VESPA LX 125ie 3Valvole Manual Download

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02_08

Starting up the engine (02_08, 02_09, 02_10, 02_11, 02_12)

The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting
is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from stationary position,
progressively twist the throttle grip.

The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel pump that switches on automatically as
soon as the engine is started.

The vehicle is equipped with a

servo assisted

starter system.

To start it up, it is necessary to:

- Rest the vehicle on its centre stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the
ground.

- Keep the throttle grip to idle speed.

02_09

- Insert the key into the ignition key and turn it to «ON».

2 Use

Summary of Contents for LX 125ie 3Valvole

Page 1: ...ps and precautions for using your vehicle It also describes features details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice We believe that if you follow our suggestions you will soon get to know your new scooter and it will serve you well for a long time to come This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle should the vehicle be sold it must be transferred to the new owner Ves...

Page 2: ...regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and or particular technical knowledge to carry out these operations refer to any authorised Dealer or Service Centres 2 ...

Page 3: ...ging 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 The signs that you see on this page are very important They are used to highlight parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care The different symbols are used to make each topic in the man...

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Page 5: ...start up 34 Stopping the engine 34 Anti theft ring 35 Catalytic silencer 35 Stand 36 Automatic transmission 36 Safe driving 37 Rear rack 38 MAINTENANCE 41 Engine oil level 42 Engine oil level check 42 Engine oil top up 43 Warning light insufficient oil pressure 44 Engine oil change 44 Hub oil level 46 Tyres 48 Spark plug dismantlement 49 Removing the air filter 50 Checking the brake oil level 51 B...

Page 6: ...TECHNICAL DATA 77 Data 78 Toolkit 83 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 85 Warnings 86 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 87 Scheduled servicing table 88 6 ...

Page 7: ...Vespa LX 125ie 150ie 3Valvole Chap 01 Vehicle 7 ...

Page 8: ...Dashboard 01_01 01_01 8 1 Vehicle ...

Page 9: ...rn button C Turn indicator switch D Light switches E Left hand grip F Rear brake control lever G Analogue instrument panel H Front brake control lever I Throttle grip L Start up button Analogue instrument panel 01_02 9 1 Vehicle ...

Page 10: ...01_02 M Engine control telltale light N Low engine oil pressure warning light 10 1 Vehicle ...

Page 11: ... Clock 01_03 Located in the instrument panel it displays hours and minutes with 1 to 12 hour time AM or PM Operate the function selection button B and month day and seconds are also dis played besides hours and minutes To adjust the different functions select the desired function with button A and adjust with button B The time counter can be reset by pressing button A with the clock in the seconds...

Page 12: ...L TO THE ENVIRONMENT THEY MUST DIS POSED OF IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE REGULA TIONS IN FORCE Key switch 01_04 The key switch A is located on the knee guard panel 01_04 SWITCH POSITIONS ON 1 Ready to start position non extractable key mechanical antitheft device dis abled OFF 2 Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical antitheft device disabled LOCK 3 Ignition disabled extractab...

Page 13: ... as far as it will go turn the key to LOCK and remove the key CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR KEY OFF WHILE RIDING 01_06 Releasing the steering wheel 01_06 Reinsert the key and turn it to OFF CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR KEY OFF WHILE RIDING 13 1 Vehicle ...

Page 14: ...t turn indicators turn on The turn indicator switch C turns automatically to position 0 keeping the reques ted function To cancel the request and turn off the activated indicators press the switch C 01_08 Horn button 01_08 Push the button B to sound the horn Light switch 01_09 When the light switch D is set to 0 the low beam light is on When set to 1 the high beam light is activated 14 1 Vehicle ...

Page 15: ...is released Keep one of the two brakes operated front or rear so as to not interrupt the starter procedure The throttle grip must remain in the minimum position because any other position inhibits the vehicle starter The starter motor will remain active for a maximum of 5 consecutive seconds The immobilizer system In order to enhance theft protection the vehicle is equipped with a PIAGGIO IMMO BIL...

