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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.
Runner 50 SP
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 booklet 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 and Authorized 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..................Removingtheairfilter..............35 Dashboard................Secondaryairsystem..............36 Instruments................Coolingfluidlevel................ 36 Digitallcddisplay................ 10 Checkingthebrakeoillevel............38 Settingthetotalandtripodometers........... 11 Battery..................39 Settingthehour/minutesfunction..........12 Checkingtheelectrolytelevel........... 40 Keyswitch.................. 12 Long periods of inactivity............40 Lockingthesteeringwheel............13 Fuses..................42 Releasingthesteeringwheel........... 13 Frontlightgroup................43 Switchdirectionindicators............13 Headlightadjustment.............. 44 Hornbutton................
  • Page 7: Vehicle

    Runner 50 SP Chap. 01 Vehicle...
  • Page 8: Dashboard

    01_01 Dashboard (01_01) A = Rear brake control;...
  • Page 9: Instruments

    B = Turn indicator switch; C = Horn button; D = Lights switch; E = Warning lights; F = Rpm indicator; G = Digital instrument panel; H = Start-up button; L = Throttle control; M = Front brake control; 01_02 Instruments (01_02) A= High-beam indicator light;...
  • Page 10: Digitallcddisplay

    D= Fuel reserve indicator light; E= Lights indicator light; F= Rev counter; G= "Mode" key; H= "Clock" key; L= "Set" key; M= Total/Trip odometer; N= Speedometer; O= Clock; P= Coolant temperature indicator (for liquid-cooled vehicles); S= Fuel level indicator; 01_03 Digitallcddisplay (01_03) A= Fuel level gauge;...
  • Page 11: Settingthetotalandtripodometers

    B= Coolant temperature gauge; C= Digital clock; D= Speedometer; E= Odometer; F= Partial odometer gauge; G= Total odometer gauge; Settingthetotalandtripodometers Pushing the "MODE" button for less than a second obtains, respectively, the functions 1. TOTAL - The word "TOTAL" appears and Km/h or mph. The value corre- sponds to the total distance travelled by the vehicle and it is not adjustable.
  • Page 12: Settingthehour/Minutesfunction

    Settingthehour/minutesfunction To set the clock push and hold the «CLOCK» button for longer than three seconds. The figures showing the hours start to flash. Set the hours using the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the minutes numbers start flashing. Set the minutes using the «SET»button.
  • Page 13: Lockingthesteeringwheel

    Lockingthesteeringwheel 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. Releasingthesteeringwheel Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF». Switchdirectionindicators (01_05) To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever «B»...
  • Page 14: Hornbutton

    Hornbutton (01_06) Push the «C» button to sound the horn. 01_06 Lightswitch (01_07) 0 = Low-beam and taillight 1 = High-beam and taillight 01_07...
  • Page 15: Start-Upbutton

    Start-upbutton (01_08) Press the button «E» to start the engine, after pulling one of the two brake levers 01_08 Fueltank (01_09) Tilt up the lock protection cover; Insert the key and turn it counter-clockwise, then pull out the cover. 01_09...
  • Page 16: Openingthesaddle

    Openingthesaddle (01_10) Push the key switch when it is in the «ON» or «OFF» position. 01_10 Keys (01_11) The vehicle is provided with one key and one copy, which may be used to start up the vehicle and to open the fuel tank filler cap. The keys come with a plate bearing the identification number needed to request further copies.
  • Page 17: Identification

    Identification (01_12, 01_13) 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 19: Use

    Runner 50 SP Chap. 02...
  • Page 20: Checks

    Checks BEFORE USING YOUR VEHICLE CHECK: 1. Check that the fuel and oil tanks are adequately filled. 2. Rear hub oil level. 3. Tire inflation pressure. 4. Lights and turn indicators. 5. Front and rear brakes. 6. Fluid level in the front and rear brake pump. 7.
  • Page 21 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 22: Tyrepressure

    Recommended products eni i-Ride PG 2t Synthetic based lubricant for low smoke 2-stroke engines and additives. API TC - JASO FC - ISO-L-EGD Characteristic Gas tank In plastic, 7 lt. capacity (approximate value) including the ~ 1.7 l. reserves. Oil mixer reservoir Plastic, with a capacity of ~ 1.6 lt (including a ~0.6 lt reserve).
  • Page 23: Runningin

    1.7 bar Rear tyre pressure: 2 bar Rear tyre pressure (rider and luggage) 2.2 bar Runningin (02_04) 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.
  • Page 24 1: Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand, «E», ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the ground. 2: Maintain the throttle twist-grip in the idle position. 3: Insert the key into the ignition key-switch, «D», and turn it onto the «ON» position. 4: Press the start button, «A», whilst pulling either the rear, «B», or front, «C», brake lever.
  • Page 25: Difficultstartup

