Replacing The Filter; Checking The Hub Oil Level; Renewing The Hub Oil - PIAGGIO 500 cc Service Manual

General information and Maintenance

Replacing the filter

Warning
- Do not dispose of the oil in the environ-
ment. Carry out the disposal of the oil, the gasket and
the filter in accordance with the law.
Warning
- To avoid burns, take care not to touch
hot engine parts.
- Remove the silencer.
- Remove filler plug «A».
- Remove and clean the drain plug gauze strainer with
compressed air.
- Using a strap wrench for filters, remove cartridge filter
«C».
- Ensure that the O-rings on the prefilter and the drain
plug are in good condition.
- Lubricate the O-rings and then refit the gauze strainer
and the oil drain plug. Tighten the drain plug with the
prescribed torque.
- Fit a new cartridge filter after lubricating the O-ring.
Turn in until the gasket makes contact and then screw
it with the prescribed torque.
- Reinstall the silencer.
- Add engine oil as previously described.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter: 12 - 16 N·m
Recommended oil: Selenia HI Scooter 4 Tech

Checking the hub oil level

- Put the vehicle on the central stand on level ground.
- Unscrew oil dipstick «A», wipe it with a clean cloth,
reinsert it and then screw it in fully.
- Pull out the dipstick again and check that the oil level
is between the MIN and MAX marks (see figure); if the
level is below the MIN mark, top up with oil.
- Reinsert the dipstick and screw it tight.

Renewing the hub oil

- Remove oil filler plug «A».
- Unscrew oil drain plug «B» and drain all the oil.
- Retighten the oil drain plug and then fill the hub with
fresh oil.
Hub oil capacity: ~ 250 cc
Recommended oil: TUTELA ZC 90
1 - 6
A
B
MAX
MIN
01_008
A
01_009