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MANUALE STAZIONE DI SERVIZIO ******** Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008)
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MANUALE STAZIONE DI SERVIZIO Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) 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 considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons.
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MANUALE STAZIONE DI SERVIZIO Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) This service station manual has been drawn up by Piaggio & C. Spa to be used by the workshops of Piaggio-Gilera 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.
INDEX OF TOPICS CHAR HARACTERISTICS TOOL OOLING MAIN AINTENANCE TROUBL ROUBLESHOOTING ELE SYS LECTRICAL SYSTEM ENG VE NGINE FROM VEHICLE NGINE INJEC NJECTION SUSP USPENSIONS BRAK SYS RAKING SYSTEM COOL SYS OOLING SYSTEM CHAS HASSIS PRE DE DELIVERY TIME...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics This section describes the general specifications of the vehicle. Rules This section describes general safety rules for any maintenance operations performed on the vehicle. Safety rules - If work can only be done on the vehicle with the engine running, make sure that the premises are well- ventilated, using special extractors if necessary;...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics Vehicle identification Chassis prefix: ZAPM45100000 ÷ 1001 Engine prefix: M451M ÷ 1001 Dimensions and mass WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS Specification Desc./Quantity Kerb weight 158 ± 5 kg Maximum weight allowed 340 kg Maximum height...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics Engine DATA Specification Desc./Quantity Type single-cylinder, four-stroke and four liquid-cooled valves Cubic capacity 278.3 cm³ Stroke 63 mm Bore 75 mm MAX. torque 22 Nm at 6500 rpm Max. Power 16.4 kW at 7500 rpm...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics THERMOSTAT Specification Desc./Quantity Type Wax-type, with deviator Starts opening 85±2°C ELECTRIC VENTILATION Specification Desc./Quantity Electric ventilation starts at 102°C Electric ventilation stops at 96°C WATER PUMP Specification Desc./Quantity Type Centrifugal Control Coaxial to crankshaft...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics CHECKING REMOTE CONTROLS «A» OPER- ATING AS CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1) Check that, given regular conditions, there is no continuity between terminals 30 and 87. 2) Apply 12V voltage to power terminals 85 and 86 of the remote control.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics LIGHT SWITCH STARTER BUTTON KEY SWITCH FUEL INJECTOR Type: 3 holes Conicity of the nozzle: 20° Resistance at terminals: 13.7 ÷ 15.2 Ohm CHAR - 12...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics FUEL PUMP UNIT Mechanical type pressure regulator operating at a pressure of 2.5 BAR Pump winding resistance: ~ 1.5 Ohm Input current during regular functioning: 1.4 - 1.8 REVOLUTION TIMING SENSOR Resistance between pins 13 and 15: 100 ÷ 150 Ohm at approx.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics HV COIL - Resistance of the primary = 0.5 Ohm ± 8% - Resistance between primary and ground = infin- - Resistance between primary and HV output = 3.1 KOhm ± 9% - Presence of battery voltage between pins 22 and 26 of the interface cable harness upon shifting to ON and for 2 sec.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics Name Torque in Nm Drive pulley nut 75 ÷ 83 Transmission cover screws 11 ÷ 13 Driven pulley shaft nut 54 ÷ 60 Rear hub cap screws 24 ÷ 27 FLYWHEEL Name Torque in Nm Flywheel cover screw 11 ÷...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics CYLINDER - PISTON Specification Desc./Quantity Plunger diameter 74.967 +0.014 -0.014 mm Cylinder diameter 75 +0.038 +0.01 mm COUPLING CATEGORIES Name Initials Cylinder Piston Play on fitting cylinder-piston 75.01 ÷ 75.017 74.953 ÷ 74.960 0.050 ÷...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics - Carefully clean the sealing ring housings. - Measure the coupling clearance between the sealing rings and the grooves using suitable sen- sors, as shown in the diagram. - If the clearance is greater than that indicated in the table, replace the piston.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics AXIAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD Name Description Dimensions Initials Quantity Half-shaft, transmission 16.6 +0-0.05 D = 0.20 - 0.50 side Flywheel-side half-shaft 16.6 +0-0.05 D = 0.20 - 0.50 Connecting rod 18 -0.10 -0.15...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics CRANKSHAFT Specification Desc./Quantity Crankshaft bearings: Standard diameter: Cat. 1 28.998 ÷ 29.004 mm Crankshaft bearings: Standard diameter: Cat. 2 29.004 ÷ 29.010 mm CHAR - 21...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics MAX. ADMISSIBLE DISPLACEMENT Specification Desc./Quantity 0.15 mm 0.010 mm 0.010 mm 0.10 mm CHAR - 22...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics Characteristic Crankshaft-crankcase axial clearance (H) 0.15 ÷ 0.43 mm - Using a bore gauge, measure the connecting rod small end diameter. N.B. IF THE CONNECTING ROD SMALL END DIAMETER EX- CEEDS THE STANDARD DIAMETER, EXHIBITS WEAR OR...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics COUPLINGS BUSHING CATEGORY CRANKCASE BUSHING INSIDE DIAMETER AFTER FITTING HALVES CATEGORY 29.024 ÷ 29.054 29.024 ÷ 29.054 29.018 ÷ 29.048 29.018 ÷ 29.048 Combine the shaft with two category 1 crankwebs with the category 1 crankcase (or cat. 2 with cat. 2).
