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Vespa LX 50
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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 manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centres. 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..................Checking the brake oil level............33 Dashboard................Battery..................34 Clock..................10 Checking the electrolyte level..........35 Key switch................. 10 Long periods of inactivity............36 Locking the steering wheel............ 10 Fuses..................37 Releasing the steering wheel..........11 Front light group................ 39 Switch direction indicators............ -
Page 7: Vehicle
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Page 8: Dashboard
Dashboard (01_01) A = Speedometer B = Odometer C = Fuel gauge D = Front brake control lever E = Turn indicator warning light F = Mixer oil reserve warning light G = High-beam warning light H = Low fuel warning light I = Low-beam/side lights warning light L = High/low beam switch M = Turn indicator switch... - Page 9 01_01...
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Page 10: Clock
Clock (01_02) Hours and minutes are displayed in a 1 to 12, AM or PM, format on the instrument panel. Operating the function selection switch «T» month, day and seconds can be seen besides hours and minutes. In order to adjust the above mentioned functions, operate button «U». -
Page 11: Releasing The Steering Wheel
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». CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «KEY OFF» WHILE RIDING. Switch direction indicators (01_04) To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever «B»... -
Page 12: Horn Button
Horn button (01_05) Horn button «E» 01_05 Light switch (01_06) 0 = Low-beam and tail light 1 = High-beam and tail light 01_06... -
Page 13: Start-Up Button
Start-up button (01_07) To start the engine, press the starter button, «P», after pulling either one of the two brake levers. 01_07 Opening the saddle (01_08) Insert the key into the saddle lock «A», turn it anticlockwise and tip the saddle forward. 01_08... -
Page 14: Keys
Keys (01_09) The vehicle is supplied with two keys (one spare) which serve to start the engine and unlock the saddle compartment. The keys are accompanied by a tag marked with the identification code to be quoted when ordering duplicates. WARNING WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE DUPLICATE KEY TOGETHER WITH ITS CODE IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE VEHICLE... -
Page 15: Rear Top Box Opening
Rear top box opening Turn the key to «OFF». Then press it. When the key is set to «LOCK», the glove-box is locked. Bag clip (01_12) To use the retractable bag hook «B» located at the front end of the saddle, pull it forward lightly. -
Page 17: Use
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Page 18: Checks
Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1.That the petrol tank and the oil reservoir are full. 2.Rear hub oil level. 3.That the tyres are properly inflated. 4.The correct functioning of headlights, rear light and turn indicators. 5.The correct functioning of front and rear brakes. 6.The fluid level in the brake pump reservoir. - Page 19 CAUTION DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. IMPORTANT: NEVER EMPTY THE MIXER OIL RESERVOIR. 02_02 CAUTION THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
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Page 20: Tyre Pressure
Tyre pressure 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 Front tyre pressure 1.6 bar Rear tyre pressure... -
Page 21: Running In
Running in (02_03) WARNING DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP- ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX- IMUM PERFORMANCE. -
Page 22: Difficult Start Up
CAUTION DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE EX- HAUST GASES ARE TOXIC. CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE SI- LENCER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. -
Page 23: Stopping The Engine
CAUTION ALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK STARTING. WARNING TAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE MALFUNCTION. Stopping the engine (02_06) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch «D» to «OFF » to stop the engine (ex- tractable key). CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE SI-... -
Page 24: Catalytic Silencer
Catalytic silencer CAUTION TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CAUTION WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CAT- ALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL THAT THE MUF- FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. -
Page 25: Safe Driving
to keep the vehicle still, leaving the motor running at idling speed. Using the motor to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat. This problem is due to the friction of the clutch parts on the clutch bell. It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage leading to clutch overheating (for example, as well as the situation described above, riding uphill fully laden on steep slopes or start- ing off on slopes greater than 25%, etc.):... - Page 26 4. Do not brake hard on a wet surface, on dirt tracks or on any slippery road surface. 5. If you have to brake, use both brakes in order to divide the braking action between both wheels. 6. Avoid starting off by mounting the vehicle while it is still resting on its stand. In any case, the rear wheel should not be turning when it comes into contact with the ground, in order to avoid abrupt departures.
