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PIAGGIO 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.
Liberty 50 Catalyzed
Ed. 01_11/2012

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  • Page 1 PIAGGIO 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..................Intakeplug................. 33 Dashboard................Checkingthebrakeoillevel............33 Clock..................Battery..................35 Keyswitch.................. 10 Long periods of inactivity............35 Lockingthesteeringwheel............10 Fuses..................37 Releasingthesteeringwheel........... 10 Frontlightgroup................37 Switchdirectionindicators............11 Headlightadjustment.............. 39 Hornbutton................11 Frontdirectionindicators............. 39 Lightswitch................12 Rearopticalunit................40 Start-upbutton................12 Rear-viewmirrors............... 40 Openingthesaddle..............

  • Page 7: Vehicle

    Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap. 01 Vehicle...

  • Page 8: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_01) A = Speedometer B = Odometer C = Fuel gauge D = Front brake control lever E = Turn indicator warning light F = Mixer oil reserve warning light G = High-beam warning light H = Low fuel warning light I = Low-beam/side lights warning light L = High/low beam switch M = Turn indicator switch...

  • Page 9: Clock

    01_01 Clock (01_02) Hours and minutes are displayed in a 1 to 12, AM or PM, format on the instrument panel. Operating the function selection switch «T» month, day and seconds can be seen besides hours and minutes. In order to adjust the above mentioned functions, operate button «U».

  • Page 10: Keyswitch

    Keyswitch (01_03) 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_03 Lockingthesteeringwheel (01_04) Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK» and remove the key.

  • Page 11: Switchdirectionindicators

    Switchdirectionindicators (01_05) 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. The lever automatically returns to the central position and the indicators remain on. To turn the indicators off, press the lever towards the switch.

  • Page 12: Lightswitch

    Lightswitch (01_07) 0 = Low-beam and tail light 1 = High-beam and tail light 01_07 Start-upbutton (01_08) To start the engine, press the starter button, «P», after pulling either one of the two brake levers. 01_08...

  • Page 13: Openingthesaddle

    Openingthesaddle (01_09) Insert the key into the seat lock «A», turn the key clockwise and lift the saddle forward. 01_09 Keys (01_10) 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.

  • Page 14: Identification

    Identification (01_11, 01_12) 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 15: Bagclip

    Bagclip (01_13) To use the retractable bag hook «B» located at the front end of the saddle, pull it forward lightly. 01_13...

  • Page 17: Use

    Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap. 02...

  • Page 18: Checks

    When turning the key «ON», the oil warning light turns on for a few seconds indicating 02_01 the correct functioning of the bulb and oil reserve circuit. If the warning light fails to come on, it is faulty. Should this happen, contact an Au- thorised Piaggio Service Centre.
  • 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 DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. IMPORTANT: NEVER EMPTY THE MIXER OIL RESERVOIR.

  • Page 20: Tyrepressure

    Topping up mixer oil reservoir Topping up oil reservoir: 0.5 ÷ 0.7 l 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.

  • Page 21: Runningin

    Runningin (02_02) 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

    C. If fuel tank is empty. 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 scooter fails to start even after taking the steps described above, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre.

  • Page 23: Stoppingtheengine

    CAUTION ALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK STARTING. Stoppingtheengine (02_05) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch «D» to «OFF » to stop the engine (ex- tractable key). 02_05 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 To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the scooter is equipped with automatic trans- mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch.

  • Page 25: Safedriving

    Safedriving 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

    Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap. 03 Maintenance...

  • Page 28: Huboillevel

    Huboillevel (03_01, 03_02, 03_03) To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1)Bring the vehicle on flat ground, then rest it on its stand; 2) Unscrew dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it, screwing it fully into place («B»...

  • Page 29: Tyres

    Recommended products AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 Characteristic rear oil hub Quantity: approx. 85 cm³ Tyres (03_04) Periodically check the inflation pressure of each tyre (when cold). Tyres are fitted with wear indicators; tyres should be replaced as soon as these indi- cators become visible on the tyre tread.

  • Page 30: Sparkplugdismantlement

    Rear tyre pressure 2.2 bar Rear tyre pressure (rider and luggage) 2.5 bar Sparkplugdismantlement (03_05, 03_06) Remove cover «A» by loosening the two fixing screws. Detach the spark plug cap and remove the spark plug using the supplied box-spanner. To refit the spark plug, screw it back in by hand with the correct inclination;...

  • Page 31: Removingtheairfilter

    Characteristic recommended spark plug: CHAMPION RN3C Electrode gap 0.6 ÷ 0.7 mm Removingtheairfilter (03_07) Remove cleaner cover «C» after unscrewing the 5 retaining screws «B» and the ball grip, then remove the filter. 03_07 Airfiltercleaning 1. Wash the sponge with water and mild soap. 2.

  • Page 32: Secondaryairsystem

    Dry it with compressed air before refitting it, making sure to correctly fit the tab in the housing on the two plastic and aluminium covers. Every time you disassemble the filter, replace the O-ring seal located in the cover. CAUTION 03_08 CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE TO CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS.

  • Page 33: Intakeplug

    Should the level be below the minimum, the Customer is advised to contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre for a thorough check of the braking system. Should level be restored, follow the instructions below. Remove the front 03_10 handlebar cover following instructions indicated in the «Front headlight assembly»...
  • Page 34 CAUTION TOP-UPS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT WITH DOT4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID. DO NOT LET THE HIGHLY CORROSIVE BRAKE FLUID CONTACT PAINTED PARTS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, IMMEDIATELY WASH OFF WITH WATER. 03_11 BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, MEANING THAT IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR;...

