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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 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.
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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 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; 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..................Checks..................30 Dashboard................Refuelling.................. 31 Analogue instrument panel............10 Tyre pressure................33 Clock..................12 Shock absorbers adjustment............ 34 Digital lcd display..............13 Running in................. 35 Maintenance icons..............13 Starting up the engine............... 36 *MODE* button..............14 Precautions................39 Key switch.................
  • Page 6 Front direction indicators............70 Rear optical unit................ 70 Number plate light..............72 Helmet compartment lighting bulb..........72 Rear-view mirrors..............73 Front and rear disc brake............73 Puncture..................74 Periods of inactivity..............75 Cleaning the vehicle..............75 TECHNICAL DATA..............81 Kit equipment................85 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........

  • Page 7: Vehicle

    MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 01 Vehicle...
  • Page 8 01_01 01_02...

  • Page 9: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_01, 01_02) A = Ignition key-switch B = Starter button C = Throttle control D = Front brake lever E = Turn indicator switch F = Headlight switch G = Rear brake lever H = Horn button I = Engine cut-off switch L = Mode switch M = Emergency turn indicator switch N = Analogue instrument panel...

  • Page 10: Analogue Instrument Panel

    01_03 Analogue instrument panel (01_03) A = Led immobilizer / anti-theft device B= Speedometer with twin scale (km/h and mph) C = CLOCK switch D = Digital display E = Front suspension locking system warning light (if available) F = SET switch G = Rpm indicator...
  • Page 11 H = Fuel gauge I = Warning light for helmet compartment courtesy light on L = Engine control telltale light and injection system failure warning light M = Low fuel warning light N = Engine stop warning light D= Turn indicator warning light P = Low oil pressure warning light Q = Front suspension locking system failure warning light (if available) R = Warning light for parking brake engaged...

  • Page 12: Clock

    01_04 Clock (01_04) Pushing the «CLOCK» button for less than 1 second displays the following sequence: TIME DATE To set the clock push and hold the «CLOCK» button longer than 3 seconds. The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing. Set the hour using the «SET»...

  • Page 13: Digital Lcd Display

    Set the day with the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the month numbers start flashing. Set the month with the «SET» button. Push the «CLOCK» button again and the year numbers start flashing. Set the year with the «SET» button. Press the «CLOCK » button again for 4 seconds to exit the adjustment menu.

  • Page 14: Mode* Button

    WARNING REFER TO THE «SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE» FOR FURTHER MAIN- TENANCE OPERATIONS *MODE* button (01_06) Pushing the «MODE» switch (N) for less than a second displays the following function sequence: 1. Trip odometer "A" 2. Trip odometer "B" 3. Ambient temperature "°" Push the «MODE»...

  • Page 15: Switch Direction Indicators

    CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING. 01_08 Switch direction indicators (01_09) Lever towards "S" = Left turn indicator is switched on; Lever towards "D" = Right turn indicator is switched on; The lever «B» automatically returns to «0 » and the turn indicators remain on; press the lever to turn them off.

  • Page 16: Light Switch

    Light switch (01_11) 0 = Low-beam light 1 = High beam light 2 = Passing (flashing) 01_11 Emergency flashing light button (01_12) It enables the activation of the 4 turn indicators simultaneously. The control «M» can be enabled only with the key set to «ON», but once enabled, it keeps functioning even if the key is set to «OFF»...

  • Page 17: Start-Up Button

    Start-up button (01_13) Turn the key to «ON». Turn the RUN/OFF switch to «RUN». Pull one of the two brake levers. Press the «G» switch to start the engine. Warning, in vehicles fitted with a suspension locking system, the vehicle will start but will remain at idling speed if the rider is not seated on the saddle in riding position.

  • Page 18: Front Suspension Unlock-Lock Switch

    01_15 The immobilizer system In order to enhance theft protection, the scooter is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IM- MOBILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when the starter key is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system allow the scooter to be started.
  • Page 19 WARNING LOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE "PIAGGIO IMMOBIL- IZER" SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. WARNING 01_18 KEEP THE "CODE CARD" AND THE RED HANDGRIP KEY IN A SAFE PLACE (NOT ON YOUR VEHICLE). 01_19...

  • Page 20: Immobilizerdevice Enabled Indicator Led

    When additional keys are required, please note that data storage (up to 7 keys max.) must be done on all keys, both new ones and existing ones. Take the red-handgrip key and all the black keys supplied to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre.

