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- Page 2 STABILIMENTO DI PONTEDERA UFFICIO TECNICO SERIE Dis. 88356 M 2 a EDIZIONE, 600016102 Printed in Italy Fig. 1 - Vespa 150...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Demand original Piaggio spare parts exclusively. All PIAGGIO spares are made of the same material, have undergone the same machining steps and inspections as the components of your VESPA. - Page 4 INTRODUCTORY NOTE The « Piaggio Co. » welcoming you in the family of the Vespa owners, wishes to thank you for your preference, trusting that this scooter will be to your satisfaction. For its characteristics (comfort, low fuel consumption, noiseless running, neatness etc.) the Vespa can have a large field of use: for work purpose as well as tourist trips, both along large highways and narrow farm roads.
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Page 5: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Weight (w/out fuel) 87 Kg (194 Lbs) Carrying capacity 2 persons and 10 Kg (22 Lbs) of luggage. Maximum length 1745 mm (68.7") Handlebar width 710 mm (27.9") Wheel base 1180 mm (46.4") Maximum height 1020 mm (40.1 ") Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 ") Min. -
Page 6: Identification Data
IDENTIFICATION DATA Serial numbers with prefix VBB are stamped on both frame and engine in the positions indicated on Figs. 2 and 3 respectively. Such numbers and prefixes identify the Vespa as prescribed by law and are repeated on the test card and other documents of the Vespa. They must be quoted when ordering spares. -
Page 7: Engine
ENGINE Single horizontal cylinder, two-stroke, with deflector piston and rotary valve, i.e., the fuel mixture flow to the cylinder is controlled by the rotation of a crankweb (see Fig. 4). The engine works on a 2% gasoline-oil mixture. Lubrication of piston, cylinder, wrist pin, connecting rod, crankshaft, main bearings is attended to by the oil in the fuel mixture. - Page 8 Ignition by an external H. T. coil with primary winding fed by another coil inside the flywheel magneto (see Fig. 5). Use one of the following sparkplugs: - AC 43F - Marelli CW 230 A-T or CW 225 N-T - Champion L86 - Bosch W225T1 - KLG F70 or F75 Fig.
- Page 9 Fuel supply by gravity with a 2% gasoline-oil mixture. The flow is controlled by a three way fuel cock. The carburetor is embodied in the air cleaner case, has a plate-shaped slide valve and immersed jets. A - Reserve B - Open C - Closed Fig.
- Page 10 Cooling effected at all engine speeds by a centrifugal fan (see Fig. 7). The muffler is of the expansion and absorption combined type with very high silencing efficiency. Air cleaner mounted inside the body. Air goes to the carburetor through a large flexible inlet tube, a silencing chamber and porous filter, which ensures a very quiet air intake.
- Page 11 The engine directly drives the rear wheel through the clutch and the gear box engine (see Fig. 4). The clutch is of multiplate type, with linings bonded to the driving discs (see Fig. 4). Its control is done by lever, on left hand side of handlebars (see Fig. 8), and adjustable cable. Four speed gear box with mesh gears in oil bath (see Fig.
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Page 12: Controls
CONTROLS Fig. 8 - Controls 1. Gear change twist grip with clutch control lever 2. Front brake lever 3. Throttle control grip 4. Light and dip switch 5. Front brake shoes 6. Rear brake pedal 7. Kick-starter 8. Gear shifter 9. -
Page 13: Frame
FRAME Stressed skin body of pressed steel sheet, (see Fig. 9), with streamlined, monocoque type structure. It gives full protection to the driver, to the passenger and to the machine units; it is completed in this function by the mudguard and, on the two sides, by the steel sheet engine bonnet and tool box. - Page 14 Front suspension with variable rate coil spring and double action hydraulic damper. Rear suspension: swinging bracket for engine and rear wheel, variable rate coil spring and coaxial, double action hydraulic tamper. The wheels are of 8” diameter, interchangeable, and with rims of pressed steel sheet. Saddle of the nose-pivoted, sprung type with central spring adjustable to the driver's weight.
- Page 15 - Normal operating position - Locked position Fig. 10 - Security lock...
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Page 16: Electric Wiring
ELECTRIC WIRING The electrical supply for illumination and horn is in a. c., fed directly from a 6 pole flywheel magneto (nominal voltage 6V), to the following groups: - Head lamp, of115 mm (4.5") diameter, installed in the handlebars (25W/25W high/dipped beam, double filament bulb and a 3 W bulb for the parking light);... - Page 17 The man switch unit (see Fig. 11A), with two levers is installed on the right hand side of the handlebars. One of the control levers has three positions: - Pilot light, tail lamp and speedometer bulb on; - Lights off; and - Head lamp, tail lamp and speedometer bulb on.
- Page 18 Fig. 12 – Electric wiring diagram 1. Magneto 2. External ignition coil 3. Spark plug 4. Low tension terminal 5. Tail lamp (6V-3W) 6. STOP light (6V-3W) 7. Main switch 8. Speedometer bulb (6V-0.6W) 9. Headlamp (6V- 25/25W) 10. Pilot light (6V-0.6W) 11.
