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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 vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. 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 scooter and it will serve you
well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.
Stalker 50
Ed. 01_11/2012

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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 vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. 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 vehicle; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised 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..................Fuses..................37 Dashboard................Frontlightgroup................38 Clock..................Headlightadjustment.............. 39 Keyswitch.................. 10 Frontdirectionindicators............. 40 Lockingthesteeringwheel............11 Rearopticalunit................41 Switchdirectionindicators............11 Rear-viewmirrors............... 41 Hornbutton................12 Idleadjustment................42 Lightswitch................12 Frontandreardiscbrake.............. 43 Start-upbutton................13 Reardrumbrake................. 44 Openingthesaddle..............13 Puncture..................44 Keys..................14 delveicolo..................

  • Page 7: Vehicle

    Stalker 50 Chap. 01 Vehicle...

  • Page 8: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_01) A = Speedometer B = Mileometer C = Fuel level indicator D = Clock/Calendar E = Turn signal indicator F = Oil mixer reserve indication light G = High beam indicator H = Fuel reserve indication light I = Position light indicator L = High beam/dipped beam selector M = Turn signal selector N = Horn button...

  • Page 9: Clock

    01_01 Clock (01_02, 01_03) Positioned on the instrument panel (see figure), it displays hours and minutes from 1 to 12, A (a.m.) or P (p.m.). By pressing "A" the clock can display the date or seconds for a few seconds (it automatically returns to displaying the time). Use button "B" to select the monthday- hour-minutes and then set them with button "A".

  • Page 10: Keyswitch

    01_03 Keyswitch (01_04) LOCK= Ignition blocked, key can be extracted, steering lock installed. OFF = Ignition blocked, key can be extracted, steering lock not on. ON = Starter position, steering lock not on, key cannot be extracted. 01_04...

  • Page 11: Lockingthesteeringwheel

    Lockingthesteeringwheel (01_05) Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK» and remove the key. CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «KEY OFF» WHILE RIDING. 01_05 Switchdirectionindicators (01_06) To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever «B» to the left; to set the right turn indicators flashing, move it to the right.

  • Page 12: Hornbutton

    Hornbutton (01_07) Horn button «E» 01_07 Lightswitch (01_08) 0 = Low-beam and tail light 1 = High-beam and tail light 01_08...

  • Page 13: Start-Upbutton

    Start-upbutton (01_09) To start the engine, press the starter button, «P», after pulling either one of the two brake levers. 01_09 Openingthesaddle (01_10, 01_11) Insert the key in lock «A», turn it anticlockwise and tip the saddle forward. After having tipped the saddle, place the helmet as shown in the figure. 01_10...

  • Page 14: Keys

    01_11 Keys (01_12) The vehicle is supplied with two keys (one spare) which serve to start the engine and unlock the saddle compartment. 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 CODE IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE VEHICLE...

  • Page 15: Identification

    Identification (01_13, 01_14) The identification numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and on the en- gine, followed by a number. They must be quoted when ordering spare parts. We recommend that you check that the prefix and chassis number stamped on the vehicle correspond with those in the vehicle documents.

  • Page 17: Use

    Stalker 50 Chap. 02...

  • Page 18: Checks

    Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1.That the petrol tank and the oil reservoir are full. 2.Rear hub oil level. 3.That the tyres are properly inflated. 4.The correct functioning of headlights, rear light and turn indicators. 5.The correct functioning of front and rear brakes. 6.The fluid level in the brake pump reservoir.
  • Page 19 CAUTION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL. PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT LET PETROL SPILL FROM THE TANK OR WHILE REFUELLING CAUTION 02_02 DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. CAUTION THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.

  • Page 20: Tyrepressure

    Tyrepressure CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR- RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID- ING DANGEROUS. TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. Characteristic Tyre pressure (rear wheel) Rear wheel: 1,7 bar Rear wheel (Driver and luggage) Rear wheel (Driver and luggage): 2 bar...

  • Page 21: Runningin

    Runningin (02_03) WARNING DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP- ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX- IMUM PERFORMANCE.

  • Page 22: Difficultstartup

    3. Empty fuel tank. After refuelling the scooter, start the engine by pressing the starter button «A» with the throttle at a minimum to provide maximum aspiration for the tap. If the vehicle cannot be started by any of these procedures, contact an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre.

  • Page 23: Stoppingtheengine

    CAUTION ALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK STARTING. Stoppingtheengine (02_06) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch «D» to «OFF » to stop the engine (ex- tractable key). 02_06 Catalyticsilencer CAUTION TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

  • Page 24: Automatictransmission

    FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. CAUTION DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. Automatictransmission (02_07) To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans- mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch.

