Level Check - PIAGGIO MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Service Station Manual

MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Business_LT_ ABS-ASR_EU_USA (2015)
Maintenance

Level check

FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEM LEVEL
CHECK
The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both
positioned on the handlebars. Proceed as follows:
- Rest the vehicle onto the centre stand, with the
handlebar centred.
- Check the fluid level through the sight glass. A
drop in the brake fluid level may be caused by pad
wear.
INTEGRAL BRAKING SYSTEM LEVEL CHECK
- Rest the vehicle on its centre stand on level
ground.
- Remove the inspection cover and check that the
brake fluid inside the reservoir is not below the
recommended level.
- A drop in the brake fluid level may be caused by
pad wear.
Top-up
FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEM TOP-
PING UP
For both brake pumps, proceed as follows:
- Loosen the two fixing screws and remove the
reservoir cover; top-up with the recommended flu-
id and without exceeding the maximum mark.
Under standard climatic conditions, replace fluid
as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.
WARNING
ONLY USE DOT 4-CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID. BRAKE
CIRCUIT FLUID IS VERY CORROSIVE; MAKE SURE THAT
IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINT-
WORK.
CAUTION
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