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WORKSHOP MANUAL X9 Evolution 500 This workshop manual has been drawn up by Piaggio & C. Spa to be used by the workshops of Piaggio- Gilera dealers. This manual is addressed to Piaggio service mechanics who are supposed to have a basic knowledge of mechanics principles and of vehicle fixing techniques and procedures.
INDEX OF TOPICS CHAR HARACTERISTICS TOOL OOLING MAIN AINTENANCE TROUBL ROUBLESHOOTING ELE SYS LECTRICAL SYSTEM ENG VE NGINE FROM VEHICLE NGINE INJEC NJECTION SUSP USPENSIONS BRAK SYS RAKING SYSTEM COOL SYS OOLING SYSTEM CHAS HASSIS PRE DE DELIVERY TIME...
Maintenance rules • Use original PIAGGIO spare parts and lubricants recommended by the Manufacturer. Non- original or non-conforming spares may damage the vehicle. • Use only the special tools designed for this scooter.
X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics Vehicle identification VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Specification Desc./Quantity Chassis prefix ZAPM 27000 ÷ 4000001 Engine prefix M271M ÷ 1001 Dimensions and mass WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS Specification Desc./Quantity Total dry weight 206 Kg Width (at the mirrors) 910 mm...
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X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics Engine ENGINE Specification Desc./Quantity Engine Single-cylinder, four-stroke Bore 92 mm Stroke 69 mm Cubic capacity 460 cm³ Compression ratio 10.5: 1 Timing system Single overhead camshaft with integrated tone wheel, control from flywheel side chain, 4 valves and automatic start-up valve lifting device.
X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics Transmission TRANSMISSIONS Specification Desc./Quantity Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator with torque server, V belt, automatic clutch, gear reduction unit and transmission housing with forced air circulation cooling. Capacities CAPACITIES Specification Desc./Quantity Cooling system approx. 1.8 l Fuel tank (including reserve ~ 2.5 l)
X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics Front fork This is to inform you that, starting from frame no. ZAPM2700004008122, the front fork has been re- placed to improve comfort. The new suspension differs from the previous one for a different stiffness of the springs and a higher quantity of oil: from 268 cc to 273 cc ± 2 cc of Selenia Fork 7.5 W...
X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics Tightening Torques STEERING UNIT Name Torque in Nm Steering wheel upper ring nut 36 ÷ 39 Steering wheel lower ring nut 10 ÷ 13 then loosen by 90° (see "Steering wheel ring nut lock- ing") Handlebar fixing screw (*) 43 ÷...
X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics COMBINED BRAKE Name Torque in Nm Oil pipe union on combined brake pump 16 ÷ 20 Combined brake pipe union on front calipers 16 ÷ 20 Combined brake pipe union on rear calipers 16 ÷ 20 Front brake caliper pipe union on combined braking device 20 ÷...
X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics Cylinder - piston assy. (Values in mm) HEIGHT AT WHICH THE DIAMETER SHOULD BE MEASURED Specification Desc./Quantity 10 mm 43 mm CATEGORIES OF COUPLING Name Initials Cylinder Piston Play on fitting Cylinder Piston 91.990 - 91.997 91.954 - 91.961...
X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics SEALING RINGS Name Initials Cylinder Piston Play on fitting 1st Compression ring 0.15 ÷ 0.35 </> Middle piston ring 0.25 ÷ 0.50 0.65 </> Oil scraper ring 0.25 ÷ 0.50 0.65 </> Crankcase - crankshaft - connecting rod...
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X9 Evolution 500 Characteristics Diameter of crankshaft bearings. Measure the capacity on both axes x-y. CRANKSHAFT Specification Desc./Quantity Cat. 1 Standard diameter: 40.010 ÷ 40.016 Cat. 2 Standard diameter: 40.016 ÷ 40.022 Crankshaft alignment Specific tooling 020335Y Magnetic support for dial gauge MAX.
