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for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle and it will serve you
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Vespa PX 125 150
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- Page 1 Vespa would like to thank you for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice.
- Page 2 The instructions given in this booklet are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; details are also given of routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at and Authorized PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs.
- Page 3 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam- aging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
INDEX VEHICLE..................Secondary air system............... 31 Dashboard................Checking the brake oil level............32 Instruments................Battery..................34 Key switch................. Use of a new battery............. 34 Locking the steering wheel............ 10 Checking the electrolyte level..........35 Releasing the steering wheel..........10 Long periods of inactivity............35 Switch direction indicators............ -
Page 7: Vehicle
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Page 8: Dashboard
01_01 Dashboard (01_01) A = Clutch control lever B = Gearbox control C = Turn indicator switch D = Instrument panel E = light switch F = Headlight switch... -
Page 9: Instruments
G = Horn button H = Starter button I= Front brake lever L = Acceleration knob Instruments (01_02) A = Spia lampeggiatori B = Spia riserva carburante C = Indicatore livello carburante D = Spia luci E = Spia abbagliante F = Tachimetro 01_02 G = Contachilometri... -
Page 10: Locking The Steering Wheel
Locking the steering wheel Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK» and remove the key. CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «KEY OFF» WHILE RIDING. Releasing the steering wheel Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF». -
Page 11: Horn Button
Horn button (01_05) Push the «C» button to sound the horn. 01_05 Light on/of switch (01_06) 0 = daylight running light 1 = low-beam lights 2 = Lights OFF 01_06... -
Page 12: Light Switch
Light switch (01_07) 0 = Dipped beam 1 = Upper beam 01_07 Start-up button (01_08) Start-up button «G» Before starting the engine by pressing button «G», pull the clutch lever in order to disarm the safety switch. 01_08 Accessing the fuel tank Follow the saddle opening operations described in the following point. -
Page 13: Opening The Saddle
Opening the saddle (01_09) Insert the key in lock «A», and rotate it anti-clockwise. Tip the saddle forwards. 01_09 Opening the side panels. (01_10) Lift the seat in order to reach the release levers: turn the lever («A» engine cowling), then pull the cowl outwards, until the forward knob projects from the corresponding hole in the chassis. -
Page 14: Keys
Keys (01_11) The vehicle is supplied with one key and one duplicate. These may be used for the ignition key-switch, and for the seat and glove-box locks. The two keys are accom- panied by a plate showing the identification number to be cited when requesting extra duplicates. -
Page 15: Rear Top Box Opening
Rear top box opening (01_14) Turn the key (completely) and press the square button downwards. 01_14... -
Page 17: Use
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Page 18: Checks
Checks Before using the vehicle for the first time check: 1. That the petrol and oil tanks are full. 2. The oil level in the gear-box. 3. That the tyres are correctly inflated. 4. That the headlight, rear light and direction indicators are in working order. 5. -
Page 19: Tyre Pressure
CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. Recommended products AGIP CITY TEC 2T 02_02 Mixer oil synthetic oil for 2-stroke engines: JASO FC, ISO-L-EGD Characteristic Fuel tank capacity about 8 litres (of which 2.1 l is reserve) Mixer oil tank capacity: 1.5 to 1.7 l (reserve of ~ 0.400 l included) 02_03... -
Page 20: Running In
CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR- RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID- ING DANGEROUS. TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. Characteristic Tyre pressure (front wheel) 1,3 bar Rear tyre pressure 1.8 bar... -
Page 21: Starting Up The Engine
Starting up the engine (02_06) A = Open the fuel tap B = Set the gear shift onto "neutral" C = Pull the choke lever (with engine cold) D = Maintain the throttle at idle. E = Insert the key in the ignition switch, and turn it onto the "ON" position (Stand-by). F = Press the starter button while pulling the clutch lever, «G». - Page 22 02_06...
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Page 23: Precautions
Precautions NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED, DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT TO IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS. -
Page 24: Stopping The Engine
CAUTION ALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK STARTING. Stopping the engine Before shutting the engine down, move into "neutral"; hence turn key-switch «E» onto the «OFF» position to stop the engine (the key may now be removed). Catalytic silencer CAUTION WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CAT-... -
Page 25: Safe Driving
Safe driving (02_07) Below are some simple suggestions which will allow you to ride your vehicle more comfortably and more safely during your daily routine. Your riding skills and your knowledge of the vehicle constitute the basis of safe riding. You are therefore advised to practise with your vehicle in empty roads until you have become fully acquainted with it. - Page 26 11. To quickly gain speed with the engine at low revs, i.e. when overtaking, downshift, so to immediately obtain the amount power required. 12. When climbing steep hills, downshift in order to always have sufficient power available. CAUTION ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AL- COHOL OR OTHER DRUGS AND CERTAIN MEDICINES IS EXTREMELY DAN- GEROUS.
