MUST BE MEASURED WITH A CHARGED BATTERY AND AFTER RUNNING THE STARTER MOTOR FOR 30 SECONDS IN THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED AT POINT 1.

Ignition circuit

All checks on the electrical equipment involving the disconnection of cables (checks on ignition circuit connections and devices) are to be carried out while the engine is switched off. Should the engine be running, the C.D.I. module could suffer irreparable damage.

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Stator check

  • Using a tester check the resistance between the brown-ground and black-ground terminal.

N.B.

THE VALUES ARE STATED FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. CHECKING THE STATOR AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE WILL BRING THE VALUES ABOVE THE STATED ONES.

Electric characteristic

Stator : brown - ground

170 (Pick-Up)

Stator : black-ground

1 (Stator)

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Voltage regulator check

If the voltage regulator is faulty, the following problems may occur depending on the type of regulator malfunction:

1) Bulbs burnt out (regulator in short circuit).
2) The lighting and electrical starter system do not work (regulator interrupted).
3) Battery fails to charge
4) Turn indicators failure

The regulator is provided with earth supplied from the electrical equipment, therefore the regulator body does not supply earth to the internal circuits. Check the insulation between each terminal of the regulator and its body, using the specific tester.

1) BURNING OUT OF BULBS
The regulator must be replaced, as it is certainly faulty.
2) LIGHTS AND STARTING DEVICE FAILURE

Expose the voltage regulator by removing the plastic cover from the front shield, start the engine and let it idle. Keep all vehicle lights out.

Fit the positive prod of the multimeter (set for measuring alternating voltages) to terminal no. 1 (grey wire) and the negative prod to terminal no. 2 (black wire). Check if voltage is present (see fig-

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ure).

If there is no voltage, fit the negative prod directly on earth; if voltage is measured, check the regulator's earth cables; otherwise replace the regulator because it is certainly broken.

Finally, you may measure the voltage supplied by the stator:

  • Disconnect the regulator connector, fit a multimeter between the grey-blue cable (4) and the earth to measure alternate voltages (see figure).
  • Voltage delivered at 2000 revs/min shoud be about 25 - 35V.

If also in this case no values are obtained, replace the regulator because it is damaged.

N.B.

FOR THE ABOVE MEASUREMENTS, USE AN ANALOGUE MULTIMETER FOR ALTERNATING VOLTAGES AND KEEP THE ENGINE IDLING SO AS TO OBTAIN AN ALTERNATING VOLTAGE WITH A FREQUENCY AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO 50 HZ AND MEASURE THE ACTIVE TENSION SUPPLIED BY THE REGULATOR (APPROX. 12 V).

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12V a 1900÷ 2000 giri/min.

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12V a 1900 ÷ 2000 giri/min.

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25 ÷ 35 ~V a 1900 ÷ 2000 giri/min.

3)BATTERY FAILS TO CHARGE

A fault on the direct current section of the regulator can result in the following problems, depending on the type of fault:

a) Blowing of the protecting fuse due to an overvoltage condition (regulator shorted) preventing the battery from being recharged.
b) Battery fails to recharge (regulator circuit interrupted).

Interventions

a) Fuse blow (regulator short-circuited).

Check that the wiring that connects the protecting

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fuse to the ignition switch is not damaged, which would cause a short circuit to earth and rule out possible regulator damage; if the related fuse blows only after the ignition switch has been turned to "ON" and if the regulator connector is detached, check that the wiring and devices following the ignition switch are not shorted to earth. Measure the resistance between contacts 3 (White) and 2 (Black) on the voltage regulator (the connector must be disconnected).

The resistance should be approximately 8 MW. If the measurement differs greatly from the prescribed value, the regulator is shorted and needs to be replaced.

b) Battery fails to recharge (regulator circuit interrupted).

To check the voltage regulator recharge section, first connect 2 multimeters (one to measure the voltage and the other one to measure the current) as shown in the second figure and use the following procedure:

Start the engine (temporarily connect the red cable to the positive terminal to avoid damaging the instrument).

Check that voltage is at least 13V while engine is idling (battery charged), and that the recharge current is 1.5 - 2A with lights off. By increasing the engine revs number, the recharge voltage and current progressively increase, at speeds higher than 4000 revs/min. the recharge current should be about 4.5A; by turning on the lights, the stoplight and using the horn, the current values may be ≥ 5A and the voltage value 14 - 14.5V (regulator threshold value).

If different values are obtained, replace the

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2000 giri/min 1,3V / 1,5÷ 2A >4000 giri/min 14÷ 14,5V > 4A

regulator, otherwise check the wires and connections.

Electric characteristic

Replace the regulator since

8 M

4) TURN INDICATORS FAIL TO OPERATE In case of turn indicators fault, proceed as follows:

  • Remove the regulator connector and insert the multimeter prods between white wire (3) and black wire (2).

  • Turn the key switch to ON and check that the battery is powered. If no voltage is measured, repeat the test between the earth and white cable. If the check is still unsuccessful, check the cables and the contacts on the key switch and battery. If the battery voltage is measured, check the regulator earth cables (black cable)

  • If the above checks are successful, jump contacts 5 (blue/black) and 3 (white) on the connector, turn the key switch to ON and turn the flashlights switch to the left and to the right to check if lights goes on (these are directly fed by the battery).

If the flashlights do not go on, check the cables and the switch operation; otherwise, replace the regulator since it is faulty.

Specific tooling

020331Y Digital multimeter

Sealed battery

Putting a sealed battery into service If the vehicle is equipped with a sealed battery, servicing is lim

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ited to checking the charge level and, if necessary, recharging the battery.

These operations must be performed during predelivery, and every six months of open-circuit storage.

Therefore, in addition to checking and, if necessary, charging the battery before delivery, it is necessary to carry out these operations before storing the vehicle, and subsequently every six months.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY FOLLOWING OPEN-CIRCUIT STORAGE

1) Checking the voltage

Before installing the battery on the vehicle, measure the open-circuit voltage with an ordinary multimeter.

  • If the voltage exceeds 12.60V , the battery can be installed without recharging.
  • If the voltage is less than 12.60V , recharge the battery as described at item 2).

2) Constant-voltage charging method

  • Constant voltage: 14.40-14.70 V
  • Initial charging current: 0.3 - 0.5 × rating
  • Charging time:
  • Recommended 10-12 hrs

Minimum 6 hrs

Maximum 24 hrs

3) Constant-current charging method

  • Initial charging current: 1/10 of rating
  • Charging time: Maximum 5 hrs

WARNING

WHEN THE BATTERY IS DEEPLY DISCHARGED (FAR BELOW 12.6V), 5 HOURS' RECHARGING MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE. IN THESE CONDITIONS, HOWEVER, TO AVOID DAMAGING THE BATTERY BEYOND

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REPAIR, IT IS ESSENTIAL NOT TO RE-CHARGE IT FOR MORE THAN 8 CONSECUTIVE HOURS.

1 hold the tube upright
2 visually check the level
3 the float must be released

Dry-charge battery

1) - Remove the short closed tube and the plugs. Fill the cells to the upper level with battery acid, specific gravity 1.26 corresponding to 30^ Bé at 15^ C.
2) - Leave the battery to stand for about 2 hours and then top up once again with battery acid.
3) - Within 24 hours, recharge the battery using the specific battery charger 020333Y (single) or 020334Y (multiple). Apply an intensity equivalent to about 1/10 of the battery rating until the acid density is approximately 1.27, corresponding to 31^ Bé, and these values stabilize.
4) - When the battery is fully charged, top up with distilled water, refit the plugs and clean the battery case.
5) - After completing the above operations, proceed to install the battery on the vehicle, taking care to observe the connections between the wiring and the battery terminals.

WARNING

AFTER INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A VENT FOR THE GASES FORMING INSIDE IT, REPLACE THE SHORT CLOSED TUBE NEXT TO THE POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL WITH THE CORRESPONDING LONG OPEN TUBE WHICH IS PRESENT ON THE VEHICLE. CHECK THAT THE TUBE SLOTS ARE TURNED TO THE BATTERY SIDE

Specific tooling

020333Y Single battery charger

020334Y Multiple battery charger

The battery is the electrical component which requires the most constant care and accurate maintenance. The main maintenance rules are as follows:

1) Checking the electrolyte level

Frequently check that the electrolyte reaches the upper level. To top up, only use distilled water. If you need to top up the battery too frequently, check the vehicle electrical equipment as the battery is certainly working in overload conditions, which will lead to rapid deterioration.

2) Checking the battery charge

After restoring the electrolyte level, check its density with the special hydrometer (see figure).

When the battery is charged, electrolyte density must be between 30 and 32 Bé, corresponding to specific gravity of 1.26-1.28 at a temperature not lower than 15^ .

If density has fallen below 20^ Bé, the battery is completely discharged and needs recharging.

At the end of the charging, check the level and density of the electrolyte in each cell. If the vehicle is not used for some time (1 month or more) the battery must be periodically recharged.

In three months the battery runs down completely.

When reinstalling the battery on the vehicle, take care not to invert the connections. The black (-) earth wire must be connected to the negative (-) terminal whereas the two red (+) wires must be connected to the positive (+) terminal.

Normal bench charging must be carried out with the specific battery charge (single) or (multiple).

