PIAGGIO Liberty 50 Catalyzed 2019, Manual

Page 1: ...ion tips and precautions for using your vehicle It also describes features details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice We believe that if you follow our suggestions you will soon get to know your new scooter and it will serve you well for a long time to come This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle should the vehicle be sold it must be transferred to the new own...

Page 2: ...regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and or particular technical knowledge to carry out these operations refer to any authorised Dealer or Service Centres 2 ...

Page 3: ...ging the environment Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee The signs that you see on this page are very important They are used to highlight parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care The different symbols are used to make each topic in the man...

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Page 5: ...er 23 Automatictransmission 24 Safedriving 25 MAINTENANCE 27 Huboillevel 28 Tyres 29 Sparkplugdismantlement 30 Removingtheairfilter 31 Airfiltercleaning 31 Secondaryairsystem 32 Intakeplug 33 Checkingthebrakeoillevel 33 Battery 35 Long periods of inactivity 35 Fuses 37 Frontlightgroup 37 Headlightadjustment 39 Frontdirectionindicators 39 Rearopticalunit 40 Rear viewmirrors 40 Idleadjustment 41 Fro...

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Page 7: ...Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap 01 Vehicle 7 ...

Page 8: ...dicator warning light F Mixer oil reserve warning light G High beam warning light H Low fuel warning light I Low beam side lights warning light L High low beam switch M Turn indicator switch N Horn button P Starter button Q Throttle grip R Rear brake control lever S Digital clock 8 1 Vehicle ...

Page 9: ... adjust the above mentioned functions operate button U The digital clock is powered by a battery battery life is about 2 years lift the whole instrument panel to replace the battery It is advisable to take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre for this operation WARNING DEAD BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT THEY MUST DIS POSED OF IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE REGULA TI...

Page 10: ...on steering lock not on key cannot be extracted 01_04 Lockingthesteeringwheel 01_04 Turn the handlebar to the left as far as it will go turn the key to LOCK and remove the key CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR KEY OFF WHILE RIDING Releasingthesteeringwheel Reinsert the key and turn it to OFF CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR KEY OFF WHILE RIDING 10 1 Vehicle ...

Page 11: ...ve lever B to the left to set the right turn indicators flashing move it to the right The lever automatically returns to the central position and the indicators remain on To turn the indicators off press the lever towards the switch 01_06 Hornbutton 01_06 Horn button E 11 1 Vehicle ...

Page 12: ... Lightswitch 01_07 0 Low beam and tail light 1 High beam and tail light 01_08 Start upbutton 01_08 To start the engine press the starter button P after pulling either one of the two brake levers 12 1 Vehicle ...

Page 13: ...vehicle is supplied with two keys one spare which serve to start the engine and unlock the saddle compartment The keys are accompanied by a tag marked with the identification code to be quoted when ordering duplicates WARNING WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE DUPLICATE KEY TOGETHER WITH ITS CODE IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE VEHICLE 13 1 Vehicle ...

Page 14: ...mmend that you check that the prefix and chassis number stamped on the vehicle correspond with those in the vehicle documents CAUTION PLEASE REMIND THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUM BERS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE ETC Reartopboxopening Press the key when it is in OFF or ON to open the glove box With the key is in LOCK the glove box is locked 14 1 Vehi...

Page 15: ...01_13 Bagclip 01_13 To use the retractable bag hook B located at the front end of the saddle pull it forward lightly 15 1 Vehicle ...

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Page 17: ...Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap 02 Use 17 ...

Page 18: ...n the instrument panel turns on to signal low fuel see the Control Panel section Top up oil tank B using recommended oil The oil warning light on the instrument panel turns on to signal oil minimum level see the Control Panel section Should this warning light turn on the oil tank should be topped up at the following refuelling and in any case before travelling another 150 km When turning the key O...

Page 19: ...AZARD ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS IMPORTANT NEVER EMPTY THE MIXER OIL RESERVOIR CAUTION THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE Recommended products eni i Ride PG 2t Synthetic based lubricant for low smoke 2 stroke engines and additives API TC JASO FC ISO L EGD Characteristic Oil mixer reservoir Plastic with a capacity of 1 2 l includ...