  • Page 21: Programming The Immobilizer System

    FERRED TO THE NEW OWNER. Programming the immobilizer system Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZ- ER system and/or for storing other key codes. The programming procedure should be carried out with the engine stop switch set to «RUN».

  • Page 22: Saddle Opening Remote Control

    Proper programming check Insert the red key disabling the transponder (i.e., tilt the key cap by 90°) and turn the key to "ON". Perform the engine start-up operation. Ensure that the engine does not start. Insert the black key and repeat the start-up operation. Check that engine starts. WARNING SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE RED KEY (WITH TRANSPONDER OFF), OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING, REPEAT...
  • Page 23 2. Turn the key to «ON», press the button on the remote control, release the button, turn the key back to «OFF» from the «ON» position, all within 4 seconds. 3 Wait 1 to 8 seconds. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for 4 times without removing the key. The control unit confirms the programming has been successfully executed by open- ing the saddle.

  • Page 24: Accessing The Fuel Tank

    JUST TURN THE KEY TO «ON» TO REACTIVATE THE RECEIVER. Accessing the fuel tank (01_22, 01_23) To open the fuel tank cover, set the key to «OFF» or « ON», then press and turn it clockwise. 01_22 01_23...

  • Page 25: The Saddle

    The saddle (01_24, 01_25, 01_26) The saddle is supplied with a protection cover which may be used in case of rain. Lift the saddle and extract the cover from its housing, then extend it over the whole length of the saddle, starting from the front-end; do not over stretch the cover to avoid tearing the material;...

  • Page 26: Opening The Saddle To Access The Helmet Compartment By Remote Control

    01_27 Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment by remote control (01_27) When the key is in «LOCK» or «OFF» position you can open the saddle using the remote control. The saddle cannot be opened only when the key is set to "ON". WARNING OBJECTS INAPPROPRIATELY ARRANGED INSIDE THE HELMET COMPARTMENT MAY DEFORM THE SADDLE CAUSING THE COURTESY LIGHT TO REMAIN ON AND...

  • Page 27: Opening The Saddle To Access The Helmet Compartment In An Emergency

    WARNING THE REMOTE CONTROL OPERATES WITHIN A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 3/5 METRES WITH FULLY CHARGED BATTERIES. WHEN YOU ARE NEAR THE SCOOTER, HAN- DLE THE REMOTE CONTROL CAREFULLY SO AS TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL OPENING OF THE SADDLE. REFER TO THE «OPENING THE SADDLE WITH RE- MOTE CONTROL»...

  • Page 28: Opening Of Top Box

    Opening of top box (01_30) With the switch set to «OFF» or «ON», press the key and turn it anticlockwise, towards position «4». 01_30 Identification (01_31, 01_32) The identification registration numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and engine "B"...

  • Page 29: Use

    MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 02...

  • Page 30: Checks

    Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1. There is enough fuel in the fuel tank. 2. The correct fluid level for front and rear brakes. 3. That tyres are properly inflated. 4. The correct functioning of tail lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and license plate light.

  • Page 31: Refuelling

    02_02 Refuelling (02_01, 02_02) Fuel: Open the access door to the fuel tank cap and remove the cap«T». Recommended fuel: Unleaded petrol (95 octane min.). The instrument «H» indicates fuel level and the warning light «M» indicates the reserve. WARNING SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL.
  • Page 32 DO NOT SMOKE AND KEEP OPEN FLAMES AT A DISTANCE:FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT INHALE FUEL FUMES. DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE OR ANY PLASTIC PARTS. CAUTION PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK. WARNING DO NOT RIDE WITH THE FUEL TANK ALMOST EMPTY, LACK OF FUEL CAN DAM- AGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

  • Page 33: Tyre Pressure

    WARNING IT IS HIGHLY INADVISABLE TO REFUEL USING METHODS OTHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMPS. IF PETROL IS NOT COMPLETELY CLEAN, IT CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FILTERS. CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.

  • Page 34: Shock Absorbers Adjustment

    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 Front tyre pressure (rider) Front tyre pressure (rider): 1.6 bar Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger) Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger): 1.8 bar...

  • Page 35: Running In

    In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit. CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COM- FORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING. WARNING WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA- TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES.

  • Page 36: Starting Up The Engine

    CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE RULES LISTED ABOVE. 02_05 Starting up the engine (02_05) The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency cut-off switch. The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in the OFF position...
  • Page 37 A running engine automatically switches off when the ignition cut-off switch is set to OFF. The scooter is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from still, progressively twist the throttle grip.
  • Page 38 CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE SCOOTER, THAT THE EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SE- RIOUS BURNS. CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

  • Page 39: Precautions

    Precautions CAUTION NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED EXCES- SIVE REVOLUTIONS, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.