Choose the charger setting corresponding to the type of battery to be recharged. Ensure you connect up to the battery with the correct polarity (+ to + and - to -). The plugs must be removed from the battery throughout the charging procedure.

4) Cleaning the battery

Keep the battery clean, especially the top; coat the terminals with Vaseline.

WARNING

BEFORE CHARGING THE BATTERY REMOVE ALL CELL PLUGS. KEEP FREE FLAMES OR SPARKS AWAY FROM THE BATTERY DURING RECHARGE.
WHEN THE BATTERY HAS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIRST.

CAUTION

NEVER USE FUSES HAVING A GREATER CAPACITY THAN THE ONE RECOMMENDED. THE USE OF A FUSE OF UNSUITABLE CAPACITY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE WHOLE VEHICLE OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE.

CAUTION

NORMAL DRINKING WATER CONTAINS SALTS THAT ARE HARMFUL FOR BATTERIES. USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER.

CAUTION

TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USING THE VEHICLE.

INSUFFICIENT BATTERY CHARGE OR LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL WHEN FIRST USED WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BATTERY.

Specific tooling

020333Y Single battery charger

020334Y Multiple battery charger

WARNING

BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS AS IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES, THE SKIN AND GARMENTS. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES OR SKIN RINSE ABUNDANTLY WITH WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

IF THE LIQUID IS INGESTED IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. SUBSEQUENTLY DRINK MILK OF MAGNESIA, BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL A DOCTOR WITHOUT DELAY.

BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP AWAY OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS AND CIGARETTES. WHEN A BATTERY IS CHARGED IN CLOSED PLACES ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

ALWAYS PROTECT THE EYES WHEN WORKING IN THE PROXIVITY OF BATTERIES. POSITION THE TUBE BETWEEN THE MUDGUARD AND THE FILTER. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Connectors

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Dashboard

INSTRUMENT PANEL

SpecificationDesc./Quantity
1left turn indicator warning light12V-2W
2High beam warning light bulb12V-1,2W
3Instrument panel lighting bulb12V-1,2W
4Headlight warning light12V - 1.2W
5Reserve fuel light12V-1,2W
6Right turn indicator warning light12V-2W
7Available warning light
8Instrument panel lighting bulb12V-2W

INDEX OF TOPICS

ENGINE FROM VEHICLE

MOTVE

Exhaust assay. Removal

  • Remove the two nuts securing the manifold to the head

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  • Unscrew the two screws securing the silencer to the crankcase then remove the complete muffler paying attention to the interference between its support bracket and the cooling casing.

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Removal of the engine from the vehicle Reassembling engine to frame

Perform the disassembly steps in reverse order. Observe the prescribed tightening torques.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Swing-arm/engine hinge nut 33 ÷ 41 Engine/shock absorber 33 ÷ 41 ~N · m

Removing the engine/connecting arm pivot pin

Remove the nut shown in the figure and then withdraw the pin.

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Removing the engine/shock absorber pivot pin

Remove the nut shown in the figure and then withdraw the pin.

Disassembling engine from frame

  • Disconnect the battery.
  • Disassemble the complete exhaust unit.
  • Remove the rear wheel.
  • Disassemble the rear brake linkage.
  • Disconnect the electrical terminals.
  • Disassemble the throttle and mixer control cables.
  • Disconnect the pipelines (fuel - oil - vacuum tap control).

WARNING

HANDLE PETROL WITH THE UTMOST CARE.

CAUTION

WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY ALWAYS CONNECT THE POSITIVE LEAD BEFORE THE NEGATIVE LEAD.

WARNING

WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN USING HAMMERING TOOLS.

INDEX OF TOPICS

ENGINE

MOT

Automatic transmission

Transmission cover

  • Loosen the 15 screws and remove the transmission cover with the aid of a mallet.

N.B.

THE CRANKCASE IS RESTRAINED BY THE TIGHT FITTING BETWEEN THE SHAFT OF THE DRIVEN HALF-PULLEY AND THE BEARING HOUSED ONTO THE CRANKCASE.

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Kickstart

  • Remove the screw shown in the figure and detach the kick-start lever.
  • When refitting, follow the above operations in the reverse order, tightening the screw to the prescribed torque.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Kick-start lever replacement: 12 ÷ 13 N·m

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  • Remove the split ring positioned on the external side of the transmission cover.
  • Remove the drive gear from its housing, decreasing the tension that the toothed segment applies via the spring; to do so, it is necessary to slightly rotate the toothed segment (see figure).

CAUTION

WHEN REMOVIDING THE GEAR, PAY PARTICULAR ATTENSION TO THE LOADING OF THE SPRING AS THIS MAY BE DANGEROUS FOR THE OPERATOR.

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  • During the reassembly, apply some of the re

commended grease on the bushing, the spring, and the toothed segment.

  • To load the spring, use the special tool as shown in the figure.
  • Refit the split ring after checking its condition.

Specific tooling

020261Y Kick-starter spring assembler

Recommended products

JOTA 3 FS Speedometer transmission

Lithium soap grease NLGI 33

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Removing the driven pulley shaft bearing

  • Slightly heat the crankcase on the inside to avoid damaging the painted surface. Remove the bearing using the driven pulley shaft or a pin of the same diameter.

N.B.

IF THIS IS DIFFICULT A GENERIC 8 MM EXTRACTOR FOR INNER PARTS CAN BE USED.

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Refitting the driven pulley shaft bearing

  • After slightly heating the crankcase on the inside, fit the bearing using a bush of the same diameter as the bearing outer race.

N.B.

WHEN REFITTING, ALWAYS REPLACE THE BEARING WITH A NEW ONE.

CAUTION

WHEN REMOVIDING/REFITTING THE BEARING, TAKE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE THE PAINTED SURFACE.

Removing the driven pulley

  • Lock the clutch bell housing with the specific tool.
  • Remove the nut, the clutch bell housing and the

whole of the driven pulley assembly.

N.B.

THE ASSEMBLY CAN ALSO BE REMOVED WITH THE DRIVE PULLEY IN PLACE.

Specific tooling

020565Y Compass flywheel stop spanner

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Inspecting the clutch drum

  • To verify that the bell clutch is not usurata or damaged.
  • To measure the inner diameter of the bell clutch.

Characteristic

Clutch bell diameter/standard value

0 107+0,2 +0 mm

Clutch bell diameter/max. value allowed after use

0 107,5 mm

Found eccentricity /max.

0,20 mm

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Removing the clutch

  • Fit the tool with the long pins screwed on from the outside in positions «A». Insert the driven pulley assembly into the tool and tighten the central screw.

CAUTION

OVERTIGHTENING OF THE CENTRAL SCREW CAUSES THE DISTORTION OF THE TOOL.

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  • Using a 34 mm socket wrench, remove the clutch locknut.
  • Loosen the central screw, unloading the spring

of the driven pulley assembly.

  • Separate the components.

Specific tooling

020444Y Driven half pulley spring compressor tool

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Inspecting the clutch

  • Check the thickness of the clutch mass friction material.
  • The masses must exhibit no traces of lubricants; in that case, check the driven pulley unit seals.

N.B.

UPON RUNNING-IN, THE MASSES MUST EXHIBIT A CENTRAL CONTACT SURFACE AND MUST NOT BE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER.

DIFFERENT CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE CLUTCH TEARING.

CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN THE MASSES USING TOOLS TO PREVENT A VARIATION IN THE RETURN SPRING LOAD.

Characteristic

Check. Minimum thickness

1 mm

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Pin retaining collar

  • Remove the collar with the aid of two screw-drivers.

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  • Remove the three guide pins and the movable half pulley.

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Removing the driven half-pulley bearing

  • Remove the roller bearing using the specific extractor inserted from the lower side of the stationary half pulley

CAUTION

POSITION THE SEALING EDGE OF THE EXTRAC- TION PLIERS BETWEEN THE END OF THE BEAR- ING AND THE BUILT-IN SEAL RING.

Specific tooling

001467y029 Bell

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  • Remove the snap ring from the roller bearing.
  • Remove the roller bearing from the side of the clutch using the specific device.

N.B.

ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE HALF PULLEY TO PREVENT THE DRIVE BELT SLIDING SURFACE FROM BEING DISTORTED.

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Specific tooling

020376Y Handle for punches

020363Y 20mm guide

Inspecting the driven fixed half-pulley

  • Make sure there are no signs of wear on the work surface of the belts, if there are replace the half pulley.
  • Make sure the bearing do not show signs of unusual wear.
  • Measure the external diameter of the pulley bushing.

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Characteristic

Standard diameter

033,965÷33,985mm

Stationary driven half pulley/ Minimum diameter allowed after use

033,96 mm

Inspecting the driven sliding half-pulley

  • Remove the two inner seal rings and the two O-rings.
  • Measure the inside diameter of the movable half pulley bushing.

Characteristic

Maximum allowable diameter

034,08mm

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  • Check the belt contact surfaces.
  • Insert the new oil guards and O-rings on the mobile half pulley.
  • Assemble the half pulley on the bushing.

TUTELA MRM 2 Grease for the phonic wheel turning ring

Molybdenum disulphide grease and lithium soap

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  • Make sure the pins and collar are not worn, reassemble the pins and collar.
  • Use a greaser with a curved spout to lubricate the driven pulley unit with around 6 gr. of grease, this operation must be carried out through one of the holes inside the bushing until grease comes out of the opposite hole. This operation is necessary to avoid the presence of grease beyond the O-rings.

