PIAGGIO MSS X10 500ie Executive Guide

SERVICE STATION MANUAL
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MSS X10 500ie Executive

SERVICE STATION
MANUAL
MSS X10 500ie Executive
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SERVICE STATION MANUAL
MSS X10 500ie Executive
This service station manual has been drawn up by Piaggio & C. Spa to be used by the workshops of
Piaggio dealers. It is assumed that the user of this manual for maintaining and repairing Piaggio vehicles
has a basic knowledge of mechanical principles and vehicle repair technique procedures. Any significant
changes to vehicle characteristics or to specific repair operations will be communicated by updates to
this manual. Nevertheless, no mounting work can be satisfactory if the necessary equipment and tools
are unavailable. It is therefore advisable to read the sections of this manual concerning special tools,
along with the special tool catalogue.
N.B. Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out.
CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle.
WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer.
Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment Sectionsmarked with this symbol indicate the correct use of thevehicle
to prevent damaging 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.

INDEX OF TOPICS
CHARACTERISTICS CHAR
TOOLING TOOL
MAINTENANCE MAIN
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS
ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE
ENGINE ENG
INJECTION INJEC
SUSPENSIONS SUSP
BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS
COOLING SYSTEM COOL SYS
CHASSIS CHAS
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INDEX OF TOPICS
CHARACTERISTICS CHAR

Vehicle identification
Identification registration numbers are made up of a prefix and a number, stamped on the chassis and
on the engine. These numbers must always be quoted when ordering spare parts. We recommend
checking that the chassis registration number stamped on the vehicle corresponds with that on the
vehicle documentation.
CAUTION
PLEASE REMIND THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS CAN LEAD TO
SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE, ETC.).
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Specification Desc./Quantity
Chassis prefix ZAPM76301 ÷ 10000001
Engine prefix M763M 1001
Chassis number
To read the chassis number, remove the port Ain
the front case.
Engine number
The engine number «B» is stamped near the rear
left shock absorber lower support.
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Dimensions and mass
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Frame A closed double cradle in steel tubes
Front suspension Hydraulic telescopic fork Ø 41 mm
rear suspension Single shock absorber with electrical preloading adjustment
system.
Front brake Double disc Ø280 with hydraulic control actuated by the right
lever; braking assisted by ABS system.
Integral brake Disc Ø240 with hydraulic control actuated by the left lever; the
front disc Ø280 is served by a pressure relief valve; braking
assisted by ABS system.
Wheel rim type Light alloy wheel rims.
Front wheel rim 3.50"x15"
Rear wheel rim 4.00"x13"
Front tyre 120/70-15" M/C 56S Tubeless
Rear tyre 150/70-13" M/C 64S Tubeless
Front tyre pressure (with passenger) 2.3 bar (2.3 bar)
Rear tyre pressure (with passenger) 2.4 bar (2.6 bar)
Kerb weight 229 kg
Maximum weight allowed 420 kg
Battery SEALED 12V / 10Ah
CAUTION
FOR THIS VEHICLE IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE TYRES «SAVA MC 28 DIAMONDS».
USE OF OTHER TYRES MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE VEHICLE ON
THE ROAD, AFFECTING THE RIDING STABILITY AT FULL THROTTLE.
Engine
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
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Specification Desc./Quantity
Cubic capacity 493 cm³
Bore x Stroke 94 x 71 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 ± 0.5: 1
Engine idle speed 1,500 ± 100 rpm
Timing system Four valves, single overhead camshaft, chain-driven.
Valve clearance Inlet: 0.15 mm
Outlet: 0.15 mm
Max. power 30 kW at 7250 rpm
MAX. torque 46 Nm at 5250 rpm
Transmission CVT expandable pulley variator with torque server, V-belt, self-
ventilating dry automatic centrifugal clutch and transmission
housing with forced-circulation air cooling.
Final reduction gear Gear reduction unit in oil bath.
Lubrication Engine lubrication with lobe pump (inside crankcase), chain-
driven, with double filter: mesh and paper.
Cooling Forced coolant circulation system.
Starter Electric
Ignition Highly efficient electronic inductive ignition, integrated with the
injection system, with variable advance, separate HV coil and
double spark plug.
Ignition advance Three-dimensional map managed by control unit
Spark plug NGK CR7EKB
Electrode gap 0.7 ÷ 0.9 mm
Fuel system Electronic injection with electric fuel pump.
Fuel Unleaded petrol (95 RON)
Exhaust silencer Absorption-type exhaust muffler with catalytic converter and
lambda probe.