Page 20: ...BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD INCOR RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID ING DANGEROUS TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW Characteristic Front tyre pressure 2 bar Rear tyre pressure 2 2 bar Rear tyre pressure rider and luggage 2 5 bar 20 2 Use ...

Page 21: ...engine with the throttle at a minimum Gradually accelerate to pull away The vehicle is equipped with a fuel valve and a starter which switch on automatically as soon as the engine is started To start it up it is necessary to 1 Put the scooter on its stand E check that the rear wheel is off the ground 2 Keep the throttle closed 3 Insert the key in ignition switch D and turn it to ON when turning th...

Page 22: ...ibed above If necessary repeat this process but do not persist for too long with the starter in the attempt to start the engine B In case of battery or starter motor inefficiency Place the vehicle on stand E make sure that the rear wheel is off the ground turn the key switch D to ON and use kick starter F C If fuel tank is empty After refuelling the scooter start the engine by pressing the starter...

Page 23: ...ion then turn the key switch D to OFF to stop the engine ex tractable key Catalyticsilencer CAUTION TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CAUTION WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CAT ALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH ALWAYS BE CAREFUL THAT THE MUF 23 2 Use ...

Page 24: ...ne speed and transmitted torque If you have to stop on an uphill slope traffic lights traffic jam etc only use the brake to keep the vehicle still leaving the motor running at idling speed Using the motor to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat This problem is due to the friction of the clutch parts on the capstan It is therefore recommended to avoid con ditions of prolonged clu...

Page 25: ...g effect is initially lower Under these conditions it is a good idea to operate the brakes from time to time 4 Do not brake hard on a wet surface on dirt tracks or on any slippery road surface 5 If you have to brake use both brakes in order to divide the braking action between both wheels 6 Avoid starting off by mounting the vehicle while it is still resting on its stand In any case the rear wheel...

Page 26: ...nd therefor dangerous to ride CAUTION RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDI CINES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS CAUTION ANY ELABORATION THAT MODIFIES THE VEHICLE S PERFORMANCES SUCH AS TAMPERING WITH ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBID DEN BY LAW AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING 26 2 Us...

Page 27: ...Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap 03 Maintenance 27 ...

Page 28: ...4 Screw the oil dipstick back in and check it is locked Check there is oil in the rear hub CAUTION RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH THE IN ADEQUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE CAUTION USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR OIL REPLACEMENT CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIPP...

Page 29: ...become visible on the tyre tread Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sidewalls or irregular tread wear If this occurs go to an authorised workshop or at least a workshop adequately equipped to remove and refit tyres CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD INCOR RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID ING DANGEROUS TYRES MUST BE REP...

Page 30: ...k plug while the engine is still warm this should be done from the top by removing the helmet compartment so to reduce the risk of burns To refit the cover follow the above pro cedures in the reverse order having care to reinsert the cleat in the top portion of the central fairing CAUTION FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES VERY CAREFULLY TO AVOID ANY SEVERE DAMAGE THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE VERY POWERFUL IGNI...

Page 31: ...the 5 retaining screws B and the ball grip then remove the filter Airfiltercleaning 1 Wash the sponge with water and mild soap 2 Dry it with a clean cloth and short blasts of compressed air 3 Impregnate the sponge with a mixture of 50 petrol and 50 specified oil 4 Gently squeeze the filtering element let it drip dry and then refit it 31 3 Maintenance ...

Page 32: ...cover Release the metal tube from the rubber housing on the cover without extracting the tube from the cover sleeve Remove the tab and plastic cover extract the sponge and wash it in water and soap Dry it with compressed air before refitting it making sure to correctly fit the tab in the housing on the two plastic and aluminium covers Every time you disassemble the filter replace the O ring seal l...

Page 33: ... the quantity of liquid in the reservoir When sight glass A is full the level inside the reservoir exceeds the Min mark When it descends even a little below the maximum level the oil level is considered to be at Min When it is empty the level is below the Minimum The brake fluid level may fall due to wear on the brake pads Should the level be below the minimum the Customer is advised to contact an...

Page 34: ... CONTAINED IN THE BRAKE FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE THIS WILL RESULT IN INEF FICIENT BRAKING WARNING IN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE ABOVE MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CON TAINED IN CONTAINERS WHICH ARE ALREADY OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED THE O SYMBOL ON THE CONTAINER INDICATES THIS IS A SYNTHETIC BRAKE FLUID AND NOT A MINERAL TYPE ONE USING MINERAL ...