TUTELA MRM 2 Grease for the phonic wheel turning ring

Molybdenum disulphide grease and lithium soap

Refitting the driven half-pulley bearing

  • Fit a new ball bearing with the specific tools.
  • Fit the ball bearing circlip.
  • Fit the new roller bearing so that the lettering is visible from the outside.

CAUTION

ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE HALF PULLEY TO AVOID DAMAGING THE THREADED END WHILE FITTING THE BEARINGS.

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Specific tooling

020376Y Handle for punches

020456Y Ø 24 mm adaptor

020362y 12 mm guide

020171y Roller bearing drift

Inspecting the clutch spring

  • Make sure that the driven pulley contrast spring is not deformed.
  • Minimum length allowed after use

Characteristic

Standard length

118mm

Limit after use

XXXX

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Refitting the clutch

  • Preassemble the driven pulley unit with spring, sheathing and clutch.
  • Position the spring with the plastic shielding supporting the clutch
  • Insert the parts in the device and preload the spring, being careful not to damage the plastic sheathing and the end of the threaded shank.

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  • Reassemble the nut securing the clutch and tighten to the prescribed torque.

CAUTION

TO AVOID DAMAGING THE CLUTCH NUT, USE A SOCKET WRENCH WITH A SMALL BEVEL.

CAUTION

POSITION THE UNBEVELLED SURFACE OF THE NUT IN CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH.

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Locking torques (N^*m)

Nut locking clutch assembly on pulley 55 ÷ 60 Nm

Refitting the driven pulley

  • Fit the driven pulley assembly, the clutch bell housing and the nut using the specific tool.

Specific tooling

020565Y Compass flywheel stop spanner

Locking torques (N^*m)

Driven pulley shaft nut 40 ÷ 44 Nm

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Drive-belt

  • Make sure the transmission belt is not damaged and does not have cracks in the toothed grooves.
  • Check the width of the belt.

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Characteristic

transmission belt/Minimum width

17,5 mm

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Removing the driving pulley

  • Lock the pulley with the specific tool.
  • Remove the central nut with the related washer, then remove the drive and the plastic fan.
  • Remove the fixed half pulley.

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  • Remove the belt, washer and remove the mobile half pulley with its bushing, being careful of the rollers and contrast plate fitted loosely on it.

Specific tooling

020451y Drive pulley stop spanner

Mixer gears and belt

  • Remove belt and gear

CAUTION

DO NOT TWIST THE BELT

CAUTION

DO NOT TWIST OR BEND THE BELT WHEN REFITTING IT

CAUTION

BEFORE REFITTING THE BELT, CAREFULLY LUBRICATE THE PIN AND THE MIXER DRIVE GEAR BUSHING WITH OIL, MAKING SURE THIS IS FREE FROM ANY LOAD.

N.B.

REPLACE THE BELT EVERY 20,000 KM.

Recommended products

CONSTANT GLY 2100 product description

oil

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Inspecting the rollers case

1) Make sure that the bushing and sliding rings on the mobile pulley are not lined or deformed.
2) Check the track where the rollers slide on the contact pulley, there should not be any signs of wear and check the conditions of the belt contact surfaces on the half pulleys (mobile and stationary).
3) Make sure that the rollers do not have marked facing on the sliding surfaces and that the metal insert does not protrude from the edges of the plastic cover.
4) Make sure that the contact plate sliding blocks are intact.

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  • Check that the internal bronze bushing shown in the figure is not abnormally worn and measure inside diameter «A».

  • Measure outside diameter «B» of the pulley sliding bushing shown in the figure.

CAUTION

DO NOT LUBRICATE OR CLEAN THE BRONZE BUSHING.

Characteristic

Maximum allowable diameter:

20,12 mm

Standard diameter:

20,021 mm

Sliding pulley brass/ Diameter maximum:

XXX mm

Sliding pulley brass/ Standard diameter:

XXX mm

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Refitting the driving pulley

  • Manually move the mobile driven pulley by pulling it towards the clutch unit and insert the belt keeping the rotation direction of the first assembly.

N.B.

IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO FIT THE BELT SO THAT THE WORDS ARE LEGIBLE IN CASE THE BELT DOES NOT SHOW AN ASSEMBLY DIRECTION.

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  • Reassemble the unit parts (roller housing unit with bushing, washer, stationary half pulley, belt cooling fan with intake, washer and nut).
  • Tighten the nut to a torque of 20 Nm and then finally tighten 90^ with the specific tool preventing rotation of the drive pulley.

N.B.

REPLACE THE NUT WITH A NEW ONE EVERY TIME THE PARTS ARE REASSEMBLED

CAUTION

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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT WHEN THE DRIVE PULLEY IS SECURED THAT THE BELT IS FREE INSIDE IT, TO AVOID INCORRECTLY TIGHTENING IT WITH LATER DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE SHAFT MM SCALE.

Specific tooling

020451y Drive pulley stop spanner

Locking torques (N^*m)

Tightening torque plus angle 18 ÷ 20 + 90^ N.m

End gear

Removing the hub cover

  • Drain the oil from the rear hub
  • Remove the driven pulley
  • Remove the rear brake shoes
  • Remove the 5 screws securing the cover to the chassis
  • Remove the cover including the wheel axle and extract it
  • Remove the intermediate gear with related shear rings

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Removing the wheel axle bearings

  • Remove the oil guard and seeger ring
  • Adequately support the hub cover to avoid damaging the seal surface with the chassis
  • Remove the wheel axle bearing with the specific

tool

Specific tooling

020363Y 20mm guide

020376Y Handle for punches

020477Y Adapter 37 mm

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PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Removing the wheel axle bearings - 2

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Removing the driven pulley shaft bearing

  • Remove the seeger ring
  • Heat the engine chassis, avoid aiming hot air at the bearing
  • Remove the driven pulley shaft with the bearing by hitting it a few time with a mallet

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  • Remove the bearing from the driven pulley shaft with the specific tool and a gripper

N.B.

USE THE SPECIFIC TOOL FROM THE SIDE WITH A SMALLER INNER DIAMETER

Specific tooling

020452y Driven pulley shaft fitting/removing tube

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Inspecting the hub shaft

  • Make sure the three shafts are not worn or deformed on the toothed surfaces, bearing and oil guard spans.
  • If faults are discovered replace the damaged parts.
  • Check the span (A) of the counter gear (wear, lines etc.)
  • Check the seat of the pulley shaft: Worn surfaces (B) can indicate irregularity in the seats on the chassis or in the pulley shaft span

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Inspecting the hub cover

  • Make sure the coupling surface is not dented or deformed.
  • If faults are discovered replace the hub cover.

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Refitting the driven pulley shaft bearing

  • Slightly heat the hub cover and then fit the bearing with the specific drift.
  • Fit the circlip with the concave or radial part facing the bearing.

N.B.

FIT THE BALL BEARING WITH THE SHIELD FACING THE OIL SEAL.

Specific tooling

020151Y Air heater "METABO HG 1500/2"

020376Y Handle for punches

020439Y 17 mm guide

020358y 37 x40 adaptor

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  • Using the specific tool under the press, support the inner race of the bearing on the outside of the hub cover. Fit the driven pulley shaft.
  • Fit the oil seal so it is flush with the cover.

Specific tooling

020452y Driven pulley shaft fitting/removing tube

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Refitting the wheel axle bearing

  • Place the hub cover on a wooden surface
  • Heat the hub cover using the heat gun
  • Preassemble the bearing on the specific punch using the grease then insert the bearing in its seat.
  • Refit the seeger ring and the oil guard using the 42 × 47 adaptor

N.B.

POSITION THE OIL GUARD WITH THE SEAL RIM FACING THE INSIDE OF THE HUB.

Specific tooling

020150Y Support for air heater "METABO HG 1500/2"

020151Y Air heater "METABO HG 1500/2"

020376Y Handle for punches

020363Y 20mm guide

020359Y 42 x 47 mm hub bearing fitting adaptor

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Refitting the hub bearings

  • Reassemble the wheel on the cover being careful not to damage the rim of the oil guard seal
  • Put a layer of grease on the two intermediate gear shear rings and fit one on the cover so that it does not interfere with the wheel axle gear when inserting the countershaft

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Refitting the ub cover

  • Apply a product recommended for surfaces to the hub cover and refit it on the chassis
  • Install the 5 screws and tighten to the prescribed torque.

N.B.

BEFORE FITTING A NEW GASKET, REMOVE ANY RESIDUES OF THE OLD GASKET FROM THE MATING SURFACES OF THE HUB COVER AND THE CRANKCASE HALF.

Recommended products

Loctite 510 Packing fluid

Packing

Locking torques (N^*m)

Tightening torque 24 - 26

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Flywheel cover

Cooling hood

  • Remove the 4 fixings shown in the figure
  • Remove the fan cover

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  • Remove the oil line retaining zip tie from the cooling hood
  • Remove the two screws shown in the picture

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Cooling fan

  • Remove the three fastenings shown in the figure.

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Removing the stator

  • Remove the stator 3 implantations indicated in photo
  • Remove the pick-up 2 implantations indicates in photo
  • Remove the stator complete with wiring

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Refitting the stator

  • Fit the stator and the flywheel by following the reverse procedure to the removal. Tighten the fastenings with the prescribed torque.