  • Page 25: Safedriving

    Safedriving (02_08) WARNING SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW WHICH WILL ENABLE YOU TO USE YOUR VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS MORE EASILY AND SAFELY. < Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. We rec- ommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones to get to know your vehicle completely.
  • Page 26 8. Any elaboration that modifies the vehicle's performances, such as tampering with original structural parts is strictly forbidden by law, and renders the vehicle not con- forming to the approved type and therefor dangerous to ride. CAUTION RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDI- CINES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Stalker 50 Chap. 03 Maintenance...

  • Page 28: Huboillevel

    Huboillevel Check that there is oil in the rear hub Recommended products AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 Characteristic Rear hub oil Quantity: approx. 75 cm³ Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick «A» Unscrew the oil filler plug «B» and drain out all the oil.
  • Page 29 CAUTION RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH THE IN- ADEQUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE. USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN ENVIRON- MENTALLY-FRIENDLY MANNER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE.

  • Page 30: Tyres

    Tyres (03_01) Periodically check the inflation pressure of each tire. The tires have tread wear indicators and must be replaced as soon as the indicators are visible on the tread; tires must be replaced by an authorized service center, or center equipped for changing tires.

  • Page 31: Sparkplugdismantlement

    Sparkplugdismantlement (03_02) Proceed as follows: Once the spark plug access cover placed on the central cover is removed, disconnect the HV cable spark plug and remove the plug with the box-spanner supplied. When refitting the spark plug, tighten it by hand, being sure to insert it at the right angle;...

  • Page 32: Removingtheairfilter

    Removingtheairfilter (03_03) Undo the 6 cross-slotted screws «A». Remove the cover and take it out from its seat. Remove the filtering element and wash it with water and neutral soap; then dry it with a clean rag and short blasts of compressed air. Immerse a sponge in a mixture of 50% petrol and 50% specified oil.

  • Page 33: Secondaryairsystem

    Every time you remove the filter, replace the housing O-ring seal located on the cover. 03_04 CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTRE TO CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS. Intakeplug (03_05) Remove the cap of the transmission cover operating on the corresponding release slots with a plain slot screwdriver.

  • Page 34: Checkingthebrakeoillevel

    MIN level. The brake fluid level may fall due to wear on the brake pads. Should the level appear to be below the minimum mark, please contact your nearest PIAGGIO-GILERA Deal- 03_06 er or Authorised Service Centre in order to carry out a thorough inspection of the braking system.

  • Page 35: Battery

    WARNING IN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CON- TAINED IN CONTAINERS WHICH ARE ALREADY OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED. Battery (03_07) To have access to the battery it is necessary to remove the saddle («Keys» section) and the access hatch to the battery compartment unscrewing the star-head screws «A»...

  • Page 36: Long Periods Of Inactivity

    WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Long periods of inactivity Battery performance will be poor if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption.

  • Page 37: Fuses

    WARNING DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THIS CAN CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE.

  • Page 38: Frontlightgroup

    Frontlightgroup (03_09, 03_10, 03_11, 03_12) To access the headlight bulb, remove the three screws "B" that secure it. Then remove the 4 screws "A" that secure the handlebar. You will now be able to remove the bulb as shown in figure. To refit follow the same steps in the opposite order. 03_09 03_10 To access the headlight bulb, remove the rear cover, by taking out the two bag hook...

  • Page 39: Headlightadjustment

    03_12 Headlightadjustment (03_13, 03_14, 03_15) Set the motorscooter with driver on level ground at a distance of 10 m. from a white screen in semi-darkness. Make sure the vehicle axis is at right angles to the screen. Mark the screen with a horizontal line 65-67 cm. from the ground. Start the engine with the throttle fully rotated clockwise in the idle position so that the scooter does not move.

  • Page 40: Frontdirectionindicators

    03_15 Frontdirectionindicators (03_16) Use a Phillips screwdriver on the screw «C» shown in the figure. The bulb has a bayonet fitting, to remove it press gently, and turn it anticlockwise about 30° and then withdraw it. To refit follow the same steps but in reverse order. 03_16...

  • Page 41: Rearopticalunit

    Rearopticalunit (03_17) To access the taillight, remove the 2 screws "D" that secure it. This way both the taillight and turn indicator bulbs can be removed. The bulbs have a bayonet coupling, to remove them press gently and twist counterclockwise about 30°. To reassemble the parts follow the above steps on the opposite order.

  • Page 42: Idleadjustment

    THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER TO AVOID BURNS. SHOULD THERE BE PROBLEMS DURING THE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT OP- 03_20 ERATION, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE LEVEL OF EXHAUST EMISSIONS (CO). THIS OPERATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT AT AN AUTHOR- ISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTRE.

  • Page 43: Frontandreardiscbrake

    In this case, mainly due to the importance of brakes to guarantee safe riding conditions, the vehicle should be taken to an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre in order to be checked. CAUTION 03_21 BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE.

  • Page 44: Reardrumbrake

    -unlike balloon tyres- go flat very slowly. This offers greater riding safety. A tyre that goes flat very slowly can be repaired with an "INFLATE AND REPAIR" spray. Tyres should be later fully repaired at an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre. 03_23...