  • Page 40: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the engine (02_06) Fully untwist the throttle grip, then rotate the key in the switch «A » to «KEY OFF» (extractable key). CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE SCOOTER, THAT THE 02_06 EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.

  • Page 41: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans- mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to provide the best performance (acceleration and consumption) while riding on both flat roads and uphill. If you have to stop on an uphill slope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) use only the brake to keep the vehicle still, leaving the engine running at idle speed.
  • Page 42 THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES- SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. IF THERE SHOULD BE NOT-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB- NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON- DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD BE REDUCED FURTHER.
  • Page 43 CAUTION DO NOT ADJUST THE MIRRORS WHILE RIDING. THIS COULD CAUSE YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CAUTION ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ALTERATIONS TO ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LAW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING.

  • Page 44: Front Suspension Locking System

    02_08 Front suspension locking system (02_08, 02_09, 02_10, 02_11, 02_12) The following point corresponds only to versions with front suspension locking system. The front suspension locking system simply prevents vehicle tilting when the "T" switch is pressed. The vehicle can be stopped without your feet touching the ground. The warning light "E"...
  • Page 45 When the "T" switch is turned to "2", an intermittent sound alarm signals that the locking system is disengaged and, at the same time, the warning light "E" starts flashing again. Warning light "E" turns on to start riding. This means that the system allows for vehicle tilting.
  • Page 46 WARNING EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, MAKE SURE THE FRONT SUSPEN- SION LOCKING SYSTEM IS ENGAGED. OTHERWISE, PLACE YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UPRIGHT. WARNING AVOID USING THE LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN RIDING THE VEHICLE ALONG IR- REGULAR ROADS OR ROADS WITH OBSTACLES(E.G.
  • Page 47 If the continuous sound alarm is activated when the WARNING light "Q" turns on (steadily), try unlocking the system by operating the "T" switch twice to the unlocking position "2". If it cannot be unlocked, take your vehicle to a Piaggio Service Cen- ter at once.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 03 Maintenance...

  • Page 50: Engine Oil Level

    MAX level. The topping up of the level between MIN and MAX requires approx. 200 cc of oil. Every 5000 km, however, the engine oil level should be checked and topped up, if necessary, at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre.

  • Page 51: Engine Oil Change

    The oil and cartridge filter "C" must be changed after 1,000 km and every 10,000 km at an authorised Piaggio service centre. The engine should be emptied by draining the oil from the drainage cap "B" of the gauze filter on the flywheel side. In order to facilitate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/dipstick.

  • Page 52: Hub Oil Level

    AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF SPENT OILS IN AN ENVIRONMEN- TALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY. CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. Recommended products AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Engine oil SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil Hub oil level (03_04, 03_05) Check the oil in the rear hub.
  • Page 53 CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CON- TAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. CAUTION USED OIL CAN HARM THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS. CAUTION AN EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF OIL CAN LEAD TO LEAKAGE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE WHEEL TO GET DIRTY.

  • Page 54: Tyres

    Characteristic Rear hub oil 250 cc Tyres (03_06) WARNING THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS. Characteristic 03_06 Front tyre pressure (rider) Front tyre pressure (rider): 1.6 bar Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger) Front tyre pressure (rider and passenger): 1.8 bar...

  • Page 55: Spark Plug Dismantlement

    Spark plug dismantlement (03_07) Remove the port on the right-hand side panel of the vehicle by undoing the clamping screw and using a small screwdriver in the rear recess shown in the figure, then do the following : 1. Disconnect spark plug HV wire cap "A"; 2.

  • Page 56: Removing The Air Filter

    0.7 ÷ 0.8 mm Removing the air filter (03_08) Proceed as follows: Undo the clamping screws «A» (two of which are on the knob-type head) and remove the air-box cover. 03_08 Air filter cleaning 1. Wash the sponge with water and neutral soap. 2.

  • Page 57: Cooling Fluid Level

    «D» on the digital instrument panel. When the 9th lights up, the icon and all the segments start flashing; stop the engine, let it cool down and check the fluid level; if the result is normal, take your vehicle to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre.

  • Page 58: Checking The Brake Oil Level

    WARNING IN ORDER TO AVOID BURNS, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK CAP WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. WARNING 03_12 IN ORDER TO AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKS WHILE RIDING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL NEVER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE. IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE ENGINE, IT IS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE RADIATOR GRILLE CLEAN.
  • Page 59 Under normal climatic conditions, the brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years. This operation must be carried out by trained technicians; please contact your nearest PIAGGIO dealer or an authorised service centre. WARNING 03_14 ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS.

