PIAGGIO WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this booklet 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.
Beverly 250 i.e.
Ed. 3
The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; this booklet also details routine maintenance
procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains
instructions for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this manual require the use of special tools and/or particular technical
knowledge: to carry out these operations refer to any authorised Dealer of Service Centres.
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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................................................................................ 8
Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 9
Key switch................................................................................. 9
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 10
Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 10
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 10
Horn button............................................................................... 11
Light switch............................................................................... 11
Start-up button.......................................................................... 12
Engine stop button.................................................................... 12
The immobilizer system............................................................ 12
Keys...................................................................................... 13
Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led............................... 14
Operation............................................................................... 14
Programming the immobilizer system................................... 15
Accessing the fuel tank............................................................. 16
Power supply socket................................................................. 17
The saddle................................................................................ 17
Opening the saddle............................................................... 19
Identification.............................................................................. 19
Helmet Anti-theft Device........................................................... 20
USE.............................................................................................. 21
Checks...................................................................................... 22
Refuelling.................................................................................. 22
Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... 24
Running in................................................................................. 25
Starting up the engine............................................................... 25
Precautions........................................................................... 26
Difficult start up......................................................................... 27
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 28
Stand......................................................................................... 28
Automatic transmission............................................................. 29
Safe driving............................................................................... 30
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 33
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 34
Engine oil level check............................................................ 34
Engine oil top-up................................................................... 34
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 35
Engine oil change.................................................................. 35
Hub oil level.............................................................................. 37
Tyres......................................................................................... 38
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 39
Removing the air filter............................................................... 41
Air filter cleaning....................................................................... 41
Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 42
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 44
Braking system fluid top up................................................... 44
Battery....................................................................................... 46
Use of a new battery............................................................. 46
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 47
Fuses........................................................................................ 48
Front light group........................................................................ 53
Headlight adjustment............................................................. 54
Rear optical unit........................................................................ 54
Number plate light..................................................................... 55
Helmet compartment lighting bulb............................................ 56
Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 56
Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 56
Puncture.................................................................................... 58
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 59
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 59
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 65
Kit equipment............................................................................ 69
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 71
Warnings................................................................................... 72
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PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE............................................... 75
Scheduled maintenance table................................................... 76
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Beverly 250
i.e.
Chap. 01
Vehicle
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01_01
01_02
01_03
Dashboard (01_01, 01_02, 01_03)
A = Key switch
B = Starter button
C = Throttle grip
D = Front brake lever
E = Electric seat opening button
F = Odometer and speedometer
G = Turn indicator switch
H = Light switch
I = Rear brake lever
L = Horn button
M = RUN OFF (immobiliser) switch
N = Digital clock
R = Instrument and warning lights panel
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01_04
Analogue instrument panel (01_04)
A = Speedometer
B = Odometer
C = Immobiliser LED
D = Left turn indicator warning light
E = High-beam warning light
F = Fuel gauge
G = Low fuel warning light
H = Right turn warning light
I = Low oil pressure warning light
L = Coolant temperature gauge
M = Motor management indicator light and injection system warning light
N = Digital clock
01_05
Key switch (01_05)
LOCK= Ignition barred, key can be removed, mechanical antitheft device activated.
OFF= Ignition barred, key can be removed, mechanical antitheft device deactivated.
ON= Prestarting position, key cannot be removed, mechanical antitheft device deac-
tivated.
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Locking the steering wheel
Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK» and remove
the key.
CAUTION
DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.
01_06
Releasing the steering wheel (01_06)
Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF».
CAUTION
DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.
01_07
Switch direction indicators (01_07)
Lever towards "S" = Left turn indicator is switched on;
Lever towards "D" = Right turn indicator is switched on;
The lever returns automatically to position "0" and the turn indicator "B" remains on;
press the lever to turn them off.
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01_08
Horn button (01_08)
Push the «C» button to sound the horn.
01_09
Light switch (01_09)
0 = Low-beam light
1 = High beam light
2 = Passing (flashing)
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01_10
Start-up button (01_10)
Starter button "G"
01_11
Engine stop button (01_11)
0 = OFF
1 = RUN
The immobilizer system
In order to enhance theft protection, the scooter is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when
the starter key is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system
checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system
allow the scooter to be started.
