VESPA LXV 50, Service Station Manual

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Engine
ENGINE
Specification Desc./Quantity
Engine type Two-stroke, single cylinder Piaggio Hi-PER2
Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm
Cubic capacity 49.40 cc
Compression ratio 9.9 ±0.5 : 1
Carburettor DELL'ORTO PHVA 17.5
Air filter Sponge impregnated with fuel mixture (50% SELENIA air filter
oil and 50% unleaded petrol).
Engine idle speed ~ 1800 ± 100 rpm
Starting system electric starter/kickstarter
Lubrication With blend and variable oil variable according to the engine
revolutions and the throttle valve opening by means of a pump
controlled by the driving shaft with toothed belt.
Fuel supply Gravity feed, with unleaded petrol (with a minimum octane rat-
ing of 95) with carburettor.
Cooling Forced air circulation.
Transmission
TRANSMISSION
Specification Desc./Quantity
Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator, torque server, V
belt, automatic clutch, gear reduction unit.
Capacities
CAPACITY
Specification Desc./Quantity
Rear hub oil Quantity: approx. 85 cc
oil mixer tank Plastic, capacity ~ 1.2 l
Fuel tank capacity ~ 8.5 l (2 l of which is reserve)
Electrical system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Specification Desc./Quantity
Type of ignition Capacitive discharge type electronic ignition, with incorporated
high voltage coil
Ignition advance (before TDC) Fixed 17° ± 1
Recommended spark plug CHAMPION RN2C
Battery 12V-4Ah
Main fuse 7.5 A
Generator In alternate current with three output sections
Frame and suspensions
FRAME AND SUSPENSIONS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Type Unitised body made of stamped plate
Vespa LXV 50
Characteristics
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