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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 vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle and use it for a long
time at full satisfaction. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.
MP3 LT 400 i.e.
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  • Page 1 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 vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice.
  • Page 2 The instructions given in this booklet are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centres. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs.
  • Page 3 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam- aging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX VEHICLE..................Checks..................34 Dashboard................Refuelling.................. 34 Analogue instrument panel............10 Tyre pressure................37 Clock..................12 Shock absorbers adjustment............ 38 Digital lcd display..............13 Running in................. 39 Maintenance icons..............13 Starting up the engine............... 40 *MODE* button..............14 Precautions................43 Key switch.................
  • Page 6 Headlight adjustment............. 79 Front direction indicators............79 Rear optical unit................ 80 Rear turn indicators..............82 Number plate light..............83 Helmet compartment lighting bulb..........83 Rear-view mirrors..............84 Front and rear disc brake............84 Puncture..................85 Periods of inactivity..............86 Cleaning the vehicle..............87 TECHNICAL DATA..............

  • Page 7: Vehicle

    MP3 LT 400 i.e. Chap. 01 Vehicle...
  • Page 8 01_01 01_02...

  • Page 9: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_02) A = Ignition key-switch B = Starter button C = Throttle grip D = Front brake lever E = Turn indicator switch F = Headlight switch G = Rear brake lever H = Horn button I = Engine cut-off switch L = Mode switch M = Emergency turn indicator switch N = Analogue instrument panel...

  • Page 10: Analogue Instrument Panel

    01_03 Analogue instrument panel (01_03) A = Led immobilizer / anti-theft device B= Speedometer with twin scale (km/h and mph) C = CLOCK switch D = Digital display E = Front suspension locking system warning light F = SET switch G = Rpm indicator...
  • Page 11 H = Fuel gauge I = Warning light for helmet compartment courtesy light on L = Engine control telltale light and injection system failure warning light M = Low fuel warning light N = Engine stop warning light D= Turn indicator warning light P = Low oil pressure warning light Q = Front suspension locking system failure warning light R = Warning light for parking brake engaged...

  • Page 12: Clock

    01_04 Clock (01_04) Pushing the «CLOCK» button for less than 1 second displays the following sequence: • TIME • DATE To set the clock, push and hold the «CLOCK» button for other 3 seconds. The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing. Set the hour using the «SET»...

  • Page 13: Digital Lcd Display

    Set the day with the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the month numbers start flashing. Set the month with the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the year numbers start flashing. Set the year with the «SET» button. Press the «CLOCK » button again for 4 seconds to exit the adjustment menu.

  • Page 14: Mode* Button

    nance service. A flashing «BELT» icon signals the driving belt needs replacing. In any case, vehicle maintenance must be carried out at the kilometre service intervals rec- ommended in this booklet. WARNING REFER TO THE «SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE» FOR FURTHER MAIN- TENANCE OPERATIONS *MODE* button (01_06) Pushing the «MODE»...

  • Page 15: Locking The Steering Wheel

    5. «FUEL TANK COVER OPENING» = Fuel tank cover opening position. Press the key when in "OFF" or "ON" and turn it clockwise. 01_08 Locking the steering wheel Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK» and remove the key.

  • Page 16: Switch Direction Indicators

    Switch direction indicators (01_09) Lever towards "S" = Left turn indicator is switched on; Lever towards "D" = Right turn indicator is switched on; The lever «B» automatically returns to «0 » and the turn indicators remain on; press the lever to turn them off. 01_09 Horn button (01_10) Push the «C»...

  • Page 17: Light Switch

    Light switch (01_11) 0 = Low-beam light 1 = High beam light 2 = Passing (flashing) 01_11 Emergency flashing light button (01_12) It enables the activation of the 4 turn indicators simultaneously. The control «M» can be enabled only with the key set to «ON», but once enabled, it keeps functioning even if the key is set to «OFF»...

  • Page 18: Start-Up Button

    Start-up button (01_13) Turn the key to «ON». Turn the RUN/OFF switch to «RUN». Pull one of the two brake levers. Press the «G» switch to start the engine. Warning, in vehicles fitted with a suspension locking system, the vehicle will start but will remain at idling speed if the rider is not seated on the saddle in riding position.

