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MANUALE STAZIONE DI SERVIZIO MSS APE 50 N.B. Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out. CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle. Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle. Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle.
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INDEX OF TOPICS ENERAL GUIDELINES HARACTERISTICS PECIAL TOOLS AINTENANCE CO EM MISSION ONTROLO YSTEM TROUBL ROUBLESHOOTING LECTRICAL SYSTEM NGINE FROM VEHICLE NGINE RAKING SYSTEM TEERING COLUMN USPENSIONS HASSIS DELIVERY TEMP SHEET...
Maintenance guidelines Use original PIAGGIO spare parts and lubricants recommended by the Manufacturer. Non-original or non-conforming spares may damage the vehicle. Use only the appropriate tools designed for this vehicle. Always use new gaskets, sealing rings and split pins upon refitting.
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MSS APE 50 Characteristics SIZES - LOAD COMPARTMENT - APE 50 EUROPE 2 - APE 50 Sizes (mm) Long deck Short deck Cross Top long deck base base (8) Length 1427 1257 1257 1427 1422 (9) Width 1211 1211 1211...
MSS APE 50 Characteristics Specification Desc./Quantity Consumption (CUNA) ~2.7 litres per 100 km. Km range Around 370 Km. GEAR RATIO Specification Desc./Quantity Gear ratio First 1/54.17 Gear ratio Second 1/29.75 Gear ratio Third 1/19.28 Gear ratio Fourth 1/13.35 Gear ratio Reverse 1/76.47...
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MSS APE 50 Characteristics FRONT SUSPENSION UNIT Name Torque in Nm Wheel locking centre nut 75 to 90 Nm Nuts fixing the wheel rim to the drum 20 to 28 Nm Shock absorber lower anchoring nut 100 to 130 Nm...
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MSS APE 50 Characteristics Piston ring oversizes EALING RINGS Specification Desc./Quantity Upper seal ring (Nominal sizes) Diameter=38.40 mm Lower seal ring (Nominal sizes) Diameter=38.40 mm CLEARANCE UPON FITTING Name Description Dimensions Initials Quantity Upper sealing ring 1st Oversize 38.60 0.20 to 0.60...
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MSS APE 50 Maintenance WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID TOP-UP - APE Inside the passenger compartment in the front left part, there is a container for windscreen washer fluid. If the fluid does not escape when pressing the button, remove the pipe that goes from the container to the and blow inside with compressed air.
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MSS APE 50 Maintenance MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS In the event of prolonged vehicle inactivity, adhere to the following standards: 1) Clean the vehicle. 2) Remove the fuel from the vehicle. 3) Remove the air filter and with the engine is running at low rpm and input 30 cc. of specific oil through the diffuser of the carburettor.
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MSS APE 50 Maintenance 3) Remove the spark plug, enter from its hole 10/15 cc of oil recommended for the mixer, and then operate the starter lever 2-3 times and refit the spark plug. 4) Spread antirust grease on the unpainted metallic parts.
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MSS APE 50 Maintenance km x 1,000 (months) Spark plug - Re- placement Carburettor - Cleaning Carburetion - Check Throttle grip/mixer control - Adjust- ment Condition and tyres use - Check Tyre pressure - In- spection Air filter - Cleaning...
MSS APE 50 Maintenance Engine oil replacement ENGINE OIL AND DIFFERENTIAL REPLACE- MENT - The oil change must be performed with the en- gine warm. - Remove the oil filler cap. - Unscrew the oil drainage plug and drain out all the oil.
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Characteristic Electrode gap 0.6 to 0.7 mm Recommended spark plugs PIAGGIO P82M; Champion L82C; Bosch W54C; Lodge 2HN; Ac 430Z. Locking torques (N*m) Spark plug 14 to 18 Nm Mixer timing...
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MSS APE 50 Maintenance Secondary air system FILTER CLEANING AND INTEGRITY CHECK To clean the sponge filters of the secondary air system, proceed as follows: 1) Unscrew the fixing screws «1» from the alumi- nium lid of the secondary air box to access the polyurethane sponge contained inside the same box.