N.B.

THE PICK-UP WIRE MUST BE POSITIONED SO THAT IT TOUCHES THE CAST TAB ON THE CRANKCASE. THIS WILL PREVENT IT FROM BEING CRUSHED BY THE FAN COVER ASSEMBLY.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Pick-up screws 3 ÷ 4 Stator screws 3 ÷ 4

Flywheel and starting

Removing the starter motor

Remove the fixings shown in the picture

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Removing the flywheel magneto

  • Lock the flywheel using the compass spanner.
  • Remove the nut.

CAUTION

USING A COMPASS SPANNER OTHER THAN THE ONE PROVIDED CAN DAMAGE THE STATOR COILS.

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  • Extract the flywheel with the specially designed extractor.

Specific tooling

020565Y Compass flywheel stop spanner

020162y Flywheel extractor

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Inspecting the flywheel components

  • Check the flywheel for any distortion that might cause rubbing on the stator and the pick-up.

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Refitting the flywheel magneto

  • Fit the flywheel taking care to properly insert the key.
  • Tighten the flywheel locknut with the prescribed torque.
  • Check that the pick-up air gap is 0.5 - 0.6 ~mm No adjustment of the air gap is necessary when fitting the pick-up.

A different air gap denotes distortion of the pickup support.

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N.B.

A CHANGE IN THE AIR GAP MAY ALTER THE SPARK ADVANCE AND CAUSE KNOCKING, ETC.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Flywheel nut 40 ÷ 44 N.m

Refitting the starter motor

  • Fit a new O-ring on the starter motor and lubricate it.
  • Install the starter motor on the crankcase and tighten the two screws with the prescribed torque.

N.B.

FIT THE REMAINING PARTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE CHAPTERS CYLINDER, CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE GEAR, LUBRICATION, FLYWHEEL AND TRANSMISSION.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Starter motor screws 11 ÷ 13

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Cylinder assay. and timing system

Removing the intake manifold

Using the TORX spanner, remove the 2 intake

manifold fixing screws

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Removing the cylinder head

Remove the four nuts shown in the picture

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Removing the cylinder - piston assay.

Carefully remove the cylinder

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Remove the split rings and the wrist pin

CAUTION

ALWAYS REPLACE THE WRIST PIN SPLIT RINGS WITH NEW ONES

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Inspecting the small end

  • Using an inside micrometer, measure the small end diameter

N.B.

IF THE SMALL END DIAMETER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VALUE, OR IF IT SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR OR OVERHEATING, PROCEED TO REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT AS DESCRIBED IN THE CHAPTER "CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT".

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Characteristic

Standard diameter

17 +0,011-0,001

Max. allowable diameter

17,060

Inspecting the wrist pin

  • Check the wrist pin external diameter using a micrometer

Characteristic

Wrist pin: standard diameter

12 +0,005 +0,001 mm

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Inspecting the piston

  • Using a suitable instrument measure the piston diameter
  • Evaluate the piston-wrist pin fitting clearance

Characteristic

Wrist pin housing: standard diameter

12 +0,007 +0,012

Wrist pin housing: standard tolerance

0,002÷ 0,011mm

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  • Measure the external diameter of the piston according to a direction orthogonal to the pin axis
  • Carry out the measurement at the location shown in the figure

To classify the cylinder-piston mating, check the appropriate table

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See also

Cylinder - piston assay.

Inspecting the cylinder

  • Check the cylinder does not show signs of seizures. If it does proceed by replacing it or performing a grinding operation befitting the available oversize pistons
  • Using an appropriate device, measure the internal cylinder diameter in the directions shown in the figure
  • Check the mating surface with the head is free from wear or deformations To classify the cylinder-piston mating, check the appropriate table

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See also

Cylinder - piston assay.

Inspecting the piston rings

  • Alternatively insert the two piston rings inside the cylinder
  • Insert the piston rings in the direction orthogonal to the cylinder axis, using the piston to push them through.
  • Measure the rings gap using a feeler gauge as shown in the picture.
  • If the measured values exceed those shown in the table, proceed by replacing the rings.

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Removing the piston

  • Position the piston ring inside part 1 with its opening coinciding with the arrow shown on the tool.
  • Push part 2 through part 1 as far as it will go and hence extract part 2.
  • Insert part 3 inside part 1, position the assembly in the piston ring housing and push part 3 home.

N.B.

REFIT THE REMAINING COMPONENTS FOLLOWING THE OPERATIONS FOR THEIR REMOVAL IN THE REVERSE ORDER.

Specific tooling

020166y Piston rings fixing tool

Locking torques (N^*m)

Cylinder head lock nuts 10 ÷ 11 N·m

  • Use new split rings for the wrist pin.
  • Replace the cylinder base gasket with a new one.
  • Before proceeding with the reassembly carefully clean all surfaces.
  • Lubricate components with two-stroke oil when refitting piston and cylinder.

CAUTION

POSITION THE ARROW STAMPED ON THE TOP OF THE PISTON TOWARDS THE EXHAUST PORT. THE WRIST PIN SPLIT RINGS MUST BE POSITIONED ON THE PISTON USING THE SPECIAL TOOL.

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Recommended products Selenia Hi Scooter 2 Tech Oil Recommended oil

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Inspecting the timing system components

CAUTION

CHECK THE LEAK TIGHTNESS OF THE REED VALVE ASSY.; NO LIGHT BE VISIBLE BETWEEN VALVE AND HOUSING.

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Crankcase - crankshaft

Splitting the crankcase halves

Remove the eight crankcase fasteners.

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Install the special plate on the flywheel-side halfcrankcase and proceed by splitting the two halves.

Specific tooling

020163y Crankcase splitting plate

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Removing the crankshaft

  • Install the special tool onto the transmission-side half-crankcase using four M6 screws of adequate length.
  • Remove the crankshaft from the transmission-side half-crankcase.

Specific tooling

020163y Crankcase splitting plate

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Removing the crankshaft bearings

The bearings may remain attached either to half-crankcase or crankshaft, indifferently.

  • Using the special tool provided, remove only the bearings attached to the engine.

N.B.

THE HALF RINGS MUST BE FITTED ONTO THE BEARINGS WITH THE AID OF A Mallet.

Specific tooling

004499y001 Bearing extractor fitted with parts

004499y006 Bearing extractor fitted with parts

004499y002 Bearing extractor fitted with parts

004499y007 Half rings

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Using the special tool, remove any bearing which remained on the crankcase.

Specific tooling

001467Y007 Bell for bearings external Ø 54 mm

001467Y006 20-mm pliers

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Refitting the crankshaft bearings

Heat the bearings in oil at approx. 100^ and fit them onto the crankshaft with the aid, if necessary of tube section acting directly on the internal ring of the bearing.

Specific tooling

020265y Bearing fitting stand

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Inspecting the crankshaft alignment

Using the appropriate specific tools, check the eccentricities of the surfaces of diameters

A - B - C are within 0.03 mm (top reading limit for the dial gauge clock); check also the eccentricity of diameter D , for which a maximum

misalignment of 0.02 ~mm is allowed. In the event that the eccentricities are not too far off the prescribed values, straighten the crankshaft by acting with a wedge in between the counterweights or by using vice (with aluminium mouth guards) according to your needs.

Specific tooling

020335Y Magnetic stand and comparator

020074Y Crankshaft aligning tool

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Refitting the crankshaft

  • Rest the transmission-side half-crankcase on two wooden supports.
  • Using a heat gun, heat the bearing housing up to approx. 120^ .

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  • Insert the crankshaft and push it in as far as the bearing will go.

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  • Let the half-crankcase temperature settle with that of the crankshaft.
  • Reinstall the crankcase splitting plate WITHOUT installing the crankshaft protection.
  • During the reassembly process keep the centre thrust screw loose.

  • Tighten the four fixing screws and then loosen them with the same angle (e.g. 90^ )

  • When the temperature has settled manually preload the tool's thrusting screw until the ball bearing play disappears.

Specific tooling

020163y Crankcase splitting plate

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Refitting the crankcase halves

  • Prepare the mating plane by applying a thin layer of LOCTITE 510, after cleaning the surface with and adequate solvent (e.g. acetylene trichloride).
  • Heat the flywheel-side half-crankcase using a heat gun.

Loctite 510 Packing fluid

Packing

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  • Keeping the transmission-side half-crankcase in horizontal position, vigorously and accurately insert the flywheel-side half-crankcase.
  • Insert at least 3 fixing screws and tighten them quickly.
  • Insert the other 5 screws and tighten them at the prescribed torque.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Crankcase fixing screws 11 - 13

  • Move the crankcase splitting plate backwards as shown in the figure.
  • Install the special magnetic mounting with its dial gauge, at the end of the crankshaft.
  • Check the crankshaft axial play.

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  • If the measurements do not match those prescribed, repeat the crankshaft reassembly operation.

Specific tooling

020335Y Magnetic stand and comparator

Characteristic

Axial play with warm crankcase

0,10÷ 0,12mm

Axial play with cold crankcase

0,06÷ 0,08mm

Limit value with cold crankcase

0,02÷ 0,03mm

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Lubrication

Crankshaft oil seals

Refitting

  • Install a new flywheel-side oil seal using the puncher from the special tool.