  • Page 19: Front Suspension Unlock-Lock Switch

    01_15 The immobilizer system In order to enhance theft protection, the vehicle is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IMMO- BILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when the starter key is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system allow the vehicle to be started.

  • Page 20: Immobilizerdevice Enabled Indicator Led

    01_18 Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led (01_19) Activation of the "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" system is signalled by a flashing «A» indicator. In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning. Should the signal led system break down in its flashing function, give information about the type of problem to an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre.

  • Page 21: Operation

    "OFF" and then to "ON"; if the lock cannot be disabled, try with the other key supplied (red-coloured). If the engine cannot be started, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre, which is provided with the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system.

  • Page 22: Programming The Immobilizer System

    Take the red handgrip key and all the black keys supplied to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. The codes of keys not submitted for the new programming procedure are deleted from the memory. Any lost keys will therefore not be enabled to start the engine.
  • Page 23 Intermediate step - black key After pulling out the red key, insert the black key within 10 seconds and promptly turn it to «ON». After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to «OFF» again and pull it out. In this way, a maximum of 7 black keys can be programmed by repeating the above procedure keeping the indicated times.

  • Page 24: Saddle Opening Remote Control

    Saddle opening remote control (01_20, 01_21) The scooter is fitted with a remote control to open the saddle. This remote control is supplied together with the keys and it has been programmed to control the opening device control unit at the manufacturing stage. If the remote control is lost, a new one can be requested and programmed at any Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 25 The control unit confirms the programming has been successful by opening the sad- dle. WARNING TO STORE THE OTHER REMOTE CONTROLS TO MEMORY (8 MAXIMUM) YOU NEED TO REPEAT THE WHOLE PROCEDURE AGAIN. FAILURE TO CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS WITHIN THE INDICATED TIMES WILL RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION OF THE PROCESS FOR PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE-CONTROLLED KEYS.

  • Page 26: Accessing The Fuel Tank

    Accessing the fuel tank (01_22, 01_23) To open the fuel tank cover, set the key to «OFF» or « ON», then press and turn it clockwise. 01_22 01_23 The saddle (01_24, 01_25, 01_26) The saddle is supplied with a protection cover which may be used in case of rain. Lift the saddle and extract the cover from its housing, then extend it over the whole length of the saddle, starting from the front-end;...

  • Page 27: Opening The Saddle To Access The Helmet Compartment By Remote Control

    CAUTION DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE PROTECTION COVER. 01_25 01_26 Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment by remote control (01_27) When the key is in «LOCK» or «OFF» position you can open the saddle using the remote control.
  • Page 28 MAIN ON AND THIS WILL DISCHARGE THE BATTERY. IN ANY CASE, THE WARNING LIGHT "I" ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SIGNALS IF THE LIGHT IS ON OR OFF. WARNING THE REMOTE CONTROL OPERATES WITHIN A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 3/5 ME- TRES WITH FULLY CHARGED BATTERIES. WHEN YOU ARE NEAR THE SCOOTER, HANDLE THE REMOTE CONTROL CAREFULLY SO AS TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL OPENING OF THE SADDLE.

  • Page 29: Opening The Saddle To Access The Helmet Compartment In An Emergency

    Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency (01_28, 01_29) If the remote control battery or the vehicle battery is discharged, follow these steps to open the saddle: 1. Open the rear compartment with the key switch 2.

  • Page 30: Opening Of Top Box

    Opening of top box (01_30) With the switch set to «OFF» or «ON», press the key and turn it anticlockwise, towards position «4». 01_30 Identification (01_31, 01_32) The identification registration numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and engine "B"...

  • Page 33: Use

    MP3 LT 400 i.e. Chap. 02...

  • Page 34: Checks

    Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1. That the fuel tank is full. 2. The correct fluid level for front and rear brakes. 3. That the tyres are properly inflated. 4. The correct functioning of tail lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and license plate light.
  • Page 35 DO NOT INHALE FUEL FUMES. DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE OR ANY PLASTIC PARTS. CAUTION PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK. WARNING DO NOT RIDE WITH THE FUEL TANK ALMOST EMPTY, LACK OF FUEL CAN DAMAGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
  • Page 36 WARNING IT IS HIGHLY INADVISABLE TO REFUEL USING METHODS OTHER THAN NOR- MAL FUEL PUMPS. IF PETROL IS NOT COMPLETELY CLEAN, IT CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FILTERS. CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.