Page 16: ...rations We therefore recommend that it be used only under exceptional circumstances The blue key B single copy supplied is used for normal operations and for start up Together with the keys comes a CODE CARD which is imprinted with the mechanical code of the keys WARNING LOOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE PIAGGIO IMMO BILIZER SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT WARNING KEEP THE CODE CA...

Page 17: ...ey first to OFF and then to ON if the lock cannot be disabled try with the other key supplied red coloured If the engine cannot be started contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre which is provided with the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system The Immobilizer is also activated by switching off the engine with the RUN OFF switch This happens even if the starter key is i...

Page 18: ...again and pull it out Intermediate step blu key Within ten seconds after pulling out the red key insert the black key and promptly turn it to ON After 1 3 seconds turn the key to OFF again and pull it out In this way a maximum of 3 blue keys can be programmed by repeating the above procedure and keeping the indicated times Final step red key After extracting the last blue key insert the brown key ...

Page 19: ...engine does not start Insert the blue key and repeat the start up operation Check that engine starts WARNING SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE RED KEY WITH TRANSPONDER OFF OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING REPEAT THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING 01_15 Fuel tank 01_15 The fuel tank cap A is under the saddle To reach it tip the saddle forwards 19 1 Vehicle ...

Page 20: ...e and lift the saddle towards the instrument panel When lifting the saddle you access the fuel tank cap helmet compartment main fuses battery 01_17 Opening the side panels 01_17 01_18 01_19 To remove the front cover proceed as follows remove the clip on badge paying attention to the vehicle bodyworks 20 1 Vehicle ...

Page 21: ...gues Identification 01_20 01_21 Identification registration numbers are made up of a prefix and a number stamped on the chassis and on the engine These numbers must always be quoted when ordering spare parts We recommend checking that the chassis registration number stamped on the vehicle corresponds with that on the vehicle documentation 21 1 Vehicle ...

Page 22: ...POUNDING OF THE VEHICLE ETC 01_20 Chassis number The chassis number A is stamped near the battery compartment To read it proceed as follows lift the saddle lift the helmet compartment by removing it 01_21 Engine number The engine number B is stamped near the rear left shock absorber lower support 22 1 Vehicle ...

Page 23: ... on the saddle end To use the hook slide it off from the front Maximum applicable load 1 5 kg FOR THE USER SAFETY THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOAD SHOULD NOT BE EXCEEDED BY THE PERIMETER OF THE VEHICLE OR PREVENT AT ALL THE RIDING CAUTION THE INDICATED COMPONENT B REPRESENTS THE AIR INTAKE OF THE MOTOR DO NOT OBSTRUCT EXTERNALLY OR INTERNALLY WITH ANY OB 23 1 Vehicle ...

Page 24: ...re a helmet CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID ENDANGERING THE STABILITY WHEN RIDING DO NOT RIDE THE SCOOTER WITH THE HELMET INSERTED INTO THE ANTITHEFT DE VICE CAUTION THE INDICATED COMPONENT B REPRESENTS THE AIR INTAKE OF THE MOTOR DO NOT OBSTRUCT EXTERNALLY OR INTERNALLY WITH ANY OB JECT THE ENDS UNDER THE SADDLE IN ORDER TO AVOID SERIOUS EN DANGERING OF THE VEHICLE WARNING THIS ACCESSORY IS NOT A THEFT...

Page 25: ...Vespa LX 125ie 150ie 3Valvole Chap 02 Use 25 ...

Page 26: ...ng of the front and rear brakes 02_02 Refuelling 02_02 Fill fuel tank A with unleaded petrol minimum octane rating 95 When the fuel reaches the low fuel level the warning light on the instrument panel lights up CAUTION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING WITH PETROL PETROL IS HIGH LY FLAMMABLE DO NOT LET PETROL SPILL FROM THE TANK OR WHILE REFUELING CAUTION DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES...