Page 35: ...ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES SKIN AND CLOTHES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT RINSE WITH ABUN DANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA TIONS IN FORCE Long periods of inactivity Battery performance will be poor if the vehicle is not used for a long time ...

Page 36: ... battery cleaned charged fully and stored in a dry ventilated place Recharge at least once every two months N B THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1 10 OF THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 10 HOURS CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE TO CARRY OUT THIS OPERA TION SAFELY WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS ...

Page 37: ...ING DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE Electric characteristic Fuse Fuse valve 7 5A Frontlightgroup 03_14 03_15 In order to reach the headlight bulbs 1 twin filament high low beam bulb and 1 town light bulb remove the front section of the handlebar cover as follows 1 Remove the rear view mirrors for this operation follow the instructions ...

Page 38: ...LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER ON THE OTHER HAND COULD INDI CATE THAT WATER IS INFILTRATING CONTACT THE AFTER SALES SERVICE NETWORK 03_14 03_15 CAUTION DO NOT PLACE TRANSPORT OBJECTS AND OR CLOTHES OVER THE FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT IS TURNED ON OR OFF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PRECAUTION MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND THE SUBSEQUENT FUSION OF THE GLASS 38 3 Maintena...

Page 39: ...r lower than 7 10 of the distance from the ground to the centre of the vehicle s headlamp 3 If otherwise adjust the right headlight with screw A N B THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS RE GARDING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT BEAMS REFER TO THE STATUTORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY WHERE THE VE HICLE IS USED 03_18 Frontdirectionindicators 03_18 In order to repl...

Page 40: ...THIS DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT AND IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HUMIDITY AND OR TO LOW TEMPERATURES THE PHENOMENON SHOULD QUICKLY DISAPPEAR WHEN THE LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER ON THE OTHER HAND COULD INDI CATE THAT WATER IS INFILTRATING CONTACT THE AFTER SALES SERVICE NETWORK 03_20 Rear viewmirrors 03_20 To adjust the left mirror position hold the mirror stem firmly at the desired p...

Page 41: ... an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre to have the level of CO when idling fixed carbon monoxide emissions CAUTION WHEN ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH HOT PARTS OF THE ENGINE TO AVOID BURNS 03_22 Frontdiscbrake 03_22 The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes For this reason it is not necessary to...

Page 42: ...E PADS DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ACTIVATED THE BRAKE LEVER REPEATEDLY TO POSITION THE PADS AND RESTORE THE LEVER STROKE TO ITS CORRECT POSITION CAUTION BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1 3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE 03_23 Reardrumbrake 03_23 Operate adjusting nut B and loosen lock nut A shown in the figure Note that when the throttle is in idle the wheel should rotate free After the adj...

Page 43: ...ston at the bottom dead centre position remove the spark plug and pour 1 2 cm of recommended oil through its hole Press the engine start pedal 3 or 4 times letting the engine perform a few revolutions slowly then replace the spark plug 3 Drain up all the vehicle fuel spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal parts keep the wheels off the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges 4 For ...

Page 44: ...washing WARNING To avoid the appearance of oxidations wash the vehicle every time it is used in certain areas or in special conditions of Environmental seasonal conditions use of salt de icer chemical products on the road in winter Air pollution city and or industrial areas Salinity and humidity of the atmosphere marine areas hot and wet weather WARNING Prevent deposits from remaining on the bodyw...

Page 45: ...D OFF AND COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK NEVER USE RAGS SOAKED IN PETROL OR DIESEL OIL TO CLEAN THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM LOSING THEIR SHINE AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS WARNING WHEN WASHING THE ENGINE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE WATER JET ONLY USE FAN SPRAY JETS DO NOT PLACE THE NOZZLE CLOSER THAN 60 CM DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 40 C DO NOT DIRECT THE JETS DIRECT...

Page 46: ...Due to the presence of high voltage this element should only be checked by an expert Contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre LACK OF COMPRESSION Spark plug loose Loose cylinder head worn piston retaining rings Contact an Authorised Service Centre HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty Clean with water and shampoo and impregnate with petrol and specific oil Air filter...

