VESPA LX 50 4T Wartungshandbuch

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WARNINGDEAD BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THEY MUST DIS-POSED OF IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE REGULA-TIONS IN FORCE.01_03Ke

CAUTIONDO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.01_04Switch direction indicators (01_04)To set the left turn indicators flashing, move leve

01_06Light switch (01_06)0 = Dipped beam and position light1 = High beam and position light01_07Start-up button (01_07)To start the engine, press the

01_09Keys (01_09)The vehicle is supplied with two keys (one spare) which serve to start the engine andunlock the saddle compartment. The keys are acco

01_12Rear top box opening (01_12)Turn the key to the position«OFF». Then press it. With the key is in «LOCK» the glove-box is locked.01_13Bag clip (01

VESPA VespaLX 50 4TChap. 02Use15

ChecksBefore using the vehicle, check:1. that the fuel tank is full.2. The oil level in the rear hub.3. engine oil level (see section «Engine oil leve

CAUTIONUSING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFEOF THE ENGINE.CharacteristicFuel tank capacity~ 8.5 l (2 l of which is reserve)Tyre

02_02Running in (02_02)WARNINGDURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITSMAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR

CAUTIONDO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE EX-HAUST GASES ARE TOXIC.CAUTIONALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK START

The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; this booklet also details routine maintenan

02_04Difficult start up (02_04)If there is a problem you can follow the instructions below:1.Carburettor flooded. Place the vehicle on the centre stan

02_05Stopping the engine (02_05)Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch "D" to "OFF " to turn off the engine (ex-tractable key

Safe drivingWARNINGSOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO USEYOUR SCOOTER ON A DAILY BASIS IN GREATER SAFETY AND WITH MOREPEACE O

8. Any elaboration that modifies the vehicle's performances, such as tampering withoriginal structural parts is strictly forbidden by law, and re

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VESPA VespaLX 50 4TChap. 03Maintenance25

03_0103_0203_03Engine oil levelIn 4T engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the benchbearings and the thermal group.

Engine oil top-upAlways check oil level before carrying out top-ups and add oil without exceeding theMAX level. An engine oil check-up and top-up shou

03_0403_0503_06Hub oil level (03_04, 03_05, 03_06)To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows:1. Place the scooter on its stand on a level surface;

SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specificationsCharacteristicRear hub oilQuantity: approx. 85 cc03_07Tyres (03_07)Periodically

Personal safetyFailure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personalinjury.Safeguarding the environmentSections mar

03_0803_0903_10Spark plug dismantlement (03_08, 03_09, 03_10, 03_11)The engine must be cold to inspect the sparkplug, proceed as follows:1. Lift the s

03_11NGK CR 8EB03_1203_13Removing the air filter (03_12, 03_13)Remove the side fairing unscrewing the 2 screws marked A. Remove the air cleanercap «D»

03_1403_1503_16Secondary air system (03_14, 03_15, 03_16, 03_17)Use the two screws "A" on the right side panel and remove it. Use the three

03_1703_18Checking the brake oil level (03_18, 03_19)The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass «A» made of transparent ma-terial; the q

03_19WARNINGIN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THEABOVE-MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CON-TAINED IN CONTAI

CAUTIONELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN THE CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITHABUNDANT OF WATER A

Long periods of inactivityBattery performance will decrease if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is theresult of the natural phenomenon of

WARNINGSPENT BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTIONAND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENTREGULATIONS.03_21Fuses

Power: 12V 5WQuantity: 1Instrument panel light bulbs Type: All glassPower: 12V 1.2WQuantity: 3Front turn indicator bulb Type: SphericalPower: 12V - 10

03_2203_2303_24Front light group (03_22, 03_23)To access the headlight bulbs, remove the front of the handlebar cover, as follows:1) Remove the rear-v

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03_252. Turn on the headlight and check that the borderline of the projected light beam onthe screen is not lower than 9/10 of the distance from the g

THE PHENOMENON SHOULD QUICKLY DISAPPEAR WHEN THE LIGHT ISSWITCHED ON.THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER, ON THE OTHER HAND, COULD INDI-CATE THAT WATER IS

03_30Idle adjustment (03_30)Proceed as follows:1. Rest the scooter on its centre stand and lift the saddle (as described in the«Saddle opening to reac

03_31Front disc brake (03_31)The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effecton the functioning of the front and r

03_32Rear drum brake (03_32)Operate adjustment nut «B» and loosen lock nut «A» shown in the figure. Note thatwhen the throttle is in idle the wheel sh

4 - For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section.5 - Drain the petrol from the carburettor tank.6 - Replace engine oil.Re

PLASTIC SURFACES, TO PREVENT THEM LOSING THEIR SHINE AND ME-CHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS.WARNINGWHEN WASHING THE ENGINE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET:• O

there are any cracks or breakage,replace the spark plug. If the sparkplug is in good condition, contactan Authorised Piaggio ServiceCentre.LACK OF COM

IRREGULAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONDeteriorated roller container orbelt.Contact an Authorised ServiceCentre.INCREASED EXHAUST NOISEDeterioration of the S

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INDEXVEHICLE... 7Dashboard...

04_01504 Technical data

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSEngine type Single cylinder 4-stroke Piaggio Hi-PER4Cubic capacity 49.9 ccBore x stroke 39 X 41.8 mmCompression ratio 11.5 :1L

Steering and suspensions Fulcrum steering tube on the frontwheel-holder hub; helicoidal springsuspension and double-actinghydraulic shock absorber; re

VESPA VespaLX 50 4TChap. 05Spare parts andaccessories53

05_0105_02Warnings (05_01, 05_02)WARNING IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BEUSED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFER

VESPA VespaLX 50 4TChap. 06Programmedmaintenance55

Scheduled maintenance tableAdequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operationand performance of your vehicle.To this end,

Steering - adjustmentBrake control levers - greasingBrake pads - check condition and wearBrake fluid level - checkSafety locks - checkElectrical syste

AT 12000 KM OR 24 MONTHS AND 60000 KMEngine oil - replacementHub oil level - checkSpark plug/electrode gap - replacementAir filter - cleanOil filter (

Vehicle and brake test - road test(*) See instructions in «Idle speed adjustment» section(**) See regulations in the «Secondary air system» sectionA 2

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Safety locks - checkSuspensions - checkElectrical system and battery - checkHeadlight - adjustmentTyre inflation and wear - CheckVehicle and brake tes

Brake fluid level - checkTransmission elements - lubricationSafety locks - checkSuspensions - checkElectrical system and battery - checkHeadlight - ad

Driving belt - replacementCylinder ventilation system - checkOdometer cable - greasingSteering - adjustmentBrake control levers - greasingBrake pads -

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLEProduct Description SpecificationsAGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds therequirements of API GL3 spec

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TABLE OF CONTENTSAAir filter: 31BBattery: 34Brake: 33, 43, 44CClock: 9DDisc brake: 43EEngine oil: 26, 27FFuses: 37HHeadlight: 39Horn: 11Hub oil: 28IId

The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding. While the basic features as described and illustrated in this manual rem

VESPA VespaLX 50 4TChap. 01Vehicle7

01_01Dashboard (01_01)A = SpeedometerB = OdometerC = Fuel gaugeD = Front brake control lever81 Vehicle

E = Turn indicator warning lightF = Preset lightG = High-beam warning lightH = Low fuel warning lightI = Low-beam/position light warning lightL = High