Emissions compliance EURO 3
Capacities
CAPACITY
Specification Desc./Quantity
Engine oil 1.7 l
Transmission oil 250 cm³
Cooling system fluid 1.75 l
Fuel tank 15.5 litres (2 l of which is reserve)
Tightening Torques
SWINGING ARM
Name Torque in Nm
Frame side pin adjustment ring nut 88.5 ÷ 108
Self locking nut fastening pin chassis side 50 to 55
Retainer nut of silent block support bracket on bushing 98 ÷ 117
Lower pin bushing 5 - 7
Self locking nut pin fastening engine side 40 to 45
Self locking nut of fixing silent block support bracket 67 - 75
Rod fixing nut 40 to 45
Rod pin fixing nut 40 to 45
STEERING
Name Torque in Nm
Handlebar fixing screw 50 to 55
Fixing screws for the handlebar control unit U-bolts 7 ÷ 10
Steering tube upper ring nut 40 to 45
Steering tube lower ring nut 14 - 17
Throttle grip cables right control fastener screw 3 ÷ 4
Hand grip counterweight retainer screw 9 - 11
Mirrors fastening long nut 24 - 26
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FRAME
Name Torque in Nm
Central stand bracket bolts 19,5-24,5
Side stand fixing bolt 40 to 45
Side stand sensor fixing screws 5 - 7
Throttle cable pipe grommet screw 6 - 10
FRONT BRAKE
Name Torque in Nm
Brake fluid pump-hose fitting 13 to 18 Nm
Oil bleed screw 12 - 16
Pad fastening pin 19.6 to 24.5
Screw tightening calliper to support 20 ÷ 25
Brake disc screws 24 ÷ 27
Brake fluid pipe-calliper fitting 20 ÷ 25
Pump pipe grommet screw - clamp 6 - 10
REAR BRAKE
Name Torque in Nm
Brake fluid pump-hose fitting 13 to 18 Nm
Oil bleed screw 12 - 16
Pad fastening pin 19.6 to 24.5
Rear brake calliper fixing screws 41 - 51
Brake disc screws 8 ÷ 10
Rear brake calliper-pipe fitting 20 ÷ 25
Pump pipe grommet screw - clamp 6 - 10
Screws fixing the distribution mechanism 10 to 11
Front calliper pipe tightening - distribution mechanism 20 ÷ 25
Brake pipes fixing screw at the distribution mechanism 20 ÷ 25
Screw fixing parking brake calliper to supporting plate 24 ÷ 27 (*)
Pin fixing parking brake pads 15 to 20
Parking brake adjusting nut 10
(*) with Loctite 243
ABS SYSTEM
Name Torque in Nm
Front ABS sensor tightening screw 6 to 8 Nm (Loctite 243)
Rear ABS sensor tightening screw 3,4 ÷ 3,8
M6x16 screws fastening the ABS control unit to the support 10 to 12 Nm
Pipe fittings - ABS control unit 13 - 18
ABS control unit supporting bracket fixing screw 10 to 11 Nm
ABS control unit bracket fixing screws 8 to 10 Nm
Front elastic plate fixing screws 10 to 11 Nm
Side elastic plate fixing screw 10 to 11 Nm
FRONT SUSPENSION
Name Torque in Nm
Front wheel axle nut 110 - 120
Wheel axle clamp screws 6 - 7 Nm
Hydraulic rod fixing screw 25 to 35 Nm
Fork locking screws cap 35 - 55
Stem support clamp tightening screws Apply a torque of 25-34 Nm to lower screw «1» Lock upper
screw«2»atorque of25-34 NmLock lowerscrew «1»a torque
of 25-34 Nm
Fixing screw for mudguard plate to fork 9 - 11
front mudguard to plate fixing screw 4.5 to 7
REAR SUSPENSION
Name Torque in Nm
Rear wheel axle nut 102 - 123
Shock absorber attachment bracket - Frame 110 - 120
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Name Torque in Nm
Rear shock absorber - Attachment bracket 130 ÷ 140
Rear shock absorber - Suspension linkage 130 ÷ 140
Right strut screw - Rear suspension linkage 45 ÷ 50
Left strut screws - Right strut bracket 45 ÷ 50
Right strut bracket screws - Silencer support 24 ÷ 27
Left strut screw - Linkage 45 ÷ 50
Left strut bracket screws - Crankcase 24 ÷ 27
Linkage axis nut 110 ÷ 115
Linkage axis internal ring nut 5 - 7
Linkage axis external ring nut 57 ÷ 63
Silencer bracket screws - Crankcase 34 ÷ 42 (**)
(**) after tightening the rear wheel axle nut
BODYWORK
Name Torque in Nm
Handlebar upper cover fixing screws 5 - 8
Lower cover fixing screws - handlebar 4 to 5
Central cover fixing screws - handlebar 9
Front frame fixing screws - chassis 13 - 15
Wheel housing fixing screws - front frame 4.5 to 7