The flywheel-side oil seal may be recognised for having a smaller diameter.

N.B.

THE SPECIAL TOOL MAY NOT BE USED WHEN THE WOODRUFF KEY IS FITTED

Specific tooling

020340Y Punch for fitting oil guard magneto and transmission

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  • Install a new transmission-side oil seal using the special tool fitted with adapter ring.

The transmission-side oil seal may be recognised by its larger diameter.

Specific tooling

020340Y Punch for fitting oil guard magneto and transmission

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Oil pump

Removal

Remove the two screws shown in the figure

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Remove the fairlead from the crankcase, as indicated in the figure.

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Refitting

For the reassembly follow the removal operations in the reverse order.

After the reassembly, it is recommended to bleed the system by acting upon the screw shown in the picture.

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Fuel supply

  • Disconnect the fuel feed pipe and the vacuum pipe from the carburettor.
  • Ensure that no fuel is leaking from the pipes.
  • Close the fuel outlet.
  • Using the MITYVAC pump, apply a 0.1 bar vacuum to the cock.
  • Ensure that the vacuum does not change, and that no fuel is leaking.
  • Reconnect the vacuum pipe to the manifold.
  • Position the fuel pipe so that its outlet is on the same level as the cock.
  • Make the engine turn by operating the starter motor for five seconds with the carburettor in the idle position.
  • Gather the fuel in a graduated burette.

N.B.

THE MEASUREMENT MAY BE ALTERED BY AN UNSUITABLE ENGINE SPEED OR BY INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE PIPE. IN THAT CASE, A REDUCED FUEL DELIVERY IS GENEALLY OB-TAINED. THE VACUUM HOLE ON THE MANIFOLD HAS AN INTENTIONALLY REDUCED CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE VACUUM PULSES AND ENSURE CONSTANT DELIVERY OF THE COCK.

Specific tooling

020329Y Pump MITYVAC

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Characteristic

Minimum delivery

20 cc

  • Drain the fuel from the tank.
  • Remove the fuel delivery pipe and the vacuum pipe.
  • Release the clamp and remove the cock.
  • Clean the tank and the cock filter with a suitable solvent.
  • Refit the cock taking care to verify the presence of the O-ring.
  • Turn the cock in the same direction as before the removal and then tighten the clamp.

N.B.

THE FILTER CAN BE SCREWED OFF THE COCK TO FACILITATE THE CLEANING.

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INDEX OF TOPICS

SUSPENSIONS

SOSP

Front suspension

This section describes the operations which can be carried out on the suspensions.

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Front

Front wheel hub overhaul

Ball bearings to hub

  • Fit the spacer
  • Fit the ball bearings and bushes and position the seal rings.

WARNING

PRIOR TO REASSEMBLY, LUBRICATE WITH JOTA 3 F.S. GREASE IN THE AREAS MARKED WITH THE ASTERISK.

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Handlebar

Removal

Disassembling the handlebar

  • Before proceeding, remove the handlebar fairing.
  • After detaching flexible transmission cables and disconnecting electrical terminals, loosen the clamp securing the handlebar to the steering tube
  • Check all components and replace any damaged or defective parts.

N.B.

IF YOU ARE REMOVIDING THE HANDLEBAR ONLY SO THAT YOU CAN THEN REMOVE THE STEERING ASSEMBLY, SIMPLY ALLOW THE HANDLEBAR TO

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TIP OVER THE FRONT OF THE SCOOTER, TAKING CARE THAT FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION CABLES ARE NOT DAMAGED.

Front fork

Overhaul

O-ring renewal and rod disassembly

  • Disassemble the wheel spindle.
  • Remove lower screw (1).
  • Allow the fork oil to drain out.
  • Withdraw the rod.
  • Renew the O-rings (3 - 4).
  • Insert the rod and refit lower screw (1).
  • Remove upper screw (2).
  • Pour in 30 cc ± 1 of "FORK PG" (SAE 20W fork oil)
  • Reassemble all parts.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Lower screw tightening torque: 20 ÷ 25 N·m
Upper screw tightening torque: 20 ÷ 25 N·m

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Steering column

Refitting

Lower and upper bearing races to frame

Lower and upper bearing races to frame

LOWER AND UPPER BEARING RACES TO FRAME

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Steering bearing

Steering collar

Steering collar

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Steering bearing upper race

  • Lubricate race and balls with Z2 grease.
  • Tighten to the specified torque and then rotate the tool through 80^ - 90^ in an anticlockwise direction.

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Removal

Lower and upper races from frame

  • To remove the bearing races from the frame use the relative special tool as shown in the figure.

N.B.

THE LOWER BEARING RACE CAN BE PRISED OFF BY LEVERING IT WITH A SCREWDRIVER OR SIMILAR.

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LOWER AND UPPER RACES FROM FRAME

Upper bearing washer and race

  • Remove the upper race and then lean the vehicle over to one side in order to remove the steering tube, after having removed the spray guard and brake calliper.

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Rear

Removing the rear wheel

  • Prise off the hub cap by levering against the brake drum with a screwdriver
  • Straighten the split pin and remove the cap.
  • Unscrew the wheel spindle nut and remove the wheel.
  • On reassembly, tighten the spindle nut to the prescribed torque.

WARNING

USE A NEW SPLIT PIN.

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Refitting the rear wheel

  • Refit the parts as directed for disassembly but in the reverse order, tighten the wheel nut to the prescribed torque.

WARNING

BEND OVER THE SPLIT PIN ENDS AS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PLAY BETWEEN THE CAP AND WHEEL SPINDLE.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Rear wheel axle 104 ÷ 126

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Shock absorbers

Removal

Absorber

  • To replace the shock absorber, remove the rear cover and the battery access door. This action exposes the shock absorber/frame fixing nut, which must now be removed. Subsequently, remove the shock absorber-engine pivot pin.
  • At the time of reassembly, tighten the shock ab

sorber-frame fixing nut and the shock absorber/engine pivot pin to the prescribed torques.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Shock absorber/engine pivot pin 33 ÷ 41 N·m
Shock absorber/frame nut 20 ÷ 25 N·m

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Centre-stand

Expelling stand pivot pin from bracket

  • Disassemble the stand bracket from the engine.
  • Drill to a depth of 5 mm from one side in order to remove pivot pin «P».

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Assembly and staking of stand pivot pin to bracket

  • Stake the end of pin «P» using the two punches shown in the figure.
  • The stand should turn freely on its pivot after this operation.

N.B.

REASSEMBLE THE STAND USING NEW O-RINGS AND A NEW PIN. GREASE THE SPRING ATTACHMENT POINTS AND THE PIN.

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Changing the complete stand

  • Remove the 2 screws shown in the figure.
  • On reassembly, tighten to the prescribed torque.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Stand bracket screws 18,5 ÷ 19 N·m

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INDEX OF TOPICS

BRAKING SYSTEM

IMP FRE

After removing the muffler and wheel proceed as follows:

1.Remove the shoe spring using the specific pliers.
2.Remove the shoes using a lever.
3.Fit the new shoes using a mallet and hitting lightly.
4.Hook the spring using the specific pliers.

Specific tooling

020325y Pliers for brake-shoe springs

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Rear brake calliper

Refitting

Insert the following parts into the calliper half bodies:
- sealing rings (1-2);
- pistons (3);
- fit O-ring seal (4) in one of the pump bodies.
- Couple the inner and outer bodies by means of the coupling bolts. Fit the pads and bleed air from the system (see previous paragraphs).
- Position the caliper on the disc and fasten it to the support, tightening the bolts.
- Secure the tube connection to the caliper with the required torque.
- Before reassembly, the parts must be perfectly clean and bear no traces of oil, diesel fuel, grease, etc.. They must therefore be washed thoroughly in denatured alcohol before proceeding.
Immerse the seals in brake fluid; the use of protective agent PRF1 is tolerated.

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CAUTION

RUBBER PARTS MUST NOT BE LEFT IN ALCOHOL FOR MORE THAN 20 SECONDS. AFTER WASHING, DRY THE PARTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR AND A CLEAN CLOTH

Locking torques (N^*m)

Screw fixing the caliper to the support 20 ÷ 25 Calliper to tube connection 8 ÷ 12 Nm

Front brake calliper

Removal

  • Disconnect the brake tube and allow the fluid to flow into a container.
  • Remove the screws shown in the figure.
  • When reassembling, tighten the nuts to the prescribed torque.
  • Bleed air from the brake circuit.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Fixing screw 20 ÷ 25 Nm Brake tube union 20 ÷ 22 Nm

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Overhaul

  • Remove the calliper assembly bolts and take out the internal parts from both bodies. If necessary, use short blasts of compressed air through the brake fluid passage to facilitate expulsion of the pistons.
  • Make sure the cylinders of the calliper inner and outer bodies are not scratched or eroded. If they are, renew the entire calliper.

CAUTION

ALL INTERNAL COMPONENTS MUST BE RENEWED AT EACH CALLIPER OVERHAUL.

Refitting

Insert the following parts into the calliper half bodies:

  • sealing rings (1-2);
  • pistons (3);
  • fit O-ring seal (4) in one of the pump bodies.
  • Couple the inner and outer bodies by means of the coupling bolts. Fit the pads and bleed air from the system (see previous paragraphs).
  • Position the caliper on the disc and fasten it to the support, tightening the bolts.
  • Secure the tube connection to the caliper with the required torque.
  • Before reassembly, the parts must be perfectly clean and bear no traces of oil, diesel fuel, grease, etc.. They must therefore be washed thoroughly in denatured alcohol before proceeding.

