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PIAGGIO Vespa 125 Super Operation And Maintenance

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    www.allstyles-scooters.com I N D E X Introduction Layout of controls Operating instructions Oil to be used for the fuel mixture Running – in tire pressure Operating and maintenance: Common operations to carry out Maintenance Summary of Instruct. for Maintenance Cleaning the vehicle Operating instruction : Fault finding General specification Accessories...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Fig. 1 - Vespa Super INTRODUCTION The PIAGGIO CO. wishes to welcome you into the family of Vespa owners and take this opportunity of thanking you for your preference. We feel sure that this scooter will give you complete satisfaction.

  • Page 4: Layout Of Controls

    www.allstyles-scooters.com 1. Clutch control (lever) and gear change (twist grip) - 2. Front brake lever - 3. Throttle twist grip - 4. Main switch unit - 5. Front brake shoes - 6. Rear brake pedal - 7. Kickstarter - 8. Gear selector - 9. Rear brake shoes - 10. Clutch - 11. Carburettor and air cleaner - 12.

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECURITY LOCK The vehicle is provided with two security locks, the one relates to the steering column ( locking and unlocking the handlebar) and the other one for locking the tool box. Both operated by the same key.
  • Page 6 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 4 - Application of dual saddle N. B. - For access to fuel tank push the button indicated by arrow and pivot the seat on its forward edge...

  • Page 7: Oil To Be Used For The Fuel Mixture

    www.allstyles-scooters.com b) Unlocking the To release the handlebars, insert the key in the Handlebars lock, turn it to the left and pull it back; then turn the handlebars in the normal position. FUEL SUPPLY Use a mixture of oil and petrol i. e. 2%, Pure Mineral Oil SAE 30 (i.

  • Page 8: Running - In

    www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE Unscrew the plug on the gear box marked OLIO VEHICLE (second detail, bottom, L. H., fig. 18) and check that the oil is on a level with the hole when the vehicle is standing upright. RUNNING - IN PERIOD For running -in the first 2000 Km.
  • Page 9 www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING Carry out the operations indicated on fig. 6. Do not use the choke when the engine is warm; as soon as the engine is running smoothly bring the choke control back to its normal position. SETTING THE SCOOTER With the engine running at idling speed declutch and IN MOTION rotate the gear change twist grip to the position of...
  • Page 10 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 7 1. Gear change twist grip - 2. Clutch control lever - 3. Gear change cables - 4. Gear shifter - 5. Selector stem - 6. Selector spider - 7. 1st gear - 8. 2nd gear - 9. 3rd gear - 10. Top gear - 11.

  • Page 11: Common Operations To Carry Out

    www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE: COMMON OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT Fig. 8 - Removing engine cowl. 1. Lever for locking cowl. - 2. Front locating pin - 3. Clasp securing cowl to chassis - 4. Rear hooked pivot pin. REMOVAL OF ENGINE COWLING - Pull the lever (1) and turn to release from cowling.
  • Page 12 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig- 9 - Fuel supply and distribution diag, 1. Fuel tap - A) Reserve; B) Open; C) Closed - 2. Float - 3. Carburettor and air cleaner - 3/1. Air filter - 4. Starter jet - 5. Throttle slide set screw - 6. Throttle slide - 7. Main jet air calibrator - 8.
  • Page 13 www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE: COMMON OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT ADJUSTMENTS ON CARBURATOR For adjusting the idling turn the slow running adjuster screw (fig. 9 n. 5). - On the carburettor body a set screw is provided for adjusting the throttle cable play; this screw is to be reset only if necessary or on dismantling and reassembly operations.
  • Page 14 www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE: COMMON OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT SPARKPLUG REMOVAL Remove engine cowl (Fig. 8), disconnect the H. T. lead and extract the spark - plug using the box wrench as indicated in fig. 10. CHANGING OIL IN GEAR CASE Drain off through hole Fig.
  • Page 15 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 11 -Dismantling the air cleaner Note - For approaching the carburettor, remove the air cleaner case.
  • Page 16 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 12 - Dismantling cooling hood from engine (A) and head (B).
  • Page 17 www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE: COMMON OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT DISMANTLING CYLINDER HEAD Strips off engine cowling, (Fig. 8), disconnet the H. T. lead, dismantle the Cooling hood (fastenings (B) (C), fig. 11 ) and unscrew the 4 securing bolts by means of a box wrench.
  • Page 18 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 13 - Removing wheel from vehicle...
  • Page 19 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 14 - Brake adjustment...
  • Page 20 www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE: COMMON OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT CHECKING AND SETTING THE 1) Selector neutral, take rubber FLYWHEEL MAGNETIC plug located on the rotor and rotate it by hand until TIMING the contact breaker unit (fig. 15) is seen through the hole of the flywheel rotor.
  • Page 21 www.allstyles-scooters.com OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE: COMMON OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT SUBSTITUTING BULBS Should one of the headlamp bulbs fail, be fore fitting a replacement, check the real light bulb for serviceability and vide versa SETTING THE HEADLAMP The correct setting of the main beam car be obtained both horizontally and vertically as follows: Check that both front and rear tires are inflated to correct pressures;...
  • Page 22 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 17 - tire removal...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    www.allstyles-scooters.com MAINTENANCE When difficulties of starting or running occur, check the spark plug: - Clean the spark plug electrodes with a steel wire or emery cloth and adjust the gap 0,6 mm. (0".023). Check porcelain insulation: if cracked or broken change the plug. Clean in neat petrol.