Page 27: ...table 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 TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Front tyre pressure 1 6 bar Rear tyre pressure with passenger 2 0 bar 2 3 bar 27 2 Use ...

Page 28: ...on 2 medium preloading rider only Position 3 medium preloading rider and passenger Position 4 maximum preloading rider passenger and luggage In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit Spring preloading increases by turning the ring nut towards A but decreases if the ring nut is turned towards B CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT...

Page 29: ...2_07 Running in 02_06 02_07 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 29 2 Use ...

Page 30: ...ogressively twist the throttle grip The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel pump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started The vehicle is equipped with a servo assisted starter system To start it up it is necessary to Rest the vehicle on its centre stand ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the ground Keep the throttle grip to idle speed 02_09 Insert the key into t...

Page 31: ...ed Keep one of the two brakes operated front or rear so as to not interrupt the starter procedure The throttle grip must remain in the minimum position because any other position inhibits the vehicle starter The starter motor will remain active for a maximum of 5 consecutive seconds CAUTION DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE EX HAUST GASES ARE TOXIC CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEM...

Page 32: ...tart off from stationary position progressively twist the throttle grip The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel pump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started The vehicle is equipped with a servo assisted starter system To start it up it is necessary to Rest the vehicle on its centre stand ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the ground Keep the throttle grip to id...

Page 33: ...ed Keep one of the two brakes operated front or rear so as to not interrupt the starter procedure The throttle grip must remain in the minimum position because any other position inhibits the vehicle starter The starter motor will remain active for a maximum of 5 consecutive seconds CAUTION DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE EX HAUST GASES ARE TOXIC CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEM...

Page 34: ...icle to an Authorised Service Centre to determine the cause of this problem and to re establish the vehicle proper functioning 02_19 Stopping the engine 02_19 Fully untwist the throttle grip then rotate the key in the starter switch to KEY OFF extractable key CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CAN BE REACHED IN THE CATA LYTIC CONVERTER WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE PAY ATTENTION TO THE MUFFLER T...

Page 35: ...SSORY IS NOT A THEFT PREVENTION GUARANTEE IT IS ONLY A DETERRENT 02_21 Catalytic silencer 02_21 CAUTION TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CAN BE REACHED IN THE CATA LYTIC CONVERTER WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE PAY ATTENTION TO THE MUFFLER TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS OR FIRE THE MUFFLER SHOULD NEV ER COME INTO CONTACT WITH F...

Page 36: ...mitted torque If you have to stop on an uphill slope traffic lights traffic jam etc only use the brake 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 le...

Page 37: ...Do not brake hard on wet dirt or slippery road surfaces 5 Avoid riding off by mounting the scooter when resting on the support In any case the rear wheel should not be turning when it comes into contact with the ground in order to avoid abrupt departures 6 When riding the vehicle on roads with sand mud snow mixed with salt etc we recommend that you clean the brake disc frequently with a non aggres...

Page 38: ...G LUGGAGE THE ADDITION OF ACCESSORIES AND LUGGAGE CAN REDUCE YOUR SCOOTER STABILITY AND PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS THE LEVEL OF SAFETY DURING USE SEE THE SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES SECTION 02_25 Rear rack 02_25 02_26 The Touring version is equipped with rear luggage carrier A shown in the picture During use of the vehicle without a load on the rear luggage carrier it is recommended to position the re...

Page 39: ...02_26 The Touring version is also equipped with front luggage carrier C as well as the rear one A indicated above WARNING Front luggage carrier maximum admissible load 4 kg 39 2 Use ...

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Page 41: ...Vespa LX 125ie 150ie 3Valvole Chap 03 Maintenance 41 ...

Page 42: ...oblems it is advisable to control oil level every time the vehicle is used 03_01 Engine oil level check 03_01 03_02 Every time the vehicle is used visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the engine is cold after completely unscrewing the oil cap dipstick The oil level should be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level rod A while the oil is being checked the vehicle mus...

