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PIAGGIO WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your scooter. Please read it carefully before riding
the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. 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 it will serve you
well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the scooter; should the scooter be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.
XEVO 250ie
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  • Page 1 PIAGGIO WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your scooter. Please read it carefully before riding the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice.
  • Page 2 The instructions given in this manual 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 Centre. 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..................28 Dashboard................Refuelling.................. 28 Analogue instrument panel............11 Tyre pressure................29 Clock..................12 Shock absorbers adjustment............ 30 Digital lcd display..............12 Running in................. 31 Maintenance icons..............13 Starting up the engine............... 32 *MODE* button..............13 Precautions................34 Key switch.................
  • Page 6 Front direction indicators............64 Rear optical unit................ 65 Rear turn indicators..............66 Number plate light..............66 Helmet compartment lighting bulb..........66 Rear-view mirrors..............67 Front and rear disc brake............68 Puncture..................69 Periods of inactivity..............70 Cleaning the vehicle..............70 TECHNICAL DATA..............
  • Page 7: Vehicle

    XEVO 250ie Chap. 01 Vehicle...
  • Page 8 01_01...
  • Page 9: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_01) A = Ignition key-switch B = Bag hook C = HAZARD switch D = Horn button E = Turn indicator switch F = Rear brake control lever G = Light switch + PASSING H = Analogue instrument panel I = Digital instrument panel L = Warning light unit M = Emergency cut-off switch RUN/OFF...
  • Page 10 01_02...
  • Page 11: Analogue Instrument Panel

    Analogue instrument panel (01_02) A = Immobilizer / anti-theft LED B= Speedometer with twin scale (Km/h and Mph) C = CLOCK switch D = Digital display E = Emergency turn indicator warning light F= SET switch G = Rpm indicator H = Fuel gauge I = Warning light for helmet compartment courtesy light on L = Engine control telltale light and injection system failure warning light...
  • Page 12: Clock

    Clock (01_03) 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 longer than 3 seconds. The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing. Set the hour using the «SET»...
  • Page 13: Maintenance Icons

    G = Low fuel warning light H = Trip odometer gauge (B) I = Trip odometer gauge (A) L = Kilometre - mile indicator M = «SET» button N = «CLOCK» button Maintenance icons 01_05 The icons signal the user that scheduled maintenance operations should be carried out.
  • Page 14: Key Switch

    UNIT OF MEASUREMENT SETTING Push (and hold for at least 3 seconds) the button "MODE" «R» and at the same time, turn the ignition key to "on" . The icons "kmi" and "°E" will start flashing. "Kmi" represents the combination of "km" (kilometres) and "mi" (miles) "°E"...
  • Page 15: Locking The Steering Wheel

    Locking the steering wheel Turn the handlebar to the left as far as it will go, turn the key to position "LOCK" and remove the key. Releasing the steering wheel Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF». CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING. Switch direction indicators (01_08) Move the switch «E»...
  • Page 16: Horn Button

    Horn button (01_09) Push the button «D» to sound the horn. 01_09 Light switch (01_10) When the light switch «G» is set to «0», the low beam light is on. When set to «1», the high-beam light is activated. If the light switch «G» is pressed when set to «2», the high-beam light is activated.
  • Page 17: Start-Up Button

    01_13 The immobilizer system In order to enhance theft protection, the scooter is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IM- MOBILIZER » 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 scooter to be started.
  • Page 18: Immobilizerdevice Enabled Indicator Led

    (NOT ON YOUR VEHICLE). Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led (01_17) 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 system fail, different LED flash- ing patterns will provide the Authorised Service Centre with information on the type of fault detected.
  • Page 19: Programming The Immobilizer System

    TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW OWNER. Programming the immobilizer system Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBIL- IZER system and/or for storing other key codes. The programming procedure should be carried out with the engine stop switch set to «RUN».
  • Page 20: Saddle Opening Remote Control

    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 21: Remote Control Programming

    Reassemble the remote control by pressing the two clip-on halves gently with your fingers. To open the saddle without the remote control, follow the procedure described in the «Emergency Saddle Opening» section. Remote control programming Follow these steps to program the remote controls: 1.
  • Page 22: Power Supply Socket

