Vespa LX 50 User Manual

• DO NOT PLACE THE NOZZLE CLOSER THAN 60 CM.
• DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 40° C.
• DO NOT DIRECT THE JETS DIRECTLY TO CARBURETTOR, WIRINGS, SLOT
DIFFUSERS ON THE TRANSMISSION COVER AND SCROLL COVER.
START-UP PROBLEMS
No fuel in tank Refuel
Filters, jets or carburettor body
dirty or clogged.
Contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
Insufficient battery charge Kick-start. Recharge the battery.
IGNITION PROBLEMS
No spark from spark plug. Due to
the presence of high voltage, this
check should only be carried out by
an expert.
Check that the electrodes are
properly adjusted (0.7÷ 0.8 mm).
Check that the electrodes are
clean (clean with pure petrol and
metal brush or with emery cloth).
Check the spark plug insulator:
Replace the spark plug if the
insulator is cracked or broken. If
the spark plug is in good
conditions, contact an Authorised
Service Centre.
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3 Maintenance

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