03_19
03_20
Cooling fluid level (03_19, 03_20, 03_21)
The engine cooling takes place through a forced fluid circulation system. The cooling
circuit contains around 1.8 lt. of cooling fluid consisting of a mixture of 50% deminer-
alised water and ethylene glycol and corrosion inhibitors based anti-freeze solution.
Recommended cooling fluid, which is supplied with the fluid already mixed and ready
for use. For the engine to function correctly, the coolant temperature should be be-
tween the 4th and the 7th line of instrument «B» located on the instrument panel. If
the 9th line turns on, the icon and all lines start flashing; stop the engine, let it cool
down and check the fluid level; if it is normal, turn to an Authorized Piaggio-Gilera
Service Centre. The fluid inspection should be carried out every 6,000 km when the
motor is cold,following the methods indicated below.
a) Place the vehicle in a vertical position on the support.
b) Remove the plug from expansion tank «A» by turning it counter clockwise.
c) Look into the expansion tank: The reference «C» indicates the correct cooling fluid
level.
d) Top up the cooling fluid with cold engine if the fluid level is below the reference
«C»
If it is necessary to top up the cooling fluid frequently, or if the expansion tank is com-
pletely dry, you should look for the cause in the cooling system. It is therefore
indispensable to have the cooling system checked at an Authorized Piaggio-Gilera
Service Centre. The cooling fluid should be replaced every 2 years. Turn to an Au-
thorized Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre for this operation.
N.B.
SHOULD THE 9th SEGMENT OF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
COME ON DURING A NON-DEMANDING RIDE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND LET
IT COOL DOWN. THEN CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL; IF THE LEVEL IS OK,
CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.
WARNING
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION
TANK COVER WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT.
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