Immerse the seals in brake fluid; the use of protective agent PRF1 is tolerated.

CAUTION

RUBBER PARTS MUST NOT BE LEFT IN ALCOHOL FOR MORE THAN 20 SECONDS. AFTER WASHING, DRY THE PARTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR AND A CLEAN CLOTH

Locking torques (N^*m)

Screw fixing the caliper to the support 20 ÷ 25 Calliper to tube connection 8 ÷ 12 Nm

1 DUST SEALS
2 OIL SEALS
3 PISTONS
4 O-RING

Front brake disc

Removal

  • Remove the wheel by removing the spindle fixings.

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  • Unscrew the 6 disc fixing screws.

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Refitting

  • When reassembling, ensure the disc is positioned correctly in relation to the direction of rotation.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Disc screws: 8 ÷ 12

Disc Inspection

  • Remove the wheel and check disc flatness.

Maximum permissible out of true is 0.1 mm. If the value measured is greater, fit a new disc and repeat the check.

  • If the problem persists check and replace the wheel if necessary.

Specific tooling

020335Y Magnetic stand and comparator

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Front brake pads

Removal

  • To facilitate this operation remove the two calliper fixings. With the calliper detached from its support but still connected to the brake fluid line, remove the plastic cover by prising it with a screwdriver.

  • Remove the outside circlip from the brake pad

pin, the leaf spring and the pads.

  • Renew the pads when friction facing thickness is less than 1.5 ~mm .

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Refitting

  • To reassemble perform the above steps in reverse order. Position the leaf spring with the arrow facing up.

Fill

Front

-With the bleed valve closed, fill the system to the maximum level with brake fluid.
- Loosen the bleed valve.
- Apply the Mityvac vacuum pump tube to the bleed valve.

To bleed the circuit you must supply the reservoir constantly with brake fluid while pumping the

Mityvac pump until there are no more air bubbles in the circuit.

The operation is concluded when the bleed valve delivers brake fluid and no air.

  • Close the bleed valve.

When you have finished the above procedure, tighten the bleed screw to the prescribed torque.

N.B.

IF YOU FIND YOU CANNOT ELIMINATE THE AIR, EXAMINE ALL THE UNIONS IN THE CIRCUIT.

IF YOU DON'T FIND ANY LEAKS, SEEK THE FAULT IN THE VARIOUS SEALS ON THE

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MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE CALLIPER PISTONS.

CAUTION

DURING THIS PROCEDURE THE VEHICLE MUST BE ON THE STAND ON A LEVEL AND HORIZONTAL FLOOR.

N.B.

DURING THE BLEED PROCEDURE, CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT THE RISK OF AIR ENTERING THE CIRCUIT THROUGH THE MASTER CYLINDER.

WARNING

BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC. I.E. IT TENDS TO ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR.

IF THE LEVEL OF MOISTURE IN THE FLUID EXCEEDS A GIVEN VALUE, BRAKING EFFICIENCY WILL BE REDUCED.

THEREFORE, ALWAYS USE FLUID FROM SEATED CONTAINERS.

IN NORMAL RIDING AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS THE BRAKE FLUID SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY 2 YEARS.

IF THE BRAKES ARE USED INTENSELY AND/ OR IN HARSH CONDITIONS, CHANGE THE FLUID MORE FREQUently.

CAUTION

DURING THE ABOVE PROCEDURES BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE BLEED SCREW AND ITS SEAT ON THE CALLER.

DRY THE CALLIPER CAREFULLY AND DEGREASE THE DISC TO REMOVE ALL TRACES OF BRAKE FLUID.

Specific tooling

020329Y Pump MITYVAC

Recommended products

TUTELA TOP 4 Brake fluid

Synthetic fluid SAE J1703, NHTSA 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925

Locking torques (N^*m)

Oil drainage screw 8 ÷ 12

Front brake pump

  • After removing the front and rear handlebar cover remove the two U clamp fixing screws (see figure).
  • Disconnect the brake tube and allow the brake fluid to flow into a receptacle.

  • To reassemble perform the steps in reverse order.

  • Tighten the brake tube connection to the prescribed torque and bleed the system.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Brake tube connection 20 ÷ 25 Nm

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Removal

  • Drain the brake fluid from the circuit through the bleeding screw on the calliper. Actuate the brake lever until the fluid stops flowing out.
  • Remove the master cylinder from the handlebar, take off the brake lever and proceed to remove the brake cylinder.

1 - Reservoir cover screw
2 - Reservoir cover
3-Membrane
4-Bellows
5 - Sealing ring
6-Piston
7 - Gasket
8 - Spring

CAUTION

THE PRESENCE OF BRAKE FLUID ON THE DISC OR PADS REDUCES BRAKING ACTION. IN THIS CASE, RENEW THE PADS AND CLEAN THE DISC WITH A HIGH QUALITY SOLVENT.

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CAUTION: BRAKE FLUID CAN DAMAGE PAINTWORK.

DO NOT LEAVE RUBBER PARTS IN ALCOHOL FOR MORE THAN 20 SECONDS.

AFTER WASHING, DRY THE PARTS WITH A BLAST OF COMPRESSED AIR AND A CLEAR CLOTH.

SEALING RINGS MUST BE IMMERSED IN BRAKE FLUID.

Refitting

Before reassembly, the parts must be perfectly clean and bear no traces of oil, diesel fuel, grease, etc.. They must therefore be washed thoroughly in denatured alcohol before proceeding.

  • Perform the disassembly steps in reverse order, taking care to installed rubber parts correctly to ensure an oiltight seal.

1 - Reservoir cover screw
2 - Reservoir cover
3 - Membrane
4-Bellows
5 - Sealing ring
6 - Piston
7 - Gasket
8 - Spring

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INDEX OF TOPICS

CHASSIS

CARROZ

BODYWORK

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Taking apart approached cover motor

Remove the 2 implantations.

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Seat

  • Unscrew the 2 screws securing it and remove it

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Side fairings

  • Remove the countershield
  • Unscrew the 4 screws securing it and remove the bumper band

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See also

Knee-guard

Rear rack

  • Use a screwdriver from the back part and remove the plastic cap covering the central screw.
  • Remove the central screw and the two side ones.

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Driving mirrors

  • With the register screw completely tightened, screw the mirror stem all the way down on the handlebars.

  • Loosen the mirror and put it in the desired position.

  • Loosen the register screw until the stem is tightened.

Locking torques (N^*m)

Mirror register screw 24÷26

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Rear handlebar cover

  • Remove the front handlebar fairing
  • Unscrew the speedometer transmission connection and remove it
  • Disconnect the instrument unit and electrical control connections

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  • Cut the band holding the front brake hoses to the instrument unit
  • Remove the screw securing the instrument unit to the handlebar

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See also

Front handlebar cover

Instrument panel

  • Remove the rear handlebar fairing
  • Unscrew the 4 screws securing it and remove the instrument unit

N.B.

THE BULBS HAVE BAYONET COUPLING ON THE

LAMP-HOLDER; THE LAMP-HOLDER CAN BE REMOVED BY ROTATING IT 30^ ANTI-CLOCKWISE. THE CLOCK RUNS ON A BATTERY

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See also

Rear handlebar cover

Front handlebar cover

  • Remove the 2 screws in the handlebar fairing and the screw under the headlight.
  • Pull up to release the handlebar fairing and disconnect the headlight connections

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Headlight assay.

  • Remove the front handlebar fairing
  • Unscrew the 4 screws securing it and remove the headlight

N.B.

TO REPLACE THE HIGH BEAM/DIPPED BEAM BULB THE RUBBER COVER MUST BE REMOVED

AND THE SUPPORT PLATE ROTATED 30^ ANTI-CLOCKWISE. TO REPLACE THE POSITION LIGHT BULB, JUST REMOVE IT FORM THE RUBBER LAMP-HOLDER.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Headlight assay. - 1

See also

Front handlebar cover

Frame central cover

  • Remove the rear rack
  • Remove the saddle
  • Remove the sparkplug cap, then unscrew the 2 screws connecting the saddle compartment band with the footrest.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Frame central cover - 1

  • Unscrew the two side screws on the bumper bands
  • Remove the cover by lifting the rear part and disconnecting the headlight and turn signal connections

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Frame central cover - 2

See also

Rear rack

Seat

Legshield

  • Remove the countershield
  • Remove the footrest
  • Remove the front steering tube
  • Remove the front shield using a blade and working carefully on the right side of it
  • Unscrew the screw below and lift off the cover

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Legshield - 1

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Legshield - 2

  • Unscrew the front screw securing the shield

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Legshield - 3

  • Unscrew the lower 2 screws, then remove the shield after having disconnected the turn signal connections

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Legshield - 4

See also

Knee-guard

Footrest

Removal

Knee-guard

  • Remove the 4 external screws of the coun

tershield and the 3 located inside the front glove box

  • Use the bag clip to pull the countershield back until releasing it with the front shield

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Knee-guard - 1

Removing the ignition key-switch when on

  • Remove the countershield
  • Press the lock body until the clip appears from the groove
  • Keep the lock body still and use pliers to remove the clip
  • Remove the lock block

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See also

Knee-guard

Removing the ignition key-switch when on

  • Disassemble the shield.
  • Remove the keyswitch.
  • Drill into the block as shown in the figure.
  • Insert the cylinder complete with key and with the locking tab facing downwards about half way into the lock body ensuring that during insertion the key is turned to the «ON» position (this is the only position that allows the cylinder to be inserted into the lock body); turn the key to the left towards the «OFF» position and simultaneously press the cylinder fully home.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Removing the ignition key-switch when on - 1

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Removing the ignition key-switch when on - 2

Taillight assay.