  • Page 35: Battery

    Battery (03_12) To access the battery, tip the saddle forwards («Keys» section), then remove the bat- tery compartment cover by unscrewing the screws as shown in the diagram. CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE 03_12 TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
  • Page 36 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 37: Fuses

    Fuses (03_13) The electrical system is protected by a plug fuse «B» located to the left of the battery compartment. The ignition system, headlight and the rear light are not fuse-protected. 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 CAUTION 03_13...
  • Page 38 N.B. IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS, THIS DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT AND IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HUMIDITY AND/OR TO LOW TEMPERATURES. THE PHENOMENON SHOULD QUICKLY DISAPPEAR WHEN THE LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON. THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER, ON THE OTHER HAND, COULD INDI- CATE THAT WATER IS INFILTRATING.

  • Page 39: Headlightadjustment

    Headlightadjustment (03_16, 03_17) 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 vehicle is perpendicular to the screen; 2.

  • Page 40: Rearopticalunit

    Rearopticalunit (03_19) In order to reach the rear tail light bulb remove the 2 «D» retaining screws. To gain access to the turn indicator bulbs, remove the fastening screws «E». Remove the light taking off the retaining screw, then remove the bulb holder form its support; press the bulb slightly, turn it about 30°...

  • Page 41: Idleadjustment

    (around 1700÷1900 rpm.), i.e. without the rear wheel being moved by the en- gine. 03_21 If adjustment still proves difficult, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre to have the level of CO when idling fixed (carbon monoxide emissions). CAUTION WHEN ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED, BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH HOT PARTS OF THE ENGINE TO AVOID BURNS.

  • Page 42: Reardrumbrake

    WARNING CHECK BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ON A REGULAR BASIS (AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TABLES). IF THE THICKNESS OF ONE OR BOTH PADS IS IN THE REGION OF 1.5 MM, BOTH PADS MUST BE CHANGED. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT THIS OPERATION AT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

  • Page 43: Puncture

    Puncture (03_24) The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres. When there is a puncture, Tubeless tyres - unlike tyres with inner tubes - 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 or replaced at an Authorised Service Centre.

  • Page 44: Cleaningthevehicle

    Cleaningthevehicle Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water). Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth.
  • Page 45 CAUTION DETERGENTS POLLUTE WATER. THEREFORE THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE WASHED IN AN AREA EQUIPPED FOR THE COLLECTION AND PURIFICATION OF THE LIQUIDS USED. WARNING NEVER WASH THE VEHICLE UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUM- MER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT, AS THE CAR SHAMPOO MAY DRY BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF, AND COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK.
  • Page 46 Centre. Insufficient battery charge Kick-start. Recharge the battery. GNITION PROBLEMS No spark from spark plug. Due to Contact an Authorised Piaggio the presence of high voltage, this Service Centre element should only be checked by an expert. ACK OF COMPRESSION Spark plug loose.
  • Page 47 Oil on drum or disc. Worn Pads/ Contact an Authorised Service Shoes Centre Rear brake incorrectly adjusted. Turn to an Authorised Piaggio Air in the front brakes circuit Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Oil leak; worn limit switch bumpers; Contact an Authorised Service...
  • Page 48 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 49: Technicaldata

    Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap. 04 Technicaldata...
  • Page 50 ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA Engine Two-stroke, single cylinder Piaggio Hi-PER2 Cubic capacity 49.4 cc Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm Compression ratio 9.9 (±0.5) : 1 Fuel system Gravity feed, with unleaded petrol (with a minimum octane rating of 95) with carburettor.
  • Page 51 Idle speed 1700÷1900 rpm Exhaust muffler Expanding, absorption type with double catalytic converter. TECHNICAL DATA Length 1930 mm Width 735 mm Wheel base 1330 mm Fuel Unleaded petrol Start-up Electrical and kick starter Lubrication With blend and variable oil variable according to the engine revolutions and the throttle valve opening by means of a pump controlled by the...
  • Page 52 Front brake Ø 220 drum brake with calliper with one opposing piston. Rear wheel rim Die-cast aluminium alloy, 2.75 x14" Front wheel rim Die-cast aluminium alloy, 2.15 x16" Rear tyre Tubeless 110/80-14" Front tyre Tubeless 90/80-16" Saddle height 775 mm Kerb weight 87 kg Type approval...
  • Page 53 04_01...

  • Page 54: Toolkit

    Toolkit Wrenches: one box wrench (13-21 mm); one lever bar for box wrench; one double screwdriver and an Allen wrench. The tools are located in a toolbox under the saddle.

  • Page 55: Sparepartsandaccessories

    Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap. 05 Sparepartsanda ccessories...

  • Page 56: Warnings

    Warnings (05_01, 05_02) WARNING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY AS- SURANCE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED THAT USING NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS 05_01 CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE.

  • Page 57: Scheduledmaintenance

    Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap. 06 Scheduledmaint enance...

  • Page 58: 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 59 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 60 RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications eni i-Ride PG 2t Synthetic based lubricant for low smoke 2- API TC - JASO FC - ISO-L-EGD stroke engines and additives. AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 AGIP FILTER OIL Special product for the treatment of foam filters.
  • Page 61 TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery: 35 Puncture: 43 Checks: 18 Refuelling: 18 Clock: 9 Toolkit: 54 Fuses: 37 Tyres: 29 Identification: 14 Vehicle: 7 Keys: 13 Maintenance: 27...
  • Page 62 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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