Wheel housing fixing screws - chassis 4.5 to 7
Wheel housing fixing screws - shield - lower shield 1 to 1.7
Front case fixing screws - wheel housing 1 to 1.7
Front case fixing screws - central tunnel 1 to 1.7
Front case fixing screws - chassis 4.5 to 7
Fairings fixing screws - front case 1 to 1.7
Fairing fixing screws - central tunnel 1 to 1.7
Shield fixing screws - front case 1 to 1.7
Shield fixing screws - lower shield 1 to 1.7
Shield fixing screws - rear dashboard 1 to 1.7
Shield upper cover fixing screws - front headlight assembly 4.5 to 7
Shield upper cover fixing screws - rear dashboard 1 to 1.7
Front dashboard fixing screws - front frame 1 to 1.7
Front dashboard fixing screws - rear dashboard 1 to 1.7
Dashboard cover fixing screws - rear dashboard 1 to 1.7
Rear dashboard fixing screws - front case 1 to 1.7
Rear dashboard covers fixing screws - rear dashboard 1 to 1.7
Rear dashboard covers fixing screws - rear dashboard 1 to 1.7
Windshield fixing screws - front frame 4.5 to 7
Instrument panel fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Front headlight assembly fixing screws - shield 4.5 to 7
Turn indicator fixing screws - headlight 1 to 1.7
Footrests fixing screws - deflectors - lower shield 1 to 1.7
Footrests front fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Footrests central fixing screws 4.5 to 7
Footrests rear fixing screws 4.5 to 7
Footrest fixing screws - fairings 1 to 1.7
Passenger footrest fixing screws 4.5 to 7
Passenger footrest rubber fixing screws 4.5 to 7
Lower cover fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Saddle fixing screws 8 ÷ 10
Fixing screws pneumatic spring - saddle 15 to 20
Fixing screws pneumatic spring - frame 15 to 20
Handgrips fixing screws 15 to 20
Handgrips upper cover fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Helmet compartment fixing screws 4.5 to 7
Helmet compartment fixing screws - cover 1 to 1.7
Fairing fixing screws - helmet compartment 1 to 1.7
Engine access cover fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Battery door fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Fuses cover retainer screws 1 to 1.7
Spark plug inspection cover fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Upper rear cover fixing screws - helmet compartment 1 to 1.7
Upper rear cover fixing screws 1 to 1.7
Side frame fixing screws 1 to 1.7
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Name Torque in Nm
Splash guard fixing screws 4.5 to 7
MUFFLER
Name Torque in Nm
Silencer heat guard fixing screw 4 to 5
Silencer screw - silencer bracket 20 ÷ 25
Lambda probe tightening on exhaust manifold 40 to 50
Adjusting screw of silencer support clamp - silencer bracket 10 - 13
Fixing nut for adjusting silencer support clamp 10 ÷ 12 (after adjusting support clamp)
Nuts fixing the exhaust manifold to the head 16 to 18
Screws silencer support - central stand 20 ÷ 25
LUBRICATION
Name Torque in Nm
Oil pump cover screws 0.7 - 0.9
Screws fixing oil pump to the crankcase 5 ÷ 6
THERMAL GROUP AND TIMING SYSTEM
Name Torque in Nm
Spark plug 12 ÷ 14
Head fixing stud bolts ***
Head fixing nuts 10 - 12
Exhaust / intake head fixing nuts 10 - 12
Head lubrication control jet 5 - 7
Coolant temperature sensor 10 to 12
counterweight mass fixing screw 7 - 8.5
Tensioner pad fixing screw 10 - 14
Rpm timing sensor fixing screw 3 - 4
injector fixing screw 3 ÷ 4
Revolution timing sensor fixing screw 3 ÷ 4
Valve lifter mass stop bell fixing screws 30 - 35
Intake manifold fixing screws 11 - 13
Tappet cover fixing screws 7 - 9
Throttle body fixing screws 11 ÷ 13
camshaft retaining bracket fixing screws 4 - 6
Head fixing screws 10 - 12
Lambda probe on exhaust manifold 10 - 12
Muffler to bracket fixing screw 14 - 16
*** Apply a preliminary torque of 7 Nm in a crossed sequence. - Tighten by 90° in a crossed sequence. - tighten again by 90° in
a criss-crossed sequence.
