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GILERA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your scooter. Please read it carefully before riding
the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle and it will serve you
well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the scooter; should the scooter be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.
SMT - RCR 50

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  • Page 1 GILERA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your scooter. Please read it carefully before riding the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice.
  • Page 2 The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; details are also given of routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an Authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs.
  • Page 3 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam- aging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX VEHICLE..................Gearing chain................29 Dashboard................Tyres..................30 Analogue instrument panel............Spark plug dismantlement............30 Key switch................. 10 Air filter cleaning............... 31 Locking the steering wheel............ 10 Cooling fluid level..............32 Releasing the steering wheel..........10 Checking the brake oil level............32 Switch direction indicators............

  • Page 7: Vehicle

    SMT - RCR 50 Chap. 01 Vehicle...
  • Page 8 01_01...

  • Page 9: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_01) KEY: 1. Instrument panel 2. Headlamps switch, horn and stop 3. Front brake control 4. Throttle grip 5. Ignition lock 6. Clutch control 7. Front brake liquid tank Analogue instrument panel (01_02) KEY: 1. Speedometer The speedometer indicates the motion speed in kilometres per hour. 2.

  • Page 10: Key Switch

    7. Petrol reserve warning light This warning light turns on when there is a petrol reserve of 1,5 l. Key switch (01_03) Key position: 1. Start-up position, steering lock not on, non-extractable key. 2. Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock not on. 3.

  • Page 11: Switch Direction Indicators

    01_05 Switch direction indicators (01_06) To activate the left turn indicator, move the lever «A» leftwards; to activate the right turn indicator, move the lever rightwards. The lever automatically returns to the central position and the indicators remain on. To turn off, push the switch. 01_06 Horn button (01_07) Push «B»...

  • Page 12: Rear Brake Pedal

    rear brake pedal (01_08) The rear brake control pedal «2» is placed on the right part of the scooter, at engine level. It must be activated gradually with the toe-end. Combination of the rear and front brakes must be used, according to the needs: by doing so, braking will be more ef- fective.

  • Page 13: Gearshift Pedal

    Gearshift pedal (01_11) The gear pedal «1» is placed on the left side of the engine. Activate it with your foot to firmly engage the gear. After the gear is shifted, remove the foot from the pedal and this will return automatically to its initial position. Starting from the neutral position, gears are inserted as follows: - 1st gear is engaged by pressing the pedal downwards.

  • Page 14: Light On/Of Switch

    Light on/of switch (01_13) The lights switch «C» has two positions: - Down, low-beam light - Up, high-beam light To make this control work, the engine must be started. 01_13 Start-up button (01_14) The kick start pedal «1» is placed on the right side of the engine. To start the engine, just push the pedal backwards with your foot.

  • Page 15: Fuel Tank

    Fuel tank (01_16) The fuel tank has a 7 litre capacity and a 1,30 litre reserve. To fill it, insert the key in the lock of the tank cover «1» and, while turning it towards the right, lift the cover. CAUTION USE UNLEADED PETROL ONLY.

  • Page 16: Keys

    01_19 Keys (01_20) Two keys are supplied with the scooter, both can be used either for the ignition lock or the fuel tank cap. The keys are accompanied by a tag marked with the identification code to be quoted when ordering duplicates. WARNING WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE DUPLICATE KEY TOGETHER WITH ITS TAG IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE SCOOTER.
  • Page 17 01_22...

  • Page 19: Use

    SMT - RCR 50 Chap. 02...

  • Page 20: Checks

    Checks Before engaging the scooter, check: 1. that the fuel and oil tanks are full. 2. that the crankcase oil level is correct. 3. that the transmission is in neutral position. 4. that the tyres are correctly inflated. 5. that the headlight, rear light and turn indicators are in correct working order. 6.