  • Page 45: Delveicolo

    delveicolo (03_24) We recommend carrying out the following operations: 1. General cleaning of the vehicle. 2. With the engine off and the piston at the bottom dead centre position, remove the spark plug, and pour 1-2 cm³ of recommended oil through its hole. Press the engine start pedal 3 or 4 times letting the engine perform a few revolutions slowly, then replace the spark plug.
  • Page 46 WARNING To avoid the appearance of oxidations, wash the vehicle every time it is used in certain areas or in special conditions of: · Environmental / seasonal conditions: use of salt, de-icer chemical products on the road in winter. · Air pollution: city and/or industrial areas. ·...
  • Page 47 • DO NOT DIRECT THE JETS DIRECTLY TO CARBURETTOR, WIRINGS, SLOT DIFFUSERS ON THE TRANSMISSION COVER AND SCROLL COVER. IFFICULT STARTING No fuel in tank Refuel Filters, jets or carburettor dirty or Contact an Authorised Piaggio- clogged. Gilera Service Centre Insufficient battery charge Kick-start. Recharge the battery.
  • Page 48 Replace the spark plug if the insulator is cracked or broken. If the spark plug is in good condition, take your vehicle to an Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre. ACK OF COMPRESSION Threaded spark plug seat, head Contact an Authorised Piaggio- fixing loose;...
  • Page 49 NSUFFICIENT BRAKING Oil on drum or disc. Worn pads/ Contact an Authorised Piaggio- shoes Gilera Service Centre Rear brake incorrectly adjusted. Contact an Authorised Piaggio- Air in the brake system Gilera Service Centre NSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION Oil leak; worn limit switch bumpers;...

  • Page 51: Technicaldata

    Stalker 50 Chap. 04 Technicaldata...
  • Page 52 ECHNICAL DATA ENGINE single cylinder; 2-stroke Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm Cubic capacity 49.3 cm³ Compression ratio 9.5 ÷ 11.2 Ignition advance (before TDC) 17° ± 1° at 4000 rpm Weber Carburettor 18 OM Dellorto Carburettor PHVA 17.5ID Spark plugs CHAMPION RN3C Max.
  • Page 53 Exhaust muffler Expansion-type muffler. Electronic ignition Consisting of a capacitative discharge microprocessor device, with separate HV coil. Lubrication Engine lubrication (piston, cylinder, crankshaft, main bearings) with mixer oil. Cooling Forced-circulation air cooling. Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator, torque server, V-belt, automatic clutch, gear reduction unit.
  • Page 54 Rear suspension hydraulic single sock absorber, helical coaxial spring. Chassis to engine support with swinging arm. Chassis made of welded tubular steel with sheet metal reinforcement. Kerb weight 87 kg Maximum load Driver only. Fuel tank Plastic, with a capacity of 6 litres (approximate value) including reserve of ~ 1.5 l.
  • Page 55 04_01...

  • Page 56: Toolkit

    Toolkit Wrenches: one box-spanner (13 -21 mm); one twin screwdriver. The tools are located under the seat in a specific container.

  • Page 57: Sparepartsandaccessories

    Stalker 50 Chap. 05 Sparepartsanda ccessories...

  • Page 58: Warnings

    05_01 CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE. CAUTION PIAGGIO-GILERA MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES, WHICH ARE COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ON THE BASIS OF THEIR USE. IT IS THEREFORE ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO CONTACT AN AU- THORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE TO CHOOSE THEM AND HAVE THEM CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

  • Page 59: Scheduledmaintenance

    Stalker 50 Chap. 06 Scheduledmaint enance...

  • Page 60: Scheduledservicingtable

    Scheduledservicingtable (06_01) Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported without delay to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it.
  • Page 61 km x 1,000 Brake fluid ** Mixer Mixer oil* Hub oil Headlight direction adjustment Brake Pads/Shoes Sliding shoes / CVT rollers Tyre pressure and wear Vehicle road test Idle speed Odometer gear Suspension Steering Transmission Mixer oil pipes I: INSPECT AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE, IF NECESSARY C: CLEAN, R: REPLACE, A: ADJUST, L: LUBRICATE Clean the SAS air filter every 2 years * Check level every 500 km...
  • Page 62 RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3 four-stroke engines. AGIP FILTER OIL Special product for the treatment of foam filters.
  • Page 63 TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery: 35 Puncture: 44 Checks: 18 Refuelling: 18 Clock: 9 Toolkit: 56 Fuses: 37 Tyres: 30 Identification: 15 Vehicle: 7 Keys: 14 Maintenance: 27...
  • Page 64 The descriptions and images in this publication are given for illustrative purposes only and are not binding. While the basic characteristics as described and illustrated in this booklet remain unchanged, Piaggio & C. S.p.A. 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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