TRANSMISSION COVER
Name Torque in Nm
Driven pulley nut 92 - 100
Drive pulley nut 160 - 175
Anti-vibration roller screw 16.7 ÷ 19.6
M8 retainers for transmission cover 23 ÷ 26
M6 retainer 11 ÷ 13
Anti-vibration roller retainer 17 - 19
Clutch ring nut 65 - 75
Air deflector unit screws 7 to 9
Water pump cover screws 3 ÷ 4
External transmission cover screws 7 to 9
Flywheel cover screws 11 - 13
FLYWHEEL COVER
Name Torque in Nm
Flywheel fixing nut 115 - 125
Stator clamps 8 - 10
Blow-by recovery duct fixing screws 3 - 4
Screw fixing freewheel to flywheel 13 - 15
Stator cable harness guide bracket screws 3 - 4
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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
Name Torque in Nm
Countershaft fixing nut 25 ÷ 29
Engine oil filter 12 - 16
Engine oil drainage plug 24 ÷ 30
Engine-crankcase coupling screws 11 ÷ 13
Oil pump screws 5 ÷ 6
Gear mounting on crankshaft screws 10 -12
Oil pump compartment cover bulkhead screws 8 - 10
COOLING
Name Torque in Nm
Water pump rotor 4 to 5
Water pump cover screws 3 ÷ 4
Bleed screw 3
FINAL REDUCTION GEAR
Name Torque in Nm
Rear hub cover screws 24 ÷ 27
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Name Torque in Nm
starter motor retainers 11 - 13
Products
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE
Product Description Specifications
AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmis-
sions. API GL-4
eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-per-
formance four-stroke engines. JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3
AGIP GP 330 Water repellent stringy calcium spray
grease. R.I.D./A.D.R. 2 10°b) 2 R.I.Na. 2.42 - I.A.T.A. 2 - I.M.D.G. class 2 UN 1950
Page 9022 EM 25-89
AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid. Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 -FMVSS 116
- DOT 3/4 - ISO 4925 - CUNA NC 956
DOT 4
AGIP PERMANENT SPEZIAL Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid
with organic inhibition additives. Red,
ready to use.
ASTM D 3306 - ASTM D 4656 - ASTM D
4985 - CUNA NC 956-16
AUTOSOL METAL POLISH Muffler cleaning paste specialproductfor cleaning andpolishing
stainless steel muffler
AGIP GREASE PV2 Ivory smooth-textured, slightly-stringy
anhydrous calcium-base grease. TL 9150 066, NATO G 460 symbol
UNIT OF MEASURE - CONVERSION - ENGLISH SYSTEM TO INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM (IS).
Specification Desc./Quantity
1 Inch (in) 25.4 Millimetres (mm)
1 Foot (ft) 0.305 Meter (m)
1 Mile (mi) 1.609 Kilometre (km)
1 US Gallon (USgal) 3.785 Litre (l)
1 Pound (lb) 0.454 Kilogram (kg)
1 Cubic inch (in³) 16.4 Cubic centimetres (cm³)
1 Foot pound (lb ft) 1,356 Newton meter (Nm)
1 Miles per hour (mi/h) 1.602 Kilometres per hour (km/h)
1 Pound per square inch (PSI) 0.069 (bar)
1 Fahrenheit (°F) 32+(9/5) Celsius (°C)
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INDEX OF TOPICS
TOOLING TOOL

SPECIFIC TOOLS
Stores code Description
001467Y002 Driver for OD 73 mm bearing
001467Y007 Driver for OD 54-mm bearings
001467Y009 Bell for OD 42-mm bearings
001467Y010 Driver for OD 25 mm bearings
001467Y017 Driver for OD 36 mm bearings
001467Y031 Bell
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Stores code Description
001467Y035 Bearing housing, outside ø 47 mm
001467Y006 Pliers to extract 20 mm bearings
001467Y008 Pliers to extract 17 mm ø bearings
001467Y013 Pliers to extract ø 15-mm bearings
001467Y034 Pliers to extract ø 15-mm bearings
002465Y Pliers for circlips
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Stores code Description
020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut
001330Y Tool for fitting steering seats
020004Y Punch for removing fifth wheels from
headstock
020478Y Punch for driven pulley roller casing
020663Y Water pump shaft oil seal punch
020661Y Water pump overall seal replacement kit
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Stores code Description
020074Y Support base for checking crankshaft
alignment
020150Y Air heater support
020151Y Air heater
020434Y Oil pressure check fitting
020193Y Oil pressure check gauge
020431Y Valve oil seal extractor
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Stores code Description
020306Y Punch for assembling valve seal rings
020382Y012 bush (valve removing tool)
020329Y Mity-Vac vacuum-operated pump
020330Y Stroboscopic light to check timing
020331Y Digital multimeter
020335Y Magnetic support for dial gauge
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Stores code Description
020363Y 20-mm guide
020364Y 25-mm guide
020412Y 15-mm guide
020439Y 17-mm guide
020483Y 30-mm guide
020376Y Adaptor handle
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