Battery
BATTERY
Possible Cause
Operation
Battery
The battery is the electrical device in the system that requires
the most frequent inspections and thorough maintenance. If the
vehicle is not used for some time (1 month or more) the battery
needs to be recharged periodically. The battery runs down
completely in the course of 5 to 6 months. If the battery is fitted
on a motorcycle, be careful not to invert the connections, keep-
ing in mind that the black ground wire is connected to the
negative terminal while the red wire is connected to the terminal
. Follow the instructions in the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
chapter for the recharging of the batteries.
Steering and suspensions
Heavy steering
STEERING HARDENING
Possible Cause
Operation
Steering hardening
Check the tightening of the top and bottom ring nuts. If irregu-
larities continue in turning the steering even after making the
above adjustments, check the seats in which the ball bearings
rotate: replace them if they are recessed or if the balls are flat-
tened.
Excessive steering play
EXCESSIVE STEERING CLEARANCE
Possible Cause
Operation
Excessive steering clearance
Check the tightening of the top ring nut. If irregularities continue
in turning the steering even after making the above adjust-
ments, check the seats in which the ball bearings rotate: re-
place if they are recessed.
Noisy suspension
NOISY SUSPENSION
Possible Cause
Operation
Noisy suspension
If the front suspension is noisy, check: that the front shock ab-
sorber works properly and the ball bearings are good condition.
Finally, check the locking torque of the wheel axle nut, the
brake calliper and the disc. Check that the swinging arm con-
necting the engine to the chassis and the rear shock absorber
work properly.
Suspension oil leakage
O
IL
LEAKAGE
FROM
SUSPENSION
Possible Cause
Operation
Faulty or broken seals
Replace the shock absorber Check the condition of wear of the
steering covers and the adjustments.
Vespa LX 125 - 150 i.e.
Troubleshooting
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