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics - Check the sealing surfaces for the intake and exhaust manifold. - Check that the bearings of the camshaft and the rocker pins exhibit no wear. - Check that the head cover surface is not worn.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics - Clean the valve seats of any carbon residues. - Using the Prussian blue, check the width of the impression on the valve seat "V". Characteristic Standard value: 1 - 1.3 mm Admissible limit: 1.6 mm...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics MINIMUM ADMISSIBLE DIAMETER Specification Desc./Quantity Inlet: 4.96 mm Outlet: 4.945 mm - Calculate the clearance between valve and valve guide. - Check the deviation of the valve stem by resting it on a "V" shaped abutment and measuring the extent of the deformation with a comparator.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics INLET Specification Desc./Quantity Standard clearance: 0.013 - 0.04 mm Admissible limit: 0.08 mm OUTLET Specification Desc./Quantity Standard clearance: 0.025 ÷ 0.052 mm Admissible limit: 0.09 mm - Check that there are no signs of wear on the surface of contact with the articulated register terminal.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics Specification Desc./Quantity Cam shaft check: Minimum admissible diameter Bearing B diameter: 19.950 mm -Using a gauge, measure the cam height. TANDARD HEIGHT Specification Desc./Quantity Cam shaft check: Standard height Inlet: 30.285 mm Cam shaft check: Standard height Outlet: 29.209 mm...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics Check there are no signs of wear on the pad from contact with the cam and on the jointed adjustment plate. OCKING LEVERS AND PIN DIAMETER Specification Desc./Quantity Internal rocker arm diameter: Standard diameter Diameter 12.000 - 12.011 mm...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Characteristics inside the cylinder, the less the base gasket to be applied (to recover the compression ratio) and vice versa. N.B. MEASUREMENT "A" MUST BE TAKEN WITHOUT ANY GASKET FITTED BETWEEN THE CRANK- CASE AND CYLINDER AND AFTER RESETTING THE GAUGE, EQUIPPED WITH A SUPPORT, ON...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling ATTREZZATURA SPECIFICA Stores code Description 001330Y Tool for fitting steering seats 001467Y017 Bell for bearings, OD 39 mm 001467Y014 Pliers to extract ø 15-mm bearings 005095Y Engine support 002465Y Pliers for circlips 006029Y...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling Stores code Description 020021Y Front suspension service tool 020036Y Punch 020038Y Punch 020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut 020074Y Support base for checking crankshaft alignment 020150Y Air heater support TOOL - 34...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling Stores code Description 020151Y Air heater 020193Y Oil pressure gauge 020262Y Crankcase splitting strip 020263Y Sheath for driven pulley fitting 020306Y Punch for assembling valve seal rings 020329Y MityVac vacuum-operated pump TOOL - 35...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling Stores code Description 020330Y Stroboscopic light to check timing 020331Y Digital multimeter 020332Y Digital rev counter 020648Y Single battery charger TOOL - 36...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling Stores code Description 020335Y Magnetic support for dial gauge 020357Y 32 x 35 mm adaptor 020359Y 42x47-mm adaptor 020360Y Adaptor 52 x 55 mm 020363Y 20 mm guide 020364Y 25-mm guide TOOL - 37...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling Stores code Description 020365Y 22 mm guide 020375Y Adaptor 28 x 30 mm 020376Y Adaptor handle 020382Y Valve cotters equipped with part 012 re- moval tool 020382Y011 adapter for valve removal tool 020393Y...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling Stores code Description 020441Y 26 x 28 mm adaptor 020444Y Tool for fitting/ removing the driven pulley clutch 020456Y Ø 24 mm adaptor 020477Y Adaptor 37 mm 020483Y 30 mm guide 020489Y Hub cover support stud bolt set...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Tooling Stores code Description 020428Y Piston position check support 020460Y Scooter diagnosis and tester 020621Y HV cable extraction adaptor 020481Y Control unit interface wiring 001467Y035 Belle for OD 47-mm bearings 020626Y Driving pulley lock wrench...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance Maintenance chart SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE I: CHECK AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY. C: CLEAN, R: REPLACE, A: ADJUST, L: LUBRICATE * Replace every 2 years km x 1,000 Safety locks...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance - Remove the transmission compartment air intake cover shown in the photograph. - Rotate the driving pulley fan using a screwdriver until the reference marks between the flywheel and flywheel cover coincide as shown in the pho- tograph.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance Spark plug - Rest the scooter on its stand - Open the saddle and take out the helmet com- partment - Disconnect the spark plug HV wire cap; - Unscrew the spark plug using the wrench sup- plied;...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance 0.7-0.8 mm Electric characteristic Spark plug NGK CR8EKB Locking torques (N*m) Spark plug 12 ÷ 14 Hub oil Check -Park the vehicle on its centre stand on flat ground; - Remove the oil dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and put it back into its hole tightening it completely;...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance Locking torques (N*m) Hub oil drainage screw 15 ÷ 17 Nm Air filter Proceed as follows: 1. unscrew the fixing screw «A». 2. unscrew the nut «B» under the body. 3. remove the left side fairing.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance Engine oil In 4T engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bench bearings and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage to the engine.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance and if necessary top up without exceeding the MAX level. The cartridge filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed. Use new oil of the recommended type for topping up and changing purposes.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance Recommended products AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Engine oil SAE 5W-40 Synthetic oil that exceed the requirements of API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA specifications Oil pressure warning light The vehicle is equipped with a warning light on the instrument panel that lights up when the key is turned to the «ON»...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance - Top up if the fluid level is near or below the MIN level edge. The liquid level must always be be- tween the MIN and MAX level. -The coolant consists of an ethylene glycol and corrosion inhibitor based 50% de-ionised water- antifreeze solution mix.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance Top-up - Position the vehicle on a flat surface and on the centre stand - Remove the brake pump cover as indicated in the photo Check the brake fluid level through the sight glass...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Maintenance Headlight adjustment Proceed as follows: 1. Place the vehicle in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure, 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;...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Troubleshooting This section makes it possible to find what solutions to apply when troubleshooting. For each failure, a list of the possible causes and pertaining operations is given. Engine Excessive oil consumption/Exhaust smoke EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Troubleshooting Possible Cause Operation Brake disc slack or distorted Check the brake disc screws are locked; measure the axial shift of the disc with a dial gauge and with wheel mounted on the scooter.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Troubleshooting Suspension oil leakage OIL LEAKAGE FROM SUSPENSION Possible Cause Operation Seal fault or breakage Replace the shock absorber Check the condition of wear of the steering covers and the adjustments. TROUBL - 59...