    REMOTE CONTROL IN PLACES WITH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 60° C THE BATTERY WILL RUN DOWN TOO QUICKLY. WARNING TO AVOID BATTERY DISCHARGE, THE SADDLE OPENING REMOTE CONTROL RADIO RECEIVER DEACTIVATES 7 DAYS AFTER THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. JUST TURN THE KEY TO «ON»...
  • Page 23: The Saddle

    The saddle (01_21, 01_22, 01_23) 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; do not over stretch the cover to avoid tearing the material;...
  • Page 24: Opening The Saddle To Access The Helmet Compartment In An Emergency

    N.B. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PLACING OBJECTS ON THE SADDLE AS THE AUTOMATIC OPENING OF THE SADDLE CAN CAUSE THEM TO FALL. Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency (01_24, 01_25) With the key in position «OFF» or «ON» it is possible to open the cover of the fuel tank filler neck.
  • Page 25: Rear Top Box Opening Button

    CAUTION BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE, ETC.). Chassis number 01_27 To read the chassis number, remove the lid «A» in the helmet compartment. Engine number The engine number «B» is stamped near the rear left shock absorber lower support. Rear top box opening button (01_28, 01_29) If the key is in position «ON»...
  • Page 26: Bag Clip

    01_29 Bag clip (01_30) To use the retractile bag hook «B» mounted on the knee-guard panel, pull it slightly towards the back part of the vehicle. 01_30...
  • Page 27: Use

    XEVO 250ie Chap. 02...
  • Page 28: Checks

    Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1. There is enough fuel in the fuel tank. 2. The correct fluid level for front and rear brakes. 3. That tyres are properly inflated. 4. The correct functioning of tail lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and license plate light.
  • Page 29: Tyre Pressure

    DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE OR ANY PLASTIC PARTS. CAUTION PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK. CAUTION DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE TO THE COMPLETE EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL; IN THE EVENT THAT THIS SHOULD OCCUR, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE.
  • Page 30: 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. Characteristic Front tyre pressure (with passenger) 2.3 bar (-) Rear tyre pressure (with passenger) 2.6 bar (-)
  • Page 31: Running In

    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 02_04 WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA- TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES.
  • Page 32: Starting Up The Engine

    CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE RULES LISTED ABOVE. Running in WARNING DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP- ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD.
  • Page 33 2. Keep the throttle grip «O» completely untwisted. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch «A» and turn it onto the ON position. 4. Make sure that the «M » switch is set to the RUN position. 5. Pull either the front «N» or rear «F» brake lever, then press the start-up button «P».
  • Page 34: Precautions

    CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UN- BURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. Precautions WARNING NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
  • Page 35: Stopping The Engine

    Centre to determine the cause of this problem and to re-establish the vehicle proper functioning. Stopping the engine (02_08) Fully untwist the throttle grip, then rotate the key in the switch «A » to «KEY OFF» (extractable key). CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE SCOOTER, THAT THE 02_08 EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,...
  • Page 36: Anello Antifurto

    anello antifurto (02_09) The «D» ring on the right side of the vehicle is used to fasten the vehicle to an object using a scooter chain. Do not use the ring for other purposes. WARNING THIS ACCESSORY IS NOT A THEFT PREVENTION GUARANTEE, IT IS ONLY A DETERRENT.
  • Page 37: Safe Driving

    best performance (acceleration and consumption) while riding on both flat roads and uphill. If you have to stop on an uphill slope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) use only the brake to keep the vehicle still, leaving the engine running at idle speed. Using the engine to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat, due to the friction of the clutch mechanism itself against the clutch bell.
  • Page 38 THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES- SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. IF THERE SHOULD BE NOT-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB- NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON- DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD BE REDUCED FURTHER.
  • Page 39 CAUTION DO NOT ADJUST THE MIRRORS WHILE RIDING. THIS COULD CAUSE YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. 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.
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    XEVO 250ie Chap. 03 Maintenance...
  • Page 42: 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 cause serious damage to the engine itself. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and consumption should be considered normal.
  • Page 43: Engine Oil Change

    QUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE. WARNING EXCESSIVE OIL LEVEL AT TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO SCALE FORMATION AND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING. CAUTION USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE,...
  • Page 44: Hub Oil Level

    AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF SPENT OILS IN AN ENVIRONMEN- TALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY. CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. Recommended products AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Engine oil SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil Hub oil level (03_04, 03_05) Check the oil in the rear hub.
  • Page 45 CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CON- TAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. CAUTION 03_05 USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE, WHICH IS EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIEND- LY AND LEGAL WAY.
  • Page 46 Verificare che vi sia olio nel mozzo posteriore. Per il controllo del livello olio mozzo, operare nel modo seguente: 1. Portare il veicolo su un terreno piano e posizionarlo sul cavalletto. 2. Svitare l'asta olio mozzo «A», asciugarla con un panno pulito e reinserirla, avvi- tandola completamente.
  • Page 47: Tyres

    CAUTION WHEN REPLACING THE HUB OIL DO NOT LET THE OIL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC. CAUTION FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT ANY AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.
  • Page 48: Spark Plug Dismantlement

    TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. Characteristic Front tyre pressure (with passenger) 2.3 bar (-) Rear tyre pressure (with passenger) 2.6 bar (-) Spark plug dismantlement (03_07, 03_08) Proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 49: Removing The Air Filter

    WARNING SPARK PLUGS MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. CHECK THE SPARK PLUG AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. US- ING NON-COMPLYING ELECTRONIC CENTRAL UNITS AND ELECTRONIC IG- NITIONS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE PRESCRIBED MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.
  • Page 50: Air Filter Cleaning

    03_10 Air filter cleaning 1. Wash the sponge with water and neutral soap. 2. Dry it with a clean cloth and small blasts of compressed air. 3. Impregnate the sponge with a mixture of 50% petrol and 50% specified oil. 4.
  • Page 51: Cooling Fluid Level

    Cooling fluid level (03_11, 03_12, 03_13, 03_14) The engine cooling system operates by forcing circulation of fluid. The cooling circuit contains about 2 litres of coolant consisting of a mixture of 50% de-ionised water and glycol ethylene-based antifreeze solution with corrosion inhibitors. Recommended coolant: supplied with the vehicle, already mixed and ready for use.
  • Page 52 IT COOL DOWN. THEN CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL; IF THE LEVEL IS OK, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. WARNING IN ORDER TO AVOID BURNS, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK CAP WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. WARNING 03_14 IN ORDER TO AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKS WHILE RIDING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL NEVER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE.
  • Page 53: Checking The Brake Oil Level

    Checking the brake oil level (03_15) The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebars. Pro- ceed as follows: 1. Place the scooter on its centre stand and make sure the handlebar is centred; 2. Check the fluid through the specific sight glass «C». A certain lowering of the level is caused by wear on the pads.
  • Page 54: Battery

    CAUTION AVOID CONTACT OF BRAKE FLUID WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE WITH WATER. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING.
  • Page 55: Use Of A New Battery

    Use of a new battery (03_19) Make sure that the terminals are connected correctly. CAUTION 03_19 DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WARNING SPENT BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS.
  • Page 56: Fuses

