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Dear Customer, QUADRO VEHICLES thanks you for choosing this scooter, and welcomes you as a customer! You can help to maintain the effi ciency, performance and safety conditions of your scooter with careful maintenance, performed only by authorised QUADRO VEHICLES dealers or workshops. Our technicians are committed to producing high quality scooters, the result of our extensive experience, to guarantee you the pleasure of safe driving over time.
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WARNING which you must pay attention to in order not to risk damage to the scooter. The following symbol invites you to use only original spare parts or parts specifi cally type-approved for QV3 and to avoid all improper modifi cations which may compromise the scooter's functions, consequently causing the warranty to become null and void WARNING with an impact on the environment.
This chapter contains the main precautions you must take in order to drive your scooter as safely as possible. POSITIONING INFORMATIVE STICKERS fi g. 1...
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REFER TO TYPE OF STICKER DESCRIPTION FIGURE 01 Clean the tank cap before use. Brake fluid Only use DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed container - Carefully read the Use and Maintenance manual before setting off on the vehicle. - Before driving off on the vehicle, make sure you have released the parking brake completely.
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REFER TO TYPE OF STICKER DESCRIPTION FIGURE 01 Maximum weight on Maximum weight limit that can be transported on the rear rack/pillion grab handle. 5 kg the rear rack/pillion grab rail Maximum payload Do not exceed the maximum load limit allowed (220 kg - 485 lb) Front tyre: Rear tyre: Dimensions...
QV3 has been designed to offer the driv- should always avoid any clothing or ac- er and passenger maximum comfort and cessories which could get caught in the...
SAFE DRIVING Both the driver and the passenger must sit in the right position that allows the QV3 has been designed to transport the driver to control all the functions of the driver and a maximum of one passenger. vehicle and does not involve an unbal-...
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Comfortable braking is guaranteed by the gradual and simultaneous use of QV3 has been designed and Do not touch any of the mechanical both the front and rear brake. developed primarily for use on components, as these can reach high roads;...
LOAD LIMITS The use of the scooter in a The scooter is equipped with In order not to compromise the stability closed and/or poorly ventilated a tilting system lock; for correct of the scooter, it is essential not to ex- environment increases the risk of use when parking/stopping the ceed the maximum permissible load,...
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITS OF USE The sum of the weight of the The use of non-original and/ Improper use of the scooter or any work driver, the passenger and the load or non-approved parts on your ve- performed on it which does not conform transported must never exceed hicle, even if purchased at author- to the indications given in this Use and...
This chapter describes the functions and COMPONENT LOCATION systems your QV3 is equipped with. Carefully reading the following pages will provide you with the knowledge to make the most of your scooter's potential. fi g. 1 fi g. 2 1 - Right-hand mirror...
HANDLEBAR CONTROLS, Full-beam headlights LEFT-HAND SIDE With the key in position , turn selector The controls on the left-hand side of the A fi g. 3 to position 1 in order to turn on handlebar include: full beam headlights, the full beam headlights; this is indicated fl...
HANDLEBAR CONTROLS, KEYS STEERING LOCK RIGHT-HAND SIDE The scooter is supplied with two identi- Proceed as follows to engage the steer- cal keys fi g. 7, that allow the vehicle to The controls on the right-hand side of ing lock: started, turn on the steering lock, open the handlebar include: engine stop com- •...
Lever A fi g. 9, located on the leg shield, The steering lock does not locks / releases the front HTS tilting, A safety device limits the en- engage automatically when the consequently enabling the parking brake gine speed when the tilting lock is engine is shut off.
TEMPORARILY STOPPING THE STOPPING THE SCOOTER SCOOTER (WITH DRIVER ON If the scooter is stopped and left by the BOARD) driver, they must: If you simply bring the scooter to a halt, • while the scooter is on the stand; remaining seated on and therefore in •...
INSTRUMENT PANEL F - Tachometer A - Left group of indicator C - MODE selection button G - Engine coolant temperature gauge lights D - On-board computer display B - Speedometer E - ADJ selection button H - Right group of indicator lights I - Turn signals...
ON-BOARD COMPUTER Trip Computer function Air temperature unit of measurement In Odometer mode, press the MODE se- Press the ADJ button to view the odom- TRIP TRIP lection button to switch between °C and eter, Trip A, Trip B function. °F.
