Gilera SMT 50 User manual
GILERA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your scooter. Please read it carefully before riding
the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. 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 scooter; should the scooter be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.
SMT - RCR 50
The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; details are also given of routine maintenance
procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an Authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also
containsinstructionsforsimplerepairs.Anyoperationsnotspecificallydescribedinthismanualrequiretheuseofspecialtoolsand/orparticulartechnical
knowledge: to carry out these operations refer to any authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre.
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Personal safety
Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment
Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam-
aging 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 those
parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care. As you can see, each sign
consists of a different graphic symbol, making it quick and easy to locate the various
topics.
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INDEX
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7
Dashboard................................................................................ 9
Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 9
Key switch................................................................................. 10
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 10
Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 10
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 11
Horn button............................................................................... 11
rear brake pedal........................................................................ 12
Throttle grip............................................................................... 12
Front brake control.................................................................... 12
Gearshift pedal.......................................................................... 13
Clutch control............................................................................ 13
Light on/of switch...................................................................... 14
Start-up button.......................................................................... 14
Manual starter control............................................................... 14
Fuel tank................................................................................... 15
Mixture oil reservoir................................................................... 15
Opening the saddle............................................................... 15
Keys.......................................................................................... 16
Identification.............................................................................. 16
USE.............................................................................................. 19
Checks...................................................................................... 20
Tyre pressure............................................................................ 20
Running in................................................................................. 21
Starting up the engine............................................................... 23
Precautions........................................................................... 23
Difficult start up......................................................................... 24
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 24
Stand......................................................................................... 24
Safe driving............................................................................... 25
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 27
Gearbox oil level....................................................................... 28
Gearing chain............................................................................ 29
Tyres......................................................................................... 30
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 30
Air filter cleaning....................................................................... 31
Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 32
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 32
Braking system fluid top up................................................... 34
Battery....................................................................................... 34
Use of a new battery............................................................. 35
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 36
Fuses........................................................................................ 37
Front light group........................................................................ 38
Headlight adjustment............................................................. 38
Front direction indicators........................................................... 39
Rear optical unit........................................................................ 39
Rear turn indicators................................................................... 40
Idle adjustment.......................................................................... 40
Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 41
transmissions............................................................................ 42
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 43
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 44
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 51
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 57
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE............................................... 59
Selènia Moto Rider................................................................... 65
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SMT - RCR 50
Chap. 01
Vehicle
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01_01
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Dashboard (01_01)
KEY:
1. Instrument panel
2. Headlamps switch, horn and stop
3. Front brake control
4. Throttle grip
5. Ignition lock
6. Clutch control
7. Front brake liquid tank
01_02
Analogue instrument panel (01_02)
KEY:
1. Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the motion speed in kilometres per hour.
2. Odometer
Totalofcoveredkilometres.Thefigureon therightsideindicatesthe numberofmeters
in hundreds.
3. High-beam warning light
4. Temperature indicator
If the indicator is on, the coolant temperature has exceeded 105º C.
5. Turn indicator warning light
6. Oil reserve warning light
This warning light turns on when there is an oil reserve of 0,25 l.
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7. Petrol reserve warning light
This warning light turns on when there is a petrol reserve of 1,5 l.
01_03
01_04
Key switch (01_03)
Key position:
1. Start-up position, steering lock not on, non-extractable key.
2. Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock not on.
3. Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock on.
Locking the steering wheel (01_04)
In order to block the steering, turn the handlebar completely to the left or right. Fully
insert the key and let it return to its original position, turn it to position «3» and take it
out.
Releasing the steering wheel (01_05)
Insert the key, press it and turn it clockwise. Pull out the key.
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