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 1. Pre-installation for anti-theft device 2. Left turn indicator bulbs 3. Right turn indicator bulbs 4. Turn indicator switch 5. Turn indicator control device 6. Instrument panel 7. Oil pressure sensor 8. Fuel level transmitter 9.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 20. Injection load remote control 21. Stop light bulb 22. Battery 23. Start-up remote control 24. Starter motor 25. Starter button 26. Main fuses 27. Voltage regulator 28. Magneto flywheel 29. Radiator electric fan 30.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Components arrangement 9. Immobilizer aerial - Remove the shield back plate to reach it. 10. Injection ECU - Remove the helmet compart- ment to reach it. ELE SYS - 63...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 11. Diagnosis connector - Remove the helmet compartment to reach it. 15. HV coil - Remove the battery to reach it; to remove the coil, first remove the footrest and undo the two screws indicated.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 20-23. Remote control switches - Remove the front central cover and the helmet compartment to reach them. 26. Main fuses - Open the front top box to reach them. 41. Auxiliary fuses - Remove the helmet com- partment to reach them.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 27. Voltage regulator - Remove the shield back plate to reach it. 28. Magneto flywheel - Remove the flywheel cov- er, as described in the «Engine» chapter, to reach it. To get access to the connectors, remove the helmet compartment.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 33. Saddle-opening actuator - Remove the hel- met compartment to reach it, undo the two screws indicated and remove the mounting bracket to- gether with the actuator. 8. Fuel level transmitter - Remove the fuel tank to reach it.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Front side 1. Saddle opening switch 2. Pre-installations ELE SYS - 69...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 3. Insert in clamp 4. Fuse box 5. From the wire unit 1. Front left turn indicator connector 2. Front right turn indicator connector 3. Electrical fan connector 4. Turn indicator control device...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 1. Right turn indicator connector 2. From regulator 3. Wire unit - regulator connection 4. To the immobilizer aerial 5. Light remote control 6. Electric fan remote control 7. To key switch 8.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 9. Voltage regulator 1. Immobilizer aerial 2. Foldable clamp to hold cables 3. Battery negative terminal ELE SYS - 72...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 4. Battery positive terminal 5. Flywheel - regulator connection 1. To stop switch 2. To turn indicator switch 3. To light switch 4. To horn button 5. To instrument panel 6. To headlight 7.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Back side 1. To HV coil 2. Foldable clamp 3. Foldable clamps to hold the red sheathing 4. Diagnostic socket 5. Starter remote control ELE SYS - 74...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 1. Rear right turn indicator 2. Cable guide 3. To rear light 4. Rear left turn indicator ELE SYS - 75...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 1. Fuse box 2. Remote control switch 3. Ground lead clamping to chassis 4. Oil pressure sensor 5. Lambda probe connector 6. Lambda sensor 7. To wire unit 8. To the spark plug 9.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 1. To flywheel 2. To saddle opening actuator 3. Fuse box 4. Foldable clamp to hold cables 5. Clamp 6. Injector connector 7. To HV coil 8. To front wire unit 9. To rear turn indicators 10.To fuel gauge and fuel tank...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 1. Battery positive terminal 2. Battery negative terminal 3. Thermistor 4. Starter motor ground lead 5. Right turn indicator connector 6. Rear headlight assembly connector 7. Left turn indicator connector 8. Starter motor ground lead clamping 9.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Ignition 6. Instrument panel 9. Immobilizer aerial 10. Injection ECU 15. HV coil 20. Injection load remote control 22. Battery 26. Main fuses 31. Engine stop switch 40. Key switch contacts ELE SYS - 79...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Battery recharge and starting 10. Injection ECU 21. Stop light bulb 22. Battery 23. Start-up remote control 24. Starter motor 25. Starter button 26. Main fuses 27. Voltage regulator 28. Magneto flywheel 39.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Checks and inspections This section is devoted to the checks on the electrical system components. Immobiliser The electronic ignition system is controlled by the control unit with the integrated Immobilizer sys- tem. The immobilizer is an anti-theft system that...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system • there is power to the control unit as specified below: Remove the connector support bracket shown in the photograph and disconnect the connector from the control unit. Check the following conditions: With the key switch set to OFF: •...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system After removing the shield back plate, remove the electrical connection from the aerial as shown in the photograph. Remove the protective base from the connector. With the ignition key switch at ON check there is...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Virgin circuit When the ignition system is not encrypted, any key will start the engine but limited to 2000 rpm. The keys can only be recognised if the control unit has been programmed properly.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Once the system has been programmed, master key transponder, decoder and control unit are strictly matched. With this link established, it is now possible to en- code new service keys, in the event of losses, replacements, etc.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system manently ON; in this condition, no operations are possible, including starting of the vehicle. 3. Programmed control unit - the service key in (normal condition of use): a single 0.7-second flash is displayed, after which the LED remains off steadily.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Diagnostic code - 2 flashes A two-flash code shows a system where the con- trol unit does not show the transponder signal. This might depend on the inefficiency of the immobiliser aerial or the transponder.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 3) Measure the resistance between each of the yellow terminals and the other two. Electric characteristic Resistance: 0.2 - 1 Ω 4) Check that there is insulation between the each yellow cable and the ground.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER Specification Desc./Quantity Type Non-adjustable three-phase transistor Voltage 14 ÷ 15V at 5000 rpm with lights off Starter motor 1. Battery 2. Start-up remote control 3. Fuse No. 1 4. Fuse No. 3 5.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 2) Check key switch contacts. 3) Check the contacts of the stop buttons and the starter button. 4) With the key switch set to «ON», the brake pulled and the starter button pressed, check if there is voltage between the Orange-White cable of the start-up remote control switch and the ground connec- tion.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 5. Horn button 6. Horn WARNING ALL CONTINUITY TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE CORRESPONDING CONNECTORS DISCONNECTED. 1) Check fuses No. 1 and 5. 2) Check the key switch and horn button contacts.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system ALL CONTINUITY TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE CORRESPONDING CONNECTORS DISCONNECTED. 1) Check that bulbs operate properly. 2) Check fuses No. 1 and 4. 3) Check key switch contacts. 4) With the key switch set to «ON», check if there is voltage between the Blue-Black cable of the turn indicators switch and the ground connection.