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Page 19: Tool Kit
TOOL KIT The included tool kit is composed of: - 1 four-ended box wrench (11-14-21-22 mm); - 2 double open-ended wrenches (11 -14 and 7-10 mm); - 1 single open-ended wrench (8 mm); and - 1 screwdriver. These tools are contained in a canvas roll which is placed in the left wing together with this booklet and the test card. - Page 20 Fig. 13 - Pillion seat, rear saddle, spare wheel and bracket...
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Page 21: Operation
Owing to the simple and rational design of the Vespa scooter, no particular experience is required for its operation, nor skilled personnel for its maintenance. The tasks can be carried out by any customer, even inexperienced, by following some general rules. OPERATION Fuel to be used during and after running-in should be a mixture of gasoline and oil, with 2% oil ESSO 2T. - Page 22 A - Open the fuel valve B - Select "neutral" C - Pull out the starter device rod (with cold engine) D - Throttle control grip in idling position E - Depress the kick -starter Fig. 14 - Operations to carry out for starting the engine In case of starting troubles due to engine being flooded (unvaporized fuel mixture in the cylinder, thus impeding combustion), proceed according to either one of following methods: - Push-start the scooter (engage second gear;...
- Page 23 For access to the engine, take off the engine bonnet. Proceed as follows (see Fig. 15): - Pull the lever « 1 » and turn it so as to release it from the bonnet; - Move the bonnet outwards until front dowel « 2 » disengages from the hole on the frame; - Push upwards and turn the bonnet, thus releasing the fixing hook «...
- Page 24 Fig. 16 - Drive system 1. Gear change twist grip 2. Clutch control lever 3. Gear change control cables 4. Gear shifter 5. Selector stem 5. Selector 7. 1st gear pinion 8. 2nd gear pinion 9. 3rd gear pinion 10. 4th gear pinion 11.
- Page 25 Setting the machine in motion. Let the engine idle, lift the clutch and turn the gear change twist grip (L.H.) so that the line engraved on it coincides with the figure «1» (1st gear) engraved on handlebars (see Fig. 16). Now let in the clutch gently, while opening the throttle gradually to set the machine in motion.
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Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Tires. The wheels are interchangeable, i.e., they can be assembled either in front or rear, provided, that they are inflated to the pressures prescribed. For replacing a flat tire: - Unscrew the four nuts which secure the wheel; - Pull the latter sideways off the studs; and - Repair the tube or fit on the spare wheel. - Page 27 Brake adjustment. Brakes are properly adjusted if: - The wheel rotates freely when control lever or pedal are in resting position; and - The braking action starts as soon as controls are operated. These conditions are obtained by adjusting the tuning screws on the cables (see Fig. 18). Fig.
- Page 28 Setting the head lamp. The correct orientation of the main beam can be obtained both horizontally and vertically as follows (see Fig. 19): - Check that both front and rear tires are inflated to 1.0 and 2.2 Kg/cm2 (14 and 31psi) respectively;...
- Page 29 Before setting the machine in motion. Check oil lever in gear box by unscrewing from the crankcase, the level screw marked « OLIO » (see Fig. 21, No. 1 ). With the scooter standing upright, oil should just be about to flow out. After the first 1000 Km (600 miles).
- Page 30 Every 8000 Km (5000 miles) Do the following tasks: - Clean the breaker points. Check the gap and adjusted if needed. The gap should be 0.3 to 0.5 mm (0.011 " to 0.019" ), and the points should begin to open when the current in the primary ignition circuit has reached its peak value.
- Page 31 Cleaning the scooter. Brushing with paraffin and wiping dry with clean rags is advisable for external cleaning of engine. All painted surfaces should be washed with water, cleaned using a sponge and wiped dry with chamois leather. Do not use paraffin in such surfaces as it damages paint and turns it dull.
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Page 32: Lubrication Chart
LUBRICATION CHART PARTS TO BE LUBRICATED TYPE OF LUBRICANT Every 4000 Km (2500 miles) Gear box (top up oil level ) ESSO SAE 30 Brake levers ESSO Multi purpose Grease H Front Suspension “ “ Felt of the flywheel cam Speedometer flex drive and pinion “... - Page 33 Fig. 21 - Lubrication scheme A. Engine lubricated by fuel mixture 1. Filling hole, gear box 2. Draining hole, gear box...
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Page 34: Fault Finding
When the machine does not run properly, make all inspections and rectifications explained here. If the suggested remedies are not sufficient to eliminate the trouble, the customer should not try to carry out operations pertaining to the retailers, who have the necessary facilities to undertake this work. FAULT FINDING LOCATING THE TROUBLE REMEDIES... - Page 35 LOCATING THE TROUBLE REMEDIES INCORRECT RUNNING 1. Lack of power Muffler outlet pipe carbonized Clean (see page 29). Sparkplug not well screwed Tighten with 21 mm box wrench. Cylinder head not set properly Re-set the head and tighten nuts uniformly. 2.
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