Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Level Check; Engine Oil Top-Up; Warning Light (Insufficient Oil Pressure) (03_03 - PIAGGIO Beverly Tourer 400ie Manual

Engine oil level

In 4-stroke engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bush-
es and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage
to the engine.In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and
consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the
conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil consumption
increases). The replacement frequencies provided for by the maintenance programme
are defined, depending on the total contents of oil in the engine and average con-
sumption measured following standardised methods.
In order to prevent any problems, we recommend checking oil level more fre-
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quently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off
on long journeys. The scooter is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warn-
ing light on the instrument panel.

Engine oil level check (03_01, 03_02)

Every time the vehicle is used, visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the
engine is cold (after completely unscrewing the oil cap/dipstick). The oil level should
be somewhere between the MAX and MIN reference marks on the dipstick «A»; during
the oil check, the vehicle must be resting on its centre stand on an even, horizontal
surface.
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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, wait at least
10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.

Engine oil top-up

Always check oil level before topping-up and add oil without exceeding the MAX
level. Getting an oil level between the MIN and MAX levels requires ~ 400 cm³ of oil.
Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to have the engine oil checked
and if necessary, topped-up as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.
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Warning light (insufficient oil pressure) (03_03)

The scooter is equipped with a warning light «G» that lights up when the key is turned
to «ON».
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