Gilera Runner 50 SP (2005) manuale d’uso

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 t[...]

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 contains instructions for simple repairs. Any operations[...]

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 se[...]

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INDEX VEHICLE ...................................................................................... 7 Dashboard ................................................................................ 8 Instruments ............................................................................... 9 Digital lcd display ........................................[...]

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Runner 50 SP Chap. 01 Vehicle 7[...]

01_01 Dashboard (01_01) A = Rear brake control; 8 1 Vehicle[...]

B = Turn indicator switch; C = Horn button; D = Lights switch; E = Warning lights; F = Rpm indicator; G = Digital instrument panel; H = Start-up button; L = Throttle control; M = Front brake control; 01_02 Instruments (01_02) A = High-beam indicator light; B = Oil reserve mixer indicator light; C = Direction indicator light; D = Fuel reserve indica[...]

P = Coolant temperature indicator (for liquid-cooled vehicles); S = Fuel level indicator; 01_03 Digital lcd display (01_03) A= Fuel level gauge; B= Coolant temperature gauge; C= Digital clock; D= Speedometer; E= Odometer; F= Partial odometer gauge; G = Total odometer gauge; Setting the total and trip odometers Pushing the " MODE " button [...]

CAUTION IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO USE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGITAL DISPLAY PANEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. Setting the hour/minutes function To set the clock push and hold the « CLOCK » button for longer than three seconds. The figures showing the hours start to flash. Set the hours using the « SET » button. Push the « CLOCK » button a[...]

01_04 Key switch (01_04) LOCK = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock engaged, seat cannot be opened. OFF = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock disengaged, seat can be opened. ON = Ignition enabled, antitheft protection disconnected, non-extractable key, seat can be opened. To open the seat the key switch must be set to ei[...]

01_05 Switch direction indicators (01_05) To set the left turn indicators flashing, move 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 Horn button ([...]

01_08 Start-up button (01_08) Press the button « E » to start the engine, after pulling one of the two brake levers 01_09 Fuel tank (01_09) Tilt up the lock protection cover; Insert the key and turn it counter-clockwise, then pull out the cover. 01_10 Opening the saddle (01_10) Push the key switch when it is in the « ON » or « OFF » position.[...]

01_11 Keys (01_11) The vehicle is provided with one key and one copy, which may be used to start up the vehicle and to open the fuel tank filler cap. The keys come with a plate bearing the identification number needed to request further copies. WARNING WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE DUPLICATE KEY TOGETHER WITH ITS CODE IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE VEHI[...]

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Runner 50 SP Chap. 02 Use 17[...]

Checks BEFORE USING YOUR VEHICLE CHECK: 1 . Check that the fuel and oil tanks are adequately filled. 2 . Rear hub oil level. 3 . Tire inflation pressure. 4 . Lights and turn indicators. 5 . Front and rear brakes. 6 . Fluid level in the front and rear brake pump. 7 . Coolant 02_01 Refuelling (02_01, 02_02, 02_03) Fill up the fuel tank «A» with unl[...]

02_02 02_03 CAUTION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL. PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT LET PETROL SPILL FROM THE TANK OR WHILE REFUELLING CAUTION DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. CAUTION THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOM[...]

Recommended products AGIP CITY TEC 2T Mixer oil synthetic oil for 2-stroke engines: JASO FC, ISO-L-EGD Characteristic Gas tank In plastic, 7 lt. capacity (approximate value) including the ~ 1.7 l. reserves. Oil tank mixer In plastic, 1.6 l. capacity (approximate value) including the ~ 0.6 l. reserves. Topping up the oil mixer tank Topping up the oi[...]

Rear tyre pressure: 2 bar Rear tyre pressure (rider and luggage) 2.2 bar 02_04 Running in (02_04) WARNING DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP- ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING T[...]

3: Insert the key into the ignition key-switch, « D », and turn it onto the « ON » position. 4: Press the start button, « A », whilst pulling either the rear, « B », or front, « C », brake lever. CAUTION DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE EX- HAUST GASES ARE TOXIC. CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CO[...]

