Piaggio Liberty 50 - Owner's Manual > Checks

Before using the vehicle, check:

1. That the fuel tank is full.

2. The oil level in the rear hub.

3. Engine oil level (see section "Engine oil level").

4. That tyres are properly inflated.

5. Correct functioning of headlights, rear taillight and turn indicators.

6. The correct functioning of the front and rear brakes.

7. The fluid level in the front brake pump tank.

Refuelling

Fill petrol tank "A" with unleaded petrol (minimum octanes = 95).

The rider is informed when fuel is low by the fuel warning light on the instrument panel.

CAUTION

SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL. PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT LET PETROL SPILL FROM THE TANK OR WHILE REFUELLING

CAUTION

DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS.

CAUTION

USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.

Characteristic

Fuel tank
Plastic, capacity ~ 6 l (approximate value) including ~ 0.6 l reserve

Tyre pressure

CAUTION

TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCORRECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RIDING DANGEROUS.

TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW.

Characteristic

Tyre pressure (front wheel)
Front wheel: 1,8 bar

Tyre pressure (rear wheel)
Rear wheel: 2 bar

Shock absorbers adjustment

Preloading of the spring is adjustable in 4 positions using an Allen wrench, based on the load and rider preferences. To make this adjustment, follow the indications in the figure.

Position 1: MINIMUM PRELOADING - OFF-ROAD USE

Position 2: MEDIUM PRELOADING - ROAD USE AND WITH ONLY DRIVER

Position 3: MEDIUM PRELOADING - ROAD USE AND WITH ONLY DRIVER

Position 4: MAXIMUM PRELOADING - ROAD USE WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER

CAUTION

RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COMFORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING.

A GLOVE SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID ABRASION WHEN ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBERS.

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