Gilera Runner 125 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 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 scooter 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.
Runner 125
Ed. 01_03/2012

The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; 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 booklet require the use of special tools and/or particular technical
knowledge: to carry out these operations, refer to any authorised Dealer or 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 parts
of the booklet that should be read with particular care. The different symbols are used
to make each topic in the manual simple and quick to locate.
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INDEX
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7
Dashboard................................................................................ 8
Instruments............................................................................... 9
Digital lcd display...................................................................... 11
Setting the total and trip odometers...................................... 12
Setting the hour/minutes function.......................................... 13
Key switch................................................................................. 14
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 14
Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 14
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 15
Horn button............................................................................... 15
Light switch............................................................................... 16
Start-up button.......................................................................... 16
The immobilizer system............................................................ 16
Keys...................................................................................... 17
Immobilizer device enabled indicator led.............................. 18
Operation............................................................................... 18
Programming the immobilizer system................................... 19
Fuel tank................................................................................... 20
Opening the saddle............................................................... 21
Identification.............................................................................. 21
USE.............................................................................................. 23
Checks...................................................................................... 24
Refuelling.................................................................................. 24
Tyre pressure............................................................................ 26
Running in................................................................................. 27
Starting up the engine............................................................... 27
Difficult start up......................................................................... 28
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 30
Catalytic silencer....................................................................... 30
Automatic transmission............................................................. 31
Safe driving............................................................................... 32
Air conveyors............................................................................ 33
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 35
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 36
Engine oil level check............................................................ 36
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 37
Engine oil change.................................................................. 37
Hub oil level.............................................................................. 39
Tyres......................................................................................... 40
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 41
Removing the air filter............................................................... 42
Secondary air system............................................................... 43
Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 44
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 46
Battery....................................................................................... 47
Use of a new battery............................................................. 48
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 49
Fuses........................................................................................ 50
Front light group........................................................................ 53
Headlight adjustment............................................................. 54
Front direction indicators........................................................... 55
Rear optical unit........................................................................ 56
Rear turn indicators................................................................... 57
Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 58
Idle adjustment.......................................................................... 58
Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 59
Puncture.................................................................................... 61
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 61
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 62
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 63
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 67
Toolkit....................................................................................... 72
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 73
Warnings................................................................................... 74
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................... 75
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Scheduled servicing table......................................................... 76
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Runner 125
Chap. 01
Vehicle
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Dashboard (01_01)
01_01
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A= Rear brake control;
B= Turn indicator switch;
C= Horn button;
D= Lights switch;
E= Instrument panel;
F= Ignition switch;
G= Starter button;
H= Accelerator command;
I= Front brake command;
Instruments (01_02)
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01_02
A= High beam warning light;
B= Engine oil pressure warning light;
C= Turn indicator warning light;
D= Low fuel warning light;
E= Coolant temperature too hot warning light;
F= Immobiliser warning light;
G= Digital display;
H= Rpm indicator;
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I= "MODE" key;
L= "Set" Button;
Digital lcd display (01_03)
01_03
A= Fuel level gauge;
B= Coolant temperature gauge;
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C= Digital clock;
D= Speedometer;
E= Odometer;
F= Partial odometer gauge;
G= Maximum speed indicator;
01_04
Setting the total and trip odometers (01_04)
When the "MODE" «A» key is pressed briefly, the following functions are obtained
simultaneously:
1. TOTAL ODOMETER - the word "ODO" and "km/h" or "mph" appear (in ac-
cordance with the unit of measurement set). The value displayed corre-
sponds to the total distance travelled by the vehicle and cannot be reset to
zero.
2. TRIP ODOMETER - the word "TRIP I" or "TRIP II" appears and "km/h" or
"mph" (in accordance with the unit of measurement set). The value shown
corresponds to the distance of the journey travelled since the device was last
reset to zero. The value can be reset to zero by pressing and holding (for
more than 3 seconds) the "SET" «B» key.
3. MAXIMUM SPEED- the word "MAX" and "km/h" or "mph" appear (in ac-
cordance with the unit of measurement set). The value shown corresponds
to the maximum speed reached by the vehicle and can be reset to zero by
pressing and holding (for more than 3 seconds) the "SET" «B» key.
4. CLOCK - the word "CLOCK" appears. The displays shows the set time.
N.B.
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND WITHIN FIVE SECONDS OF TURNING
THE KEY SWITCH TO THE "ON" POSITION, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SWITCH FROM
DISPLAYING KILOMETRES (Km/h) TO MILES (mph), BY PRESSING THE
"MODE" «A» AND "SET" «B» KEYS SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR MORE THAN TEN
SECONDS.
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CAUTION
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO USE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGITAL
DISPLAY PANEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
01_05
Setting the hour/minutes function (01_05)
To set the clock press the "SET" «B» key for more than three seconds, with the
"CLOCK" function active. The figures showing the hours start to flash.
Set the hour using the "MODE" «A» key.
