03_06
Checkingthebrakeoillevel (03_06)
The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass «A» made of transparent ma-
terial; the quantity of liquid contained in the sight glass indicates the level of liquid in
the reservoir.
When the sight glass «A» is full, the level inside the reservoir exceeds the MIN level;
when it is partially full, the level drops to the MIN level; when it is fully empty, the level
of fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN level.
The brake fluid level may fall due to wear on the brake pads. Should the level appear
to be below the minimum mark, please contact your nearest PIAGGIO-GILERA Deal-
er or Authorised Service Centre in order to carry out a thorough inspection of the
braking system. If you need to top up the level, follow the steps listed below. Unscrew
the 2 screws "B", remove the tank cap "C" and pour in the required quantity of fluid
(the brake fluid level must be above minimum). Place the handlebar in the riding po-
sition and pay attention not to tilt the vehicle in order to keep the brake fluid reservoir
in horizontal position when checking the fluid level.
CAUTION
TOP-UPS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT WITH DOT4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE
FLUID.
CAUTION
THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. THEREFORE, WHEN
TOPPING UP, AVOID LETTING IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTED
PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC,
THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF MOISTURE
CONTAINED IN THE BRAKE FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, THIS WILL
RESULT IN INEFFICIENT BRAKING.
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