Page 43: ... up 03_03 The oil should be topped up after having checked the level and in any case by adding oil without ever exceeding the MAX level Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to have the engine oil checked and if necessary topped up as indi cated in the scheduled maintenance table 43 3 Maintenance ...

Page 44: ...indicated in the scheduled maintenance tables at an Authorised Service Centre The engine should be emptied by draining the oil through drainage plug B of the mesh filter on the flywheel side In order to facilitate oil drainage loosen the cap dipstick Since a certain quantity of oil still remains in the circuit add approximately 1000 cm of oil through cap A Then start up the vehicle leave it runnin...

Page 45: ...RISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRON MENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE Recommended products eni i Ride PG 5W 40 Synthetic based lubricant for high performance four stroke engines JASO MA MA2 API SL ACEA A3 ENGINE OIL CAPACITY Engine oil 1220 cc of which 120 cc in the filtering c...

Page 46: ...DESCRI BED 03_08 CHECK LEVEL Park the vehicle on level ground and centre stand Undo screw A oil comes out of the screw hole A the oil quantity in the hub is adequate place it and tighten the screw NO oil comes out of the screw hole A the oil quantity in the hub IS NOT adequate and it is necessary to carry out the top up With a cloth carefully clean the transmission crankcase WARNING THE FUNCTION O...

Page 47: ...ERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE CAUTION USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR OIL CHANGE CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIP PED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY Recommended products AGIP GEAR SAE 80W 90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions API GL 4 HUB OIL CAPACITY Hub oil 200 ...

Page 48: ...curs go to an authorised work shop or at least a workshop adequately equipped to remove and refit tyres 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 TYRES Front tyre Tubeless 110 70 11 45L Rear tyre Tubeless 120 70 10 54L TYRE ...

Page 49: ... plug in its saddle then tighten it Care should be taken while installing and fixing it with the correct inclination Insert the spark plug tube C Place the inspection cover A and tighten the screw B CAUTION FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES VERY CAREFULLY TO AVOID ANY SEVERE DAMAGE THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE VERY POWERFUL IGNITION SYS TEM CAUTION THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD USING I...

Page 50: ...ENTS CAREFULLY DO NOT SCRATCH OR DAMAGE THEM RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG Spark plug 125cm NGK CR8EB Spark plug 150cm NGK CR8EB Electrode gap 0 7 to 0 8 mm Removing the air filter To remove and clean the air filter follow the indications in the scheduled maintenance table contact an Authorised Service Centre 50 3 Maintenance ...

Page 51: ...side of the handlebar cover if the sight glass is full the brake fluid level is correct If the brake fluid level is certified to the reference MIN go to an Authorised Service Centre or carry out the top up as indicated If the brake fluid level is lower than the reference MIN do not use the vehicle and contact an Authorised Service Centre 03_14 Braking system fluid top up 03_14 03_15 03_16 03_17 Pr...

Page 52: ...nt shield 03_17 Remove the tank cover C after sliding off the two fixing screws D Refill with the prescribed brake fluid type only paying attention not to exceed the maximum allowed level and indicated by the inspection sight glass Under standard climatic conditions replace fluid as indicated in the scheduled main tenance table This operation must be carried out by trained personnel take your vehi...

Page 53: ...RBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING NEVER USE BRAKING FLUID KEPT IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN OPENED OR PARTIALLY USED Recommended products AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 FMVSS 116 DOT 3 4 ISO 4925 CUNA NC 956 DOT 4 FITTING To fit the removed components to access the brak...

Page 54: ...ES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA TIONS IN FORCE 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 ...

Page 55: ...E ENVIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA TIONS IN FORCE Characteristic Battery Sealed 12 V 10 Ah Long periods of inactivity Battery performance will be poor 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 consump...

Page 56: ...in a dry ventilated place Recharge at least once every two months N B THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1 10 OF THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 10 HOURS CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE TO CARRY OUT THIS OPERA TION SAFELY WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS WARNING DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABL...