  • Page 21: Running In

    1.1 Kg/cm² - 110 kPa (rider and passenger) 1.7 Kg/cm² - 170 kPa (rider only) 1.8 Kg/cm² - 180 kPa (rider and passenger) REAR TYRE PRESSURE IN COLD CONDITIONS 1.2 Kg/cm² - 120 kPa (rider only) 1.3 Kg/cm² - 130 kPa (rider and passenger) 2.0 Kg/cm²...
  • Page 22 COVERED. USE THE RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE AND SPECIFIED QUANTITY ONLY. DURING THE FIRST 1,000 KM, A CHECK AND SET UP MUST BE DONE IN AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTRE. TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT OF MOBILE PARTS, A LONG LIFE AND BETTER PERFORMANCE, IT IS NECESSARY NOT TO FORCE THE VEHICLE DURING THE 500 KM.

  • Page 23: Starting Up The Engine

    Starting up the engine (02_02, 02_03, 02_04) - If the engine is cold, use the carburettor starter «2». - Ensure the gear is in neutral position. - Position the throttle at 1/3 of the stroke. - Insert the key on and turn it to position «1». - Step on the start up pedal.

  • Page 24: Difficult Start Up

    Difficult start up It may be engaged by thrusting in case it was necessary. Insert the 2nd gear and thrust the vehicle with the clutch lever pulled. Once a sufficient speed is reached, put pressure on the rear wheel and release the clutch suddenly, repeat the procedures as necessary.

  • Page 25: Safe Driving

    Safe driving (02_06) Your ability and your knowledge of the scooter form the basis of safe driving. You should therefore practise using the scooter in traffic-free areas until you have become thoroughly acquainted with it. SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO USE YOUR SCOOTER ON A DAILY BASIS BETTER SAFETY AND WITH MORE PEACE OF MIND.
  • Page 26 CAUTION DO NOT FORGET THAT DRIVING IN A STATE OF DRUNKENNESS, OR WHEN UNDER THE EFFECT OF DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDICINES, CAN BE EXTREME- LY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS. RIDING OFF With engine at idle, operate the clutch lever, push the gear pedal on the left side of the scooter and position it in 1st gear.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    SMT - RCR 50 Chap. 03 Maintenance...

  • Page 28: Gearbox Oil Level

    Gearbox oil level (03_01, 03_02, 03_03) Check the oil level at the time indicated in the vehicle maintenance table. Be sure that the vehicle is in vertical position, then, extract the oil level dipstick «1» placed on the right side engine cover. This level indicates the essential minimum oil for the correct working of the engine, but the optimum oil level is over that, it is advisable to check that there is, at least, 650 cc of oil in the casing.

  • Page 29: Gearing Chain

    Gearing chain (03_04, 03_05, 03_06) The chain life depends on its correct lubrication and adjustment. Any act of negligence or inattention in these procedures may cause damages and wearing in the pinion, chain and crown, seriously affecting the vehicle performance. CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION CHAIN TENSION Check the transmission chain tension periodically.

  • Page 30: Tyres

    Tyres (03_07) Periodically check the inflation pressure of each tyre. Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the side or irregular tread wear; if this occurs, go to an authorised workshop or at least a workshop equipped to perform the replacement.

  • Page 31: Air Filter Cleaning

    CAUTION THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THE USE OF SPARK PLUGS OF DIFFERENT THERMAL GRADE FROM THAT REQUIRED OR WITH INAPPROPRIATE THREADS MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE. Air filter cleaning (03_09) Check the cleaning state and conditions of the filter every 5000 Km and every time the vehicle is used on non-asphalted roads.

  • Page 32: Cooling Fluid Level

    Never take the expansion tank cap out with the coolant at high temperature. - To refill with coolant, the engine must be cold. The coolant must be replaced every 2 years. For this operation, take your vehicle to an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre. Checking the brake oil level Brake fluid...
  • Page 33 Check the brake fluid reservoir level periodically. If necessary, refill it with the recom- mended hydraulic liquid. Do not mix different types of liquid. Do not use the brake lever with the reservoir open, otherwise, the liquid could be spilled spoiling all painted sur- faces.

