Vespa LX 50 User Manual

INDEX
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7
Dashboard................................................................................ 8
Clock......................................................................................... 10
Key switch................................................................................. 10
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 10
Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 11
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 11
Horn button............................................................................... 12
Light switch............................................................................... 12
Start-up button.......................................................................... 13
Opening the saddle............................................................... 13
Keys.......................................................................................... 14
Identification.............................................................................. 14
Rear top box opening................................................................ 15
Bag clip..................................................................................... 15
USE.............................................................................................. 17
Checks...................................................................................... 18
Refuelling.................................................................................. 18
Tyre pressure............................................................................ 20
Running in................................................................................. 21
Starting up the engine............................................................... 21
Difficult start up......................................................................... 22
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 23
Catalytic silencer....................................................................... 24
Automatic transmission............................................................. 24
Safe driving............................................................................... 25
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 27
Hub oil level.............................................................................. 28
Tyres......................................................................................... 29
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 30
Removing the air filter............................................................... 31
Secondary air system............................................................... 32
Intake plug................................................................................ 32
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 33
Battery....................................................................................... 34
Checking the electrolyte level................................................ 35
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 36
Fuses........................................................................................ 37
Front light group........................................................................ 39
Headlight adjustment............................................................. 40
Front direction indicators........................................................... 41
Rear optical unit........................................................................ 41
Rear turn indicators................................................................... 42
Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 42
Idle adjustment.......................................................................... 43
Front disc brake........................................................................ 43
Rear drum brake....................................................................... 44
Puncture.................................................................................... 45
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 45
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 46
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 51
Toolkit....................................................................................... 54
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 55
Warnings................................................................................... 56
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................... 57
Scheduled servicing table......................................................... 58
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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