Page 57: ...LDER A battery compartment under the saddle Access to the main fuse holders A Lift the saddle and open the fuse holders MAIN FUSES Fuse No 1 Capacity 20 A Protected circuits vehicle general Fuse No 2 Capacity 15 A Protected circuits battery powered injection solenoid injection control unit and immobilizer LED 57 3 Maintenance ...

Page 58: ...e secondary fuses B Remove the front cover as described in paragraph Opening cases Open the fuse holders SECONDARY FUSES Fuse No 3 Capacity 10A Protected circuits Protected circuits Powered by battery light solenoid and antitheft device preparation Fuse No 4 Capacity 7 5 A 58 3 Maintenance ...

Page 59: ...and starter remote control Fuse No 5 Capacity 5A Protected circuits coil battery powered solenoid loads immobilizer antenna and control unit MIU Fuse No 6 Capacity 7 5 A Protected circuits Protected circuits key powered to daylight running light and dashboard lighting 03_23 59 3 Maintenance ...

Page 60: ...ING DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CAUTION MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PERFORMED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT STRICT ATTENTION TO THE TECHNICAL SPEC IFICATIONS OF THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING AND RISK OF FIRE CAUTION PERFORM THE OPERATIONS CAREFULLY DO NOT DAMAGE THE TONGUES OR THEIR SEATS HANDLE THE PAINTED AND...

Page 61: ... Quantity 1 Stop light rear daylight running light bulb Type Incandescent Power 12V 5W 16W Quantity 1 License plate bulb Type Incandescent Power 12V 5W Quantity 1 Front turn indicator light bulb Type Incandescent BAU 15S Amber Power 12V 10W Quantity 1 RHS 1 LHS Rear turn indicator light bulb Type Incandescent BAU 15S Amber 61 3 Maintenance ...

Page 62: ..._25 03_26 03_27 03_28 To access the headlight bulbs remove the front of the handlebar cover as follows Remove the front cover as described in paragraph Opening cases Remove the rear view mirrors as described in the paragraph rear view mirrors Undo the front screw B and the two rear ones A that holding the handlebar cover 62 3 Maintenance ...

Page 63: ...ect by sliding the electric connector off Remove the rubber protection C 03_27 Turn it anticlockwise remove the ring nut D Slide off the bulb E and replace it with one of the same electric characteristics CAUTION DO NOT PULL THE ELECTRICAL CABLES WHEN TAKING OUT THE BULB ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR N B IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE TAIL LIGHT CHECK THAT IT DISAPPEARS AFTER SOME MINUTES OF IG...

Page 64: ...nd with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure onto a flat surface 10 m away from a half lit white screen ensure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen Turn on the headlight and check that the borderline of the projected light beam on the screen is not higher than 9 10 or lower than 7 10 of the distance from the ground to the centre of the vehicle headlamp ...

Page 65: ...e turn indicator from its seat by undoing the screw A 03_32 Slide of the clip B and release the connector Take out the bulb holder C from its seat by turning it anticlockwise Press the bulb turn it anticlockwise and then take it out To refit proceed in reverse order 65 3 Maintenance ...

Page 66: ... anticlockwise and then take it out To refit proceed in reverse order N B IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS THIS DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT AND IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HUMIDITY AND OR TO LOW TEMPERATURES THE PHENOMENON SHOULD QUICKLY DISAPPEAR WHEN THE LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER ON THE OTHER HAND COULD INDI CATE THAT WATER IS INFILTRATING CONTACT THE AFTE...

Page 67: ...e out the bulb holder C from its seat by turning it anticlockwise Press the bulb turn it anticlockwise and then take it out To refit proceed in reverse order 03_37 Number plate light 03_37 03_38 To remove the license plate bulb proceed as follows Slide off the bulb holder A from its seat by operating from the inside of the license plate holder Slide off bulb B 67 3 Maintenance ...

