PIAGGIO Ape TM User Manual

INDEX
IDENTIFICATION......................................................................... 7
Vehicle identification number.................................................... 8
SAFE RIDING.............................................................................. 11
Safe drive.................................................................................. 12
Running-in period...................................................................... 12
VEHICLE USE.............................................................................. 13
Checks...................................................................................... 14
Before starting the engine......................................................... 18
Engine start up.......................................................................... 19
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 21
Starting difficulties..................................................................... 21
Gear position............................................................................. 22
Driving Tips............................................................................... 23
DOORS AND LOCKS.................................................................. 27
Keys.......................................................................................... 28
Door locking/unlocking by key............................................... 28
Front door windows................................................................... 29
Engine inspection port.............................................................. 30
SEATS AND SAFETY BELTS..................................................... 31
Using the safety belts................................................................ 32
Fasting the safety belt........................................................... 33
Adjusting the safety belt........................................................ 34
To release the safety belt...................................................... 34
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................... 35
Handlebars............................................................................ 36
Steering wheel....................................................................... 39
Controls..................................................................................... 43
Ignition switch........................................................................... 53
GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS............................................ 55
Instrument unit and indicators................................................... 56
AIR CONTROL SYSTEM............................................................. 57
Heating.................................................................................. 58
Heating and demisting........................................................... 59
Demisting.............................................................................. 59
MIRRORS AND WINDOW GLASSES......................................... 61
Adjusting the mirror............................................................... 62
Wipers and Brushes.................................................................. 62
INSIDE EQUIPMENT................................................................... 65
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................... 67
Fuel version.............................................................................. 68
Diesel version........................................................................... 68
EMERGENCY.............................................................................. 71
Wheel replacement................................................................... 72
Maintenance instructions....................................................... 72
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 75
Check engine oil level........................................................... 76
Oil change and oil filter replacement..................................... 76
Checking the brake fluid level................................................... 79
Gear box oil level...................................................................... 81
Window washer fluid level......................................................... 83
Cooled fluid............................................................................... 83
Changing the engine cooling fluid......................................... 84
Checking and replacing the air cleaner element....................... 84
Replacing the fuel filter............................................................. 85
Air bleeding........................................................................... 86
Fuel exhaustion..................................................................... 86
Checking and replacing the pre-heating plugs.......................... 87
Fuses........................................................................................ 88
Exhaust circulation system (EGR)......................................... 91
Tyres......................................................................................... 91
Pressure................................................................................ 92
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 92
Troubleshooting / What to do if................................................. 98
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 107
Warnings................................................................................... 108
TIPPER VERSION....................................................................... 109
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PIAGGIO Ape TM Specifications

General

Brand	PIAGGIO
Model	Ape TM
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English