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Hazard warning lights MEANING This indicator light turns on when the hazard lights are activated. Battery MEANING With the key in the position, this warning light turns on when the battery voltage falls below 12V. WHAT TO DO Recharge the battery, or replace it if necessary.
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Scheduled Maintenance MEANING With the key in the position, this indicator light turns on to notify the driver that it is necessary to service the vehicle. WHAT TO DO Take your scooter to an authorised Quadro Vehicles dealer, who will service it following the Planned Maintenance Plan and then reset the indicator light.
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Fuel reserve MEANING With the key in the position, this indicator light turns on to notify the driver that it is necessary to refuel as soon as possible. Dipped headlights MEANING With the key in the position, this indicator light turns on when the dipped headlights are turned Turn signals MEANING With the key in the...
FRONT BRAKE LEVERS UNIFIED BRAKE PEDAL REAR-VIEW MIRRORS The front left-hand brake lever works The integrated brake pedal A fi g.13 is To adjust the rear-view mirrors fi g. 14, both the front and rear brakes (combined located on the right-hand driver footrest. move them manually to the required brake), alternatively to the combined position.
To open it, press the footrest A fi g. 15; Press the stand bracket A fi g. 16 with QV3 is equipped with two storage com- the footrest will move from position 0 to your foot and at the same time pull the partments A and B fi...
Storage compartment below seat Auxiliary power sockets QV3 is equipped with one 12V auxiliary To access the storage compartment power socket. below the seat fi g. 18: • turn the key to the right to position The auxiliary power socket A fi g. 19 is •...
Proceed as follows to start the scooter: some tips to adopt when preparing to • upper part of the leg shield. The key can ensure that button A Fig. 2 is in drive the QV3. be turned to the following positions, as position 0; • required: when on, release the tilting lock;...
ENGINE STOP PARKING You can switch off the engine as fol- When it is necessary to park the scoot- Never start the scooter with lows, always and only with the scooter er, as well as performing the engine stop the accelerator control fully open, stopped: procedure described in the previous sec- as this could cause a loss of con-...
fi ller cap 2 fi g. 4. After refuelling, ensure that the fuel fi ller cap is closed correctly. QV3 is fi tted with a catalytic converter that has the job of reducing polluting emissions by performing a number of chemical reactions.
Use and Maintenance tions must be carried out with the QV3 and keep it in good working order, Manual will guarantee perfect operation engine off and the tilting locked. as well as ensuring it retains its original and a long lifetime for your scooter.
CHECKS LEVEL CHECK You should have the following checks Engine oil performed periodically, as well as before Switch the engine off and wait 3 minutes any long trips: • before checking the engine oil level. Coolant level • Oil level Position the vehicle on the central stand •...
Engine coolant The coolant system has an electric fan (that cuts in at a certain temperature) to While running make sure This check must be performed with the guarantee proper functioning in all run- that the level does not exceed the engine cold and the scooter on a level ning conditions.
When the level of the liquid is below the LOW reference mark, lift the foot rest mat The tank on the left-hand When topping up, use only 2 fi g. 5, remove cap 1 fi g. 5 of the tank 3 handlebar refers to the total (front/ coolant with the specifi...
• AIR FILTER rinse thoroughly with water in order to remove any detergent residue; Never use harsh chemical • dry the surfaces with a chamois products on the plastic compo- See an authorised Quadro leather being particularly careful to nents (fairing, panels, windscreen, Vehicles dealer or service centre get at the hidden places where wa- headlight lenses etc.)
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When cleaning the vehicle it is important to do little things to respect the envi- While washing, braking sur- If there are chrome-plated ronment. So always use biodegradable faces come into contact with wa- parts, use specifi c products for products and spray solutions that do not ter and degreasing products: this treating and cleaning chromium.
DEMANDING USE / PROLONGED PERIODICAL CHECKS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INACTIVITY Whenever the scooter is used in one of In order to guarantee a long lifetime for Every 1000 km, and in any case before the following situations (or in the event of the scooter under normal conditions, it long journeys, check and, if necessary, set right the following:...