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MSS APE 50 Maintenance HEADLIGHTS AIMING INSPECTION N.B. BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE OPERATION FOR HEADLIGHTS AIMING, CHECK THAT THE TYRES ARE INFLATED TO THE PRESSURES INDICATED IN THE SPECIFIC SECTION. Proceed as follows: 1. Place the vehicle in conditions of use, without...
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MSS APE 50 Maintenance 4.If this is not so, adjust the headlight by means of the two screws (1) to correct any beam alterations. Cables adjustment SPLITTER_ADJUSTMENT CONTROL CABLE Splitter control cable «1»: adjust so that clearance is felt on the throttle grip.
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INDEX OF TOPICS CO EM MISSION ONTROLO YSTEM...
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MSS APE 50 Emission Controlo System CO check The test must be done after a thorough cleaning of all parts of the carburettor, with the air filter clean and spark plug in good condition. 1) Heat the vehicle for the time necessary to acti- vate the catalytic converter.
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MSS APE 50 Troubleshooting Probable cause and troubleshooting DETONATIONS TO THE EXHAUST Possible Cause Operation Detonations in the silencer to the gas release Check the ducts and the membrane of the choke device on the carburettor. NOISE - KNOCKS Possible Cause...
MSS APE 50 Troubleshooting Poor performance LOW POWER Possible Cause Operation Timing incorrect Perform the foreseen checks. Cylinder head or spark plug not fitted correctly Correct the locking and the fitting. Leakage of current of the ignition system Locate the dispersion and act accordingly.
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MSS APE 50 Troubleshooting Clutch slipping CLUTCH SLIPPAGE Possible Cause Operation Insufficient idle stroke Adjust the stroke. Weak return spring Replace. Worn or burned driven disc gasket Replace the disc. Insufficient oil in the differential transmission or unsuitable oil Restore the oil level or replace.
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MSS APE 50 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Operation Hydraulic absorber inefficient or discharged Replace. Roller casings of swinging arm worn Replace. Difficult riding GUIDE IRREGULARITIES Possible Cause Operation The vehicle "pulls" to one side due to deformation of the steer- Check the steering unit and replace if necessary.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system Dispositivi e accessori ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEVICES - APE 50 1. FRONT HEADLIGHTS, 12V-15W AND FROM 12V-5W BULBS 2. HORN 3. FRONT TURN INDICATORS, 12V-10W BULBS 4. WINDSCREEN WIPER 5. INDICATOR UNIT, 12V-1.2 W BULBS 6. WINDSCREEN WIPER SWITCH 7.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system ELECTRICAL CABLES COLOUR CODING - APE 50 B = White Bl = Blue G = Yellow M = Brown N = Black BV = White-Green GN = Yellow-Black RN = Red-Black Gr = Grey Rs = Pink...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system WHEN INTERVENING ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAKE ESPECIALLY SURE THAT THE WIRES LEADING TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED AND RESPECT THE COLOUR CODING GIVEN ON THE CONTROL UNIT. IGNITION SECTION KEY: 1.Alternator 2.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system HORN SECTION - LEVEL TRANSMITTER KEY: 1. Turn indicators 2.Horn button 3. Horn 4. 12V-1.2W Low fuel warning light 5.Fuel warning light transmitter 6. From B+ of the regulator ES - 50...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system LIGHTS SECTION KEY: 1.Alternator 2. 12V-15W Headlight light 3. 12V-5W City lights 4. 12V-4W Rear daylight running light 5. 12V-1.2W headlight warning light 6. Light switch 7. Voltage regulator ES - 51...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEVICES - APE 50 EUROPA 1. FRONT HEADLIGHTS, 12V-3W, 12V- 15W AND 12V-10W BULBS 2. HORN 3. REAR HEADLIGHTS, 12V-4W, 12V-10W AND 12V-10W BULBS 4. WINDSCREEN WIPER 5. INSTRUMENT PANEL, 12V- 1.2W BULBS 6.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system 21. SPARK PLUG 22.MAGNETO FLYWHEEL 23. INTERNAL LIGHT FITTING, 12V-5W BULB 24. ALTERNATOR LIGHT, 12V-1.2W BULB 25. STOP SWITCH ELECTRICAL CABLES COLOUR CODING - APE 50 EUROPA B = White Bl = Blue G = Yellow...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system BR = White-Red A = Blue Ar = Orange CAUTION WHEN INTERVENING ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAKE ESPECIALLY SURE THAT THE WIRES LEADING TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED AND RESPECT THE COLOUR CODING GIVEN ON THE CONTROL UNIT.