Checkingthebrakeoillevel - Gilera Runner 50 SP 2012 Manual

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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.
With sight glass «A» completely covered with fluid, the level is above Min. If the level
drops, even slightly, the fluid level is considered Min. If no fluid is visible through the
sight glass, the fluid level is below Minimum. The brake fluid level may fall due to wear
of the brake pads. In this case take the scooter to an Authorized Piaggio Service
Center for a general check-up of the brakes. If you need to top up the level follow the
steps listed below. Remove the front handlebar cover, loosen the 2 screws, «B», lift
the brake reservoir cover, «C», and top up the fluid level as necessary (the level must
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always remain above the minimum mark).
Check the level with the reservoir in a horizontal position, i.e. with the handlebars
straight and the motorscooter perfectly level.
CAUTION
TOP-UPS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT WITH DOT4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE
FLUID.
CAUTION
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THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. THEREFORE, WHEN
TOPPING UP, AVOID LETTING IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTED
PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC,
THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF MOISTURE
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