  • Page 60: Battery

    Battery (03_15) To access the battery, proceed as follows: 1. Place the scooter on its centre stand; 2. Open the saddle, following the previously described procedure; 3. Remove the two fasteners "A" and the cover "B". WARNING 03_15 IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

  • Page 61: Long Periods Of Inactivity

    Long periods of inactivity If the vehicle has not been used for long periods, it is necessary to periodically re- charge the battery, bearing in mind that the battery tends to go completely flat within around three months. The battery must be recharged with a current load equal to 1/10 of the battery rated capacity (~ 1A ), for a period not longer than 8 hours.

  • Page 62: Fuse Table

    03_18 USE TABLE Fuse No. 1 Capacity: 30A Protected circuits:Voltage regulator Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 2 Capacity: 20A Protected circuits:battery- powered fuse No. 7, live fuses No. 8 - No. 9 - No.10 - No.11 Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 3 (if present) Capacity: 20A Protected circuits:parking control Location:battery compartment...
  • Page 63 Protected circuits:Battery- powered saddle opening switch, glove-box lighting, headlight, emergency turn indicator Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 5 Capacity: 15 A Protected circuits:Battery- powered injection loads, electrical Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 6 Capacity: 3A Protected circuits:Battery- powered injection control unit Location:battery compartment Fuse No.
  • Page 64 Location:battery compartment Fuse No. 10 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits:Live injection, electrical remote control antenna, injection loads remote control Location:footrest Fuse No. 11 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits:Live parking lever, antitheft device, instrument panel, headlight remote control, horn remote control Location:footrest Fuse No. 12 Capacity: 7.5A Protected circuits:Live...
  • Page 65 High-beam light bulb Type: HALOGEN (H1) Power: 12V - 55W Quantity: 1 Helmet compartment light bulb Type: CYLINDRIC Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 Rear turn indicator bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 2 RHS + 2 LHS Rear tail light bulb Type: ALL GLASS Power: 12V - 5W...

  • Page 66: Front Light Group

    Front light group (03_19, 03_20, 03_21, 03_22, 03_23, 03_24, 03_25, 03_26, 03_27) To remove the front headlight assembly, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the Piaggio clip-on badge 2. Remove the screw «A» and the headlight assembly central cover 3. Remove the two headlamp upper fixing screws «B»...
  • Page 67 1. Position the unloaded vehicle, in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure, on a flat surface 10 m away from a half-lit white screen; ensure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen; 2.
  • Page 68 03_24 03_25 03_26...
  • Page 69 03_27 03_28 03_29...

  • Page 70: Front Direction Indicators

    Front direction indicators (03_30, 03_31) To remove the front turn indicator bulb, turn the bulb holder«A» anticlockwise and remove it from its fitting. 03_30 03_31 Rear optical unit (03_32, 03_33, 03_34, 03_35) Open the rear case cover, remove the two screws «D», and then, the other four fixing screws «D»...
  • Page 71 03_33 03_34 03_35...

  • Page 72: Number Plate Light

    Number plate light (03_36, 03_37) Open the rear case and remove the rubber «A» shown in the figure without damaging the plastic parts. Next, slide off the bulb holder. Remove the bulb afterwards. 03_36 03_37 Helmet compartment lighting bulb (03_38) Open the rear boot and insert a small plain slot screwdriver in the lateral notch to detach the snap-on glass "D", then replace the bulb.

  • Page 73: Rear-View Mirrors

    IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKE SYS- TEM CHECKED BY A PIAGGIO DEALER OR AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. AFTER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS, DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL...

  • Page 74: Puncture

    YOU HAVE OPERATED THE BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE CORRECT POSITION. CAUTION THE PRESENCE OF SAND, MUD, SNOW MIXED WITH SALT, ETC. ON THE ROAD, CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE DURATION OF THE BRAKE PADS.

  • Page 75: Periods Of Inactivity

    WARNING THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS. Periods of inactivity We recommend carrying out the following operations: 1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas; 2.
  • Page 76 Then rinse abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the outside of the engine, use petroleum, a brush and clean cloths. Petroleum can damage paintwork. Remember that any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing CAUTION DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER.
  • Page 77 CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL, PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES, IN ORDER NOT TO DAM- AGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. USING SILICONE-BASED WAX CAN DAMAGE THE PAINTED SURFACES, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE COLOUR (SATIN COLOURS). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE .
  • Page 78 Cylinder head loose, piston gas Contact an Authorised Service rings worn. Centre. Valve stuck Contact an Authorised Service Centre. HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty. Clean with water and shampoo and impregnate with petrol and specific oil (section «Removing the air filter») INSUFFICIENT BRAKING...
  • Page 79 STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease...

