PIAGGIO Ape User Manual

Possible Cause Operation
Loosening of the crankcase halves and the differential cover
locking nuts
Check the locks, replace the gaskets if necessary.
Axle shaft oil seal hood worn or broken Replace.
Cracked crankcase Replace.
Loose oil drain plug Lock and replace if damaged.
Brakes
BRAKES BLOCKED
Possible Cause Operation
Return springs stretched Replace.
Compensation hole on the pump clogged Clean and bleed the air out of the system.
Rubber gaskets swollen or sized Inspect the system, replace all rubber parts and the liquid (see
Rules to check the hydraulic brake) purge air from the sys-
tem: use the oil specified in General maintenance and lubri-
cation regulations and in Priming the oil pump.
ELASTIC ACTION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL
Possible Cause Operation
Air in the system Purge.
The flexible pipe inflates under pressure due to wear Replace.
Air leak in the pump due to poor tightness of rubber rings Replace the rings.
BRAKE PEDAL VERY YIELDING
Possible Cause
Operation
Deteriorated valve ring Replace the valve.
The oil used is not suitable Replace the oil with that prescribed.
The bleed hole on the pump cap causes loss of pressure in the
pump and allows air to enter the sealing gasket
Clean the tank cap and bleed the system.
Fluid leak from fittings, cylinders and hoses Review and replace the worn components.
BRAKES OVERHEATING
Possible Cause
Operation
Insufficient clearance between shoes and drums Self-adjusting device locked.
Shoe return spring weak or damaged Replace.
Piston locked Inspect the unit.
Drums and shoes worn or scored Replace.
Suspensions and steering
FRONT WHEEL NOISE
Possible Cause
Operation
Hub bearings worn or with excessive clearance Replace.
The wheel hub chamber needs to be greased Disassemble or apply grease.
Hydraulic absorber inefficient or discharged Replace.
Roller bearings of swinging arm worn Replace.
FAILURE ON ONE WHEEL
Possible Cause
Operation
Inefficient or leaking shock absorbers Replace.
Worn rubber buffers Replace.
Excessive tyre wear due to incorrect inflation pressure or ex-
cessive loads
Check and restore the tyre to the prescribed pressure or re-
place it (if necessary) and recall the user's attention.
N.B.: In case of replacement of wheels or tyres, at replace-
ment, lock the nuts while respecting the table of tightening
torques.
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PIAGGIO Ape Specifications

General

Brand	PIAGGIO
Model	Ape
Category	Automobile
Language	English