  • Page 37: Tyre Pressure

    02_02 Tyre pressure (02_03) Check tyre pressure and wear periodically (roughly every 500 km). Tyres feature wear indicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread. Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sides or irregular tread wear;...

  • Page 38: Shock Absorbers Adjustment

    CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR- RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID- ING DANGEROUS. TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. CAUTION "MICHELIN GOLD STANDARD" TYRES RECOMMENDED FOR THIS VEHICLE USING TYRES OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED MAY CAUSE INSTABILITY.

  • Page 39: Running In

    In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit. CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COM- FORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING. WARNING WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA- TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES.

  • Page 40: Starting Up The Engine

    CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE RULES LISTED ABOVE. Starting up the engine (02_05) The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency cut-off switch. The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in the OFF position.
  • Page 41 WARNING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE CARE- FULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY. CAUTION DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC. CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE EX-...
  • Page 42 CAUTION NEITHER PUSH THE STARTER BUTTON NOR TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO «ON» WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY SINCE THE START-UP SYSTEM MAY GET DAM- AGED. WARNING NEVER TRY TO START-UP THE ENGINE WITH THE THROTTLE GRIP TWISTED. THIS MAY LEAD TO LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TO ROLLOVER, WITH CONSEQUENT SERIOUS OR, IN SOME CASES, LETHAL INJURIES.

  • Page 43: Precautions

    02_05 Precautions CAUTION NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED OVERREVVING, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE EN- GINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.

  • Page 44: Difficult Start Up

    WARNING AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED, DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS. Difficult start up In the rare case of engine flooding, to facilitate start-up, it is possible to try to put the vehicle into action with the gas hand grip partially or completely open.

  • Page 45: Stand

    CAUTION DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. Stand (02_07) Push with your foot on the centre stand's fork «F» while lifting the vehicle backward, holding onto the handlebar.

  • Page 46: Safe Driving

    laden on steep slopes or starting off with driver and passenger at slopes greater than 25%. Observe the following precautions if the clutch overheats: 1. Do not continue riding in such conditions. 2. Let the clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes. Safe driving Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your vehicle on a daily basis, confidently and safely.
  • Page 47 CAUTION ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AL- COHOL OR OTHER DRUGS AND CERTAIN MEDICINES IS EXTREMELY DAN- GEROUS. CAUTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY ACCIDENTS RIDE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER ADDING ACCESSORIES AND WHILE CARRYING LUGGAGE. ADDING ACCES- SORIES AND LUGGAGE CAN REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S STABILITY, PERFORM- ANCE AND SAFETY DURING USE.

  • Page 48: Front Suspension Locking System

    CAUTION ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ALTERATIONS TO ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LAW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING. Front suspension locking system (02_08, 02_09, 02_10, 02_11, 02_12) The following section is applicable only to versions with front suspension lock- ing system.
  • Page 49 If one of these conditions is not checked, the warning light «E » remains off and locking cannot be engaged (in normal riding conditions, the warning light «E» is off). With engine on, system locked and warning light «E» on, the suspension locking sys- tem is disengaged automatically and the warning light «E »...
  • Page 50 WARNING AVOID USING THE LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN RIDING THE VEHICLE ALONG IR- REGULAR ROADS OR ROADS WITH OBSTACLES(E.G. ROAD HUMPS, SIDE- WALK, ETC.). IN CASE OF ENGINE FAILURE (DISCHARGED BATTERY) AVOID PULLING THE VEHICLE WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED. WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE OFF, AVOID MOV- ING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 5 Km/h.
  • Page 51 02_08 02_09...
  • Page 52 With the vehicle off and the suspension locking system engaged, it is possible to get off the vehicle without using the stand. For safety reasons, engage the hand brake hand by pulling the lever shown in the figure from position «0» to position «1». The warning light «R»...