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Page 27: Maintenance
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Page 28: Hub Oil Level
Hub oil level (03_01, 03_02, 03_03) To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1. Place the vehicle on its stand on a level surface; 2. Unscrew the oil dipstick «A», dry it with a clean rag and then reinsert it, screwing it tightly into place;... -
Page 29: Tyres
Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications Characteristic Rear hub oil Quantity: approx. 85 cc Tyres (03_04) Periodically check the inflation pressure of each tyre (when cold). Tyres are fitted with wear indicators; tyres should be replaced as soon as these indi- cators become visible on the tyre tread. -
Page 30: Spark Plug Dismantlement
Rear tyre pressure - driver and passenger 2.2 bar Spark plug dismantlement (03_05, 03_06) Remove cover «A» after unscrewing the corresponding screw. Detach the spark plug shielded cap and remove the plug with the box-spanner supplied. When refitting the plug, tighten it manually, being sure to insert it at the right angle; Use the wrench only to fasten it. -
Page 31: Removing The Air Filter
0.6 ÷ 0.7 mm Removing the air filter (03_07, 03_08) Remove the side fairing unscrewing the 2 screws marked A. Remove the air cleaner cap «D» after having unscrewed the 5 fixing screws «C», then remove the filtering element. Clean with water and shampoo, afterwards dry with compressed air and submerge in a recommended oil and petrol mixture in ratio of 50%. -
Page 32: Secondary Air System
Secondary air system (03_09, 03_10) Remove the right side fairing by undoing the 2 screws marked «B» indicated in the figure. Remove the two screws «A» from the aluminium SAS cover. Release the metal tube from the rubber housing on the cover without extracting the tube from the cover/sleeve. Remove the tab and plastic cover, extract the sponge and wash it in water and soap. -
Page 33: Checking The Brake Oil Level
SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEMS WHEN ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADJUST EXHAUST GASES (CO) TOO. TURN TO AN AU- THORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE TO CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS. Checking the brake oil level (03_12, 03_13) The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass «A» made of transparent ma- terial;... -
Page 34: Battery
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. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF MOISTURE CONTAINED IN THE BRAKE FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, THIS WILL RESULT IN INEFFICIENT BRAKING. -
Page 35: Checking The Electrolyte Level
CAUTION ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUN- DANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR. CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE Checking the electrolyte level... -
Page 36: Long Periods Of Inactivity
Long periods of inactivity Battery performance will decrease if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption. Poor battery performance may also be due to environmental conditions and the cleanness of the poles. -
Page 37: Fuses
WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Fuses (03_15) The electrical system is protected by a plug fuse «B» located to the left of the battery compartment. - Page 38 LAMPS High/low beam light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V 35/35W Quantity: 1 Front side light bulb Type: All glass Power: 12V 5W Quantity: 1 Front turn indicator light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Rear turn indicator light bulb Type: SPHERICAL Power: 12V - 10W...
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Page 39: Front Light Group
Function: Lights, high beams, fuel warning lamp, dipped beams, oil warning lamp. Quantity: 4 Instrument panel lighting bulbs Type: All glass Power: 12V 1.2W Quantity: 3 Front light group (03_16, 03_17) To access the headlight bulbs, remove the front of the handlebar cover, as follows: 1) Remove the rear-view mirrors;... -
Page 40: Headlight Adjustment
Electric characteristic Bulbs 1 12V35/35W bulb for high- and low-beam light 1 12V-5W bulb for side light Headlight adjustment (03_18, 03_19) Proceed as follows: 1. Place the vehicle in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pres- sure, on a flat surface 10 m away from a white screen situated in a shaded area, making sure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen;... -
Page 41: Front Direction Indicators
Front direction indicators (03_20) In order to replace the front turn indicator bulbs remove the light taking off the retaining screws, then remove the bulb holder form its support; gently turn the bulb around 30º and remove it. Follow the process in reverse order to refit. 03_20 Rear optical unit (03_21) In order to reach the rear light bulb, remove the 2 «D»... -
Page 42: Rear Turn Indicators
Rear turn indicators (03_22) To gain access to the turn indicator bulbs, remove the fastening screws «E». The bulbs have a bayonet coupling, to remove them press gently and twist anticlock- wise about 30°. To refit follow the same steps but in reverse order. 03_22 Rear-view mirrors (03_23) The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame. -
Page 43: Idle Adjustment
Idle adjustment (03_24) The idle speed is adjusted by means of the idle speed adjuster screw «A» located on the carburettor. To do this, proceed as shown in the diagram. Turn the register for adjusting the clear- ance of the throttle control transmission «B», then replace the rubber protection cap. Adjust the idle speed with the rear wheel off the ground (vehicle on stand) and with a warm engine. -
Page 44: Rear Drum Brake
WARNING CHECK BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ON A REGULAR BASIS (AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TABLES). IF THE THICKNESS OF ONE OR BOTH PADS IS IN THE REGION OF 1.5 MM, BOTH PADS MUST BE CHANGED. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT THIS OPERATION AT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. -
Page 45: Puncture
Puncture (03_27) The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres. When there is a puncture, Tubeless tyres - unlike tyres with inner tubes - go flat very slowly. This offers greater riding safety. A tyre that goes flat very slowly can be repaired with an "Inflate and Repair" spray. Tyres should be later fully repaired or replaced at an Authorised Service Centre. -
Page 46: Cleaning The Vehicle
3. Drain up all the vehicle fuel; spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal parts; keep the wheels off the ground, by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges. 4. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section. 5. - Page 47 WARNING . Avoid that deposits remain on the bodywork, industrial and pollutant residual dust, tar spots, dead insects, bird droppings, etc. · Do not park the vehicle under the trees. In some seasons, as from the trees may fall residues, resins, fruits or leaves that contain chemicals which are harmful to the paintwork.