3. Out of fuel. After refilling the fuel tank , start the vehicle using the start button, « A », with the throttle at idle. If the vehicle still fails to start, please contact your nearest Piaggio - Gilera Authorised Service Centre . 02_07 Stopping the engine (02_07) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch " D " to " OFF "[...]

CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UN- BURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. Automatic transmission To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans- mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is des[...]

< Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. We rec- ommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones to get to know your vehicle completely. ALWAYS DRIVE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS 1 . Before riding off, remember to put on your helmet and fasten it correctly. 2 . Reduce speed and ride cautiously on uneven roads. 3 [...]

CAUTION DO NOT FORGET THAT DRIVING IN A STATE OF DRUNKENNESS, OR WHEN UNDER THE EFFECT OF DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDICINES, CAN BE EXTREME- LY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS. CAUTION ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ALTERATIONS TO ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LAW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING T[...]

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03_01 03_02 03_03 Hub oil level (03_01, 03_02, 03_03) To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1. Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand and on flat ground; 2. Loosen the oil dipstick « A », dry it with a clean cloth and reinsert it, screwing it in completely ; 3. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level reaches the 2nd notch from t[...]

SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications Characteristic Rear hub oil Quantity: approx. 75 cm³ 03_04 Tyres (03_04) 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 REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS [...]

03_05 03_06 Spark plug dismantlement (03_05, 03_06) Remove one of the two foot-rest side fairings by loosening the four fixing screws un- derneath the passenger's foot peg. Detach the spark plug screened cap and remove the spark plug using the box-spanner provided. Upon refitting, screw the spark plug back in by hand, with the correct inclinat[...]

03_07 Removing the air filter (03_07) Proceed as follows: - Loosen the 6 fixing screws and remove the air-box cover; - Extract the filtering element and wash it in soap and water, dry it with a clean cloth and small jets of compressed air, and soak it in a 50:50 mixture of petrol and recom- mended oil; - Squeeze it with your hands without creasing,[...]

03_08 Secondary air system (03_08) Remove the two screws " A " from the SAS aluminum cover. Remove the metal tube from its rubber seat on the cover without removing it from the cover/sleeve. The take off the plate and plastic cover, extract the filter and wash it with soap and water. Dry it with compressed air before remounting it. Be car[...]

03_10 be replaced every 2 years. Contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Station , as this operation must be performed by trained technicians. WARNING IN ORDER TO AVOID BURNS, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK CAP WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKS WHILE DRIVING, IT IS IMPOR- TANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL [...]

Monoethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid, CUNA NC 956-16 03_11 03_12 Checking the brake oil level (03_11, 03_12) The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass « A ». The sight glass shows the level in the reservoir. With sight glass « A » completely covered with fluid, the level is above Min. If the level drops, even slightly, the [...]

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. 03_13 Battery (03_13) To gain access to the battery, lift the seat and loosen the four fixing screws, " A ", on the cover. To remove the battery,[...]

WARNING SPENT BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS. PAY ATTENTION WHEN REFITTING THE BREATHER TUBE WHENEVER THIS IS REPLACED INSIDE ITS HOUSING. THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AS ANY SPILLAGE OF BATTERY FLUID MAY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE'S SURFACE FIN- ISH. Check[...]

avoid difficult starts and/or irreversible damage to the battery, follow any of these steps: - At least once a month start the engine and run it slightly above idle speed for 10-15 minutes. This keeps all the engine components, as well as the battery, in good working order. - Take your vehicle to a garage (as indicated in the "Vehicle not used[...]

03_14 Fuses (03_14) The electrical system is protected by a fuse, « B », located next to the battery. The following sub-systems are not protected by the fuse: ignition, headlight, sidelights, and taillight. If you experience a second fuse failure after replacing a burst fuse, please contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Station to investigate the[...]

Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Rear turn indicator light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Stop light bulb Type: SPHERICAL Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 2 Rear tail light bulb Type : All glass Power : 12V - 3W Quantity : 2 03_15 Front light group (03_15, 03_16, 03_17) In order to reach the headlamp bulb remove the snap-on Gilera s[...]

03_16 03_17 03_18 Headlight adjustment (03_18, 03_19) Proceed as follows: 1 . Place the vehicle in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pres- sure, on a flat surface 10 m away from a white screen situated in a shaded area, making sure that the longitudinal axis of the scooter is perpendicular to the screen; 2 . Turn on the he[...]

03_19 03_20 Front direction indicators (03_20) In order to replace the front turn indicator bulbs remove the light taking off the retaining screws, then remove the bulb holder form its support; gently turn the bulb around 30º and remove it. Follow the process in reverse order to refit. 03_21 Rear optical unit (03_21, 03_22, 03_23, 03_24) To reach [...]

03_22 03_23 03_24 WARNING IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS, THIS DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT AND IS RELATED TO THE HUMIDITY AND/OR TO LOW TEMPERATURES. THE PHENOMENON SHOULD QUICKLY DISAPPEAR WHEN THE LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON. 42 3 Maintenance[...]

03_25 Rear turn indicators (03_25) Loosen the screws fitted on the back of the turn indicator and remove the glass. Hold the bulb gently and make a 30º anticlockwise turn; then remove it from the sup- port and replace it. 03_26 Rear-view mirrors (03_26) The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame. The mirrors must [...]

03_27 03_28 Idle adjustment (03_27, 03_28) Adjust the idle speed by turning the adjuster screw " A " on the carburetor. To do this work from the muffler as shown in the figure or lift the saddle and remove the panel at the bottom of the helmet compartment. Adjust the idle speed with the rear wheel off the ground (vehicle on its kickstand)[...]

03_29 03_30 Front and rear disc brake (03_29, 03_30) 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 adjust the brakes. An excessively elastic brake lever stroke may indicate the presence of air in the braking circuit or an i[...]

03_31 Puncture (03_31) The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres. When there is a puncture, Tubeless tyres -unlike balloon tyres- go flat very slowly. This offers greater riding safety. A tyre that goes flat very slowly can be repaired with an "INFLATE AND REPAIR" spray. Tyres should be later fully repaired at an Authorised Piaggio-Gile[...]

for bodywork soaked in lots of water and "shampoo" (2-4% of car shampoo in water). Then rinse abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the motor exterior use petroleum, a brush and clean rags. Petroleum can damage paintwork. Remember that any polishing with silicon wax must always be preceded by washing. CAUTION DETERGENTS [...]

WHEN CLEANING THE DASHBOARD, IT IS ADVISABLE THAT YOU DO NOT USE ALCOHOL-BASED DETERGENTS OR SIMILAR. WARNING USE AN ANTISTATIC CLOTH TO CLEAN THE DISPLAY AREA ON THE CON- TROL PANEL. IF AN ANTISTATIC CLOTH IS NOT USED, BLACK LINES MAY APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY, BUT THESE SHOULD DISAPPEAR QUICKLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS SWITCHED ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES IN N[...]

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 (section «Removing the air filter») INSUFFICI[...]

IRREGULAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Deteriorated roller container 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. STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease STARTER LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO CORRECT POSITION Presence o[...]

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SPECIFICATIONS Engine single cylinder; 2-stroke Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm Engine capacity 49 cm³ Compression ratio 12 : 1 (±0,7) Ignition advance (before dead centre.) 16° ± 1° AT 4000 rpm Dellorto Carburettor PHVA 17.5 Recommended spark plug CHAMPION RN1C Max. speed According to current legislation TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Lenght 184[...]

Lubrication Engine lubrication (piston, cylinder, crankshaft, main bearings) with mixer oil. Cooling Forced liquid circulation cooling. Transmission With automatic converter with expanding pulleys having torque control, V belt, automatic centrifugal clutch, gear reduction unit and transmission compartment with forced air circulation cooling (only f[...]