X9 Evolution 500 Time Cylinder head assy. HEAD UNIT Code Action Duration 001045 Valves - Replacement 001049 Valves - Adjustments 001056 Head gasket - Replacement 001126 Head - Replacement 001083 Thermistor - Replacement 005116 Rpm timing sensor - Replacement 007012...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Rocker arms support assy. ROCKING LEVER SUPPORT UNIT Code Action Duration 001044 Camshaft - Replacement 001148 Rocking lever valve - Replacement TIME - 385...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Air cleaner AIR CLEANER Code Action Duration 001015 Air filter box - change 001014 Air filter - Replacement/Cleaning 001074 Oil vapour recovery pipe - Replace- ment TIME - 396...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Frame CHASSIS Code Action Duration 004001 Chassis - Replacement 004146 Front frame - Replacement 004116 Rear frame - Replacement TIME - 397...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Centre-stand ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CENTRE STAND/SIDE STAND Code Action Duration 004004 Stand - Replacement 004102 Side stand - Replacement 005079 Stand switch - Replacement 005122 Side stand electro-actuator - Re- placement 005123 End of stroke/enabling switches - Ad-...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Legshield spoiler LEGSHIELD SPOILER AND REARVIEW MIRRORS Code Action Duration 004064 Front shield, front side - Replace- ment 006012 Front shield - Paintwork 004149 shield central cover - Replacement 006006 Headstock cover - Paintwork 004066 Rear view mirrors - Replacement...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Rear cover REAR COVER Code Action Duration 004065 Front shield, rear part - Removal and refitting 004081 Glove box door - Replacement 002082 Fuel tank door opening drive - Re- placement 004156 Glove box flap and/or support - Re-...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Central cover CENTRAL FRAME COVER Code Action Duration 004011 Central chassis cover - Replacement 004104 Left side cover - Replacement 004105 Right side cover - Replacement 004079 Rear footrest - Replacement 004143 Footrest support - replace...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Radiator RADIATOR FAN Code Action Duration 007002 Radiator - Replacement 007016 Fan complete with support - Re- placement 007003 Coolant delivery and return pipe - Repl. 007024 Expansion tank cap - Replacement 007001 Expansion tank - Replacement...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Rear shock-absorber REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER Code Action Duration 003007 Rear shock absorbers - Replace- ment TIME - 406...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Steering column bearings STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS AND FRONT FORK Code Action Duration 003051 Fork assembly - Replacement 003079 Fork stem - Replacement 003048 Fork oil seal - Replacement 003076 Fork oil sheath - Replacement 004119 Bearing / Steering support fifth wheel...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Handlebar components HANDLEBAR COMPONENTS Code Action Duration 002060 Complete gas command - Replace- ment 002037 Brake or clutch lever - Replacement 003001 Handlebar - Removal and refitting 002063 Throttle control transmission - Re- placement 002059 Right hand grip - Replacement...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Swing-arm SWING-ARM Code Action Duration 001072 Engine/chassis fixing oscillating arm - Replacement 003082 Damper arm - Replacement TIME - 410...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Seat SEAT Code Action Duration 004003 Saddle - Replacement 004144 Bag - Replacement 004067 Back - Replacement TIME - 411...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Turn signal lights FRONT HEADLIGHTS Code Action Duration 005002 Front headlamp - Replacement 005008 Front headlamp bulbs - Replacement 005044 Front lights cable unit - replace TIME - 414...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Front wheel FRONT WHEEL Code Action Duration 003037 Front wheel rim- Replacement 003047 Front tyre - Replacement 004123 Front wheel - Replacement 003063 Tyre pressure - Check 003040 Front wheel bearings - Replacement 002041 Front brake disc - Replacement...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Electric devices VEHICLE WIRING Code Action Duration 005001 Electric system - Removal and reas- sembly 005045 Starter motor wire group - Replace- ment 005025 Battery fuse box - Replacement 005114 Electrical system - Service TIME - 419...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time BATTERY AND H.T. COIL Code Action Duration 001069 HV coil - Replacement 005007 Battery - Replacement 005011 Start-up remote control switch - change 005097 Electric central stand remote control switch - Replacement 001094 Spark plug cap - Replacement...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time ELECTRICAL DEVICES ON HANDLEBARS Code Action Duration 005040 Horn button - Replacement 005041 Starter button - Replacement 005084 Emergency light switch - Replace- ment 005095 Electric stand button - Replacement 005077 Emergency stop switch - Replace-...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time INJECTION MASTER-BOX - VOLTAGE REGULATOR Code Action Duration 001023 Injection ECU - Replacement 005009 Voltage regulator - Replacement 005098 Side stand control unit - Replace- ment 005088 Emergency stop remote control - Re- placement 005096 Remote control for injection compo-...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time pics PICS Code Action Duration 005092 Radio/intercom control unit - Re- placement 005093 Radio/intercom wires - Replacement 005094 Radio/intercom display - Replace- ment TIME - 423...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Fuel tank filler flap CENTRAL TUNNEL COVER AND FUEL TANK FILLER FLAP Code Action Duration 004135 Fuel tank lid - Replacement 004011 Central chassis cover - Replacement 004157 Fuel port coupling - Replacement TIME - 424...
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X9 Evolution 500 Time Footrests SPOILER AND FOOTREST Code Action Duration 004075 Front mat - Replacement 004079 Footboard (1) - Replacement 004015 Footboard (2) - Replacement 004068 Passenger handgrip - Replacement 004129 Rear fairing - Replacement 004012 Rear side panels (2) - Replacement...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Front mudguard FRONT MUDGUARD AND RADIATOR COVER Code Action Duration 004002 Front mudguard - change 004167 Radiator grille/cover - Replacement TIME - 426...
X9 Evolution 500 Time Cooling system COOLING SYSTEM Code Action Duration 007002 Water cooling radiator - Replace- ment 007016 Fan with support - Replacement 007001 Expansion tank - Replacement 007024 Expansion tank cap - Replacement 007019 Coolant return pipe - replacement...
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