- Page 48 • DO NOT PLACE THE NOZZLE CLOSER THAN 60 CM. • DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 40° C. • DO NOT DIRECT THE JETS DIRECTLY TO CARBURETTOR, WIRINGS, SLOT DIFFUSERS ON THE TRANSMISSION COVER AND SCROLL COVER. START-UP PROBLEMS No fuel in tank Refuel Filters, jets or carburettor body...
- Page 49 ACK OF COMPRESSION Spark plug loose. Loose cylinder Contact an Authorised Service head, worn piston retaining rings. Centre. HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty. Clean with water and shampoo and impregnate with petrol and specific oil («Air filter removal» section) INEFFICIENT BRAKING Oil on drum or disc.
- Page 50 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Deteriorated roller housing or belt. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE Deterioration of the SAS system Contact an Authorised Service and/or of the tab Centre. STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease STARTER LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO CORRECT POSITION Presence of dirt...
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Page 51: Technical Data
Vespa LX 50 Chap. 04 Technical data... - Page 52 04_01...
- Page 53 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine Two-stroke, single cylinder Piaggio Hi-PER2 Cubic capacity 49.4 cc Petrol tank Plastic, with a capacity of ~ 9 l (including a ~2.3 l reserve) Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm Length 1755 mm Width 740 mm Maximum height 1140 mm Wheelbase...
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Page 54: Toolkit
Chassis Unitised body made of stamped plate. Steering and suspensions Fulcrum steering tube on the front wheel-holder hub; helicoidal spring suspension and double-acting hydraulic shock absorber; rear with single chamber hydraulic shock absorber and coaxial spring not adjustable at preloading Front brake Disc brake (Ø... -
Page 55: Spare Parts And Accessories
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Page 56: Warnings
Warnings (05_01, 05_02) WARNING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY AS- SURANCE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED THAT USING NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE. -
Page 57: Scheduled Maintenance
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Page 58: 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 59 Safety fasteners - check Electrical system and battery - check Tyre pressure and wear - check Vehicle and brake test - test ride AFTER 5000 KM, 25000 KM, 35000 KM AND 55000 KM Hub oil level - check Spark plug/electrode gap - replacement Air filter - clean Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Brake levers - greasing...
- Page 60 Air filter - clean Idling speed (*) - adjustment Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Variable speed rollers - replacement Odometer gear - greasing Drive belt - check Steering - adjustment Brake levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Brake fluid level - check Transmission - lubrication Safety fasteners - check...
- Page 61 Spark plug/electrode gap - replacement Air filter - clean Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Drive belt - replacement Brake levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Brake fluid level - check Electrical system and battery - check Tyre pressure and wear - check SAS box (sponge) (**) - cleaning Vehicle and brake test - test ride...
- Page 62 Variable speed rollers - replacement Mixer belt - replacement Odometer gear - greasing Steering - adjustment Brake levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Brake fluid level - check Transmission - lubrication Safety fasteners - check Suspension - check Electrical system and battery - check Headlight - adjustment Tyre pressure and wear - check...
- Page 63 Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Drive belt - replacement Variable speed rollers - replacement Odometer gear - greasing Steering - adjustment Brake levers - greasing Brake pads - check condition and wear Flexible brake tubes - replacement Brake fluid level - check Transmission - lubrication Safety fasteners - check Suspension - check...
- Page 64 60000 K FTER Hub oil - change Spark plug/electrode gap - replacement Air filter - clean Idling speed (*) - adjustment Cylinder cooling system - check/cleaning Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustment Drive belt - replacement Variable speed rollers - replacement Mixer belt - replacement Odometer gear - greasing Steering - adjustment...
- Page 65 SAS box (sponge) (**) - cleaning Vehicle and brake test - test ride (*) See regulations in the «Adjusting the idle speed» section (**) See regulations in the «Secondary air system» section RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications...
- Page 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tyres: 29 Air filter: 31 Headlight: 40 Puncture: 45 Horn: 12 Hub oil: 28 Vehicle: 7, 46 Battery: 34 Refuelling: 18 Brake: 33, 43, 44 Identification: 14 Saddle: 13 Checks: 18 Scheduled maintenance: 57 Clock: 10 Key switch: 10 Spark plug: 30 Keys: 14 Start-up: 13...
- Page 68 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.