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Page 27: Maintenance
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Page 28: Gearbox Oil Level
Gearbox oil level (03_01) Check for oil inside the gearbox; with upright vehicle the oil should barely reach the refilling hole «A». For oil change empty the crankcase through the drainage hole «B». Pour in some new oil, run the engine for a few seconds and empty the crankcase again. -
Page 29: Tyres
Tyres (03_02) Periodically (approx. every 500 km) inspect the tyre treads and check their inflation pressure. The tyres are equipped with a wear indicator, and they must be replaced as soon as such indicators become visible on the tread. Ensure the sidewalls show no sign of cracks and the tread is not abnormally worn;... -
Page 30: Spark Plug Dismantlement
Spark plug dismantlement (03_03) Remove the engine cowling, detach the spark plug cap and loosen the spark plug using the supplied box-spanner. When refitting, screw the spark plug back in by hand, at the correct angle; use the box-spanner for tightening. CAUTION THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. -
Page 31: Removing The Air Filter
Removing the air filter (03_04, 03_05) Remove the engine cowl and the filter cover, by removing the 3 fixings, «A». Then loosen the 2 fastening screws, «B». Carefully damp the filter with a petrol-oil mixture with a 10:1 ratio and dry it with compressed air. 03_04 03_05 Secondary air system (03_06, 03_07, 03_08) -
Page 32: Checking The Brake Oil Level
FOR THIS OPERATION, PLEASE CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERV- ICE CENTRE 03_07 Remove the sponge and wash it with soap and water. Dry it with compressed air before refitting. 03_08 Checking the brake oil level (03_09) The brake reservoir is fitted with a see-through inspection hole, «A»; this allows to inspect the brake fluid level inside the reservoir, and hence the circuit. - Page 33 cap, «B», after removing the two fastening screws, «C»; hence, top-up the reservoir as required (the fluid level must always be above the minimum). The inspection of the fluid level must be carried out with the reservoir perfectly horizontal, i.e. with the han- dlebars straight and the vehicle perpendicular to the ground.
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Page 34: Battery
Battery (03_10) To access the battery it is necessary to remove the LHS cowling. The battery is the electrical device which requires the most frequent inspections and meticulous main- tenance. CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- 03_10 NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. -
Page 35: Checking The Electrolyte Level
CAUTION DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Checking the electrolyte level Check regularly that the electrolyte is at maximum level. - Page 36 - Take your vehicle to a garage (as indicated in the «Vehicle not used for extended periods» section) to have the battery removed. Have the battery cleaned, charged fully and stored in a dry, ventilated place. Recharge at least once every two months.
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Page 37: Fuses
Fuses (03_11) Both starting system and horn are protected by a 7.5 A fuse «A» placed on the battery mounting left side. Before replacing the blown fuse, find and solve the problem that caused it to blow. Do not replace the fuse with any alternative form of conductor CAUTION BEFORE REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE, FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT 03_11... -
Page 38: Headlight Adjustment
N.B. IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS, THIS DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT AND IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HUMIDITY AND/OR TO LOW TEMPERATURES. THE PHENOMENON SHOULD QUICKLY DISAPPEAR WHEN THE LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON. THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER, ON THE OTHER HAND, COULD INDI- CATE THAT WATER IS INFILTRATING. -
Page 39: Front Direction Indicators
Front direction indicators (03_15) Use a phillips screwdriver to remove screws «C». The bulbs have a bayonet fitting: to remove , press and twist anti-clockwise through about 30°. Fit the new bulb(s) and then refit the indicator lenses by performing the above steps in reverse order. 03_15 Rear optical unit (03_16) To reach the taillight bulbs, it is necessary to remove the 2 fixing screws, «E». -
Page 40: Rear Turn Indicators
Rear turn indicators (03_17) Use a phillips screwdriver to remove screws «D». The bulbs have a bayonet fitting: to remove , press and twist anti-clockwise through about 30°. Fit the new bulb(s) and then refit the indicator lenses by performing the above steps in reverse order. 03_17 Rear-view mirrors (03_18) To adjust the stems, loosen nuts «A»... -
Page 41: Idle Adjustment
Idle adjustment (03_19) The idle may be adjusted via screw «A», located on the carburettor. The throttle ad- juster may be found on the carburettor body; adjust the throttle only in the event of servicing operations. WARNING IDLE SPEED MUST BE ADJUSTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS VERY HOT. BEFORE 03_19 THIS OPERATION, MAKE SURE THAT THE THROTTLE GRIP HAS THE RECOM- MENDED CLEARANCE. -
Page 42: Front Disc Brake
Front disc brake (03_20) The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes. For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes. An excessively elastic brake lever stroke may indicate the presence of air in the braking circuit or a failure in the braking system. -
Page 43: Rear Drum Brake
TION OF ABRASIVE BUILD-UPS IN THE HOLES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN EARLY WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. Rear drum brake (03_21) Tighten or loosen adjusting screw «A», bearing in mind that, when the pedal is re- leased, the wheel must spin freely. 03_21 Puncture In the case of a puncture you may carry out an emergency repair with the use of an... -
Page 44: Periods Of Inactivity
WARNING THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS. Periods of inactivity (03_22) We recommend carrying out the following operations: 1. - Page 45 work soaked with water and shampoo (2-4% of shampoo in water). Then rinse abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. Any polishing with silicon wax must always be preceded by washing CAUTION DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM.
