Engine Oil Level; Checking The Oil Level; Topping Up; Oil Pressure Warning Light - PIAGGIO 500 cc Service Manual

Engine oil level

In four-stroke engines oil is used to lubricate the valve
gear components, the crankshaft bearings and the
thermal unit. A lack of engine oil can cause serious
damage to the engine.
In all four-stroke engines, oil deterioration and con-
sumption are, to some extent, normal, especially during
running-in. Consumption partly depends on the riding
style (for example, constantly riding at full throttle in-
creases oil consumption).

Checking the oil level

Perform this operation when the engine cold, as de-
scribed below:
1) Put the vehicle on its central stand on a flat surface.
2) Unscrew dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and
refit by screwing it completely.
3) Remove the dipstick again and check that the oil
level is between the MAX and MIN marks on the
dipstick; top up if necessary.
When the oil level is at MAX the engine contains
Il riferimento del livello di MAX indica una quantità di
1700 cc of oil.
circa 1700 cc di olio nel motore.
The level will be lower if checked after using the vehicle
(i.e. when the engine is hot). To obtain a correct indi-
cation of the oil level, wait for at least 10 minutes after
switching off the engine.

Topping up

If the oil level is too low, top up by adding fresh oil
without exceeding the MAX level.
Approximately 400 cc of oil are needed to restore the
level between the MIN and MAX marks.

Oil pressure warning light

A warning light on the instrument panel comes on when
the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. The light
must go out after the engine has started.
Should the warning light come on while braking,
idling or cornering, check the oil level and the
lubrication system as soon as possible.
Renewing the oil and the filter
The oil and the filter must be renewed every 6,000 km.
Drain all the oil from the engine by removing gauze
strainer drain plug «B» on the transmission side. To
facilitate the outflow, also remove cap/dipstick «A».
Once the oil has drained completely through the drain
hole, unscrew oil filter cartridge «C» and remove it as
described below.
General information and Maintenance
Since a certain amount of oil remains in the circuit, the
replenishment must be made by adding approximately
1,500 cc of fresh oil through cap «A». Subsequently
start the engine, let it idle for a few minutes and then
switch it off. After about 5 minutes, check the level and
if necessary top up without ex-ceeding the MAX level.
The filter cartridge must be replaced every time the oil
is changed. For top-ups and
renewals use fresh oil of the Selenia HI Scooter 4 Tech
type.
N.B.: Renew the oil when the engine is hot.
A
B
1
MAX MIN
01_005
C
01_006
01_007
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