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Piaggio Liberty 50 - Owner's Manual > Checking the brake oil level

Maintenance / Checking the brake oil level

Maintenance

The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass "A" made of transparent material; the quantity of liquid contained in the sight glass indicates the level of liquid in the reservoir.

When the sight glass "A" is full, the level inside the reservoir exceeds the MIN level; when it is partially full, the level drops to the MIN level; when it is fully empty, the level of fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN level.

The brake fluid level may fall due to wear on the brake pads. In case the pad wear is below the minimum mark, contact an Authorised Service Centre to have the braking system thoroughly checked. If you need to top up the level, follow the steps listed below. Unscrew the 2 screws "B", remove the reservoir cap "C" and pour in the required quantity of fluid (the brake fluid level must be above minimum). Place the handlebar in the riding position and pay attention not to tilt the vehicle in order to keep the brake fluid reservoir in horizontal position when checking the fluid level.

Maintenance

CAUTION

TOP-UPS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT WITH DOT4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID.

WARNING

IN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CONTAINED IN CONTAINERS WHICH ARE ALREADY OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED.

CAUTION

THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. THEREFORE, WHEN TOPPING UP, AVOID LETTING IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTED PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF MOISTURE CONTAINED IN THE BRAKE FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, THIS WILL RESULT IN INEFFICIENT BRAKING.

Battery

Maintenance

To have access to the battery it is necessary to remove the saddle ("Keys" section) and the access hatch to the battery compartment unscrewing the star-head screws "A" shown in the figure

CAUTION

IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCONNECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.

CAUTION

ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUNDANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.

WARNING

USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

See also:

 Piaggio Liberty 50 - Owner's Manual > Spark plug dismantlement

Proceed as follows: Remove the spark plug cap located on the central cover, then disconnect the plug lead and unscrew the plug with the supplied spark plug wrench. When refitting the plug it should be hand-tightened initially.

 Piaggio Liberty 50 - Owner's Manual > Long periods of inactivity

Battery performance will be poor if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption. Poor battery performance may also be due to environmental conditions and the cleanliness of the poles. In order to avoid difficult starts and/or irreversible damage to the battery, follow any of these steps: At least once a month start the engine and run it slightly above idle speed for 10-15 minutes. This keeps all the engine components, as well as the battery, in good working order. Take your vehicle to a garage (as indicated in the "Vehicle not used for extended periods" section) to have the battery removed. Have the battery cleaned, charged fully and stored in a dry, ventilated place. Recharge at least once every two months.

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