VESPA LX 50 Manuel de service Page 1

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01_02Clock (01_02)Hours and minutes are displayed in a 1 to 12, AM or PM, format on the instrumentpanel.Operating the function selection switch «T» mo

CAUTIONDO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «KEY OFF» WHILE RIDING.Releasing the steering wheelReinsert the key and turn it to «OFF».CAUTIONDO NOT TURN TH

01_05Horn button (01_05)Horn button «E»01_06Light switch (01_06)0 = Low-beam and tail light1 = High-beam and tail light121 Vehicle

01_07Start-up button (01_07)To start the engine, press the starter button, «P», after pulling either one of the twobrake levers.01_08Opening the saddl

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

Rear top box openingTurn the key to «OFF». Then press it. When the key is set to «LOCK», the glove-boxis locked.01_12Bag clip (01_12)To use the retrac

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ChecksBefore 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 inflate

02_02CAUTIONDO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THEFUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS.IMPORTANT: NEVER

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

Tyre pressureCAUTIONTYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR-RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID-ING DANGEROUS

02_03Running in (02_03)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.CAUTIONDUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CA

CAUTIONALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK STARTING.WARNINGTAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE MALFUNCTION.02_06Stopping the engine (02_0

Catalytic silencerCAUTION TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGETO THE ENGINE.CAUTIONWHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH

to keep the vehicle still, leaving the motor running at idling speed. Using the motor tokeep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat. This

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

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03_0103_0203_03Hub 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;

Rear hub oilSAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specificationsCharacteristicRear hub oilQuantity: approx. 85 cc03_04Tyres (03_04)P

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

Rear tyre pressure - driver and passenger2.2 bar03_0503_06Spark plug dismantlement (03_05, 03_06)Remove cover «A» after unscrewing the corresponding s

0.6 ÷ 0.7 mm03_0703_08Removing the air filter (03_07, 03_08)Remove the side fairing unscrewing the 2 screws marked A. Remove the air cleanercap «D» af

03_0903_10Secondary air system (03_09, 03_10)Remove the right side fairing by undoing the 2 screws marked «B» indicated in thefigure.Remove the two sc

SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEMS WHEN ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED, IT MAYBE NECESSARY TO ADJUST EXHAUST GASES (CO) TOO. TURN TO AN AU-THORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CE

03_13CAUTIONTHE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. THEREFORE, WHENTOPPING IT UP, AVOID LETTING IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTEDPARTS OF T

CAUTIONELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUN-DANT WATER AND CO

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

WARNINGUSED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTIONAND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA-TIONS IN FORCE.03_15Fuse

LAMPSHigh/low beam light bulb Type: SphericalPower: 12V 35/35WQuantity: 1Front side light bulb Type: All glassPower: 12V 5WQuantity: 1Front turn indic

Function: Lights, high beams, fuelwarning lamp, dipped beams, oilwarning lamp.Quantity: 4Instrument panel lighting bulbs Type: All glassPower: 12V 1.2

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Electric characteristicBulbs1 12V35/35W bulb for high- and low-beam light1 12V-5W bulb for side light03_1803_19Headlight adjustment (03_18, 03_19)Proc

03_20Front direction indicators (03_20)In order to replace the front turn indicator bulbs remove the light taking off the retainingscrews, then remove

03_22Rear turn indicators (03_22)To gain access to the turn indicator bulbs, remove the fastening screws «E».The bulbs have a bayonet coupling, to rem

03_24Idle adjustment (03_24)The idle speed is adjusted by means of the idle speed adjuster screw «A» located onthe carburettor.To do this, proceed as

WARNINGCHECK BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ON A REGULAR BASIS (AS INDICATED INTHE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TABLES). IF THE THICKNESS OF ONE ORBOTH PADS IS IN THE RE

03_27Puncture (03_27)The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres. When there is a puncture, Tubeless tyres- unlike tyres with inner tubes - go flat ve

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 woo

WARNING. Avoid that deposits remain on the bodywork, industrial and pollutant residualdust, tar spots, dead insects, bird droppings, etc.· Do not park

• 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, S

LACK OF COMPRESSIONSpark plug loose. Loose cylinderhead, worn piston retaining rings.Contact an Authorised ServiceCentre.HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERF

INDEXVEHICLE... 7Dashboard...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMSDeteriorated roller housing or belt. Contact an Authorised ServiceCentre.INCREASED EXHAUST NOISEDeterioration of the SA

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSEngine Two-stroke, single cylinder PiaggioHi-PER2Cubic capacity 49.4 ccPetrol tank Plastic, with a capacity of ~ 9 l(including

Chassis Unitised body made of stampedplate.Steering and suspensions Fulcrum steering tube on the frontwheel-holder hub; helicoidal springsuspension an

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05_0105_02Warnings (05_01, 05_02)WARNING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED,AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING Y

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

Safety fasteners - checkElectrical system and battery - checkTyre pressure and wear - checkVehicle and brake test - test rideAFTER 5000 KM, 25000 KM,

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Air filter - cleanIdling speed (*) - adjustmentOil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustmentVariable speed rollers - replacementOdometer gear - greasingDriv

Spark plug/electrode gap - replacementAir filter - cleanOil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustmentDrive belt - replacementBrake levers - greasingBrake pa

Variable speed rollers - replacementMixer belt - replacementOdometer gear - greasingSteering - adjustmentBrake levers - greasingBrake pads - check con

Oil mixer/throttle linkage - adjustmentDrive belt - replacementVariable speed rollers - replacementOdometer gear - greasingSteering - adjustmentBrake

AFTER 60000 KMHub oil - changeSpark plug/electrode gap - replacementAir filter - cleanIdling speed (*) - adjustmentCylinder cooling system - check/cle

SAS box (sponge) (**) - cleaningVehicle and brake test - test ride(*) See regulations in the «Adjusting the idle speed» section(**) See regulations in

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TABLE OF CONTENTSAAir filter: 31BBattery: 34Brake: 33, 43, 44CChecks: 18Clock: 10DDisc brake: 43FFuses: 37HHeadlight: 40Horn: 12Hub oil: 28IIdentifica

The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding. While the basic specifications as described and illustrated in this manu

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Dashboard (01_01)A = SpeedometerB = OdometerC = Fuel gaugeD = Front brake control leverE = Turn indicator warning lightF = Mixer oil reserve warning l

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