Operation - PIAGGIO Vespa 150 1962 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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.
Fuel to be used during and after running-in should be a mixture of gasoline and oil, with 2%
oil ESSO 2T.
We recommend to use good quality, standard grade car gasoline, and to mix it with oil
thoroughly. Keep the breather of filler cap clean.
Breaking-in. Important rules should be followed during the breaking-in of your Vespa,
namely:
- Do not exceed the following speeds during the first 2000 Km (1200 miles)
- 1st gear: 20 Km/h (13 mph)
- 3rd gear: 40 Km/ /h (25 mph) - 4th gear: 60 Km/h (37 mph)
- Do not hold the speeds above for long periods nor use full throttle up-hill during the same
first 2000 Km (1200 miles);
- Change the oil in the gear box and check that nuts and bolts are not slack after the first
1000 Km (600 miles); and
- Check that carburetor is well blocked on crankcase to avoid air infiltration.
Starting the engine. Open fuel tap, put gear box in neutral and the throttle in slow running
position, then depress the starting lever (see Fig. 14).
With cold engine, lift the starter device rod and leave the throttle control in the position of
minimum. Under these conditions the starter device functions most efficiently. Do not use the
starter device when the engine is warm. When the engine is running, the starter device rod
must be brought to the normal position, to avoid rich carburation and the consequent loss in
performance, and increase in consumption.

OPERATION

- 2nd gear: 30 Km/h (19 mph)
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