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Lights list 1. Battery 2. Fuse No. 1 3. Fuse No. 6 4. Key switch contacts 5. Fuse No. 5 6. Fuse No. 9 7. Electronic control unit 8. Tail lights and license plate light bulbs 9.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system 5) Check that the cable harnesses of the bulbs and their ground connection are not interrupted. HIGH-BEAM /LOW-BEAM LIGHTS LINE 1) Check that bulbs operate properly. 2) Check fuses No. 1; 5 and 6.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system THE SYSTEM, CAN CAUSE ERRORS IN FUNCTIONING AND RISK OF FIRE. FUSES Specification Desc./Quantity Fuse No. 1 Capacity: 30 A Protected circuits: Battery recharge circuit, fuses No. 6-7. Live: Fuses No. 4 - 5 - 8 - 9 Fuse No.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Dashboard A = Digital clock B = Odometer C = Speedometer D = Injection telltale light E = Engine oil pressure warning light F = Turn indicators G = High-beam warning light...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Electrical system Connectors DIAGNOSIS CONNECTOR 1. Not connected 2. Ground (Black) 3. Electronic control unit (Purple-White) PICK-UP CONNECTOR 1. Positive from control unit (Red) 2. Negative from control unit (Brown) 3. Not connected FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR 1.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine from vehicle This section describes the operations to carry out when removing the engine from the scooter. Exhaust assy. Removal - Remove the right and left fairings and the spoiler terminals. - Remove the Lambda probe from its support and disconnect it.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine from vehicle Remove the lambda probe from the manifold. CAUTION: SHOULD IT BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE ONLY THE MUFFLER TIP, ALWAYS RE- PLACE THE GRAPHITE GASKET BETWEEN STUB AND TIP. Removal of the engine from the vehicle CAUTION SUPPORT THE SCOOTER ADEQUATELY.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine from vehicle - Get a + 2.5 l container to collect the coolant. - Remove the coolant inlet pipe to the motor as indicated in the photograph. - Disconnect the fuel pipe from the injector and re- move the screw locking the retainer clamp.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine from vehicle - Remove the coolant outlet pipe from the motor as indicated. - Remove the spark plug cap. - Remove the coolant temperature sensor con- nector indicated in the photo. - Remove the throttle control cables from the throt- tle body by undoing the nuts indicated in the pho- tograph.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine from vehicle - Remove the clamp retaining the starter motor from the sleeve. - Remove the positive and negative wiring from the starter motor as shown in the photograph. - Disconnect the connectors from the flywheel wir- ing as shown in the photo.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine from vehicle - Remove the four retainers of the rear brake pipes from the crankcase. - Remove the rear shock absorbers. - Remove the engine-swinging arm fixing pin by undoing the nut and operating on the head of the pin as shown in the photograph.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine from vehicle - Pay particular attention to the sleeve, be careful to position the throttle body reference marks as in- dicated in the photograph. CAUTION PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO POSITIONING THE THROTTLE CONTROL TRANSMISSION PROPERLY.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine This section describes the operations to be carried out on the engine and the tools to be used. Automatic transmission Transmission cover - To remove the transmission cover it is necessary to remove the plastic cover first, by inserting a screwdriver in the slotted holes.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Remove the five screws on two different levels as well as the small casing. Removing the driven pulley shaft bearing - Remove the clip from the inside of the cover. - Remove the bearing from the crankcase by...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Plastic roller - Check that the roller does not show signs of wear and that it turns freely. - Remove the special clamping screws as indica- ted in the photograph - Check the outside diameter of the roller does not...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Inspecting the clutch drum - Check that the clutch bell is not worn or damaged. - Measure the clutch bell inside diameter. Characteristic Max. value clutch bell Max. value: Ø 134.5 mm Clutch bell standard value Standard value: Ø...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the clutch Fit the driven pulley spring compressor specific tool with medium length pins screwed in position «C» on the tool internal side. - Introduce the adapter ring No. 11 with the cham- fering facing the inside of the tool.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Check minimum thickness 1 mm Pin retaining collar - Simultaneously turn and pull the collar manually to remove it. N.B. USE TWO SCREWDRIVERS IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY. N.B. BE CAREFUL NOT TO PUSH THE SCREW DRIVERS IN TOO FAR TO AVOID DAMAGE THAT COULD ENDANGER THE O-RING SEAL.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Support the pulley properly using the bell as shown in the figure. Specific tooling 001467Y035 Belle for OD 47-mm bearings - Remove the roller bearing using the modular punch. Specific tooling 020376Y Adaptor handle 020456Y Ø...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Inspecting the driven sliding half-pulley - Remove the two internal grommets and the two O-rings. - Measure the movable half-pulley bushing inside diameter. - Check the contact surface with the belt to make sure there are no flaws.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Refitting the driven pulley - Insert the new oil guards and O-rings on the mov- able half-pulley. - Lightly grease the O-rings «A» shown in the fig- ure. - Fit the half-pulley over the bushing using the spe- cific tool.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Soap-based lithium grease containing NLGI 2 Mo- lybdenum disulphide; ISO-L-XBCHB2, DIN KF2K-20 Inspecting the clutch spring - Measure the length of the spring, while it is re- laxed. Characteristic Standard length 123 mm...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Apply the clutch fixing nut and tighten it to the prescribed torque using the special 46x55 wrench. - Loosen the tool clamp and insert the belt accord- ing to its direction of rotation.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Drive-belt - Check that the driving belt is not damaged. - Check the width of the belt. Characteristic Driving belt - minimum width 19.5 mm Driving belt - standard width 21.3 ± 0.2 mm...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Insert the tool in the hollows and apply the reten- tion ring - Bring in the ring's clamping screws while keeping the tool to support the pulley Specific tooling 020626Y Driving pulley lock wrench - Remove the fixing nut and the washer - Remove the stationary drive pulley half.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Movable driving half-pulley bushing: Maxi- mum allowable diameter Ø 26.12 mm Sliding bushing: Standard Diameter Ø 25.959 ÷ 25.98 mm Sliding bushing: Minimum admissible diame- Ø 25.95 mm Roller: Standard Diameter Diameter 20.5 - 20.7 mm Roller: Minimum diameter permitted Ø...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Fit the steel shim in contact with the bushing and the stationary drive pulley. - Install the appropriate tool as described in the re- moval phase. -Tighten the nut with washer to the prescribed tor- que.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine End gear Removing the hub cover - Empty the rear hub through the oil drainage plug. - Remove the 7 flanged screws indicated in the figure. - Remove the hub cover and its gasket.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the hub bearings - Check the state of the bearings being examined (wear, clearance and noisiness). If faults are de- tected, do the following. - Use the specific bearing extractor to remove the three 15 mm bearings (2 in the crankcase and 1 in the hub cover).