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system ELECTRICAL CABLES COLOUR CODING - APE 50 mix Ar = Orange B = White BBI = White-Blue BIN = Blue-Black BIR = Blue-Red BN = White-Black BVi = White-Purple GN = Yellow-Black Gr = Grey...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system WHEN INTERVENING ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAKE ESPECIALLY SURE THAT THE WIRES LEADING TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED AND RESPECT THE COLOUR CODING GIVEN ON THE CONTROL UNIT. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEVICES - APE 50 mix (CROSS VERSION) 1.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system ELECTRICAL CABLES COLOUR CODING - APE 50 mix (CROSS VERSION) Ar = Orange B = White BBI = White-Blue BIN = Blue-Black BIR = Blue-Red BN = White-Black BVi = White-Purple G = Yellow GN = Yellow-Black...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system VN = Green-Black CAUTION WHEN INTERVENING ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAKE ESPECIALLY SURE THAT THE WIRES LEADING TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED AND RESPECT THE COLOUR CODING GIVEN ON THE CONTROL UNIT.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system 32. NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE 33. STARTER RELAY 34. LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT CONTROL 35. No.2 BULBS FOR STOP LIGHT 36. No.2 BULBS FOR REAR TURN INDICATORS 37. No.2 BULBS FOR DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT 38. No.2 REAR LIGHTS 39.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system N = Black BV = White-Green GN = Yellow-Black RN = Red-Black Gr = Grey Rs = Pink R = Red Vi = Purple V = Green A = Orange VN = Green-Black BN = White-Black...
MSS APE 50 Electrical system Turn signal switch Position 0: no contact. Position 1: contact between the Blue and White - Blue cables. Position 2: contact between the Blue and Brown cables. Horn button Button in working position, contact between the White and Grey Black cables.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system Wiper switch In working position, contact between the White and White Black cables. POSITIONS OF THE WINDSCREEN WIPER SWITCH - APE 50 MIX - APE 50 EUROPE 0 = Windscreen wiper turned off 1 = Windscreen wiper turned on...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system Interventions The failure of the alternate current section of the voltage regulator can cause, depending on the type of fault, the following problems: 1) Burning of the bulbs (regulator stopped). 2) Operation failure of the lighting (short circuit in the regulator).
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system b) If replacing the regulator does not restore proper operation, check the voltage output from the alter- nator, as in point 2a. Checking the output voltage at 3000 rpm on the c.c. section is greater than or equal to 25V.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system KEY: 1 = Starter button 2 = Remote control Starter motor removal Safety cap removal Coupling pin removal Remove the retainer ring and remove the pinion. CAUTION ALWAYS REPLACE THE INDICATED GASKET GIVEN TO- GETHER WITH THE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDED PROD- UCT.
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system Safety cap calkin - Position the hood. - Chamfer, as shown, the hood with the appropri- ate tool. CAUTION REPLACING THE BRUSHES, AND REMOVE THE REAR LID AND REPLACE. Specific tooling 020057Y Tool for Starter Motor Bushing Calk-...
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MSS APE 50 Electrical system Connect the instrument between the green cable and the white one, there must be continuity and an ohmic value of 500± 20 ohm. KEY: 1 = Red 2 = White 3 = Green 4 = Black...
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MSS APE 50 Engine from vehicle Remove the oil from the engine. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and the starter motor cables. Remove the fuel delivery line. Remove the throttle grips, starter, etc. Remove the axle shaft complete with hubs.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Engine type 1 Flywheel Remove the scroll cover. Using the special tool to block the flywheel. Specific tooling 020095Y Flywheel Lock Using the appropriate tool, unscrew the lock-nut of the flywheel. Specific tooling 048564Y Flywheel extractor...