- Page 46 THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. WARNING To avoid the appearance of oxidations, wash the vehicle every time it is used in certain areas or in special conditions of: ·...
- Page 47 Filters, jets or carburettor body Turn to an Authorized Piaggio blocked or dirty, fuel filter or fuel Service Centre. tubes blocked. Battery flat Recharge the battery. GNITION PROBLEMS No spark from spark plug. Due to Contact an Authorised Piaggio the presence of high voltage, this Service Centre element should only be checked by an expert.
- Page 48 INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Rear brake jaws worm Turn to an Authorized Piaggio Service Centre. Greasy disc. Worn pads Contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre Air in the front and rear brake Contact an Authorised Piaggio circuits Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Inefficient shock absorbers, oil Contact an Authorised Service leakage, deteriorated end of stroke Centre...
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Page 49: Technical Data
Vespa PX 125 150 Chap. 04 Technical data... - Page 50 TECHNICAL DATA 125 Version ENGINE Single cylinder 2-stroke Bore x stroke 52.5 x 57 mm Engine capacity 125 cc 123 cm³ Compression ratio 8.5 to 1 Ignition advance (before TDC) 18° ± 1° DELL'ORTO carburettor SI 20/20 D Recommended spark plug CHAMPION RL82C Max.
- Page 51 Recommended spark plug CHAMPION RL82C Max. speed 88 km/h TECHNICAL DATA 125/150 Overall width 745 mm Overall length 1780 mm Wheelbase 1,250 mm Maximum height 1110 mm Fuel system With oil petrol mixture through carburettor. Exhaust silencer Expanding, absorption type with double catalytic converter.
- Page 52 of the pedal on the footrest (vehicle right side). Wheels Interchangeable with 10x2.10" forged steel sheet rims. Front tyre 3.50 x 10" 51 J Rear tyre 3.50 x 10" 51 J Clutch Multiple discs in oil bath. Gearbox With 4 speeds, with direct drive gears.
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Page 54: Toolkit
Toolkit (04_02) One box-spanner (13-21 mm); one twin screwdriver. The tools are inside a suitable pouch in the front top box. 04_02... -
Page 55: Spare Parts And Accessories
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Page 56: Warnings
Warnings (05_01) WARNING TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND TO GUARANTEE PROPER STABILITY, PER- FORMANCE AND SAFETY, RIDE THE VEHICLE VERY CAREFULLY WHEN IT IS FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS. WARNING 05_01 IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER. - Page 57 WARNING NEVER RIDE THE SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORIES (TOP BOX AND/ OR WINDSHIELD) AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 100 km/h. THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES- SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. IF THERE ARE ANY NON-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB- NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON- DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD...
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Page 59: Scheduled Maintenance
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Page 60: Scheduled Servicing Table
Scheduled servicing table Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported without delay to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it. - Page 61 km x 1.000 Wheels/ tyres Idle adjustment Suspension Steering Braking system pipes Gear box oil level Odometer gear Brake and clutch lever Secondary air filter (external/internal) Cylinder ventilation system I: INSPECT AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY C: CLEAN, R:REPLACE, A:ADJUST, L:LUBRIFICATE * Replace every 2 years TABLE OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Product...
- Page 62 Product Description Specifications AGIP GP 330 Grease (brake level, throttle twistgrip, gaer) Calcium complex soap grease NLGI 2; ISO-L- XBCIB2 AGIP CITY TEC 2T Mixer oil synthetic oil for 2-stroke engines: JASO FC, ISO-L-EGD AGIP GREASE MU3 Grease for odometer transmission gear case Soap-based lithium grease with NLGI 3;...
- Page 63 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tyres: 29 Air filter: 31 Headlight: 38 Puncture: 43 Horn: 11 Vehicle: 7, 44 Battery: 34 Refuelling: 18 Brake: 32, 42, 43 Identification: 14 Saddle: 13 Checks: 18 Key switch: 9 Scheduled maintenance: 59 Keys: 14 Spark plug: 30 Start-up: 12 Switch: 9–12 Disc brake: 42...
- Page 64 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 con- struction reasons.