  • Page 34: Braking System Fluid Top Up

    IRREPARABLE DAMAGE SPECIALLY TO THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. Braking system fluid top up Air in the braking system. If brake lever clearance becomes excessive or the lever has an elastic behaviour, purge air from the braking system. Air purging.

  • Page 35: Use Of A New Battery

    Replace the battery, it must be done using the same capacity and tension: 12V, 4AH. FOR A CORRECT USED BATTERY DISPOSAL, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE IT REPLACED AT AN OFFICIAL PIAGGIO/GILERA SERVICE CENTRE. BATTERIES CONTAIN, AMONG OTHER SUBSTANCES, SULPHURIC ACID SO, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, THEY SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF CONTAINERS FOR OR- GANIC WASTE.

  • Page 36: Long Periods Of Inactivity

    THE CHARGE MUST BE MADE WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1/10 OF THE RAT- ED CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 8 HOURS TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTRE FOR THIS OPERATION. WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS.

  • Page 37: Fuses

    Fuses (03_12, 03_13) The electrical system is protected by a 4 ampere fuse «B» located on the fuse box «A» on the battery positive cable. Before replacing a blown fuse, find and solve the problem that caused it to blow. Do not substitute the fuse with any alternative form of conductor 03_12 03_13...

  • Page 38: Front Light Group

    Front light group (03_14, 03_15) Loosen two of the four rubber retainers on the fork. Draw the front cowl to access to the rear part. Remove protection «A» to access the bulb. The bulb has a bayonet coupling, to remove it press gently and twist anticlockwise about 30° and then with- draw it.

  • Page 39: Front Direction Indicators

    03_17 Front direction indicators (03_18) To replace the turn indicator bulbs, loosen screw «C» from the transparent plastic. The bulbs have a bayonet coupling, to remove them press gently and twist anticlock- wise about 30° and, then, withdraw it. 03_18 Rear optical unit (03_19) To access the rear light bulbs, unscrew the transparent plastic retainers «B»...

  • Page 40: Rear Turn Indicators

    For any other carburettor adjustment, contact an Authorised Service Centre Piag- gio-Gilera. WARNING IT IS CONVENIENT TO MAKE A CARBURETTOR CLEANING PERIODICALLY WITH CLEAN PETROL AND PRESSURED AIR.

  • Page 41: Front And Rear Disc Brake

    If the brake squeals, may be due to the following causes: - Incorrect brake functioning - Brake pad wearing. Excessive wear make the brakes squeal. In both cases, contact an Authorised Service Centre Piaggio-Gilera. Hoses and Joints: Check periodically that joints are not worn and joint connections have no leakage.

  • Page 42: Transmissions

    Customer is advised to contact an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre for a thorough check of the braking system. To adjust the level follow the instructions below. For the front brake, unscrew the 2 screws«D»,...

  • Page 43: Periods Of Inactivity

    THE CHARGE MUST BE MADE WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1/10 OF THE RAT- ED CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 8 HOURS TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTRE FOR THIS OPERATION. WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS...

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Vehicle

    IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ELECTROLYTE CON- TAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN THE CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.
  • Page 45 PLASTIC SURFACES, TO PREVENT THEM LOSING THEIR SHINE AND ME- CHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS. WARNING WHEN WASHING THE ENGINE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET: • ONLY USE FAN SPRAY JETS. • DO NOT PLACE THE WATER JET NOZZLE CLOSER THAN 60 CM. •...
  • Page 46 If the spark plug is in good condition, take your vehicle to an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre. Flooded engine Accelerate and try to start, even pushing, make the engine work at idle and eliminate excessive fuel, clean the spark plug or replace it.
  • Page 47 Service Centre. EXHAUST NOISE WEAKENING Obstructed muffler Contact an Authorised Piaggio- Gilera Service Centre. THE ENGINE TENDS TO STOP WITH MAXIMUM ACCELERATION Check that the throttle valve is not Contact an Authorised Piaggio- dirty or rusted. Check that the Gilera Service Centre.
  • Page 48 BLOCKED STARTER GRIP IN POSITION OR PARTIALLY OPEN Unblock and lubricate it Contact an Authorised Piaggio- Gilera Service Centre. INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Disk lubricity, worn pads. Wrong Contact an Authorised Piaggio- brake adjustment. Air in the Gilera Service Centre.
  • Page 49 malfunctioning, gear spontaneous disengagement, malfunctioning of controls or steering.