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the driven pulley shaft bearing - As you need to remove the driven pulley shaft, its bearing and oil guard, remove the transmission cover as described above. - Extract the driven pulley shaft from its bearing.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Refitting the wheel axle bearing - Support the hub cover on a wooden surface. - Heat the crankcase cover with the specific heat gun. - Fit the wheel shaft bearing with a modular punch as shown in the figure.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Refitting the hub cover bearings For the fitting of the hub box bearings the engine crankcase and the cover must be heated with the special heat gun. - The three 15 mm bearings must be fitted using the appropriate tools.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Refitting the hub bearings - Install the three shafts in the engine crankcase as shown in the figure. Refitting the ub cover - Fit a new gasket together with the centring dow- els.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the hub cover - Remove the clip fixing the hose to the cylinder. - Remove the 10 fixings - Remove the flywheel cover. Removing the stator - Remove the two pickup screws and the screw holding the wiring support and the three stator clamping screws shown in the figure.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Refitting the stator - Refit the stator and flywheel carrying out the re- moval procedure in reverse, tightening the retain- ers to the specified torque. Locking torques (N*m) Stator assembly screws (°) 3 ÷ 4...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the starter motor - Remove the two screws indicated in the figure. - Take the starter motor out of its seat Removing the flywheel magneto - Remove the water pump shaft and crankshaft...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Insert the special flywheel stop tool on the fly- wheel as shown in the photo Specific tooling 020627Y Flywheel lock wrench - Remove the plate indicated in the photo. - Remove the flywheel nut with its washer...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Fit the freewheel on the magneto flywheel making sure that the ground side is in contact with the fly- wheel itself, i.e. with wheel seeger ring visible. - Lock the six clamping screws in criss-cross fash- ion to the prescribed torque.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Using the special flywheel stop tool, tighten up the flywheel fixing nut to the prescribed torque -Refit the retention plate Specific tooling 020627Y Flywheel lock wrench Locking torques (N*m) Flywheel nut 94 ÷ 102...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the rocker-arms cover - Remove the 5 screws indicated in the figure Removing the timing system drive - Remove the parts listed below first: transmission cover, drive pulley with belt, oil sump with spring...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Loosen the central screw on the tensioner first. - Remove the two fixings shown in the figure. - Remove the tensioner with its gasket. - Remove the internal hex screw and the counter- weight shown in the figure.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the cam shaft - Remove the two screws and the cam shaft re- tainer shown in the diagram. - Remove the cam shaft. - Remove the pins and the rocker arms from the flywheel side holes.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the valves - Using the appropriate tool fitted with an adaptor, remove the cotters, caps, springs and valves. - Remove the oil guards with the appropriate tool. - Remove the lower spring supports.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Inspecting the small end N.B. TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP- TER. See also Crankcase - crankshaft - connecting rod Inspecting the wrist pin N.B. TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP- TER.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removing the piston - Install piston and wrist pin onto the connecting rod, aligning the piston arrow the arrow facing to- wards the exhaust. - Fit the wrist pin snap ring onto the appropriate...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - By means of the table, see the Specifications chapter identify the cylinder base gasket thickness to be used for refitting. Correctly identify the cylinder base gasket thickness to keep the correct compres- sion ratio.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Refitting the cylinder - Insert the cylinder base gasket with the thickness determined above. - Using the fork support and the piston ring retain- ing band, refit the cylinder as shown in the figure.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Inspecting the valve sealings N.B. TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP- TER. See also Cylinder Head Inspecting the valves N.B. TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP- TER.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Specific tooling 020306Y Punch for assembling valve seal rings 020382Y Valve cotters equipped with part 012 removal tool 020382Y011 adapter for valve removal tool Inspecting the cam shaft N.B. TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP- TER.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Rotate the engine so that the piston is at top dead centre, using the reference marks on the flywheel and the crankcase. - Holding this position insert the chain on the cam- shaft control pulley.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Fit the timing chain guide pad. - Insert the centring dowel between the cylinder head to the cylinder, fit the cylinder head gasket and the cylinder head. - Lubricate the stud bolt threading.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Fit the two screws on the outside of the timing chain side and tighten them to the specified torque. N.B. BEFORE INSTALLING THE HEAD, MAKE SURE THAT THE LUBRICATION CHANNEL IS CLEAN USING A COM- PRESSED AIR JET.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Crankcase - crankshaft Splitting the crankcase halves - Before opening the crankcase, it is advisable to check the axial clearance of the crankshaft. To do this, use a plate and a support with appropriate tool dial gauge.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine CAUTION WHILE OPENING THE CRANKCASES AND REMOVING THE DRIVING SHAFT, CHECK THAT THE THREADED SHAFT ENDS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE MAIN BUSH- INGS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION CAN DAMAGE THE MAIN BUSHINGS.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Inspect the coupling surfaces on the crankcase halves for scratches or deformation, taking partic- ular care with the cylinder/crankcase surfaces and the crankcase halves surfaces. - Defects in the crankcase coupling gasket be-...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - The solid half-bearing is intended to stand the thrusts caused by combustion, and for this reason it is arranged opposite the cylinder. - To prevent obstructions in the oil feeding chan- nels, the matching surface of the two half-bearings must be perfectly perpendicular to the cylinder ax- is, as shown in the figure.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Studs Check that the stud bolts have not worked loose from their seat in the crankcase. Check the depth of stud bolt driving with a gauge, as indicated in the photograph. If it varies signifi- cantly from the driving depth indicated, it means that the stud bolt has yielded.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine By working on two fitted cylinder head fixing nuts, nut and lock nut, as shown in the photograph, re- move the stud bolt from its seat. Clean the threaded seat on the carter thoroughly.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Oil pressure check - Remove the electrical minimum oil pressure switch connection and remove the switch. - Check the oil pressure reading is between 0.5 and 1.2 atm with the engine idling at 1650 rpm and the oil at the required temperature (wait for at least one electric ventilation).
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removal - First remove the transmission cover and the com- plete driving pulley - Install the base of the appropriate tool on the oil guard using the screws provided. Specific tooling 020622Y Transmission-side oil guard punch - Screw the threaded bar onto the base of the tool and extract the oil guard.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Orientate the oil guard by inserting the bracket which is part of the appropriate tool - Tighten the threaded bar onto the crankshaft as far as it will go. - Use the nut to move the base of the tool until you...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Removal - Undo the two clamping screws in the figure and remove the cover over the pump control crown. - Block the rotation of the oil pump control pulley with a screwdriver inserted through one of its two holes.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Check the clearance between the rotors in the position shown in the diagram using a thickness gauge. Measure the distance between the outer rotor and the pump body (see figure). - Check the axial clearance of the rotors using a trued bar as shown in the figure.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine - Fit the sprocket wheel with a new O-ring. - Fit the chain. - Fit the central screw and the belleville washer. Tighten to the prescribed torque. - Fit the oil pump cover by tightening the two screws to the prescribed torque.