PLANNED MAINTENANCE PLAN The annual checks must be performed every 12 months, unless the mileage interval is reached fi rst. Check (cleaning and replacing if necessary) the air fi lter element and the CVT case air fi lter more frequently if the scooter is used in very humid or dusty environments.
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Odometer reading (km x 1000) Annual Part Operation to be carried out checks Odometer reading (miles x 1000) Cracks visual check Variator V-belt and rollers Replacement if necessary ...
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Odometer reading (km x 1000) Annual Part Operation to be carried out checks Odometer reading (miles x 1000) Front and rear brake pads visual check and replacement if necessary ...
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Engine oil: use SAE 10W60 API-SJ. Engine oil quantity: 1.6 litres (sump only) 1.7 litres (oil sump + fi lter) Check the engine oil on a level surface (0°), with the scooter vertical (90° with respect to the ground). In very dump or dusty environments, clean and/or replace the engine and variator air fi lter more frequently.
The following page contains instructions FUSES to deal with minor emergencies which you may encounter while driving. Before replacing any fuse, ensure that the main switch has In any event, Quadro Vehicles authorised been removed or is in the posi- dealers will be happy to assist you in any tion type of operation and take care of your...
HEAD LIGHT CLUSTER TAIL LIGHT CLUSTER NUMBERPLATE LIGHT The bulbs in the head light cluster fi g. 2 The bulbs in the tail light cluster fi g. 3 are are laid out as follows: laid out as follows: Before replacing the num- berplate light, ensure that the A - Parking lights.
• reposition the plastic cover, screwing down the retaining screw A fi g. 4. REPLACING TYRES QV3 is fi tted with Tubeless tyres. The battery contains harm- ful and corrosive substances. Con- tact a doctor immediately if bat- tery acids is swallowed or comes See an authorised Quadro into contact with eyes or skin.
Replacement Never invert the battery po- The battery is located on the left inside larity. the leg shield. Proceed as follows to replace the bat- tery: • Ensure the battery terminals remove cover A fi g. 8 by unscrewing are correctly tightened. Loose ter- screws B and C;...
Recharging the battery To disconnect the battery, follow the procedure described in the “Replacing the battery” section in this chapter, then connect the battery charger. Use only suitable battery chargers with an amperage which does not exceed the battery to be recharged.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following table lists the main problems which can occur during operation of the scooter. Problem Possible cause Solution A. Engine stop command A. Place the engine stop command in position B. Brakes not activated or brake switch defective B.
“Cleaning” in the “Maintenance” If the scooter will not be used for a long a long period of inactivity of your QV3, chapter); • period of time, we recommend you pro-...
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Before riding the scooter again after it has been laid up, do the following: • check the tyre pressure and, if nec- essary, restore the pressure to the level indicated in the “Technical Data” chapter; • if it is fl at, recharge the battery, then fi...
This chapter contains all vehicle identi- SCOOTER IDENTIFICATION Engine number fi cation data as well as technical char- Frame number acteristics such as its weight, pressures, The engine number is stamped on the dimensions etc. crankcase A fi g. 2. The frame number is punched under the right-hand footrest, fi...
ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS PRODUCTS Type 4-stroke Engine oil SAE 10W60 API-SJ No. of cylinders Final reduction gear case oil SAE 80W - 90 No. of valves Engine coolant CUNA NC 956-16 Cylinder Arrangement Single, forward-facing cylinder Braking fl uid DOT3 or DOT4 Cooling Liquid type with fan Unleaded petrol, min.
DIMENSIONS Reference Description Value (mm) 2270 (without accessories) Overall length 2350 (with accessories) Wheelbase 1560 Seat height Total width (at handlebars) Front track 1310 (without accessories) Total height (to cowl) 1600 (with accessories) Dimensions are given in millimetres and refer to the scooter equipped with the original tyres. The height refers to the scooter when unloaded BULBS Function...
BRAKE SYSTEM WEIGHTS AND LOADS 220 kg (without accessories) Type disc brakes, 2 front + 1 rear Vehicle kerb weight 227 kg (with accessories) 240 mm (front) Disc diameter Passenger capacity 2 (driver + passenger) 256 mm (rear) Maximum permissible load 440 kg CLUTCH Maximum payload...
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