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    SMT - RCR 50 Chap. 04 Technical data...
  • Page 52 04_01...
  • Page 53 ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA Engine Single-cylinder 2 strokes of aluminium with inner nickel coating and silicon carbide. Diameter per stroke 39,86 X 40 mm Cubic capacity 49 cm³ Compression ratio 11.5 :1 Cooling With coolant Lubrication Thermal unit: With engine oil 2T through pump variable...
  • Page 54 Fourth Speed 20/24 Fifth Speed 22/23 Sixth Speed 23/22 Secondary transmission Through chain, 12.70 mm pitch and bolt 7.75 mm in diameter Ratio: 13/53 Start-up With pedal Electrical system A 12V Ignition advance TDC: 1,2 mm Spark plug NGK B8 ES VEHICLE TECHNICAL DATA Chassis diagonal twin spar frame.
  • Page 55 Rear tyre: 110/80 x 18'' (RCR) 130/70 x 17'' (SMT) Fuel Tank Capacity 7 l / Reserve 1.3 l Oil mixer tank Capacity 1 l / Reserve 0.25 l Total length: 2030 mm Wheelbase 1.355 mm Maximum length: 780 mm...

  • Page 57: Spare Parts And Accessories

    SMT - RCR 50 Chap. 05 Spare parts and accessories...

  • Page 59: Programmed Maintenance

    SMT - RCR 50 Chap. 06 Programmed maintenance...
  • Page 60 1000 K FTER Coolant- Change Air filter - clean Odometer cable - greasing Steering - Check Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check Transmission chain - greasing Tension transmission chain - check Safety locks - check Front fork- Check Electrical system and battery - check Wheel - Check Tyres pressure - Check...
  • Page 61 5,000; 25,000; 35,000; 55,000 K Coolant level - check Air filter - clean Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check Brake fluid level - check Transmission chain - greasing Tension transmission chain - check Front fork- Check Electrical system and battery - check Tyre condition and wear - Check Tyres pressure - Check Fuel and oil hoses - Check...
  • Page 62 Radiator - Cleaning Odometer cable - greasing Steering - Check Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check Brakes hoses- Check Transmission chain - greasing Tension transmission chain - Replacement Safety locks - check Front fork - Replacement Rear shock absorber - Check Electrical system and battery - check Headlight - adjustment Tyre condition and wear - Check...
  • Page 63 15,000; 30,000; 45,000; 60,000 K Coolant level - check Air filter - clean Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check Brake fluid level - check Transmission chain - greasing Tension transmission chain - check Front fork- Check Electrical system and battery - check Tyre condition and wear - Check Tyres pressure - Check Fuel and oil hoses - Check...
  • Page 64 EVERY 2 YEARS Brake fluid - Change RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (brake, Oil for 2-stroke engines: SAE 5W-40, API SL, throttle control and mixer, odometer) ACEA A3, JASO MA AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for increased...

  • Page 65: Selènia Moto Rider

    The technology and quality of FL Selenia for a range of high performance products. Thanks to the co-operation between FL Selenia and Piaggio Engineering, the Selenia Moto Rider products give the Piaggio/Gilera scooters protection and safety in every operating situation.
  • Page 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data: 51 Turn indicators: 40 Air filter: 31 Identification: 16 Tyre pressure: 20 Instrument panel: 9 Tyres: 30 Battery: 34, 35 Brake: 12, 32, 41 Key switch: 10 Keys: 16 Disc brake: 41 Maintenance: 27, 59 Fuel: 15 Fuses: 37 Saddle: 15...
  • Page 68 The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding. While the basic specifications as described and illustrated in this manual remain unchanged, PIAGGIO-GILERA reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons.

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