VESPA LX 125 i.e. User manual

Vespa would like to thank you

for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding

the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips 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 vehicle 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.

Vespa LX 125 i.e. - 150 i.e.

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

procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centres. 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.

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Personal safety

Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal

injury.

Safeguarding the environment

Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam-

aging 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 manual simple and quick to locate.

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INDEX

GENERAL RULES....................................................................... 7

Foreword............................................................................... 8

Carbon monoxide.................................................................. 8

Fuel....................................................................................... 9

Hot components.................................................................... 10

High voltage cable................................................................. 10

Rear wheel............................................................................ 11

Shock-absorbers................................................................... 11

Used engine oil...................................................................... 12

Brake fluid............................................................................. 12

Battery hydrogen gas and electrolyte.................................... 13

Reporting of defects that affect safety................................... 13

Road regulations and use of the motorscooter..................... 14

Tampering............................................................................. 15

Problems that may affect the motorscooter emissions.......... 17

Protective clothing................................................................. 17

Helmets and eye protection................................................... 17

Additional riding gear............................................................. 17

VEHICLE...................................................................................... 19

Dashboard................................................................................ 21

Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 22

Clock......................................................................................... 23

Key switch................................................................................. 24

Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 24

Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 24

Switch direction indicators........................................................ 25

Horn button............................................................................... 25

Light switch............................................................................... 26

Start-up button.......................................................................... 26

The immobilizer system............................................................ 26

Keys...................................................................................... 27

Immobilizer device enabled indicator led.............................. 28

Operation............................................................................... 28

Opening the saddle............................................................... 30

Identification.............................................................................. 31

Rear top box opening................................................................ 31

Bag clip..................................................................................... 32

Helmet Anti-theft Device........................................................... 32

USE.............................................................................................. 33

Checks...................................................................................... 34

Refuelling.................................................................................. 34

Tyre pressure............................................................................ 35

Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... 36

Running in................................................................................. 37

Starting up the engine............................................................... 38

Precautions........................................................................... 39

Difficult start up......................................................................... 40

Stopping the engine.................................................................. 41

Anti-theft ring............................................................................. 41

Catalytic silencer....................................................................... 42

Stand......................................................................................... 42

Automatic transmission............................................................. 43

Safe driving............................................................................... 43

Basic safety rules...................................................................... 47

Clothing..................................................................................... 50

Additional riding gear................................................................ 50

Accessories............................................................................... 51

Load.......................................................................................... 52

MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 53

Engine oil level.......................................................................... 54

Engine oil level check............................................................ 54

Engine oil top-up................................................................... 55

Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 55

Engine oil change.................................................................. 56

Hub oil level.............................................................................. 57

Tyres......................................................................................... 59

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Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 60

Removing the air filter............................................................... 61

Air filter cleaning....................................................................... 62

Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 63

Battery....................................................................................... 66

Use of a new battery............................................................. 67

Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 67

Fuses........................................................................................ 69

Front light group........................................................................ 74

Headlight adjustment............................................................. 76

Front direction indicators........................................................... 77

Rear optical unit........................................................................ 77

Rear turn indicators................................................................... 78

Number plate light..................................................................... 78

Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 79

Front disc brake........................................................................ 79

Rear drum brake....................................................................... 80

Puncture.................................................................................... 82

Periods of inactivity................................................................... 82

Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 83

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 85

TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 89

Toolkit....................................................................................... 95

SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 97

Warnings................................................................................... 98

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................... 99

Scheduled servicing table......................................................... 100

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Vespa LX 125 i.e. - 150 i.e.

Chap. 01

General rules

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Foreword

This manual is a fundamental and integral part of the vehicle itself. It should always

be kept in the vehicle and accompany the vehicle in the event of resale. Piaggio has

compiled this manual to provide the owner with correct, up to date information. How-

ever, as Piaggio is constantly improving its products, there may be a some minor

differences between the vehicle itself and the contents of this manual. Should you

have any queries regarding the vehicle, contact your local Piaggio dealer, which re-

ceives the most recent technical information directly from the manufacturer. For any

tests or repair work not expressly described in this manual, to purchase original spare

parts, accessories and other original Piaggio products, or for assistance in the case

of specific problems, please contact you local Authorised Piaggio Service Centre. A

team of professionals will be at hand to offer prompt, appropriate assistance. Thank

you for choosing Piaggio. Have a great journey!