  • Page 24: Summary Of Instruct. For Maintenance

    www.allstyles-scooters.com SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS TO CARRY OUT: Engine: At each refilling (lubricated by oil in fuel) Front and rear dampers (only if defective * ) 4000 Km. (2400 mls) Gear box (top up) Fulcrum points of brake lever and pedal Speedo drive and transmission Gear selector Front suspension Cleaning air filter (in petrol)
  • Page 25 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 18 - Lubricator scheme Notice: 2nd detail, L. H.; < S > indicates the oil draining hole from engine. LAYING UP We recommend that the following operations be carried out: 1) - Clean down the vehicle. 2) - With the engine stationary and throttle fully opened, introduce 40 cc. of OIL SAE 30 through the appropriate hole on the air cleaner case (n.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Vehicle

    www.allstyles-scooters.com CLEANING THE VEHICLE Notice: Washing and polishing operations should not be carried out in the sun, particularly during the summer when the bodywork is warm. Under no circumstances should petrol or Diesel oil be used for washing painted surfaces or plastic material as they will deteriorate. Always wash the scooter before polishing.

  • Page 27: Operating Instruction : Fault Finding

    www.allstyles-scooters.com FAULT FINDING When the machine does not run properly, inspect and rectify as explained below. If the suggested remedies are not sufficient in eliminating the trouble, consult your Dealer. Fault finding HARD STARTING 1. - Fuel system – Carburation Remedies - Ignition.
  • Page 28 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 19 Ignition circuit 1. Flywheel coil - 2. H. T. coil - 3. Flywheel cam - 4. Contact breaker - 5. Condenser - 6. Sparking plug - 7. Engine cut-out.
  • Page 29 www.allstyles-scooters.com VARIOUS RUNNING DEFECTS 1 – Lack of power – High fuel consumption Spark plug misfiring (see fig. 19 ). Clean or substitute. Clean the contact breaker - Check the electrode gap of the sparking plug; check the flywheel timing (see page 21). Silencer (or engine) choked.

  • Page 30: General Specification

    www.allstyles-scooters.com GENERAL SPECIFICATION Engine (see fig. 5) : Single horizontal cylinder two stroke rotary distribution: i. e., carburated mixture is regulated by the crankshaft rotation. Performance and specifications concerning Vespa 150 cc. and 125 cc. at pages 42 - 43. The engine is pivoted to the vehicle's chassis through the crankcase swinging arm, clutch side (fig.
  • Page 31 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 20 - Installation of engine and suspension 1. Steering column and front suspension - 2. Engine 3. Crankcase clutch side with swinging arm pivoted to frame 4. Rear suspension spring and hydraulic damper assy. STANDARD TOOL KIT 1 four ended box wrench (1 1 - 14 - 21 - 22 mm.) ; two double open - ended wrenches (1 1 - 14 and 7 - 10 mm.) ;...

  • Page 32: Accessories

    www.allstyles-scooters.com ACCESSORIES On request the vehicle can be furnished with the following accessories: Dual saddle of a special long shape suitable for two persons (driver and passenger), provided with a hand grips for passenger. Rear passenger saddle can be secured on the frame instead of the luggage rack, the central spring can be adjusted to the passengers weight.

  • Page 33: Electrical Equipment

    www.allstyles-scooters.com ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Fig. 22- Installation of electrical equipment 1. Black - 2. White - 3. Green - 4. Brown - 5. Red - 6. Blue - 7. Yellow - 8. Violet. NOTE: A full color and more detailed wiring diagram can be downloaded at www.scooterstation.com...
  • Page 34 www.allstyles-scooters.com ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT The electrical equipment is fed by alternating current, nominal voltage 6 V. This equipment consists of the following lighting and signalling devices: The headlamp, dia. 115 mm., 6 V - 25/25 W bulb ( main and dipped beam) ; front pilot light and light for registration plate 6V - 5 W ;...

  • Page 35: Identification Data

    www.allstyles-scooters.com IDENTIFICATION DATA They consist of a prefix VBC1 for Vespa <Super 150> and VNC1 for Vespa <Super 125> and progressive number. The chassis prefix and serial number, stamped on the frame and engine, identify the vehicle as prescribed by law, are always carried out on the documents pertaining to the vehicle: these numbers should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
  • Page 36 www.allstyles-scooters.com Fig. 26 - Serial number stamped on frame.

  • Page 37: Specific Characteristics

    www.allstyles-scooters.com SPECIFIC CARACTERISTICS OF THE VESPA SUPER Vespa <Super 150> : PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Consumption (accord to CUNA Standard): 2.2 It/100 Km. ( 107.5 mls/U.S. gal.; 129.2 mls/imp. gal.), gasoline-oil mixture i. e. 2% oil. Max speed (CUNA Standards) 90 Km/h (55.92 mph.). Carrying capacity 2 persons and 10 Kg.
  • Page 38 www.allstyles-scooters.com Vespa <Super 125> : PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Consumption (accord to CUNA Standard) 2.1 It/100 Km. (112.6 mls/U.S. gal.; 135.3 mls/imp. gal.), gasoline-oil mix ture i. e. 2% oil. Max. speed (CUNA Standards) 85 Km/h (52.8 mph.). Carrying capacity 2 persons and 10 Kg. (22 Ibs) of luggage. Range 370 Km (229,9 mls) Max.
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