PIAGGIO MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Service Station Manual page 178

MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Business_LT_ ABS-ASR_EU_USA (2015)
Engine
- Tighten the 14 retaining bolts of the cover to the
prescribed torque.
N.B.
THE BOLTS HAVE FOUR LENGTHS:
- THE 3 SHORTEST ARE INSERTED AS SHOWN IN THE
FIGURE.
- THE LONGEST IS INSERTED UNDER THE ENGINE OIL
FILLER PLUG.
N.B.
- THE INTERMEDIATE BOLTS FOR THE REMAINING
MOUNTING POINTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BOLT
FOR THE MANIFOLD SUPPORT (SHOWN IN THE FIGURE)
ARE SLIGHTLY LONGER.
Locking torques (N*m)
Flywheel cover screws
Flywheel and starting
- Remove the three bands shown in the figure for
an easier removal of the flywheel cover, remove
the feed hoses and disconnect the return hose
from the pump cover.
N.B.
THE BANDS MUST BE REPLACED. TO REMOVE THEM,
OPEN WITH A SCREWDRIVER OR CUT THEM.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE PLASTIC UNIONS.
The starter is sold as a complete part.
Before deciding to replace it, carry out the follow-
ing tests:
1 - Battery
Check the voltage after not running (a few hours):
Voltage >12.5V
Check the density of the electrolyte of each cell:
Bé = 30 ÷ 32
Specific weight: 1.25 - 1.26
YES go to 2 NO go to 3
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