Carbon monoxide

If it is necessary to let the engine run in order to carry out some work, make sure that

the area in which you are operating is properly ventilated. Never run the engine in

enclosed spaces. If it is necessary to work indoors, use an exhaust evacuation system.

WARNING

WARNING: THE EXHAUST FUMES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, A POISON-

OUS GAS THAT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH.

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Fuel

WARNING

WARNING: GASOLINE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND IN SOME CONDI-

TIONS CAN BECOME EXPLOSIVE. THEREFORE, IT IS NECESSARY TO REFUEL

AND CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS INVOLVING THE FUEL SYS-

TEM IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA WITH THE ENGINE OFF. DO NOT REFUEL

OR PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE FUEL SYSTEM WITH THE ENGINE

RUNNING. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE REFUELLING OR NEAR FUEL VAPOURS.

NEVER ALLOW ANY PORTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM TO COME IN CONTACT

WITH OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS AND/OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES. BE CAREFUL

TO AVOID SPILLING FUEL WHEN YOU ARE REFUELLING. SPILLED FUEL

COULD IGNITE WHEN IT CONTACTS HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM SUR-

FACES. IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY SPILL SOME FUEL, MAKE SURE THAT IT IS

WIPED UP OR COMPLETELY EVAPORATED BEFORE STARTING THE VEHI-

CLE.

Since gasoline expands in the fuel tank when the vehicle is sitting in the open sun,

never fill the tank completely to the brim. Leave at least one inch of expansion space.

Avoid any contact of the fuel with your skin, and avoid inhalation of fuel vapours. Do

not ever attempt to siphon fuel from one container to another using your mouth as

suction for a siphon hose. Use a manual pump or a similar system.

WARNING

WARNING: GASOLINE IS POISONOUS AND CARCINOGEN AND CONTAINS

CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES THAT CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER RE-

PRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS. IF GASOLINE SHOULD BE ACCIDENTALLY SPIL-

LED ON THE SKIN OR CLOTHES, IMMEDIATELY WASH IT OFF WITH SOAP AND

WATER AND CHANGE CLOTHES.

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Should you accidentally spill gasoline in your eyes, flush with a large quantity of water

and immediately contact a health professional. Should you accidentally get gasoline

into your mouth, do not induce vomiting. Drink a large quantity of milk or clear water

and immediately contact a health professional. If your vehicle overturns, it may leak

gasoline which is extremely flammable. Flames or sparks may ignite the gasoline,

which will not only destroy the vehicle but also could do serious property damage to

surrounding property and cause serious injuries or even death.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINE PROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTO

STORM DRAINS, SINKS OR TOILETS.

KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Hot components

WARNING

WARNING: THE ENGINE AND ALL PARTS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AS

WELL AS THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BECOME VERY HOT AND REMAIN HOT FOR

SOME TIME AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE ENGINE ARE STOPPED. BE-

FORE HANDLING ANY COMPONENT OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE AFTER RIDING,

ENSURE THAT IT HAS COOLED SUFFICIENTLY TO BE SAFE TO HANDLE.

High voltage cable

WARNING

WARNING:

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STARTING THE ENGINE, WHILE KEEPING IN YOUR HANDS THE HIGH VOLT-

AGE CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SPARK PLUG, IS EXTREMELY DAN-

GEROUS.

Rear wheel

WARNING

WARNING: BE VERY CAREFUL TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS, ALL YOUR OTHER

BODY PARTS, AND ANY OBJECT WELL CLEAR OF THE REAR WHEEL WHILE

THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE IS RESTING ON ITS STAND. FAIL-

URE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL IN-

JURY, AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO YOUR ENGINE.

Shock-absorbers

WARNING

WARNING: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK-ABSORB-

ER. THE SHOCK-ABSORBERS HAVE PRE-LOADED SPRINGS. DISASSEMBLY

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN DEATH.

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Used engine oil

WARNING

WARNING: THE OIL USED CONTAINS ENVIRONMENTALLY HARMFUL SUB-

STANCES. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HUB OIL WE RECOMMEND TURN-

ING TO AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE THAT IS EQUIPPED FOR

THE DISPOSAL OF USED OIL IN RESPECT OF NATURE AND LEGAL REGULA-

TIONS.