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MSS APE 50 Engine Stator For refit operations, operate in the opposite direc- tion to the removal, bearing in mind the following: position the stator as shown, correctly position the key, and lock the flywheel nut to the prescribed torque.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Half-crankcase splitting Removal: Undo the screws and disassemble the crankcase halves. Crankcase bearings Removal: Remove the circlips and with punches of a suitable diameter to eject the bearings. Specific tooling 022465Y Pliers for circlips Fitting: Heat the crankcase to around 80° C.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Fly-wheel side half-crankcase Removal: Remove the bench bearing, operate with a punch of an adequate diameter. Specific tooling 021467Y Bearing extractor 021467Y013 extractor 021467Y009 extractor After warming the crankcase, remove it with light taps of the hammer.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Gear-box coupling replacement Removal: Using the special tool remove the gear retaining seeger. Specific tooling 023638Y Pliers for circlips Removal. Fitting. Fitting: Reposition the transmission secondary shaft in its seat. EN - 76...
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MSS APE 50 Engine Overhaul Using the appropriate tool, disassemble the gear engagement. Inspect the components and replace those that are damaged. Specific tooling 023638Y Pliers for circlips Coupling refitting Using the appropriate tool, reassemble the gear engagement. Specific tooling...
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MSS APE 50 Engine Fitting: Position the clutch housing with light taps with the hard plastic mallet. Fit the locking circlip. Specific tooling 023638Y Pliers for circlips Differential assembly WARNING REFIT THE PARTS IN REVERSE ORDER OF THE REMOVAL, TAKING CARE TO CORRECTLY INSERT THE REVERSE GEAR CONTROL FORK INTO THE SLIDING GEAR.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Cover removal Undo the indicated screws. Differential box and transmission gears Remove the gears Differential case Undo the indicated screws. EN - 79...
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MSS APE 50 Engine Remove the bearing using a section of tube. Refit the bearing as shown in figure. Specific tooling 038138Y Roller Casings Punch Differential box overhaul Inspect all components and replace damaged parts Clutch cover and thrust plate Removal: Undo the indicated screws.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Clutch and engine gear Using the special tool to block the clutch assembly. Specific tooling 030250Y Clutch Stop Key Using the special tool, undo the fixing nut of the clutch assembly Specific tooling 029551Y Clutch puller...
MSS APE 50 Engine Clutch overhaul Using the special tool to disassemble the clutch assembly. Specific tooling 020322Y Clutch Removal Inspect the components and replace damaged parts. Cylinder head Undo the fixing screws and remove the cylinder hood Undo the fixing screws of the cylinder head.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Piston Remove the seal ring of the pin. Remove the seal ring by removing the pin. CAUTION REFIT THE PARTS IN REVERSE ORDER TO THE DISAS- SEMBLY, TAKING CARE TO POSITION THE PISTON WITH THE ARROW STAMPED ON THE SKY IN THE SAME DI- RECTION AS THE EXHAUST.
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MSS APE 50 Engine Engine timing Coil support operation check. ENGINER TIMING CHECK Check to be carried with the Tecno- test 130/P strobe gun (or a similar one that is able to function properly up to at least 11,000 times per minute).
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MSS APE 50 Braking system Brake pump Key pump section: 1) Lug BS - 86...
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MSS APE 50 Braking system 2) Gasket 3) Seeger ring 4) Washer 5) Gasket 6) Buffer 7) Plug 8) Pump body 9) Piston 10) Ring 11) Toric gasket 12) Spring 13) Cup 14) Spring Brake pump overhaul specifications After washing all the parts with a specific solvent, never use oil, petrol or solvents that have a corrosive...
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MSS APE 50 Braking system • IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL FALLS CONSID- ERABLY, HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE. Refitting brake fluid reservoir and pump from chassis Fitting: Reposition the brake fluid tank appropriately.
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MSS APE 50 Braking system CAUTION BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC; IT TENDS TO ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE SURROUND- ING AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKE FLUID IS ABOVE A GIVEN VALUE, BRAKING IS POOR. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS YOU SHOULD CHANGE THE FLUID EVERY TWO YEARS.
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MSS APE 50 Braking system Then release the pedal and check that the wheel turns freely. Parking brake adjustment In order to adjust the travel of the control hand lev- er, proceed as follows: Bring the lever to its rest position and move it up- ward by two teeth on the sector.