Front tyre Tubeless 120/70-14" Rear tyre Tubeless 140/60 x 13'' Exhaust system Combined expansion chamber absorption type, with double catalytic converter and SAS plate system. Electronic ignition A capacitor discharge microprocessor device, with built- in H.V. coil. Chassis Modular double cradle frame made of welded tubular steel wi[...]

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Runner 50 SP Chap. 05 Spare parts and accessories 57[...]

05_01 Warnings (05_01) CAUTION WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND USING ORIGINAL PIAGGIO-GILERA SPARE PARTS, THE ONLY PARTS THAT GUARANTEE THE SAME QUALITY LEVEL AS THE ORIGINAL PARTS ASSEMBLED ON THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED THAT USING NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE. CAUTION PIAGGIO-GILERA MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSO[...]

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Scheduled maintenance table Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported [...]

Electrical system and battery - check Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - road test AT 5000 KM OR 12 MONTHS, 25000 KM, 35000 KM AND 55000 KM Hub oil level - check Spark plug/electrode gap - replacement Air filter - clean Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Coolant level - check Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - ch[...]

Idling speed (*) - adjustment Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Variable speed rollers - replacement Odometer cable - greasing Driving belt - check Coolant level - check Steering - adjustment Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Brake fluid level - check Transmission elements - lubrication Safety locks - check[...]

Air filter - clean Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Driving belt - replacement Coolant level - check Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Brake fluid level - check Electrical system and battery - check Tyre pressure and wear - check SAS box (sponge) (**) - cleaning Vehicle and brake test - road test (**) See [...]

Mixer belt - replacement Coolant level - check Radiator - external cleaning/ check Odometer cable - greasing Steering - adjustment Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Brake fluid level - check Transmission elements - lubrication Safety locks - check Suspensions - check Electrical system and battery - check Headligh[...]

Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Driving belt - replacement Variable speed rollers - replacement Coolant level - check Odometer cable - greasing Steering - adjustment Brake control levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Flexible brake tubes - replacement Brake fluid level - check Transmission elements - lubrication Safety lo[...]

AT 60000 KM Hub oil - change Spark plug/electrode gap - replacement Air filter - clean Idling speed (*) - adjustment Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Driving belt - replacement Variable speed rollers - replacement Mixer belt - replacement Coolant level - check Radiator - external cleaning/ check Odometer cable - greasing Steering - adjustmen[...]

Tyre pressure and wear - check SAS box (sponge) (**) - cleaning Vehicle and brake test - road test (*) See CO regulation in the «Adjusting the engine idle» sectionp> (**) Vedere norme della sezione «Sistema aria secondaria» RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceed[...]

Product Description Specifications AGIP GREASE PV2 Grease for the steering bearings, pin seats and swinging arm White anhydrous-calcium based grease to protect roller bearings; temperature range 68 6 Programmed maintenance[...]

Product Description Specifications between -20 C and +120 C; NLGI 2; ISO-L- XBCIB2. 06_01 Selènia Moto Rider (06_01) PIAGGIO-GILERA rides with SELENIA MOTO RIDER The technology and quality of FL Selenia for a range of high performance products. Thanks to the co-operation between FL Selenia and Piaggio Engineering, the Selenia Moto Rider products g[...]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Air filter: 31 B Battery: 35 Brake: 34 , 45 D Disc brake: 45 Display: 10 F Fuel: 14 Fuses: 38 H Headlight: 40 Horn: 13 Hub oil: 28 I Identification: 15 K Key switch: 12 Keys: 15 L Light switch: 13 M Maintenance: 27 , 59 , 60 Mirrors: 43 S Saddle: 14 Scheduled maintenance: 60 Spark plug: 30 Start-up: 14 T Tank: 14 Technical Data:[...]

The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding. While the basic specifications as described and illustrated in this manual remain unchanged, PIAGGIO-GILERA reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it [...]