    3. Out of fuel. After refilling the fuel tank, start the vehicle using the start button, «A», with the throttle at idle. If the vehicle still fails to start, please contact your nearest Piaggio - Gilera Authorised Service Centre. Stoppingtheengine (02_07) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch «D»...
  • Page 26: Catalyticsilencer

    Catalyticsilencer CAUTION TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. CAUTION WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CAT- ALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL THAT THE MUF- FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.
  • Page 27: Safedriving

    friction of the clutch parts on the clutch bell. It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage leading to clutch overheating (for example, as well as the situation described above, riding uphill fully laden on steep slopes or start- ing off on slopes greater than 25%, etc.): 1.
  • Page 28 5. If you have to brake, use both brakes in order to divide the braking action between both wheels. 6. Avoid starting off by mounting the vehicle while it is still resting on its stand. In any case, the rear wheel should not be turning when it comes into contact with the ground, in order to avoid abrupt departures.
  • Page 29: Airconveyors

    Airconveyors (02_08) The vehicle is equipped with 2 air vents designed to draw hot air coming from the radiator to the rider, to make riding in winter or in low-temperature conditions more comfortable. To open or close the air vents use the control "A" located on one of the wings. 02_08...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Runner 50 SP Chap. 03 Maintenance...
  • Page 32: Huboillevel

    Huboillevel (03_01, 03_02, 03_03) To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1. Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand and on flat ground; 2. Loosen the oil dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and reinsert it, screwing it in completely;...
  • Page 33: Tyres

    API GL-4 Characteristic Rear hub oil Quantity: approx. 75 cm³ Tyres (03_04) 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 03_04 SET FORTH BY LAW.
  • Page 34: Sparkplugdismantlement

    Sparkplugdismantlement (03_05, 03_06) Remove one of the two foot-rest side fairings by loosening the four fixing screws un- derneath the passenger's foot peg. Detach the spark plug screened cap and remove the spark plug using the box-spanner provided. Upon refitting, screw the spark plug back in by hand, with the correct inclination; use the box-spanner for tightening only.
  • Page 35: Removingtheairfilter

    Removingtheairfilter (03_07) Proceed as follows: - Loosen the 6 fixing screws and remove the air-box cover; - Extract the filtering element and wash it in soap and water, dry it with a clean cloth and small jets of compressed air, and soak it in a 50:50 mixture of petrol and recom- mended oil;...
  • Page 36: Secondaryairsystem

    Replace the o-ring in the specific seat on the cover each time the box is disassembled. WARNING 03_08 CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTER FOR THIS OPERATION. Coolingfluidlevel (03_09, 03_10) The engine cooling system is of the liquid type; the cooling circuit contains 0.50 litres of coolant consisting of a 50% mixture of demineralised water and anti-icing solution containing glycol-ethylene and corrosion inhibitors.
  • Page 37 leakage in the circuit. If this is the case, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Sta- tion so that a thorough inspection of the circuit may be carried out. The coolant must be replaced every 2 years. Contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Station, as this operation must be performed by trained technicians.
  • Page 38: Checkingthebrakeoillevel

    Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid with organic inhibition additives. Red, ready to use. ASTM D 3306 - ASTM D 4656 - ASTM D 4985 - CUNA NC 956-16 Checkingthebrakeoillevel (03_11, 03_12) The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass «A». The sight glass shows the level in the reservoir.
  • Page 39: Battery

    CONTAINED IN THE BRAKE FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, THIS WILL RESULT IN INEFFICIENT BRAKING. 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_13) To gain access to the battery, lift the seat and loosen the four fixing screws, "A", on the cover.
  • Page 40: Checkingtheelectrolytelevel

    WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. TAKE CARE WHEN RECONNECTING THE BATTERY BREATHER PIPE EACH TIME IT IS REINSERTED INTO ITS HOUSING. THIS IS NECESSARY AS A PO- TENTIAL FLUID LEAK COULD DAMAGE THE SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE.
  • Page 41 absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption. Poor battery performance may also be due to environmental conditions and the cleanliness of the poles. In order to avoid difficult starts and/or irreversible damage to the battery, follow any of these steps: - At least once a month start the engine and run it slightly above idle speed for 10-15 minutes.
  • Page 42: Fuses

    Fuses (03_14) The electrical system is protected by a fuse, «B», located next to the battery. The following sub-systems are not protected by the fuse: ignition, headlight, sidelights, and taillight. If you experience a second fuse failure after replacing a burst fuse, please contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Station to investigate the fault.
  • Page 43: Frontlightgroup

    Quantity: 2 Frontlightgroup (03_15, 03_16, 03_17) In order to reach the headlamp bulb remove the snap-on Gilera shield by inserting the blade of a small screwdriver in the corresponding lateral notch, paying attention not to scratch the paint. Then loosen the screw underneath and lift up the front shield centre cover.
  • Page 44: Headlightadjustment

