Vespa LX 50 Workshop Manual

Automatic transmission
Transmission cover
- Loosen the 15 screws and remove the transmis-
sion cover with the aid of a mallet.
N.B.
THE CRANKCASE IS SLIGHTLY BLOCKED BY THE TIGHT
FIT BETWEEN THE SHAFT OF THE DRIVEN HALF-PULLEY
AND THE BEARING HOUSED ON THE CRANKCASE.
Kickstart
- Remove the screws shown in the figure and re-
move the engine starting lever.
- For the assembly, work in reverse and tighten the
screws to the prescribed torque..
Locking torques (N*m)
Starter lever replacement 12 to 13 Nm
- Upon refitting, apply the recommended grease to
the bushing, to the spring and along the toothed
sector.
- Use the special tool for the charging of the spring,
as shown in the figure.
- Refit the seeger ring after checking that it is in
good condition.
Specific tooling
020261Y Starter spring fitting
Recommended products
AGIP GREASE MU3 Grease for odometer
transmission gear case
Soap-based lithium grease with NLGI 3; ISO-L-
XBCHA3, DIN K3K-20
Vespa LX 50 Engine
ENG - 61

Vespa LX 50 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	49.9 cc
Fuel System	Carburetor
Front Brake	200 mm disc
Rear Brake	110 mm drum
Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.6 liters
Tires Front	110/70 - 11"
Tires Rear	120/70 - 10"
Length	1, 770 mm
Width	705 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Transmission	Automatic
Max Power	3.2 kW
Max Torque	4.2 Nm