  • Page 53: Integral Pedal Braking System

    Integral pedal braking system (02_13, 02_14, 02_15) The vehicle is equipped with an integral braking system controlled by the brake pedal "A"located on the right hand footrest. Operating this pedal brakes both the front brake discs and the rear brake disc simultaneously. The brake pedal functions simultaneously with the conventional braking system.
  • Page 54 02_15...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    MP3 LT 400 i.e. Chap. 03 Maintenance...

  • Page 56: Engine Oil Level

    Engine oil level In 4T engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, main bearings and thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can seriously damage the en- gine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and certain consumption should be considered normal.

  • Page 57: Engine Oil Top-Up

    03_02 Engine oil top-up Always check the oil level before carrying out top ups and add oil without exceeding the MAX level. Getting an oil level between the MIN and MAX levels requires ~ 400 cm³ of oil. An oil check-up and top-up should be carried out at any Authorised Service Centre, as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.

  • Page 58: Engine Oil Change

    Engine oil change (03_03, 03_04, 03_05) The oil and the filter must be changed as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table at an Authorised 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».

  • Page 59: Hub Oil Level

    SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil 03_05 Hub oil level (03_06, 03_07) Check the oil in the rear hub. (oil content ~ 250 cc). To check the rear hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1) Rest the vehicle onto its centre stand, on level ground. 2) Unscrew the dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it screwing it fully into place.
  • Page 60 CAUTION USED OIL CAN HARM THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE. CAUTION AN EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF OIL CAN LEAD TO SPILL OVER, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE WHEEL TO GET DIRTY. CAUTION WHEN REPLACING THE HUB OIL DO NOT LET THE OIL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC.

  • Page 61: Tyres

    Characteristic Transmission oil 250 cm³ Tyres (03_08) Check tyre pressure and wear periodically (roughly every 500 km). Tyres feature wear indicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread. Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sides or irregular tread wear;...

  • Page 62: Spark Plug Dismantlement

    TYRES Front tyre Tubeless, 120/70-12" 51S or 51P Rear tyre Tubeless 120/70-14" 68S or 68P TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Front tyre pressure 1.6 bar Rear tyre pressure 2.5 bar Spark plug dismantlement (03_09, 03_10) Remove the port on the left-hand side panel of the vehicle by undoing the fixing screw «A»...
  • Page 63 WARNING SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CENTRAL UNITS AND OF NON-COMPLIANT ELEC- TRONIC IGNITIONS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE PRESCRIBED MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.

  • Page 64: Removing The Air Filter

    Removing the air filter (03_11) Proceed as follows: Unscrew the nine fixing screws «A» and remove the air filter cover «B». 03_11 Air filter cleaning 1. Wash the sponge with water and mild soap. 2. Dry it with a clean cloth and short blasts of compressed air. 3.

  • Page 65: Cooling Fluid Level

    It is therefore indis- pensable to have the cooling system checked at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. The coolant should be replaced every 2 years. Take your vehicle to an Au- thorised Piaggio Service Centre for this operation.

  • Page 66: Checking The Brake Oil Level

    WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK COVER WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. WARNING 03_15 TO PREVENT AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKAGE WHILE RIDING, ENSURE THAT THE LEVEL NEVER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE. TO ENSURE CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION, KEEP THE RADIATOR GRILLE CLEAN.

  • Page 67: Braking System Fluid Top Up

    A drop in the brake fuel level may be caused by pad wear. Should the level appear to be below the minimum mark, please contact an Authorised Service Centre or Deal- er in order to have the braking system thoroughly checked. 03_17 03_18 Braking system fluid top up (03_19, 03_20, 03_21)
  • Page 68 Under normal climatic conditions, the brake fluid should be changed every 2 years. This operation must be carried out by trained personnel; take your vehicle to an au- thorised Service centre or Dealer. WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4-CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID. BRAKE CIRCUIT FLUID IS VERY CORROSIVE;...