    1. remove the rubber bulb socket from its housing; then remove the bulb and replace it. 03_16 03_17 Headlightadjustment (03_18, 03_19) Proceed as follows: 1. Place the vehicle in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pres- sure, on a flat surface 10 m away from a white screen situated in a shaded area, making sure that the longitudinal axis of the scooter is perpendicular to the screen;...
  • Page 45: Frontdirectionindicators

    N.B. THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS RE- GARDING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT BEAMS. REFER TO THE STATUTORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY WHERE THE VE- HICLE IS USED. 03_19 Frontdirectionindicators (03_20) In order to replace the front turn indicator bulbs remove the light taking off the retaining screws, then remove the bulb holder form its support;...
  • Page 46: Rearopticalunit

    Rearopticalunit (03_21, 03_22, 03_23, 03_24) To reach the taillight assembly bulbs remove the two screws "D", then pull out the entire bulb and proceed as follows: Side tail lights: The tail light bulbs and bulb sockets are snapped on their corresponding supports. It is therefore enough to pull bulb socket out of the headlamp in order to fit the new bulb.
  • Page 47: Rearturnindicators

    03_24 Rearturnindicators (03_25) Loosen the screws fitted on the back of the turn indicator and remove the glass. Hold the bulb gently and make a 30º anticlockwise turn; then remove it from the sup- port and replace it. 03_25 Rear-viewmirrors (03_26) The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame.
  • Page 48: Idleadjustment

    THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER TO AVOID BURNS. 03_27 SHOULD THERE BE PROBLEMS DURING THE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT OP- 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 49: 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_29 BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE.
  • Page 50: Puncture

    -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_31...
  • Page 51: Cleaningthevehicle

    Recommended products eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance four-stroke engines. JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3 Cleaningthevehicle In order to soften the dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces, use a low pres- sure jet of water.
  • Page 52 WARNING WHEN WASHING THE ENGINE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET: • ONLY USE FAN SPRAY JETS. • DO NOT PLACE THE NOZZLE CLOSER THAN 60 CM. • DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 40° C. • DO NOT DIRECT THE JETS DIRECTLY TO CARBURETTOR, WIRINGS, SLOT DIFFUSERS ON THE TRANSMISSION COVER AND SCROLL COVER.
  • Page 53 IRREGULAR IGNITION Lack of spark at the spark plug. Check that the electrodes are Due to the presence of high properly adjusted (0.45÷ 0.55 mm). voltage, this check must be carried Make sure that the electrodes are out by skilled personnel. clean (clean them with pure petrol and a metal brush or emery cloth).
  • Page 54 INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Greasy disc. Worn pads. Contact an Authorised Piaggio- Gilera Service Centre. Air in the brake assembly. Contact an Authorised Piaggio- Gilera Service Centre. INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Oil leak; worn limit switch bumpers; Contact an Authorised Service worn shock absorber attachment...
  • Page 55 STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease STARTER LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO CORRECT POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease...
  • Page 57: Technicaldata

    Runner 50 SP Chap. 04 Technicaldata...
  • Page 58 04_01...
  • Page 59 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE single cylinder; 2-stroke Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm Engine capacity 49 cm³ Compression ratio 12 : 1 (±0,7) Ignition advance (before TDC) 16° ± 1° at 4,000 rpm Dellorto Carburettor PHVA 17.5 Recommended spark plug CHAMPION RN3C Max.
  • Page 60 Lubrication Engine lubrication (piston, cylinder, crankshaft, main bearings) with mixer oil. Cooling Forced-circulation coolant system. Transmission With automatic converter with expanding pulleys having torque control, V belt, automatic centrifugal clutch, gear reduction unit and transmission compartment with forced air circulation cooling (only for the liquid-cooled version).
  • Page 61: Toolkit

    Rear tyre Tubeless 140/60 x 13'' Exhaust silencer Expanding, absorption type with double catalytic converter and tabbed SAS system. Electronic ignition A capacitor discharge microprocessor device, with built- in HV coil. Chassis Modular double cradle frame made of welded tubular steel with sheet metal reinforcement.
  • Page 63: Sparepartsandaccessories

    Runner 50 SP Chap. 05 Sparepartsanda ccessories...
  • Page 64: 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 65: Scheduledmaintenance

    Runner 50 SP Chap. 06 Scheduledmaint enance...
  • Page 66: 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 67 km x 1,000 Coolant ** 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 68 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 69: Selèniamotorider

    06_02 SelèniaMotoRider (06_02) PIAGGIO-GILERA rides with SELENIA MOTO RIDER...
  • Page 70 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 71 TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery: 39 Puncture: 50 Checks: 20 Refuelling: 20 Fuses: 42 Toolkit: 61 Tyres: 33 Identification: 17 Vehicle: 7 Keys: 16 Maintenance: 31...
  • Page 72 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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