    - 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. CAUTION THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1/10 OF THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 10 HOURS.
  • Page 57 03_23 FUSE TABLE Fuse No. 1 Capacity: 30 A Protected circuits:battery recharge. Location:battery compartment, on vehicle LHS. Fusibile n°2 Capacità: 15A Circuiti protetti: Alimentazione dispositivo comando lampeggiatori, fusibili n° 8-9-10-11-12 sotto chiave. Collocazione: Vano portabatteria lato sinistro veicolo Fuse No. 3 Capacity: 15A Protected circuits:...
  • Page 58 - LV socket, electric fan (via relay), wiring for anti-theft device, saddle opening power supply, saddle opening button (live). - live power supply to boot opening switch. Location:Battery compartment, on vehicle LHS Fuse No. 4 Capacity: 10 A Protected circuits: injection load power (via relay).
  • Page 59 Location:battery compartment, on vehicle RHS. Fuse No. 8 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits: saddle opening control unit power supply, hazard button, turn indicator switch, turn indicator control device, hazard warning light relay. Location:battery compartment, on vehicle RHS. Fuse No. 9 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits: stop light power supply, start-up button, headlamp remote control.
  • Page 60 Location:battery compartment, on vehicle RHS. Fuse No. 12 Capacity:7.5A Protected circuits:wheel turning sensor power supply, instrument panel, wiring for antitheft device. Location:battery compartment, on vehicle RHS. LIGHT BULB TABLE High-beam light bulb Type: HALOGEN (H7) Power: 12V - 55W Quantity: 1 Low-beam bulb Type: HALOGEN (H1) Power: 12V - 55W...
  • Page 61 Quantity: 4 Front turn indicator bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Helmet compartment light bulb Type: CYLINDRIC Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 Rear turn indicator bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 2 RHS + 2 LHS Rear tail light bulb Type: ALL GLASS...
  • Page 62: Front Light Group

    9/10 of the distance from the ground to the centre of the vehicle's headlight, and higher than 7/10; 03_26 3. If not, adjust the headlight by turning the central screw «A» placed under then Piaggio emblem.
  • Page 63 N.B. THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS RE- GARDING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT BEAMS. REFER TO THE STATUTORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY WHERE THE ve- hicle IS USED. 03_27 03_28 03_29...
  • Page 64: Front Direction Indicators

    03_30 Front direction indicators (03_31, 03_32, 03_33) To access the light bulb: 1. Remove screw «A». 2. Remove the glass «B» by lifting it as shown by the arrow «1» and then push it as shown by arrow «2». 3. Remove screw «C». 4.Remove the orange glass «D».
  • Page 65: Rear Optical Unit

    03_33 Rear optical unit (03_34, 03_35) To access the light bulbs open the rear case cover, remove the two fixing screws «A» and remove the headlight assembly from its seat. To replace the tail light bulbs «B», take out the rubber bulb holder, hold the light bulb and slide it off.
  • Page 66: Rear Turn Indicators

    Rear turn indicators (03_36) To access the light bulbs, remove the rear light unit, undo the screw «A», remove the plastic bulb socket, take out the rubber bulb holder, hold the light bulb and slide it off. 03_36 Number plate light (03_37) To access the light bulb, undo the two screws «A», remove the plastic bulb socket, take out the rubber bulb holder, hold the light bulb and slide it off.
  • Page 67: Rear-View Mirrors

    Rear-view mirrors (03_39, 03_40, 03_41) To remove the rear-view mirrors: • Lift the rubber bellows. • Undo the two screws «A» and remove the plastic cover. • Undo the two screws «B». Adjustment: • The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame. 03_39 03_40 03_41...
  • Page 68: Front And Rear Disc Brake

    IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKE SYS- TEM CHECKED BY A PIAGGIO DEALER OR AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. AFTER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS, DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL...
  • Page 69: Puncture

    ORDER TO AVOID THIS, WE RECOMMEND WASHING THE VEHICLE FRE- QUENTLY WHEN RIDING IN THESE ROAD CONDITIONS. Puncture The vehicle is equipped with tubeless tyres (without inner tube). In the event of a puncture, contrary to the situation with a tyre with inner tube, the tyre deflates more slowly, resulting in a greater steering safety.
  • Page 70: Periods Of Inactivity

    Periods of inactivity (03_42) We recommend carrying out the following operations: 1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas; 2. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, fill with 1÷2 cc oil (larger amounts are dangerous for the engine itself). Operate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly, then insert the spark plug again;...
  • Page 71 CAUTION PER IL LAVAGGIO DEL MOTORE E DEL VEICOLO É SCONSIGLIATO L'UTILIZ- ZO DELL'IDROPULITRICE; NEL CASO CHE NON SIA POSSIBILE EFFETTUARE TALE OPERAZIONE IN UN ALTRO MODO, É NECESSARIO: • USARE SOLAMENTE IL GETTO A VENTAGLIO. • NON AVVICINARE LA LANCIA A MENO DI 2 FT (60 CM). •...
  • Page 72 STARTING FAILURE Emergency switch in «OFF» Set the switch back to «ON» Fuse blown Replace the blown fuse and have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Service Centre. IGNITION PROBLEM Faulty spark plug Contact an Authorised Service Centre. Faulty ignition / injection control Contact an Authorised Service unit.
  • Page 73 HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty. Clean with water and shampoo and impregnate with petrol and specific oil (section «Removing the air filter») INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Greasy disc. Worn pads. Faulty Contact an Authorised Service braking system. Presence of air in Centre.
  • Page 75: Technical Data

