User manual PIAGGIO X8

[. . . ] PIAGGIO WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this booklet to help you to get the very best from your scooter. Please read it carefully before riding the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. [. . . ] If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check it is necessary to wait at least 10 minutes after the engine has been stopped, so as to get the correct level. Com manuals search engine 3 Maintenance 03_02 Engine oil top-up Any topping up with oil must be carried out after the oil level check by adding oil, but never exceeding the MAX level. The topping up of the level between MIN and MAX requires approx. Every 5000 km, however, the engine oil level should be checked and topped up, if necessary, at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. Warning light (insufficient oil pressure) (03_03) The vehicle is equipped with a warning light that lights up when the key is turned to the «ON». However, this light should switch off once the engine has been started. If the light comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it is necessary to check the oil level and top it up if required. If after having toppedup the oil, the warning light still comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it will be necessary to take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre. Com manuals search engine Engine oil change (03_04, 03_05, 03_06) The engine oil and filter must be replaced every 6, 000 km at an Authorised PiaggioGilera Service Centre. The engine should be emptied by draining the oil via the drainage tap «B» of the mesh filter on the transmission side. In order to facilitate oil drainage, loosen the cap/dipstick «A». unscrew and remove the oil cartridge filter. Install a new oil filter taking care to lubricate the sealing O-rings with engine oil. Since a certain quantity of oil still remains in the circuit, add approx. 1500 cc of oil through cap "A". Then start up the scooter, leave it running for a few minutes and switch it off: after five minutes, check the level and if necessary top up without exceeding the MAX. The cartridge filter must be replaced at every oil change. For top-ups and oil changes, use new oil of the recommended type. Recommended products AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Four-stroke engine oil 46 Downloaded from www. Com manuals search engine Lubricating oil for flexible shafts (throttle control) 3 Maintenance 03_06 Hub oil level (03_07, 03_08, 03_09) Check the oil in the rear hub. To check the rear hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1. Park the scooter on level ground and rest it on its centre stand. [. . . ] Ø 240 mm disc brake with hydraulic control activated by handlebar left lever. 50"x14" Tubeless 120/70 - 14'' - Michelin Gold Standard M/C 55S Tubeless 140/70 - 14'' - Michelin Gold Standard M/C 68S Welded tubular steel structure, with asymmetrical frame structure, front beams and union elements in stamped sheets. 8 litres Rear suspension Front brake Rear brake Front wheel rim Rear wheel rim Front tyre Rear tyre Frame 4 Technical data Kerb weight Maximum load Cooling system 82 Downloaded from www. 5 litres (indicative value) 4 Technical data Kit equipment (04_01) The tools are located under the seat in an appropriate container. [. . . ]