  • Page 81: Technical Data

    MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 04 Technical data...
  • Page 82 04_01 MP3 250 ECHNICAL DATA Electronic ignition inductive, high efficiency integrated with the injection system, with variable timing and separate HV coil. Fuel supply throttle valve dia. 32 mm and single injector Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator with torque server, V belt, self-ventilating automatic centrifugal dry clutch, gear reduction unit and transmission...
  • Page 83 housing with forced air circulation cooling. Lubrication Engine lubrication with lobe pump (inside crankcase) controlled by a chain with double filter: mesh and paper. Cooling Forced fluid circulation, with engine driven pump; 3-way thermostat to pump intake. Front suspension The tilt mechanism is composed of an articulated parallelogram suspension with die-cast aluminium control arms and two...
  • Page 84 Kerb weight 224 ± 5 Kg bearing 410 kg Max. speed 125 km/h Air filter Sponge impregnated with fuel mixture (50% SELENIA air filter oil and 50% unleaded petrol). Fuel tank capacity Tank capacity: ~12 l (approximate value) Fuel reserve ~ 2.0 l (approximate value) Cooling circuit Capacity: ~ 2.0 l...

  • Page 85: Kit Equipment

    Kit equipment (04_02) One box-spanner; one lever for box-spanner; one twin screwdriver; one flat wrench 13 mm; one special spanner for adjusting the rear shock absorbers one plastic gripper for removing the fuses. The tools are stored under the saddle in the compartment provided. To open it, release the catch shown in the figure.

  • Page 87: Spare Parts And Accessories

    MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 05 Spare parts and accessories...

  • Page 88: Warnings

    WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS. WARNING IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARAN- TEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER. THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL...
  • Page 89 WARNING PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOGNISED AND GUARANTEED FOR USE. IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL, IN ORDER TO CHOOSE AND MOUNT THE ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY, TO CONTACT AN AU- THORISED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE. THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL ACCES- SORIES MAY AFFECT THE STABILITY AND OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REDUCE SAFETY LEVELS WITH POTENTIAL RISKS FOR THE RIDER.
  • Page 90 CLE CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE ITS COMPONENTS AND AFFECT THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE AND HARM THE USER.

  • Page 91: Programmed Maintenance

    MP3 250 i.e. Chap. 06 Programmed maintenance...

  • Page 92: Scheduled Maintenance Table

    Scheduled maintenance table 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 93 Brake pads - check condition and wear Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - change Steering - Check Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment AFTER 5,000 KM, 15,000 KM, 25,000 KM, 35000 KM, 45,000 KM, 55,000 KM, 65,000 KM, 75,000 KM Engine oil - level check/ top-up Brake pads - check condition and wear...
  • Page 94 Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - check Suspensions - check Steering - Check Centre stand - lubrication Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment AFTER 20,000 KM, 35,000 KM, 50,000 KM, 65,000 KM, 80,000 KM Driving Belt - replacement...
  • Page 95 Engine oil - replacement Brake pads - check condition and wear Sliding block / variable speed rollers - change Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Hub oil - change Suspensions - check Steering - Check Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment 30,000 KM Safety locks - check...
  • Page 96 Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test Suspensions - check Steering - Check Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment 60,000 KM Spark plug - replacement Throttle lever - adjustment Air filter - clean Engine oil - change Valve clearance - check Electrical system and battery - check...
  • Page 97 Steering - Check Tilt locking gripper control cable - adjustment RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle Oil for 4-stroke engines control) AGIP FILTER OIL...
  • Page 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tyre pressure: 33 Tyres: 54 Air filter: 56 Fuel: 24 Light switch: 16 Fuses: 61 Battery: 60 Maintenance: 13, 49, 91, 92 Brake: 58, 73 Headlight: 66 Mirrors: 73 Horn: 15 Hub oil: 52 Clock: 12 Saddle: 22, 25–27 Scheduled maintenance: 92 Identification: 28 Shock absorbers: 34...
  • Page 100 Not all versions shown in this publication are available in all Countries. The availability of individual versions should be confirmed with the official Piaggio sales network. "© Copyright 2007 - PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A. Pontedera. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part is prohibited."...

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