Brake fluid

WARNING

WARNING: BRAKE FLUID IS EXTREMELY POISONOUS. NEVER ALLOW BRAKE

FLUID TO BE INGESTED OR SWALLOWED. SHOULD BRAKE FLUID ACCIDEN-

TALLY BE SWALLOWED, DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR PURE WA-

TER AND IMMEDIATELY SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

BRAKE FLUID IS HIGHLY DESTRUCTIVE TO SKIN AND EYE TISSUE. SHOULD

YOU ACCIDENTALLY SPILL BRAKE FLUID ON YOURSELF, REMOVE THE CON-

TAMINATED CLOTHING, WASH YOUR BODY WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER

IMMEDIATELY AND SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. SHOULD

YOU ACCIDENTALLY SPLASH BRAKE FLUID INTO YOUR EYES, FLUSH WITH

A LARGE QUANTITY OF COOL, CLEAR WATER AND IMMEDIATELY SEEK PRO-

FESSIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHIL-

DREN.

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Battery hydrogen gas and electrolyte

WARNING

WARNING: VEHICLE BATTERIES GIVE OFF NOXIOUS AND EXPLOSIVE

GASES; KEEP CIGARETTES, FLAMES AND SPARKS AWAY FROM THE BAT-

TERY. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN OPERATING OR RECHARG-

ING THE BATTERY. DURING RECHARGING OR USE, MAKE SURE THAT THE

ROOM IS PROPERLY VENTILATED AND AVOID INHALING THE GASES RE-

LEASED DURING THE RECHARGING. THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULPHURIC

ACID (ELECTROLYTE). CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SE-

RIOUS BURNS. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, RUBBER GLOVES,

AND TIGHT FITTING GOGGLES OR A FACE SHIELD WHEN WORKING AROUND

THE BATTERY, ESPECIALLY WHEN FILLING THE BATTERY WITH EITHER WA-

TER OR ELECTROLYTE. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, FLUSH IM-

MEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES,

FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY

CONSULT A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. THE ELECTROLYTE IS POISONOUS. IF

THE ELECTROLYTE IS ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED, DRINK LARGE QUAN-

TITIES OF WATER OR MILK AND THEN FOLLOW WITH MAGNESIA, BEATEN

EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A HEALTH PROFESSIO-

NAL. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Reporting of defects that affect safety

WARNING: BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE ENGINE, THOROUGHLY READ THE

CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE CHAPTERS "PER-

SONAL SAFETY - CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT - VEHICLE SAFETY". YOUR

SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND YOU DOES NOT ONLY DE-

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PEND ON YOUR RIDING ABILITY, BUT ALSO ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE

SCOOTER ITSELF AND ROAD SAFETY RULES.

Road regulations and use of the motorscooter

Rules of the road vary from country to country or state to state. It is essential that you

understand in advance the rules of the road of the country or of the state in which your

vehicle will be used.

WARNING

WARNING: THIS SCOOTER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR

USE ON ROADS OR EVEN AND ASPHALTED SURFACES, ONLY. DO NOT USE

THE SCOOTER ON UN-ASPHALTED SURFACES TO PREVENT ANY FALLS OR

OTHER TYPES OF ACCIDENTS.

WARNING

PIAGGIO RECOMMENDS YOU NOT TO RIDE YOUR MOTORSCOOTER ON

STATE OR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, FREEWAYS OR EXPRESSWAYS.

Origin of the emissions

The combustion process produces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Controlling

hydrocarbon emissions is very important as in certain cases, these compounds react

with sunlight to photochemical gases. While carbon monoxide does not react in the

same way as hydrocarbons, it is highly toxic. Piaggio uses an Electronic Fuel Injection

system (EFI) to minimise emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.

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Exhaust emission control system

The exhaust gas emissions control system must work in conjunction with an electronic

fuel injection system (EFI), which requires no adjustment by the client. The idle speed

and fuel air mixture can only be adjusted by an Authorised Piaggio/Vespa Service

Centre with specific electronic instruments (diagnostic tester for scooters). The ex-

haust gas emissions control system is separate from the evaporative crankcase

emissions control system.