Page 68: ... to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame 03_39 To remove the rear view mirror lift the rubber protection unscrew the lock nut A slightly to unlock the stem Unscrew the stem B until removing it CAUTION DO NOT ADJUST THE MIRRORS WHILE RIDING THIS COULD CAUSE YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE 68 3 Maintenance ...

Page 69: ...LEVER STROKE CAUTION HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THE CHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE HOWEVER IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND OR REAR BRAK ING SYSTEM DURING OPERATION IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE OR DEALER AF TER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL YOU HAVE OPERATE...

Page 70: ...nt of a puncture Tubeless tyres unlike tyres with inner tubes go flat very slowly resulting in a greater steering safety In the event of a puncture an emergency repair can be carried out using an inflate and repair spray can For a final repair take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer The replacement of a tyre involves re moving the wheel in question Take your vehicle to an Autho...

Page 71: ...ound by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges 4 As regards the battery follow the instructions in the Battery section Recommended products eni i Ride PG 5W 40 Synthetic based lubricant for high performance four stroke engines JASO MA MA2 API SL ACEA A3 Cleaning the vehicle Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces Once softened sponge off...

Page 72: ...TER JETS DO NOT STEAM WASH DO NOT AIM THE JET AT THE ENGINE THE WIRING THE COOLING SLITS ON THE TRANSMISSION OR SCROLL COVERS CAUTION NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF NEVER USE CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL PETROL DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR P...

Page 73: ...SE MALFUNCTIONING IN THE THROTTLE GRIP TRANSMISSION AND OR OTHER COMPONENTS Troubleshooting STARTING FAILURE Fuse blown Replace the blown fuse and have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Service Centre STARTING DIFFICULTIES SEE STARTER PROBLEMS SECTION Lack of fuel in tank Refuelling Injection system fault Contact an Authorised Service Centre 73 3 Maintenance ...

Page 74: ...LINES COULD DAMAGE THE FUEL PUMP AND OR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IGNITION PROBLEMS Faulty spark plug Contact an Authorised Service Centre Faulty ignition injection control unit Due to the presence of high voltage this check should only be carried out by an expert Contact an Authorised Service Centre LACK OF COMPRESSION Loose spark plug Screw in the spark plug tightly Cylinder head loose piston gas ...

Page 75: ... braking system Presence of air in the front and rear brake circuit Contact an Authorised Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Shock absorber fault oil leak end buffers damaged shock absorber preloading incorrectly set Contact an Authorised Service Centre AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CVT rollers and or drive belt damaged Contact an Authorised Service Centre 75 3 Maintenance ...

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Page 77: ...Vespa LX 125ie 150ie 3Valvole Chap 04 Technical data 77 ...

Page 78: ...Data 04_01 04_01 78 4 Technical data ...

Page 79: ...isc brake with hydraulic control activated by handlebar right side lever Rear brake Ø 110 mm drum brake with mechanical control activated by handlebar left side lever Wheel rim type Light alloy wheel rims Front wheel rim 11 x 2 50 Rear wheel rim 10 x 3 00 Front tyre Tubeless 110 70 11 45L Rear tyre Tubeless 120 70 10 54L Front tyre pressure 1 6 bar Rear tyre pressure with passenger 2 0 bar 2 3 bar...

Page 80: ...valves 2 intake 1 drainage single overhead camshaft chain driven Transmission CVT expandable pulley variator with torque server V belt self ventilating dry automatic centrifugal clutch and transmission housing with forced circulation air cooling Final reduction gear Gear reduction unit in oil bath Lubrication Engine lubrication with lobe pump inside crankcase chain driven with double filter mesh a...

Page 81: ...th Ø 28 mm throttle body single injector Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 RON Exhaust silencer Absorption type exhaust muffler with catalytic converter Emissions compliance EURO 3 150 CM ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Type Single cylinder 4 stroke Cubic capacity 155 cm Bore x stroke 58 0 x 58 6 mm Max power 8 5 kW at 8 250 rpm MAX torque 12 8 Nm at 6 250 rpm Compression ratio 10 5 0 5 1 Idle speed 1 750 100 rpm Val...