When the "SET" «B» key is pressed again, the figures which represent the minutes
will begin to flash.
Set the minutes using the "MODE" «A» key.
Press the "SET" «B» key again for more than three seconds to exit the adjustment
mode.
During the update process, not pressing any buttons for an extended period auto-
matically end the process and the display will automatically show the modified time.
CAUTION
ITISONLYPOSSIBLETOSETTHETIMEWHENTHEVEHICLEISSTOPPEDAND
THE KEY IS «ON».
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01_06
Key switch (01_06)
LOCK «1»= Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock engaged, seat cannot be
opened.
OFF «2» = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock disengaged, seat can be
opened.
ON «3» = Ready to start, antitheft device disabled, non-extractable key, seat can be
opened.
To open the seat the key switch must be set to either the «OFF» or «ON» position.
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 «KEY OFF» WHILE RIDING.
Releasing the steering wheel
Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF».
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01_07
Switch direction indicators (01_07)
To switch on the left indicator lights move lever «B» to «1», to switch on the right
indicator lights move lever to «2». The lever automatically goes back to the central
position and the indicators remain on. To switch of the indicator lights, move lever to
«0».
01_08
Horn button (01_08)
Push the «C» button to sound the horn.
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01_09
Light switch (01_09)
1= Low-beam and taillight
2 = High-beam and tail light
01_10
Start-up button (01_10)
Press the button «I» to start the engine, after pulling one of the two brake levers
The immobilizer system
In order to enhance theft protection, the vehicle is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IMMO-
BILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when the
ignition switch is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system
checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the Immobiliser system
allow the vehicle to be started.
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01_11
01_12
01_13
Keys (01_11, 01_12, 01_13)
Two types of keys come with the vehicle. The key «A» with a brown grip is the pro-
gramming key. Only one is supplied and it serves to memorise the code of the other
keys or to allow the dealers to take various measures. For this reason it is advised
that it be used only in exceptional circumstances. The key «B» (a copy is supplied),
red in colour, is for normal use, and serves to:
- engine start up
- unlock the fuel tank cap
Together with the keys comes a CODE CARD which is imprinted with the mechanical
code of the keys.
WARNING
THE LOSS OF THE BROWN KEY PREVENTS LATER REPAIRS TO THE "PIAG-
GIO IMMOBILIZER" SYSTEM AND TO THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.
WARNING
ITISADVISEDTHATTHE"CODE CARD" ANDTHEKEY WITH THEBROWNGRIP
BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE (NOT ON THE VEHICLE).
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01_14
Immobilizer device enabled indicator led (01_14)
Activation of the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system is signalled by a flashing «G»
warning light. In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off auto-
matically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning. Should the system fail, different
LED flashing patterns will provide the Authorised Service Centre with information
on the type of fault detected.
Operation
Every time the ignition 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 block
remains try again with the other brown key. If the engine cannot be started, contact
an Authorised Service Centre, which is provided with the electronic equipment re-
quired to detect and repair the system.
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. Bring the brown key and
all the red ones to an Authorised Service Centre. The codes of keys not submitted
for the new programming procedure are deleted from the memory. Any lost keys will
therefore not be enabled to start the engine.
WARNING
WARNING
EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED BY
THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT.
VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE
KEY.
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SHOULD THE VEHICLE CHANGE OWNERS, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
THAT THE NEW OWNER GET POSSESSION OF THE KEY WITH THE BROWN
GRIP (AS WELL AS ALL OTHER KEYS) AND THE «CODE CARD»
Programming the immobilizer system
In the following is described the procedure to follow to program the "PIAGGIO IM-
MOBILIZER" system and/or enter other keys in the memory.
Procedure start - brown key
Insert the brown key into the key switch (in the «OFF» position), turning it to the
«ON» position. After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to «OFF » again and pull it out.
Intermediate step - red key
After extracting the brown key, insert the red key within ten seconds and turn it im-
mediately to the «ON» position. After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF" again and
pull it out. Repeating this procedure, respecting the indicated times, a maximum of
three red keys can be programmed.
Final step - brown key
After extracting the last red key, insert the brown key again and turn it to the «ON»
position (perform this within ten seconds of the extraction of 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 brown key, disabling the transponder (i.e., by tilting the key hood by 90°),
and turn the key to the «ON» position. Perform the engine start-up operation. Ensure
that the engine does not start. Insert the red key and start up again. Check that engine
starts.
WARNING
IF THE ENGINE STARTS WITH THE BROWN KEY (AND WITH A DISABLED
TRANSPONDER) OR IF DURING THE PROGRAMMING A WRONG STEP HAS
BEENCARRIEDOUT,ITISNECESSARYTOREPEATTHEPROCESSFROMTHE
BEGINNING.
01_15
Fuel tank (01_15)
Tilt up the lock protection cover; Insert the key and turn it counter-clockwise, then pull
out the cover.
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