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01_12
01_13
01_14
Keys (01_12, 01_13, 01_14)
Two types of keys come with the vehicle. The red-handgrip key "A" is the "MASTER" key. Only a single copy of this key is supplied, which is necessary to program
all your other keys and for your dealer to perform some maintenance operations. For
this reason it is advised that it be used only in exceptional circumstances. The black
key "B" (single copy supplied) is used for normal operations such as:
- engine start up
- glove-box opening
Together with the keys comes a CODE CARD which is imprinted with the mechanical
code of the keys.
WARNING
LOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE 'PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER' SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.
WARNING
KEEP THE 'CODE CARD' AND THE RED HANDGRIP KEY IN A SAFE PLACE (NOT
ON YOUR VEHICLE).
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01_15
Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led (01_15)
Activation of the "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" system is signalled by a flashing warning
light "C" (see section "Analogue instrument panel").
In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48
hours of uninterrupted functioning.
Should the system fail, different LED flashing patterns will be provided by an Author-
ised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre with information on the type of fault detected.
01_16
Operation (01_16)
Every time the starter key is removed in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position, the safety
system activates the immobilizer system. Turning the key to "ON" disables the engine
lock, provided that the safety system recognises the code transmitted by the key. If
the code is not recognised, turn the key first to "OFF" and then to "ON"; if the lock
cannot be disabled, try with the other key supplied (red-coloured). If the engine cannot
be started, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre, which is provided with
the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system. The immobiliser is
also activated in the engine is switched off with the RUN OFF switch. This happens
even if the starter key is in position "ON".
When additional keys are required, please note that data storage (up to 3 keys max.)
must be done on all keys, both new ones and existing ones. Take the key with the red
grip and all the black keys supplied to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. The
codes of keys not submitted for the new storage procedure are deleted from the
memory. Any lost keys will therefore not be enabled to start the engine.
WARNING
EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED BY
THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT.
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VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE
KEY.
IF OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IS TRANSFERRED, THE RED-HANDGRIP KEY
(AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEYS) AND THE "CODE CARD" MUST ALSO BE
TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW OWNER.
Programming the immobilizer system
Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER system and/or for storing other key codes. The programming procedure should
be carried out with the engine stop switch set to «RUN».
Procedure start - red key
Insert the red-handgrip key in the switch key (in "OFF" position) and turn it to "ON".
After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF" again and pull it out.
Intermediate step - black key
After pulling out the red key, insert the black key within 10 seconds and promptly turn
it to "ON". After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF" again and pull it out. In this way,
a maximum of 3 black keys can be programmed by repeating the above procedure
keeping the indicated times.
Final step - red key
After pulling out the last black key, insert the red key again and turn it to "ON" (this
operation should be performed within 10 seconds of pulling out the previous key).
Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to the «OFF» position.
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Proper programming check
Insert the red key disabling the transponder (i.e., tilt the key cap by 90°) and turn the
key to "ON". Perform the engine start-up operation. Ensure that the engine does not
start. Insert the black key and repeat the start-up operation. Check that engine starts.
WARNING
SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE RED KEY (WITH TRANSPONDER OFF),
OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING, REPEAT
THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING.
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01_18
Accessing the fuel tank (01_17, 01_18)
Insert the key into the switch and press down until the glove box opens. In the event
that the key switch is in «LOCK», turn the key to «OFF» or «ON» before pressing
down. Press lever «B» and open the cover over the fuel tank cap «C».
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01_19
Power supply socket (01_19)
There is a plug socket "D" inside the helmet compartment.
The plug socket may be used for external consumers (mobile phone, inspection light,
etc.).
CAUTION
PROLONGED USE OF THE PLUG SOCKET MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY
Electric characteristic
Plug socket
12 V - 180 W MAX
Maximum power
180 W
01_20
The saddle (01_20, 01_21, 01_22, 01_23)
The saddle is supplied with a protection cover which may be used in case of rain. Lift
the saddle and extract the cover from its housing. Fit it over the seat without pulling
excessively to avoid tears and lower the seat again.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE PROTECTION COVER.
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01_21
01_22
01_23
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Opening the saddle
With the key in position "OFF" or "ON" or with the engine on, you can electrically open
the saddle by pressing button "E". If the electric opening does not work, use the emergency lever "A". When the key is set to "LOCK" the saddle cannot be opened.