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Engine Inspecting the by-pass valve - Check the unloaded spring length. - Check that the small piston is not scored. - Ensure that it slides freely on the crankcase and that it guarantees a good seal.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection OMPONENT RANSPOSITION Specification Desc./Quantity Instrument panel Throttle body and electronic injection control unit (MIU) Diagnostics socket connector Fuel pump Water temperature sensor Fuel injector HV coil Engine rpm sensor Lambda sensor Injection load remote control...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection - Spark plug The MIU control unit manages ignition with the best advance ensuring four-stroke timing (ignition only in the compression phase) at the same time. The MIU injection-ignition system controls engine functions by means of a pre-set program.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection The MIU control unit power supply is furthermore controlled by the emergency switch; that is to provide further safety for the scooter. Precautions 1. Before fixing any part of the injection system, check to see if there are any registered faults. Do not disconnect the battery before checking for faults.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection c. Remote controls d. Connectors B: Chassis earthing C: Fuel supply a. Broken fuel pump b. Dirty fuel filter D: Ignition system a. Faulty spark plug b. Broken coil c. Broken shielded cap E: Intake circuit a.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Terminals setup 1. Injection warning light 2. incomplete 3. incomplete 4. (-) lambda probe 5. (+) live battery 6. (+) battery 7. Immobilizer aerial 8. Electric fan remote control 9. Water temperature sensor 10.incomplete...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection 9. Fuse No. 3; 15A 10.Engine stop switch 11.Fuse No. 2; 7.5A 12.Injection load remote controls 13.Fuse No. 6; 15A 14.Starter button 15.Start-up remote control switch 16.Electric fan remote control 17.Starter motor 18.Electric fan motor 19.Fuel pump...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Starting difficulties ENGINE START-UP PROBLEMS Possible Cause Operation Presence of faults detected by the self diagnosis Pump relay HV coil Injector revolution timing sensor Air temperature Coolant temperature Start up engine speed Starter motor and remote control...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Possible Cause Operation HV coil Injector revolution timing sensor Air temperature Coolant temperature Ignition efficiency Ignition timing Correctness of the parameters Throttle valve position sensor Stepper Coolant temperature sensor Intake air temperature sensor...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Possible Cause Operation Injector revolution timing sensor Air temperature Coolant temperature Lambda sensor Poor performance at full throttle POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AT FULL POWER/ ENGINE IRREGULAR PROGRESS ON PICKUP Possible Cause Operation Presence of faults detected by the self diagnosis...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Fuel supply system The fuel supply circuit includes the electric pump, the filter, the pressure regulator, the electro-injector and the fuel delivery pipes. The electrical pump is located in the tank from which the fuel is pumped and sent to the injector through the filter.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Remove the fast-release fittings from the injector support. Remove the injector connector. Remove the three screws fixing the manifold to the cylinder head and the clip fixing the throttle body to the manifold.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Remove the clip fixing the throttle body to the air cleaner bellows. Remove the gas command fitting as indicated in the photograph Refitting the butterfly valve To refit, perform the operations in the reverse or-...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection 9. Fuel injector 10.Electric fan remote control When switched to "ON", the fuel pump starts to rotate for two seconds and then stops. When the engine starts up, in the presence of rpm timing signal the pump is continuously supplied.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection CONTINUITY TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE COMPONENTS DISCONNECTED. (REMOTE CONTROLS, CONTROL UNIT, FUSES ETC.). INJEC - 184...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Check the presence of fixed voltage between the grey/black cable of the remote control base and earth. If there is none, check the continuity of the grey/black cable between the fuse box (No. 3 15 A) and the remote control base.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection mote control disconnected, that the Black-Purple cable (pin 20 on the interface wiring) is insulated from the earth. Specific tooling 020331Y Digital multimeter Circuit leak test Install the specific tool for checking the fuel pressure, with the pipe fitted with the gauge.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Remove the screw shown in the photograph Remove the clip fixing the piping to the filter shown in the photograph Separate the lower part of the pump support as shown in the photograph.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection 9. Fuel injector 10.Electric fan remote control Check the resistance at the injector ends: 14.5 ± 5% Ohm Check that the injection load 15A fuse No. 3 works properly. Check that the 7.5A fuse No. 2 for live control unit power works properly.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Check the presence of fixed voltage between the grey/black cable of the remote control base and earth. If there is none, check the continuity of the grey/black cable between the fuse box (No. 3 15 A) and the remote control base.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection With the control unit and the injector disconnected, check the continuity of the Red-Yellow cable be- tween pin 14 of the interface wiring and the injector connector Switch to «ON» and check if there is voltage, with...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection With injector disconnected and the injector load remote control disconnected, check the continuity of the Black-Green cable between the injector con- nector and remote control base. Inspecting the injector hydraulics To carry out the injector check, remove the intake...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Proceed with the injector seal test. Dry the injector outlet with a blast of compressed air. Activate the fuel pump. Wait for one minute, making sure there are no leaks coming from the injector.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection COMPONENT LAYOUT Specification Desc./Quantity Instrument panel Throttle body and electronic injection control unit (MIU) Diagnostic socket Fuel pump Water temperature sensor Fuel injector HV coil Flywheel - rpm timing sensor Lambda sensor Injection load remote control...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Disconnect the fuel pipe connector. Start up the engine and wait for it to stop. With the wiring con- nected to the control unit and system try to start up the engine and check that the voltage between pins 13 and 15 is around 2.8 V...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection 9. Fuel injector 10.Electric fan remote control The ignition system is integrated with the injection and it is a high-efficiency inductive type ignition. The control unit manages two important parameters: - Ignition advance This is optimised according to the engine rpm, to the engine load, temperature and ambient pressure With idle engine, it is optimised to obtain the stabilisation of the speed at 1450 ±...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Check the resistance of the primary coil between pin 22 of the interface wiring and the green black cable of the injection load remote control base with the control unit disconnected and the remote con- trol disconnected.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Check the presence of fixed voltage between the grey/black cable of the remote control base and earth. If there is none, check the continuity of the grey/black cable between the fuse box (No. 3 15 A) and the remote control base.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Coolant temperature sensor TEMPERATURE SENSOR Specification Desc./Quantity Water temperature sensor Engine stop switch With the connector on the control unit side discon- nected, and the coolant temperature sensor con- nector connected, check that the resistance val- ues between pins 9 and 18 correspond to the engine temperature.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection With the control unit side connector disconnected, and the coolant temperature sensor connector dis- connected, check the continuity between pin 9 of the interface wiring and the light blue-green cable of the connector, and between pin 26 of the inter- face wiring and the grey-green cable of the con- nector.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Connect the diagnostic tester. Switch to «ON». Select the functions of the diagnostic tester on «TPS RESET». Specific tooling 020460Y Scooter diagnosis and tester Make sure that the throttle valve with the control is supporting the stop screw.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Reset should be performed in the following cases: - on first fitting. - if the injection control unit is replaced. N.B. THE TPS RESETTING PROCEDURE MUST NOT BE CARRIED OUT WITH A USED THROTTLE BODY BECAUSE POSSIBLE VALVE WEAR AND STOP WEAR FOR THE MINIMUM OPENING MAKE THE AIR FLOW DIFFERENTLY FROM THAT OF PRE-CALIBRATION.