Crankcase emission control system

The vehicles are equipped with an evaporative emission control system consisting of

an activated carbon canister with the relevant pipes. This system prevents the escape

of fuel vapours from the fuel tank.

Tampering

WARNING

WARNING: TAMPERING WITH THE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED.

FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS THE FOLLOWING ACTS:

A) REMOVAL OR RENDERING INOPERATIVE BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN

FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT, ANY DE-

VICE OR ELEMENT OF DESIGN INCORPORATED INTO ANY NEW MOTOR-

SCOOTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOISE CONTROL PRIOR TO ITS SALE OR

DELIVERY TO THE ULTIMATE PURCHASER OR WHILE IT IS IN USE.

B) USE OF THE MOTORSCOOTER AFTER SUCH DEVICE OR ELEMENT OF DE-

SIGN HAS BEEN REMOVED OR RENDERED INOPERATIVE BY ANY PERSON.

AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE

ACTS LISTED BELOW:

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A) REMOVAL OF, OR PUNCTURING THE MUFFLER, BAFFLES, HEADER PIPES

OR ANY OTHER COMPONENT WHICH CONDUCTS EXHAUST GASES.

B) REMOVAL OR PUNCTURING OF ANY PART OF THE INTAKE SYSTEM.

C) LACK OF PROPER MAINTENANCE.

D) REPLACEMENT OF ANY MOVING PART OF THE MOTORSCOOTER, OR

PARTS OF THE EXHAUST OR INTAKE SYSTEM, WITH PARTS OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED BY PIAGGIO.

CAUTION

CAUTION: IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO MODIFY ANY PART OR FEATURE

OF YOUR MOTORSCOOTER TO INCREASE THE HORSE POWER OR PER-

FORMANCE. ANY SUCH MODIFICATION IS STRICTLY ILLEGAL. FURTHER,

SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY BE DONE TO YOUR MOTORCYCLE, WORSE, ANY

SUCH MODIFICATIONS MAY MAKE YOUR MOTORCYCLE UNSAFE, WHICH

COULD LEAD TO AN UPSET OR ACCIDENT, WITH CONSEQUENT SERIOUS IN-

JURY OR EVEN DEATH. FURTHER, ANY SUCH MODIFICATION WILL IMMEDI-

ATELY AND COMPLETELY VOID THE WARRANTY. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR

FRANCHISED PIAGGIO DEALER TO DETERMINE WHAT ACCESSORIES MAY

BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHANGING THE PERFORMANCE OR VOIDING THE

WARRANTY.

CAUTION

CAUTION: THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR REPAIR OR REPLACE-

MENT IF THE MOTORSCOOTER NOISE HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY

THROUGH USE. OTHERWISE, THE OWNER MAY BECOME SUBJECT TO PEN-

ALTIES UNDER STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES.

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Problems that may affect the motorscooter emissions

If any of the following symptoms are observed, immediately have your motorscooter

inspected and repaired by Authorised Piaggio Service Center.

Symptoms:

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Difficulty starting or stalling after starting.

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Irregular idle.

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Misfiring or backfiring during acceleration.

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After-burning (backfiring).

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Poor engine performance, degraded handling, or poor fuel economy.

Protective clothing

For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved motorcycle

helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket

whenever you ride. Although complete protection is not possible, wearing proper gear

can reduce the chance of injury. See your PIAGGIO Dealer for stylish, comfortable

and effective riding gear suggestions.

Helmets and eye protection

Your helmet is most important item of riding gear as it offers the best protection pos-

sible against head injury. The helmet must be comfortable and fitted correctly. Wearing

a helmet with bright colours or with reflector strips makes you more visible in traffic.

Remember that a full face helmet offers even more protection than an open helmet.

Always remember to fasten your helmet correctly.

Additional riding gear

In addition to a helmet and eye protection, we also recommend:

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Properly fitted boots with nonslip soles to help protect your feet and ankles.

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Leather gloves to keep your hands warm and help prevent blisters, cuts,

burns and bruises.

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A motorcycle riding suit or jacket for comfort as well as protection.

Brightly coloured and reflective clothing can help make you more notice- able in traffic.

Be sure to avoid loose clothes that could get caught on any part of your motorscooter.

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Chap. 02

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