Page 47: ...ggio Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Oil leak worn limit switch bumpers worn shock absorber attachment points Contact an Authorised Service Centre AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Deteriorated roller housing or belt Contact an Authorised Service Centre INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE Deterioration of the SAS system and or of the tab Contact an Authorised Service Centre 47 3 Maintenance ...

Page 48: ...STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease STARTER LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO CORRECT POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease 48 3 Maintenance ...

Page 49: ...Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap 04 Technicaldata 49 ...

Page 50: ... oil variable according to the engine revolutions and the throttle valve opening by means of a pump controlled by the driving shaft with toothed belt Transmission Automatic expandable pulley variator with torque server V belt dry centrifugal automatic clutch gear reduction unit in oil bath and transmission compartment with forced air cooling system Electronic ignition A capacitor discharge micropr...

Page 51: ...ble according to the engine revolutions and the throttle valve opening by means of a pump controlled by the driving shaft with toothed belt Cooling Forced circulation air cooling Transmission Automatic variator CVT with torque server Clutch Automatic centrifugal dry clutch Frame Tubular steel frame Rear suspension Hydraulic single shock absorber 83 mm travel Front suspension Telescopic mechanical ...

Page 52: ... opposing piston Rear wheel rim Die cast aluminium alloy 2 75 x14 Front wheel rim Die cast aluminium alloy 2 15 x16 Rear tyre Tubeless 110 80 14 Front tyre Tubeless 90 80 16 Saddle height 775 mm Kerb weight 87 kg Type approval Euro 2 52 4 Technicaldata ...

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Page 54: ...Toolkit Wrenches one box wrench 13 21 mm one lever bar for box wrench one double screwdriver and an Allen wrench The tools are located in a toolbox under the saddle 54 4 Technicaldata ...

Page 55: ...Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap 05 Sparepartsanda ccessories 55 ...

Page 56: ...AL SPARE PARTS CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE WARNING PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOG NISED AND GUARANTEED FOR USE IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL TO CON TACT AN AUTHORISED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE IN ORDER TO CHOOSE AND FIT ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY THE USE OF NON ORIGINAL ACCES SORIES MAY AFFECT THE STABILITY AND OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REDUCE SAFETY LEVELS WITH POT...

Page 57: ...Liberty 50 Catalyzed Chap 06 Scheduledmaint enance 57 ...

Page 58: ...e prescribed intervals of time even if you have not reached the predicted mileage Punctual vehicle servicing is necessary for the correct use of the guarantee For any further information concerning Warranty procedures and Scheduled Maintenance please refer to the Warranty Booklet MAINTENANCE TABLE km x 1 000 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Safety fasteners I I I I I I I Spark plug I R I R I R...

Page 59: ...oes CVT rollers R R R R R R Tyre pressure and wear I I I I I I I I I I I I I Vehicle road test I I I I I I I I I I I I I Idle speed A A A A A A A Odometer gear L L L L L L L Suspension I I I I I I Steering A I I I I I I Transmission L L L L L L Mixer oil pipes I I I I I I I I INSPECT AND CLEAN ADJUST LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY C CLEAN R REPLACE A ADJUST L LUBRICATE Clean the SAS air filter ...

Page 60: ...tment of foam filters eni i Ride PG 5W 40 Synthetic based lubricant for high performance four stroke engines JASO MA MA2 API SL ACEA A3 AGIP GP 330 Water repellent stringy calcium spray grease R I D A D R 2 10 b 2 R I Na 2 42 I A T A 2 I M D G class 2 UN 1950 Page 9022 EM 25 89 AGIP GREASE SM 2 Gray black smooth textured lithium grease containing molybdenum disulphide AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid Synt...

Page 61: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS B Battery 35 C Checks 18 Clock 9 F Fuses 37 I Identification 14 K Keys 13 M Maintenance 27 P Puncture 43 R Refuelling 18 T Toolkit 54 Tyres 29 V Vehicle 7 61 ...

Page 62: ... changes to components parts or accessories which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons Not all versions models shown in this publication are available in all countries The availability of each model should be checked at the official PIAGGIO sales network Copyright 2012 Piaggio C S p A All rights reserved Reproduction of this ...