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Install the electronic control unit interface wiring. Start the engine and warm up until the electric fan switches on. Use an analogue multimeter with a direct voltage scale measuring down to 2 V.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection 8. HV coil 9. Fuel injector 10.Electric fan remote control 11.Fuse No. 6; 15A 12.Electric fan motor Check that the 7.5A fuse No. 2 works properly With the key switch set to ON, check if there is +12...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Injection Check the 15A Fuse No. 6 Check if there is +12 V voltage between the GREY cable of the electric fan remote control base and the ground connection. Check if the RED - BLACK cable between the fuse box under the seat and the fuse box in the glove- box compartment is not interrupted.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions This section is devoted to operations that can be carried out on the suspension. Front Removing the front wheel - Remove the 5 fixing screws indicated in the pho- tograph. Locking torques (N*m) Wheel fixing screw 20 ÷...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Remove the wheel hub. - Remove the ball bearing check seeger ring indi- cated in the photograph Extract the ball bearing using the specific tool Specific tooling 001467Y014 Pliers to extract ø 15-mm bearings...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Remove the roller bearing using the specific tool Specific tooling 020376Y Adaptor handle 020456Y Ø 24 mm adaptor 020363Y 20 mm guide - Heat the roller bearing seat with a heat gun...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Steering column Removal - Remove the front wheel - Remove the brake calliper - Loosen the screw fixing the odometer cable plate and take out the cable. - Remove the suspension arm housing by un- screwing the three screws indicated in the photo- graph.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Remove the retainer fixing the odometer cable to the mudguard indicated in the photograph - Remove the retainer fixing the brake piping to the front shock absorber upper plate - Remove the retainer fixing the brake piping to the...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Remove the rear handlebar cover. - Remove the screw fixing the handlebar to the steering tube - Tilt the handlebar towards the shield back plate being careful not to scratch the plastic parts...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Remove the steering tube - Use a special tool remove the upper disk of the fifth wheel fitting seat on the headstock by operat- ing form the lower part of the headstock as indica- ted in the photograph.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Refit the fifth wheel fitting and the dust guard on the steering tube until they stop, using the specific tool. Specific tooling 006029Y Punch for fitting fifth wheel seat on steering tube...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Once the pin has been fitted, insert the two spacers part 17 slightly hitting with a mallet (see next figure). CAUTION USE NEW ROLLER CASINGS, PIN, SEALING RINGS AND DUST GUARDS FOR REFITTING.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions To position roller casings on the pin (pin end in contact with the internal bottom of the roller cas- ings) proceed as follows: - Use the tool with part 20 and 21 fitted to the stem as indicated in the figure.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Removal - Support the scooter adequately. - Remove the wheel hub. - Loosen the shock absorber lower clamps and re- move the brake calliper shock absorber support. - Loosen the screws fixing the front brake pipe re- tainer clamp and the odometer cable in order to reach the upper clamps.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Refitting To refit, carry out the removal operations in reverse order, observing the prescribed tightening torques. Locking torques (N*m) shock absorber lower clamp 20 - 27 shock absorber upper clamp 20 ÷ 30...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Overhaul - The bracket for the shock absorber -calliper at- tachment has two roller bearings separated one from the other as shown in the photograph - Remove the two roller bearings from the bracket...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Assemble a new roller bearing on the shock ab- sorber side and move it until it stops using the specific tool Specific tooling 020036Y Punch - Suitably hold the brake calliper - shock absorber...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Removing the rear wheel - Remove the bracket supporting the rear shock absorber and the muffler; - Remove the rear wheel by unscrewing the 5 screws indicated in the photograph Refitting the rear wheel To refit, carry out the removal operations but in reverse order, observing the prescribed torques.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Remove the two screws fixing the buffer support bracket to the frame - Remove the left and right caps located under the footrest to reach the pin fixing the swinging arm to the body.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Check the entire swinging arm assembly. - Check all the centring bushing components and silent block rubber buffers. - Replace the work components that cause exces- sive clearance on the rear suspension.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Separate the swinging arm on the engine side from the vehicle side arm. - Remove the plastic bushings and the internal spacer shown in the photo. - Using a suitable pin remove the roller casings as...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Length of the swinging arm tube on the frame side: 283 ± 0.1 mm - Lubricate roller casings and the plastic bushings with grease - Insert the spacers - Assemble the two arms with the relative bolt in...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions - Hold the full silent bloc bracket in the clamp - Using the appropriate tool, remove the silent bloc from the bracket from the side corresponding to the inside of the vehicle. This is to guarantee the...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions -Complete the fitting by tightening the nuts on the relative bolts to the proper tightening torque. Locking torques (N*m) Engine- and vehicle-side swinging arm junction bolt 40 ÷ 45 Swinging arm pin - Engine 64 - 72 Body shell - Swinging arm pin 76 ÷...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Shock absorber lower fitting 40 ÷ 45 Upper shock absorber fixing screws 20 ÷ 25 Nm Exhaust bracket Removal Remove the full muffler unit. - Remove the two fixing screws of the bracket to...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Suspensions Side stand REMOVAL - Uncouple the centre stand return spring; Remove the screw shown in the photograph FITTING To refit, carry out the removal operations in re- verse order and comply with the specified torque.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system This section è is devoted to the description of the braking system components. Rear brake calliper Removal - Remove the rear wheel. - Remove the pad retention pin snap ring. - Using a pin partially remove the brake pad re- tention pin.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system - Check that the pistons and their seats show no scratches. - Wash and blow all the components carefully - Fit the O-rings and new dust guards - Refit the pistons in their seats being careful to...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system Front brake calliper Removal - Remove the front wheel - Pre-loosen the two fixing pins of the brake pads - Remove the two front brake calliper devices fas- tening them to the support as shown in the photo- graph.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system - that the cylinder and the floating body of the cal- liper do not show signs of scratches or erosion, otherwise replace the entire calliper; - that the guides of the fixed plate are not scratched or eroded, otherwise replace the entire plate;...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system Rear brake disc Removal - Remove the rear brake calliper. - Remove the brake disc and the hub from the wheel axle - To remove the brake disc from the hub, hold the...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system N.B. SO AS NOT TO GET A DISTORTED READING, CAUSE THE DRIVEN PULLEY SHAFT TO TURN IN ORDER TO ROTATE THE DISC. Specific tooling 020335Y Magnetic support for dial gauge Characteristic Max. deviation allowed: 0.1 mm...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system Refitting - Carry out the operations in the reverse order from the removal being careful to respect the direction of disc rotation shown by the arrow printed on it - Tighten the six screws to the specified torque.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system Removal - Remove the front wheel - Pre-loosen the two fixing pins of the brake pads - Remove the brake calliper - Remove permanently the two pad fixing screws - Check that there are no flaws or warping. If there is, replace it.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system - Screw the two pad lock pins to the correct torque, and apply the recommended product. - Fit the calliper on its support, tightening the two screws to the prescribed torque. N.B.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system Refitting - Insert the brake pads - Insert the fixing pin being careful to position the clip with the ends towards the bleed screw as in the photo. - Insert the lock on the bolt and then the protection cover N.B.