  • To remove the taillight and position light or the 2 turn signals, just unscrew the screws located on the related light covers and disconnect the electrical connections.

N.B.

REMOVAL OF THE REAR LIGHT BULBS IS ONLY POSSIBLE BY REMOIVING THE LIGHT COVERS ROTATING THEM 30^ ANTI-CLOCKWISE.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Taillight assay. - 1

Footrest

  • Remove the countershield
  • Remove the frame central cover
  • Unscrew the screws that secure the passenger footrest and remove it
  • Unscrew the footrest stop screw and remove the tab

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Footrest - 1

  • Remove the 2 external rubber caps of the screws securing the footrest and unscrew them
  • Pull the footrest up being careful of the lower hooks

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Footrest - 2

See also

Knee-guard

Frame central cover

License plate holder

  • Remove the saddle compartment cover
  • Unscrew the 2 screws securing it to the frame,

then remove the license plate housing

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - License plate holder - 1

See also

Frame central cover

Air filter

  • Unscrew the 7 screws located on the cover and remove it to access the filtering sponge
  • To disassemble the entire filter box, unscrew the 2 lower screws and disconnect the sleeves connecting the carburetor with the external air intake.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Air filter - 1

Rear mudguard

  • Remove the 3 screws securing it on the left side (including the 2 screws securing the air filter box)
  • Remove the screw on the side of the cooling casing
  • Remove the mudguard by taking it off the muffler side.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear mudguard - 1

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear mudguard - 2

Helmet bay

  • Remove the central saddle compartment cover
  • Remove the battery and fuse holder
  • Remove the fuel tank cap and the starter motor contactor
  • Unscrew the rear screw and then lift the helmet compartment

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Helmet bay - 1

See also

Frame central cover

spoiler

  • Remove the footrest
  • Unscrew the two front screws securing it and then remove the spoiler from the bottom

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - spoiler - 1

See also

Footrest

Fuel tank

  • Remove the central saddle compartment cover
  • Unscrew the front and rear screws on the right side of the frame
  • Disconnect the vent tube and disassemble the float

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Fuel tank - 1

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Fuel tank - 2

See also

Frame central cover

Front mudguard

  • Leaving the front wheel assembled, disassemble the steering tube from the vehicle
  • Unscrew the 3 screws securing it and remove them
  • Remove the speedometer transmission and brake hose, then remove the mudguard

N.B.

WHEN REASSEMBLING BE CAREFUL TO POSI-TION THE 2 METAL GROMMETS TO AVOID ANY RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Front mudguard - 1

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Front mudguard - 2

See also

Removal

Top-case

Front

Disassembling the inner shield fairing (glove box assy.)

  • Remove the two screws from inside the glove box.
  • Remove the two screws at the lower part of the inner shield fairing
  • Remove the two screws located behind the front grille.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Front - 1

INDEX OF TOPICS

PRE-DELIVERY

PRECON

Aesthetic inspection

Predelivery checks:

  • Paintwork
  • Mating of plastics
    -Scratches
  • Dirt

Tightening torques inspection

Locks Inspection

  • Safety locks
  • Fixing screws

Safety locks:

Rear shock absorber top tightening20 ÷ 25 N·m
Rear shock absorber bottom tightening33 ÷ 41 N·m
Front wheel axle nut45 ÷ 50 N·m
Wheel hub nut75 ÷ 85 N·m
Screws fixing the rear wheel rim to the hub20 ÷ 25 N·m
Oscillating arm pin - Chassis64 ÷ 72 N·m
Oscillating arm pin - Engine33 ÷ 41 N·m
Chassis arm-engine arm pin33 ÷ 41 N·m
Handlebar locking nut43÷47 N·m
Steering wheel lower ring nut10 ± 13 N·m
Steering wheel upper ring nut30 ± 33 N·m

Electrical system

Electric System:

  • Master switch
  • Headlights: upper beams, dipped beams, side/taillights , stop lights and relevant light indicators
  • Headlight setting according to the regulations in force
  • Rear light, parking light, stop light
  • Front and rear stop switches

  • Direction indicators and relevant lights

  • Instrument panel lights
  • Instruments: fuel and temperature indicator
  • Instrument unit indicator lights
  • Horn
  • Starter

CAUTION

TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE. INADEQUATE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY BEFORE IT IS FIRST USED WITH A LOW LEVEL OF THE ELECTROLYTE SHORTENS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY.

WARNING

BEFORE RECHARGING THE BATTERY, REMOVE THE PLUGS OF EACH ELEMENT. KEEP SPARKS AND FREE FLAMES AWAY FROM THE BATTERY WHILE RECHARGING. REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIRST.

CAUTION

WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY, FIRST FIX THE POSITIVE CABLE AND THEN THE NEGATIVE CABLE.

WARNING

THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS POISONOUS AND CAUSES SEVERE BURNS AS IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES, THE SKIN AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES OR THE SKIN, RINSE GENEROUSLY WITH WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN CASE OF INGESTION, IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR VEGETABLE OIL. IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP THEM AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS AND CIGARETTES. IF THE BATTERY IS CHARGED IN A CLOSED PLACE, TAKE CARE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. ALWAYS PROTECT THE EYES WHEN WORKING CLOSE TO BATTERIES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

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

Levels check

Level check

  • Hydraulic braking system fluid level
    Rear hub oil level
  • Engine coolant level

Road test

Road test:

  • Cold starting
  • Operation of instruments
  • Operation of throttle control
  • Stability during acceleration and braking
  • Operation of front and rear brakes
  • Operation of front and rear suspensions
  • Abnormal noise from vehicle

Static test

Static inspection after test on the road:

  • Hot start
  • Starter operation
  • Idel speed hold (by turning the handlebar)
  • Even steering wheel rotation
  • Leaks, if any

CAUTION

CHECK THE INFLATING PRESSURES WHEN THE TYRES ARE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

CAUTION

NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED INFLATING PRESSURES AS THE TYRES MAY BURST.

Functional inspection

Functional Check:
Braking system (hydraulic)
- Lever stroke
Braking system (mechanical)
- Lever stroke
Clutch
- Proper performance check
Engine
- Gas control stroke check Miscellaneous
- Document check
- Check of chassis no. and engine no.
- Ancillary tools

  • Plate assembly
  • Check of locks
  • Tyre pressure check
  • Installation of rear-view mirrors and optional fixtures

INDEX OF TOPICS

TIME

TEMP

This section describes the amount of time it takes for repair operations.

The description, code and amount of time for each operation are indicated.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - INDEX OF TOPICS - 1

Engine

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Engine - 1

ENGINE

CodeActionDuration
1001001Engine to frame - Disassembly and reassembly90'

Crankcase

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Crankcase - 1

CRANKCASE

CodeActionDuration
1001133Engine crankcase - Replacement190'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Crankcase - 2
Crankshaft
DRIVING SHAFT

CodeActionDuration
1001118Main bearings - Replacement170'
2001100Oil seal clutch side - Replacement55'
3001099Oil seal flywheel side - Replacement50'
4001117Crankshaft - Replacement170'

Cylinder assay.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Crankcase - 3

PISTON CYLINDER

CodeActionDuration
1001002Piston cylinder - Replacement55'
2001007Cylinder, piston - Overhaul/Cleaning50'

Cylinder head assay.

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Crankcase - 4

HEAD

CodeActionDuration
1001097Cooling hood - Replacement25'
2001093Spark plug - Replacement10'
3001126Head - Replacement50'
4001013Intake manifold - Replacement40'
5001178Reed valve assembly - Replacement45'

Driven pulley

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Driven pulley - 1

DRIVEN PULLEY - CLUTCH

CodeActionDuration
1001012Driven pulley - Overhaul50'
2001110Driven pulley - Replacement35'
3001022Clutch - Replacement40'
4001155Clutch bell housing - Re-placement20'

Oil pump

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Oil pump - 1

OIL PUMP

CodeActionDuration
1001028Mixer drive gear - Replacement55'
2001019Mixer belt - Replacement30'
3001018Mixer - Replacement40'

Driving pulley

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Driving pulley - 1

DRIVING PULLEY

CodeActionDuration
1001066Driving pulley - Disassembly and reassembly25'
2001086Driving half pulley - Replacement25'
3001011Driving belt - Replacement25'
4001177Rollers / Variator track shoes - Replacement30'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Driving pulley - 2
Transmission cover

TRANSMISSION COVER

CodeActionDuration
1001087Flywheel cover - Replacement25'
2001135Transmission cover bearing - Replacement30'
3001096Transmission casing cover - Replacement20'

Flywheel magneto

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Driving pulley - 3
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PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Driving pulley - 4