  • Page 69: Battery

    Battery (03_22) To access the battery, proceed as follows: 1. Place the vehicle on its centre stand; 2. Open the saddle, following the previously described procedure; 3. Remove the two fasteners "A" and the cover "B". WARNING 03_22 IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

  • Page 70: Long Periods Of Inactivity

    Long periods of inactivity If the vehicle has not been used for long periods, it is necessary to periodically re- charge the battery, bearing in mind that the battery tends to go completely flat within around three months. The battery must be recharged with a current load equal to 1/10 of the battery rated capacity (~ 1A ), for a period not longer than 8 hours.
  • Page 71 03_25 03_26 03_27...
  • Page 72 FUSE TABLE Fuse No. 1 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits:Injection ECU battery power Fuse No. 2 Capacity: 15 A Protected circuits:Battery- powered injection loads, electrical Fuse No. 3 Capacity: 15 A Protected circuits:Saddle opening receiver battery power supply, glove lighting, headlight, turn indicator command device, pre-installation for anti- theft device.
  • Page 73 Protected circuits:L.V. socket. Fuse No. 7 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits:Battery- powered instrument panel Fuse No. 8 Capacity: 10A Protected circuits:Live stop, start-up and start-up enabling lights. Fuse No. 9 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits:live passing and horn Fuse No. 10 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits:Live injection ECU, immobilizer aerial, electric...
  • Page 74 LIGHT BULBS TABLE Low-beam bulb Type: HALOGEN (H1) Power: 12V - 55W Quantity: 1 High-beam light bulb Type: HALOGEN (H1) Power: 12V - 55W Quantity: 1 Helmet compartment light bulb Type: FESTOON BULB Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 Rear turn indicator light bulb Type: Incandescent (BAU 15s) Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS...

  • Page 75: Front Light Group

    Front light group (03_28, 03_29, 03_30, 03_31, 03_32, 03_33, 03_34, 03_35, 03_36, 03_37) To remove the front headlight assembly, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the Piaggio clip-on badge 2. Remove the screw «A» and the headlight assembly central cover 3. Remove the two headlamp upper fixing screws «B»...
  • Page 76 8. Remove the grille surround 9. Remove the two lower headlight fastener screws «G» 10. Take out the front headlight assembly Refit the components following the above operations in reversed order WARNING HIGH- AND LOW-BEAM BULBS ARE HALOGEN TYPE: DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS TO AVOID DAMAGING THEIR FUNCTION.
  • Page 77 03_32 03_33 03_34...
  • Page 78 03_35 To remove the front position light, move the retainer tabs, which are accessible from the rear of the running light mounting. Remove the assembly, complete with light bulb. 03_36 03_37...

  • Page 79: Headlight Adjustment

    Headlight adjustment (03_38, 03_39) Proceed as follows: 1. Position the unloaded vehicle, in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure, on a flat surface 10 m away from a half-lit white screen; ensure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen; 2.

  • Page 80: Rear Optical Unit

    Rear optical unit (03_41, 03_42, 03_43, 03_44, 03_45, 03_46, 03_47) To remove the rear light unit, proceed as follows: • open the rear compartment cover and remove the two screws «D», • remove the two license plate light bulb mounts by loosening screws "C" •...
  • Page 81 03_44 03_45 03_46...

  • Page 82: Rear Turn Indicators

    03_47 Rear turn indicators (03_48) Remove the screw "A", then remove the turn indicator lens. Remove the bulb. 03_48...

  • Page 83: Number Plate Light

    Number plate light (03_49, 03_50) To replace the license plate light bulbs, remove the two screws "C", then remove the bulb 03_49 03_50 Helmet compartment lighting bulb (03_51) Open the rear compartment and insert a small plain slot screwdriver in the lateral notch to detach the snap-on glass «D», then replace the bulb.

  • Page 84: Rear-View Mirrors

    Rear-view mirrors (03_52) The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame. 03_52 Front and rear disc brake The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes. For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes.

  • Page 85: Puncture

    ING SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE OR DEALER. AF- TER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS, DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL YOU HAVE OPERATED THE BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE CORRECT POSITION.

  • Page 86: Periods Of Inactivity

    WARNING THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS. Periods of inactivity We recommend carrying out the following operations: 1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas; 2.