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system N.B. DURING THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS, MAKE SURE THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BODYWORK SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE IT. FURTHERMORE, DURING THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS REGARDING THE BRAKE CALLIPERS, MAKE SURE THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE DISC BRAKES AND WITH THE BRAKE PADS.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system AVOID CONTACT OF THE BRAKE FLUID WITH YOUR EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, WASH WITH WATER. CAUTION THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. THEREFORE, WHEN TOPPING IT UP, AVOID LETTING IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTED PARTS OF THE VEHICLE.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system Overhaul Proceed as follows: 1) Remove the brake lever by loosening the retaining screw; open the cover (2) and take out the dia- phragm (3); 2) remove the cap (4) and take out the internal parts in order;...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Braking system 3. Diaphragm. 4. Bellows. 5. Sealing ring 6. Piston. 7. Gasket. 8. Spring. 9. Reservoir Refitting To refit, carry out the removal operations but in reverse order, observing the specified torques. Locking torques (N*m) Oil pipe joint to the pump: 20 - 25 Brake pump fixing screws to the handle bar: 7 ÷...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Cooling system Circuit diagram COOL SYS - 250...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Cooling system COOL SYS - 251...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Cooling system System bleed - Start up the engine until the operating tempera- ture is reached. - Remove the rubber hood over the bleed valve - Obtain a rubber tube that is of the right length to...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Cooling system - Bring the coolant up to the correct level inside the expansion tank Locking torques (N*m) Bleed screw Thermostat Removal - Remove the helmet compartment. - Place a + 2.0 l container under the vehicle to col- lect the coolant.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Cooling system Check the temperature at which the thermostat starts to open: Heat up until the thermostat is completely open. 3) Replace the thermostat if it is not working prop- erly. CAUTION TO EXECUTE THE TEST CORRECTLY, MAKE SURE NEI- THER THE THERMOSTAT NOR THE THERMOMETER TOUCHES THE CONTAINER.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis This section è is devoted to the operations that can be carried out on the vehicle's bodywork. Seat - Remove the helmet compartment - Remove the two screws shown in the photograph - Remove the saddle...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis - Remove the electric connector from the saddle opening actuator - Remove the two screws shown in the photograph - Remove the clip from the transmission - Remove the actuator from the supporting bracket...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis Rear handlebar cover - Remove the front handlebar cover - Undo the 5 screws indicated in the photograph -Disconnect the odometer cable -After disconnecting the wiring remove the rear handlebar. Instrument panel - Remove the rear handlebar cover;...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis -Undo the 2 screws indicated in the figure; - Remove the front handlebar cover - Disconnect the front headlamp connectors Headlight assy. - Remove the front handlebar cover. - Undo the four screws indicated.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis Knee-guard - Remove the rear handlebar cover. - Remove the two screws indicated in the photo- graph and located on the shield under the grille - Remove the expansion tank cover and then its...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis - Remove the electric saddle opening switch, the fuse box and the manual saddle opening cable as shown in the photograph Taillight assy. - Operate the screw indicated in the figure to re- move the rear turn indicator Remove screw «A»...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis Footrest - Remove the shield back plate - Remove the battery compartment cover - Remove the side fairings - Remove the central screw located under the bat- tery compartment cover as indicated in the figure...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis - Remove the screws under the non-slip rubber mat of the footrest as indicated in the photograph Side fairings Unscrew the fixing screw "A" Unscrew the nut "B" under the body. Helmet bay...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis - Remove the screw indicated in the figure that fixes the tank to the body after removing the rear head- light assembly - Remove the two turn indicators - Use a jack to lift the body so that there is enough...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis Front mudguard - First remove the steering tube and uncouple the front brake pipes from the calliper in order to re- move the front mudguard - Remove the three mudguard-steering tube clamps indicated in the figure...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Chassis - The same procedure also applies to the left ra- diator for which it is necessary to remove the elec- tric fan first by undoing the three screws indicated in the photograph and afterwards disconnect the connector.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Pre-delivery Carry out the listed tests before delivering the vehicle. Warning- be very careful when handling fuel. Aesthetic inspection Appearance check: - Paintwork - Fitting of plastics - Scratches - Dirt Tightening torques inspection...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Pre-delivery •Instrument panel lights • Horn • electric start up • Engine stopping with emergency stop switch • electric saddle opening button CAUTION TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Pre-delivery - Abnormal noise Static test Static control after the test ride: • Hot engine restart • Minimum seal (turning the handlebar) • Uniform steering rotation • Possible losses • electric radiator fan operation CAUTION CHECK AND ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE WITH TYRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time This section is devoted to the time necessary to carry out repairs. For each operation, the description, code and time envisages are specified. Engine ENGINE Code Action Duration 001001 Engine from frame - Removal and re- fit.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Crankshaft CRANKSHAFT Code Action Duration 001117 Crankshaft - Replacement TIME - 273...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Air cleaner AIR CLEANER Code Action Duration 001015 Air filter box - Replacement 001014 Air filter - Replacement / cleaning 004122 Air cleaner/ carburettor union - Re- placement 001027 Body / air cleaner union - Replace-...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Frame CHASSIS Code Action Duration 004001 Chassis - Replacement 004085 Fairing (1) - Replacement 004149 Shield central cover - Replacement 004053 Spoiler - Replacement 004015 Footrest - Removal and Refitting 004023 Shield rim - Replacement...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Centre-stand STAND Code Action Duration 004102 Side stand - Replacement 004004 Stand - Replacement Footrests TIME - 289...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Underseat compartment ELMET COMPARTMENT Code Action Duration 004016 Helmet compartment - Removal and Refitting 004011 Central chassis cover - Replacement TIME - 291...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Plate holder LICENSE PLATE HOLDER Code Action Duration 004136 License plate holder support - Re- placement 005048 Licence plate holder - Replacement Mudguard TIME - 292...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time MUDGUARDS Code Action Duration 004002 Front mudguard - Replacement 004009 Rear mudguard - Replacement 003044 Shock absorber cover - Replace- ment Fuel tank UEL TANK Code Action Duration 004005 Fuel tank - Replacement...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Radiator RADIATOR Code Action Duration 007002 Water cooling radiator - Replace- ment 007016 Fan complete with support - Re- placement 007001 Expansion tank - Replacement 001052 Coolant and air bleed - Replacement 007013...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Rear shock-absorber EAR SHOCK ABSORBERS Code Action Duration 003007 Rear shock absorber - Removal and Refitting 003077 muffler/rear shock absorber support arm - Service TIME - 295...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Front wheel RONT WHEEL Code Action Duration 003047 Front tyre - replace 003037 Front wheel rim- Replacement 004123 Front wheel - Replacement 003033 Front wheel hub- Replacement 002041 Brake disc - Replacement TIME - 303...
Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Front suspension FRONT SUSPENSION Code Action Duration 003011 Front shock absorber - Removal and Refitting 003045 Steering tube - Replacement 003010 Front suspension - Service 003035 Shock absorber support and brake calliper - Replacement...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Braking system RAKE SYSTEM Code Action Duration 002039 Front brake calliper - Replacement 002007 Front brake pads - Replacement 002021 Front brake piping - Replacement 002047 Front brake fluid and air bleeding system - Replacement...
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Vespa GTS Super 300 ie (2008) Time Stickers RANSFERS Code Action Duration 004159 Plates / Stickers - Replacement TIME - 309...