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MSS APE 50 Steering column Handlebar INSTALLING Locking torques (N*m) Locking bolts 35 to 60 Nm Steering wheel from chassis Specific tooling 020055Y Steering Ring Nut Key STEERING ON THE CHASSIS - LOCKING Specific tooling 020055Y Steering Ring Nut Key...
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MSS APE 50 Steering column Steering bearing housing from chassis UPPER SEAT Specific tooling 020842Y Upper Steering Bearing Removal Punch LOWER SEAT Specific tooling 020004Y Steering seats extraction punch Lower housing from steering column Specific tooling 020042Y Steering tube bearing extractor...
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MSS APE 50 Steering column Dust ring DUST GUARD AND LOWER SEAT ON THE STEERING TUBE Specific tooling 016029Y Lower Steering Bearing Fitting Tool on the steering tube Steering bearing housing on chassis Specific tooling 021330Y003 Steering seats fitting 021330Y004 Steering seats fitting...
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MSS APE 50 Suspensions Brake drum FRONT WHEEL DRUM LOCKING CAUTION ALWAYS USE NEW NUTS, CHAMFERING THEM IN THE APPROPRIATE WAY. Locking torques (N*m) Brake drum locking 75 to 90 Nm Drum bearings DRUM BEARINGS Use a Ø 17 section of tube for the ball bearing and a Ø...
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MSS APE 50 Suspensions Roller cage and split ring on brake drum Specific tooling 033970Y Punches for Roller Casings Ball bearing and split ring on brake drum Heat the bearing housing area with the appropriate tools and fit the ball bearing and the circlip.
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MSS APE 50 Suspensions REAR WHEEL BRAKE DRUM LOCKING When refitting the drum brake on the wheel axle, do not reuse the previously removed chamfered nut, but replace it with a new one; the locking must be carried out, chamfering carefully with a (steel)
MSS APE 50 Suspensions Wheel hub Unscrew the indicated clamps and using the tool remove the hub. Specific tooling 038137Y Rear Hub Extractor Planetary and half-pins In order to optimise the joint of the axle shaft, be careful: - when refitting the two half-pins;...
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MSS APE 50 Suspensions BALL BEARING AND ROLLER BEARING FROM THE HUB Use a Ø 24 section of tube for the ball bearing and a Ø 24 section of tube for the roller bearing. Spacer, roller cage and split ring...
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MSS APE 50 Suspensions 2) - Remove the specific tool from the axle from, add the parts. 9 and 14 as shown in the figure and complete the fitting until the spacer ring touches the ball bearing (3). 3) - Position the seal ring (2), the dust gaiter (1) and the external seal ring.
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MSS APE 50 Chassis Windscreen WINDSCREEN GLASS REMOVAL - Remove the trims and the profiles. - Mark a hole on the sealing compound gasket (in- terposed between frame and glass) by passing a harmonic steel wire (Ø 0.5 mm). - Proceed to cut the gasket by sliding the wire along the perimeter of the glass.
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MSS APE 50 Chassis - The adhesive sealing compound cartridge has two components that should be come into contact inside that cartridge; they should be carefully mixed before being used. For that operation, use of the appropriate whisk that must be fixed to a...
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MSS APE 50 Chassis Specific tooling AC/UNI Gun Gun for "Thio Bostik 80" cartridge AC/UNI Whisk Whisk for "Thio Bostik 80" car- tridge - Once the adhesive sealing compound is applied, proceed to fit three finishing strips (trimmings) to the sides of the frame, at the positions previously shown in the figure, and two profiles until they adhere to the pane and the frame edge.
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MSS APE 50 Pre-delivery CAUTION (FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "MARELLI" ALTERNATOR): AT THE TIME OF INSTALLING THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE OR IN THE EVENT OF STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BAT- TERY AND STEERING WHEEL CABLES, TAKE GREAT CARE TO NOT INVERT THE POLARITY': THIS RESULTS IN A FAST BURNING OF THE BATTERY-ALTERNATOR CONNECTING CABLE WITH RISK OF FIRE.
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