Page 82: ...cation with lobe pump inside crankcase chain driven with double filter mesh and paper Cooling Forced air circulation cooling Starter Electric starter Ignition Electronic inductive discharge ignition with variable advance and separate HV coil Ignition advance Three dimensional map managed by control unit Spark plug 150cm NGK CR8EB Electrode gap 0 7 to 0 8 mm Fuel system Electronic injection with Ø ...

Page 83: ... in the filtering cartridge Hub oil 200 cm Fuel tank capacity 8 2 0 5 l 04_02 Toolkit 04_02 The toolkit comprises One box spanner One twin screwdriver One special spanner for adjusting rear shock absorbers The tools are stored in the helmet compartment 83 4 Technical data ...

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Page 85: ...Vespa LX 125ie 150ie 3Valvole Chap 05 Spare parts and accessories 85 ...

Page 86: ...E PARTS CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE WARNING PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOG NISED AND GUARANTEED FOR USE IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL TO CON TACT AN AUTHORISED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE IN ORDER TO CHOOSE AND FIT ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY THE USE OF NON ORIGINAL ACCES SORIES MAY AFFECT THE STABILITY AND OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REDUCE SAFETY LEVELS WITH POTENTIAL ...

Page 87: ...Vespa LX 125ie 150ie 3Valvole Chap 06 Scheduled maintenance 87 ...

Page 88: ...It is indispensable to have your vehicle serviced to the prescribed intervals of time even if you have not reached the predicted mileage Punctual vehicle servicing is necessary for the correct use of the guarantee For any further information concerning Warranty procedures and Scheduled Maintenance please refer to the Warranty Booklet SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE km x 1 000 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 Safety...

Page 89: ... I R Hub oil I I I Headlight direction adjustment A A A Brake pads I I I I I I I Tyre pressure and wear I I I I I I I Vehicle road test I I I I I I I Odometer gear L L L Suspension I I I Steering A A A A Transmission L L L I CHECK AND CLEAN ADJUST LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY C CLEAN R REPLACE A ADJUST L LUBRICATE Check level every 2 500 km Replace every 2 years 89 6 Scheduled maintenance ...

Page 90: ...ent of foam filters AGIP GREASE MU3 Yellow brown lithium base medium fibre multipurpose grease ISO L X BCHA 3 DIN 51 825 K3K 20 AGIP GP 330 Water repellent stringy calcium spray grease R I D A D R 2 10 b 2 R I Na 2 42 I A T A 2 I M D G class 2 UN 1950 Page 9022 EM 25 89 UNIT OF MEASURE CONVERSION ENGLISH SYSTEM TO INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM IS 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimetres mm 1 Foot ft 0 305 Meter m 1 Mile...

Page 91: ...1 Miles per hour mi h 1 602 Kilometres per hour km h 1 Pound per square inch PSI 0 069 bar 1 Fahrenheit F 32 9 5 Celsius C 91 6 Scheduled maintenance ...

Page 92: ...92 6 Scheduled maintenance ...

Page 93: ...fication 21 Immobilizer 15 17 Instrument panel 9 K Key switch 12 Keys 16 L Light switch 14 M Maintenance 41 87 Mirrors 68 P Puncture 70 R Refuelling 26 S Saddle 20 Scheduled maintenance 87 Shock absorbers 28 Spark plug 49 Stand 36 Start up 15 Switch 12 14 T Tank 19 Technical Data 77 Toolkit 83 Top box 23 Transmission 36 Turn indicators 67 Tyre pressure 27 Tyres 48 V Vehicle 7 71 93 ...

Page 94: ... changes to components parts or accessories which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons Not all versions models shown in this publication are available in all countries The availability of each model should be checked at the official PIAGGIO sales network Copyright 2012 Piaggio C S p A All rights reserved Reproduction of this ...

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