Fuel Consumption Control On Road; Set Up Of The Vehicle Prior To Use - PIAGGIO Ape Workshop Manual

Pre-delivery
FUEL CONSUMPTION CONTROLS ON ROAD
To properly carry out any on road consumption tests, referred to in points 1), 2) and 3) it is advisable
to use an auxiliary tank of known capacity, with three-way valve, such as to be inserted at the beginning
of the test and removed at the end. It is advisable to first test the following controls: tire pressure,
calibration of the carburettor and that the wheels turn freely.
Then proceed according to the requirements listed below:
1) - Perform the test at a constant speed of 40 km/h. in 4th speed at full load so as to achieve a total
weight of 1160 Kg (including tare, load capacity and passengers on board).
2) - Maximum allowed wind speed: 2 to 3 m/sec.: outside temperature of between 10° - 20°C.
3) - Path to be made: approx. 30 Km. (including 15 km for the outward journey and the same for the
return) on flat paved road, highway type, and dry.
Results of tests
Once the path referred to in point 3) is carried out, the fuel consumption can be considered acceptable
- with the vehicle run in and in good general conditions of efficiency - if from 20 to 23 km/l.
FOR VEHICLES OF LONG USE, DEPENDING ON TOTAL DISTANCE COUNTED AND STATE OF
MAINTENANCE, INCREASES IN FUEL CONSUMPTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED APPROPRI-
ATE.

SET UP OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO USE

With the review of the engine complete, or of other vehicle assemblies, before making the delivery to
the customer, make the following checks and adjustments:
1. - Check tightness of nuts and bolts (with particular care to locking the wheels).
2. - Effectiveness of the front and rear suspension.
3. - Oil level in gearbox - differential, in the brake pump tank and the "LS" device oil tank, also make
sure that there are no air bubbles in the oil supply pipe from the tank to the pump and from the pump
to the crankcase.
4. - Absence of leakage of petrol and oil.
5. - Effectiveness of brakes.
6. - Check tire pressure (see the guidelines in Characteristics).
7. - Controls adjustments.
8. - Carburetion check.
9. - Effectiveness of electric system.
10. - Checking battery electrolyte level.
11. - Road holding.
12. - Cleaning the vehicle: for the outside of the oil engine; for the painted parts water and suede leather
to dry.
13. - Proper adjustment of the headlights.
14. - Check dynamotor belt tension.
15. - Check the battery connections; the couplings + (positive) and - (negative) must be connected with
their respective cables.
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