PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e. Service Manual page 128

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 EN-
GINE OIL FILLER PLUG.
N.B.
- THE INTERMEDIATE BOLTS FOR THE RE-
MAINING MOUNTING POINTS WITH THE EX-
CEPTION OF THE BOLT FOR THE MANIFOLD
SUPPORT (SHOWN IN THE FIGURE) ARE
SLIGHTLY LONGER.
Locking torques (N*m)
Flywheel cover screws 11 - 13
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 RE-
MOVE 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
ENG - 36
MP3 400 i.e.