FLYWHEEL - FAN

CodeActionDuration
1001109Cooling fan - Replacement30'
2001173Rotor - Replacement50'
3001067Stator - Disassembly and re-assembly50'
4001058Flywheel - Replacement50'

Carburettor

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Carburettor - 1

CARBURATOR

CodeActionDuration
1001008Carburettor - Overhaul50'
2001063Carburettor - Replacement35'
3001081Automatic starter device - Replacement30'
4007020Carburettor heating mani-folds - Replacement20'

Exhaust pipe

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Exhaust pipe - 1

MUFFLER

CodeActionDuration
1001009Silencer - Replacement30'
2001095Silencer guard - Replacement10'
3001136Exhaust emissions - Adjustment20'

Air cleaner

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Air cleaner - 1

AIR FILTER

CodeActionDuration
1004122Carburettor filter manifold - Replacement25'
2001014Air Filter - Replacement30'
3001015Air filter box - Replacement30'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Air cleaner - 2
Centre-stand

STAND

CodeActionDuration
1004004Stand - Replacement20'
2001053Stand pin - Replacement20'

Legshield spoiler

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Legshield spoiler - 1

MUFFLER - GLOVE COMPARTMENT

CodeActionDuration
1004159Stickers - Replacement10'
2004149Front shield - Painting10'
3004064Front shield, front section - Removal and refitting95'
4004015Footrest - Disassembly and reassembly25'
5004053Spoiler - Replacement50
6004079Rear footrest - Replacement45'
7004143Foot-peg mounting bracket - Replacement45'

Rear cover

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear cover - 1

REAR COVER

CodeActionDuration
1004174Glove-box remote opening linkage - Replacement20'
2004065Knee-guard - Removal and refitting30'
3004131Rear rack mounting bracket - Replacement20'
4004082Glove-box packing - Re- placement10'
5004081Glove compartment door - Replacement35'

Central cover

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Central cover - 1

CENTRAL COVER

CodeActionDuration
1004059Spark plug inspection flap - Replacement10'
2004085Side panel (1) - Replacement10'
3004106Undersaddle band - Re- placement20'

Underseat compartment

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Underseat compartment - 1

HELMET COMPARTMENT

CodeActionDuration
1004136License plate holder mount- ing bracket - Replacement25'
2005048Plate holder - Replacement10'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Underseat compartment - 2
Fuel tank
FUEL TANK

CodeActionDuration
1004168Fuel filler cap - Replacement10'
2005010Fuel tank float - Replacement45'
3004109Fuel tank breather - Replacement40'
4004005Fuel tank - Replacement40'
5004007Mixture cock - Replacement25'
6004112Cock-carburettor pipe - Replacement10'

serbatoio olio

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - serbatoio olio - 1

OIL TANK

CodeActionDuration
1005018Oil tank float - Replacement45'
2004017Oil tank - Replacement40'
3004095Oil tank tap - Replacement15'
4004091Oil tank line - Replacement15'

Rear shock-absorber

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear shock-absorber - 1

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

CodeActionDuration
1003007Rear shock absorber - Disas-sembly and reassembly60'

Steering column bearings

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Steering column bearings - 1
STEERING FIFTH WHEELS

CodeActionDuration
1003051Fork assembly - Replacement75'
2003002Steering fifth wheels - Replacement65'
3003073Steering play - Adjustment40'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Steering column bearings - 2
Handlebar covers

ODOMETER - HANDLEBAR COVERS

CodeActionDuration
1004019Handlebar rear side - Re- placement10'
2004018Handlebar front section - Re- placement15'
3005078Odometer plastic cover - Re- placement20'
4005076Clock \ Battery - Replacement25'
5005014Odometer - Substitution20'
6005038Dashboard warning lights - Replacement15'

Handlebar components

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Handlebar components - 1

HANDLEBAR COMPONENTS

CodeActionDuration
1004066Rearview mirrors - Replacement10'
2002037Complete gas control - Replacement20'
3002071Left knob - Replacement10'
4003001Handlebar - Removal and re-fitting40'
5005017Stop light switch - Replacement15'
6002024Brake pump - Removal and reinstallation40'
7002054Throttle or splitter cable as-sembly - Replacement40'
8002060Complete gas control - Re-placement15'
9004162Mirror U-bolt and/or brake pump fitting - Replacement35'
10002059Right knob - Replacement10'

Swing-arm

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Swing-arm - 1

SWINGING ARM

CodeActionDuration
1001072Engine-frame connection swing arm - Replacement60'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Swing-arm - 2
Seat
SADDLE

CodeActionDuration
1004003Saddle - Replacement10'
2004008Carrier - replacement10'
3004062Rear rack cover - Replacement10'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Swing-arm - 3
Turn signal lights

REAR RED LAMP

CodeActionDuration
1005002Headlight - Replacement15'
2005012Front direction indicators - Replacement15'
3005067Front direction indicator bulb - Replacement10'
4005008Front headlights - Replacement10'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Swing-arm - 4

LAMP CLUSTER

CodeActionDuration
1005022Rear turn signal light- Replacement15'
2005068Rear turn indicator bulb - Replacement10'
3005005Taillight - Replacement20'
4005066Rear light bulbs - Replacement10'
5005028Rear optical unit glass - Replacement10'

Front wheel

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Swing-arm - 5

FRONT WHEEL

CodeActionDuration
1003038Front wheel spindle - Re-moval and refitting45'
2002011Odometer drive gear - Re-placement30'
3003040Front wheel bearings - Re-placement50'
4003047Front tyre - Replacement25'
5003037Front wheel rim - Removal and refitting20'
6004123Front wheel - Replacement25'
7002041Brake disc - Replacement35'

Rear wheel

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 1

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 2

REAR WHEEL

CodeActionDuration
1004126Rear tyre - Replacement40'
2001071Rear wheel rim - Removal and refitting40'
3001016Rear wheel - Replacement20'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 3
Electric start

ELECTRIC START

CodeActionDuration
1001020Starter engine - Replacement25'
2005045Starting motor cables - Replacement20'
3001017Starter pinion - Replacement25'
4001021Kick starter - Overhaul25'
5008008Starting sector spring - Replacement45'
6001084Starting lever - Replacement10'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 4
Electric devices

ELECTRIC DEVICES

CodeActionDuration
1005001Electric circuit - Replacement140'
2005009Voltage regulator - Replacement30'
3001094Spark plug cap - Replacement10'
4001023Controller - Replacement30'
5005114Electric circuit - Overhaul30'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 5

ELECTRICAL DEVICES

CodeActionDuration
1005006Light or flashing light switch - Replacement25'
2005039Light switch - Replacement25'
3005040Horn button - Replacement25'
4005003Electric horn - Replacement15'
5005041Starting device push button - Replacement25'
6005016Key switch - Replacement55'
7004096Locks series - Replacement35'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 6

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 7

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 8

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 9

ELECTRICAL DEVICES

CodeActionDuration
1005007Battery - Replacement15'
2005011Start-up remote control switch - Replacement30'
3005052Fuse (1) - Replacement20'
4005054Fuse carrier (1) - Replacement10'

trasmissioni

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Rear wheel - 10

TRANSMISSIONS

CodeActionDuration
1002051Odometer transmissions as-sembly - Replacement30'
2002012Splitter - Replacement30'
3002057Splitter-carburettor cable as-sembly - Replacement30'
4002058Mixer splitter cable assembly - Replacement35'
5002053Rear brake transmissions as-sembly - Replacement35'
6002049Odometer cable - Replacement15'
7003061Throttle cable - Adjustment5'

Brake callipers

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Brake callipers - 1
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

CodeActionDuration
1002002Rear brake pads/shoes - Wear check40'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Brake callipers - 2

BRAKE LEVER

CodeActionDuration
1002021Front brake line - Replace-45'
ment
2002007Front brake shoes/pads - Re- moval and refitting15'
3002039Front brake calliper - Remov- al and refitting35'
4002047Front brake liquid and circuit bleeding - Replacement50'

Front mudguard

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Front mudguard - 1

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Front mudguard - 2

REAR MUDGUARD

CodeActionDuration
1004009Rear mudguard - Replacement15'
2004002Front mudguard - Replacement60'

Steering column

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Steering column - 1

STEERING

CodeActionDuration
1003048Fork oil seal - Replacement70'
2003076Fork leg - Replacement70'
3003079Fork stanchion - Replacement70'
4003010Front suspension - Overhaul95'

Helmet bay

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Helmet bay - 1

HELMET CARRIER

CodeActionDuration
1004016Helmet compartment - Disas-sembly and reass35'
2005046Battery cover - Replacement10'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Helmet bay - 2
Rear wheel axle
REAR WHEEL AXLE

CodeActionDuration
1001156Reduction gear cover - Replacement30'
2004125Rear wheel axle - Replacement30'
3001010Reduction gear - Overhaul60'
4003065Gearcase oil - Replacement20'

PIAGGIO LIBERTY - Helmet bay - 3
Secondary air box

SECONDARY AIR BOX

CodeActionDuration
1001164Crankcase secondary air junction - Replacement40'
2001161Secondary air filter- Replacement / Cleaning15'
3001162Secondary air box - Replacement40'
4001163Exhaust secondary air junc-tion - Replacement40'
5001165Secondary air valve - Re- placement15'
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Marque : PIAGGIO

Modèle : LIBERTY

Catégorie : Scooter