Vespa LX 50 4T User Manual

02_04
Difficult start up (02_04)
If there is a problem you can follow the instructions below:
1.Carburettor flooded. Place the vehicle on the centre stand and check that the rear
tyre is off the ground. Open the throttle fully and press the starter button for five sec-
onds and then stop for five seconds. If the engine does not start after a few attempts,
let the engine sit for a few minutes and then repeat the above operations. In any case
do not operate the starter longer than 20" in the attempt to start the engine.
2. Battery or starter motor inefficiency. Put the motorscooter on its stand "E"; make
sure that the rear wheel is off the ground, turn the key switch «D» to «ON» and use
the kick-starter «F».
3. Empty fuel tank. After refuelling the scooter, start the engine by pressing the starter
button «A» with the throttle at a minimum to provide maximum aspiration for the tap.
If the scooter fails to start even after taking the steps described above, contact an
Authorised Piaggio Service Centre.
CAUTION
ALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK STARTING.
WARNING
TAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE MALFUNCTION.
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Vespa LX 50 4T Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	49.9 cc
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Fuel System	Carburetor
Front Brake	200 mm disc
Rear Brake	110 mm drum
Front Tire	110/70 - 11"
Rear Tire	120/70 - 10"
Height	1, 140 mm
Transmission	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	7 liters
Seat Height	785 mm
Dry Weight	96 kg
Max Power	4.35 hp @ 8, 250 rpm
Length	1, 770 mm
Width	705 mm
Front Suspension	Single arm with helical spring and hydraulic shock absorber