  • Page 87: Cleaning The Vehicle

    Cleaning the vehicle Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water). Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth.
  • Page 88 CAUTION NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF. NEVER USE CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL, PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES, IN ORDER NOT TO DAM- AGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES.
  • Page 89 Faulty ignition / injection control Contact an Authorised Service unit. Centre. Faulty coil. Due to the presence of Contact an Authorised Service high voltage, this check should Centre. only be carried out by an expert. ACK OF COMPRESSION Loose spark plug. Screw in the spark plug tightly Cylinder head loose, piston gas Contact an Authorised Service...
  • Page 90 INEFFICIENT SUSPENSIONS Shock absorber fault, oil leak, end Contact an Authorised Service buffers damaged; shock absorber Centre. preloading incorrectly set AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Variator rollers and/or driving belt Contact an Authorised Service damaged Centre. STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease...

  • Page 91: Technical Data

    MP3 LT 400 i.e. Chap. 04 Technical data...
  • Page 92 04_01...
  • Page 93 ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke Cubic capacity 399 cm³ Bore x stroke 85.8 X 69 mm Compression ratio 10.6 ± 0.5 : 1 Engine idle speed 1,500 ± 100 rpm Timing system Four valves, single overhead camshaft, chain-driven. Valve clearance Inlet: 0.15 mm Outlet: 0.15 mm MAX Power...
  • Page 94 the injection system, with variable advance and separate HV coil. Ignition advance Three-dimensional map managed by control unit Spark plug CHAMPION RG 6 YC Alternative spark plug NGK CR7EKB Fuel supply Electronic injection with electric fuel pump. Fuel Unleaded petrol (95 RON) Muffler Absorption-type exhaust muffler with catalytic converter and...
  • Page 95 Front brake Ø 240 mm double disc brake with hydraulic control activated by the handlebar right-hand lever. Rear brake Ø 240 mm disc brake, with hydraulic control activated by the handlebar left-hand lever. Integral braking system The system operates all three discs simultaneously and is controlled hydraulically via the pedal on the footrest.

  • Page 96: Kit Equipment

    Cooling system fluid ~ 1.8 l Fuel tank (reserve) approx. 12 l (approx. 2 l) Kit equipment (04_02) One box-spanner; one lever for box-spanner; one twin screwdriver; one 13-mm flat wrench; one special spanner for adjusting the rear shock absorbers one plastic gripper for removing the fuses.

  • Page 97: Spare Parts And Accessories

    MP3 LT 400 i.e. Chap. 05 Spare parts and accessories...

  • Page 98: Warnings

    FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS. WARNING 05_01 IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER. THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS RENDERS THE WARRANTY VOID.
  • Page 99 THERE ARE NOT-PIAGGO ACCESSORIES FITTED, OR AN ABNORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION, OR WHEN- EVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD BE FURTHER REDUCED. WARNING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MECHAN- ICAL ANTITHEFT DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE (U-SHAPED PADLOCK, DISC BLOCK, ETC.).

  • Page 101: Programmed Maintenance

    MP3 LT 400 i.e. Chap. 06 Programmed maintenance...

  • Page 102: Scheduled Maintenance Table

    Scheduled maintenance table (06_01) Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensure long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported without delay to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it.
  • Page 103 km x 1,000 Hub oil Steering Parking control unit software upgrading (if available) Centre stand Driving belt Air filter Sliding blocks / variable speed rollers Suspensions Spark plugs Tilt locking caliper control cable Valve clearance Electrical system and battery I: CHECK AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY. C: CLEAN, R: REPLACE, A: ADJUST, L: LUBRICATE * Replace every 2 years RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE...
  • Page 104 Product Description Specifications AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle Oil for 4-stroke engines control) AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness AGIP GP 330 Calcium complex soap-based grease with Grease (brake control levers, throttle grip) NLGI 2;...
  • Page 105 TABLE OF CONTENTS Top box: 30 Transmission: 45 Air filter: 64 Fuel: 26 Light switch: 17 Turn indicators: 82 Fuses: 70 Tyre pressure: 37 Tyres: 61 Battery: 69 Maintenance: 13, 55, 101, Brake: 66, 84 Headlight: 79 Horn: 16 Mirrors: 84 Hub oil: 59 Clock: 12 Saddle: 24, 26, 27, 29...
  • Page 106 Not all versions/models shown in this publication are available in all countries. The availability of each model should be checked at the official Piaggio sales network. "© Copyright 2008 - PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A. Pontedera. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part is prohibited."...

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