PIAGGIO MP3 300 User Manual

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for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, 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 vehicle 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 owner.
LUM MP3 300 YOURBAN RL-NRL (2011)
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PIAGGIO MP3 300 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	278 cc
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Transmission	Automatic CVT
Rear Brake	240 mm disc
Seat Height	780 mm
Dry Weight	225 kg
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Front Suspension	Articulated quadrilateral
Front Brake	Two 258 mm discs
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 liters
Front Tire	110/70-13
Rear Tire	140/60-14
Rear Suspension	Dual hydraulic shock absorbers

Summary

Safety Information

Personal Safety

Instructions to prevent personal injury during vehicle operation.

Vehicle Components and Controls

Dashboard Controls

Identification of controls located on the vehicle's dashboard.

Analogue Instrument Panel

Key Switch Operation

Explanation of the different positions and functions of the ignition key switch.

Steering Lock Operation

Instructions for locking and unlocking the vehicle's steering mechanism.

Starting the Engine

Procedure for starting the vehicle's engine using the starter button.

Front Suspension Locking System

Immobilizer System Overview

Description of the electronic engine locking device for theft protection.

Vehicle Keys

Immobilizer System Operation

How the immobilizer system activates and deactivates the engine lock.

Immobilizer Key Programming

Vehicle Identification Numbers

Vehicle Usage and Riding

Pre-Ride Checks

List of essential checks to perform before using the vehicle.

Refueling Procedure

Instructions and warnings for refueling the vehicle's fuel tank.

Tyre Pressure and Wear Monitoring

Guidance on checking tyre pressure and wear indicators.

Shock Absorber Adjustment

Running-In Procedure

Recommendations for the initial break-in period of the vehicle.

Engine Start-Up Procedure

Step-by-step guide to starting the vehicle's engine.

General Operating Precautions

Stopping the Engine

Procedure for correctly shutting down the vehicle's engine.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Safe Driving Practices

Tips and advice for safe riding of the vehicle in various conditions.

Vehicle Maintenance

Engine Oil and Filter Service

Checking, topping up, and changing engine oil and filter.

Tyre Inspection and Maintenance

Guidance on inspecting tyre pressure, wear, and condition.

Cooling System Maintenance

How to check and maintain the vehicle's coolant level.

Brake Fluid Level Check

Procedure for checking the front and rear brake fluid levels.

Braking System Fluid Top-Up

Instructions for topping up the brake fluid reservoir.

Fuse Box Locations and Identification

Front and Rear Disc Brake Check

Information on brake disc wear and when to check the braking system.

Tyre Puncture Repair

Information on handling tyre punctures and temporary repair methods.

Troubleshooting Starting Issues

Ignition System Problems

Lack of Compression Issues

Troubleshooting Performance and Handling

High Consumption and Low Performance

Insufficient Braking

Scheduled Maintenance

Service Intervals and Recommendations

Table detailing maintenance tasks at various mileage intervals.