01_24
01_25
Identification (01_24, 01_25)
The identification registration numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and
engine "B" respectively, followed by a number. These numbers must always be indicated on spare parts requests. To read the chassis number, remove the relevant port
"A" in the helmet compartment. We recommend checking that the chassis registration
number stamped on the scooter corresponds with that on the scooter's documents.
CAUTION
BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS
CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE,
ETC.).
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01_26
01_27
Helmet Anti-theft Device (01_26, 01_27)
Turn the key in anticlockwise direction and at the same time pulling out the retaining
hook as far as it will go.
Insert the strap of the helmet inside the hook, then push the hook back inside the front
rail of the luggage rack in order to avoid preventing starting.
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO AVOID ENDANGERING THE STABILITY WHEN RIDING, DO NOT
RIDE THE SCOOTER WITH THE HELMET INSERTED INTO THE ANTITHEFT DEVICE.
N.B.
IN ORDER TO SIMPLIFY OPERATION WHILE INSERTING THE HOOK INTO THE
RAIL, IT MAY BE NECESSARY - AS WHEN OPENING - TO TURN THE KEY IN
ANTICLOCKWISE DIRECTION.
N.B.
THE SCOOTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A WATERPROOF BAG TO COVER THE
HELMET WHEN IT IS FASTENED TO THE ANTITHEFT DEVICE TO BE USED IN
THE EVENT OF RAIN.
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Beverly 250
i.e.
Chap. 02
Use
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Checks
Before using the vehicle, check:
1. That the fuel tank is full.
2. Front and rear brake fluid level
3. That the tyres are properly inflated.
4. The functioning of the tail lights, the headlight, and the turn indicators.
5. The functioning of the front and rear brakes.
6. The oil level in the gearcase.
7. The engine oil level.
8. The coolant level.
02_01
Refuelling (02_01, 02_02)
Fuel: open the door as described in the section «Access to the gas tank» and turn the
cap«A».
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded petrol (95 octane min.).
The fuel level is indicated on analogue instrument panel "F".
WARNING
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL.
PETROL IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE.
DO NOT SMOKE AND KEEP OPEN FLAMES AT A DISTANCE:FIRE HAZARD.
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02_02
DO NOT INHALE FUEL FUMES.
DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE OR
ANY PLASTIC PARTS.
CAUTION
PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE TO THE COMPLETE EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL;
IN THE EVENT THAT THIS SHOULD OCCUR, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE
ENGINE. TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO OFF AND TOP-UP THE TANK AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES COULD DAMAGE
THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Characteristic
Fuel tank capacity
About 10 l
Fuel reserve
approx. 2.5 litres (indicative value)
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2 Use
02_03
Shock absorbers adjustment (02_03)
The preloading of the springs can be adjusted to 4 positions using the ring nut located
in the lower part of the shock absorbers and the specific spanner supplied.
Position 1: minimum preload: driver only
Position 2 medium preloading: driver only
Position 3 medium preloading: rider and passenger
Position 4: maximum preloading: driver, passenger, and luggage.
In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit.
CAUTION
RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET
FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COMFORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING.
WARNING
WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES.
WARNING
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT TO ADJUST BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS
WITH DIFFERENT PRELOADING
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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 KEEPING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE
FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE.
02_05
Starting up the engine (02_05, 02_06, 02_07)
The vehicle is equipped with an ignition prevention system controlled by the side
stand. The engine cannot be started if the side stand is lowered. If the engine is on, it
will turn itself off if the side stand is lowered. The scooter is equipped with automatic
transmission with direct drive, so that starting is effected by turning the throttle grip to
idle speed; to start-off from still, progressively twist the throttle grip. For starting it is
necessary to pull the front brake lever "H" or rear brake lever "N" and to hold it pulled
to actuate the starting switch before pressing starter button "G".
1. Put the scooter on the centre stand "F", making sure the rear wheel is raised from
the ground.
2. Keep the throttle grip "M" at the minimum.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch "A" and turn to position "ON".
4. Ensure that switch "I" "RUN OFF" is in position "RUN" and that the side stand
"L" is in the raised position.
5. Hold the front brake lever "H" or rear brake lever "N" while pressing starter button
"G".
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02_06
02_07
WARNING
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN
WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE CAREFULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.
CAUTION
DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST
GASES ARE TOXIC.
Precautions
CAUTION
NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID
POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED
WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE.
IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED EXCESSIVE REVOLUTIONS, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF
THE ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.
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