    XEVO 250ie Chap. 04 Technical data...
  • Page 76 04_01...
  • Page 77 ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke Cubic capacity 244 cm³ Bore x Stroke 72 x 60 mm Compression ratio 11 ± 0.5 : 1 Engine idle speed 1,700 ± 100 rpm Timing system 4 valves, single overhead camshaft, chain-driven. Valve clearance Inlet: 0.10 mm Outlet: 0.15 mm MAX.
  • Page 78 α/N three-dimensional map Ignition advance managed by control unit Spark plug CHAMPION RG 4 PHP Alternative spark plug Fuel supply Electronic injection with Ø 32-mm throttle body and electric fuel pump. Fuel Unleaded petrol (95 RON) Exhaust muffler Absorption-type exhaust muffler with 3-way catalytic converter and lambda probe.
  • Page 79 Front rim 14'' x 3.50 Rear rim 12'' x 3.00 Front tyre Tubeless 120/70 - 14'' 55P Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70 12'' 62P Front tyre pressure (with 2.3 bar (-) passenger) Rear tyre pressure (with 2.6 bar (-) passenger) Kerb weight 171 ±...
  • Page 80: Kit Equipment

    Kit equipment (04_02) The tools are stored under the saddle in the compartment provided. To open it, release the catch shown in the figure. The tool kit includes: • One box-spanner • One twin screwdriver • One special key for adjusting rear shock absorbers •...
  • Page 81: Spare Parts And Accessories

    XEVO 250ie Chap. 05 Spare parts and accessories...
  • Page 82: Warnings

    FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS. WARNING 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 83 THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES- SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. IF THERE SHOULD BE NOT-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB- NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON- DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD BE REDUCED FURTHER.
  • Page 85: Programmed Maintenance

    XEVO 250ie Chap. 06 Programmed maintenance...
  • Page 86: Scheduled Maintenance Table

    Scheduled maintenance table Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring 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 87 Brake pads - check condition and wear Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - change Steering - Check AFTER 5,000 KM; 25,000 KM; 35,000 KM; 55,000 KM; 65,000 KM Engine oil - level check/ top-up Brake pads - check condition and wear AFTER 10,000 KM;...
  • Page 88 Brake pads - check condition and wear Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - check Suspensions - check Steering - Check AFTER 15,000 KM; 45,000 KM; 75,000 KM Engine oil - level check/ top-up Brake pads - check condition and wear AFTER 20,000 KM;...
  • Page 89 Brake fluid level - check Engine oil - replacement Brake pads - check condition and wear Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - change Suspensions - check Steering - Check 30,000 KM...
  • Page 90 Brake pads - check condition and wear Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Suspensions - check Steering - Check 60,000 KM Driven pulley roller casing - Greasing Spark plug - replacement Driving belt - replacement Throttle lever - adjustment...
  • Page 91 Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Suspensions - check Steering - Check RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle Oil for 4-stroke engines...
  • Page 93 TABLE OF CONTENTS Air filter: 49, 50 Fuses: 56 Maintenance: 13, 41, 85, 86 Mirrors: 67 Battery: 54, 55 Headlight: 62 Brake: 53, 68 Horn: 16 Saddle: 20, 23, 24 Hub oil: 44 Scheduled maintenance: 86 Shock absorbers: 30 Spark plug: 48 Stand: 36 Clock: 12 Start-up: 17...
  • Page 94 Not all versions shown in this publication are available in all Countries. The availability of individual versions should be confirmed with the official Piaggio sales network. "© Copyright 2007 - PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A. Pontedera. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part is prohibited."...

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