VESPA LXV 125 ie 2013, Manual

Page 1: ...ormation tips and precautions for using your vehicle It also describes features details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice We believe that if you follow our suggestions you will soon get to know your new scooter and it will serve you well for a long time to come This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle should the vehicle be sold it must be transferred to the ne...

Page 2: ...regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and or particular technical knowledge to carry out these operations refer to any authorised Dealer or Service Centres 2 ...

Page 3: ...ging the environment Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee The signs that you see on this page are very important They are used to highlight parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care The different symbols are used to make each topic in the man...

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Page 5: ...cautions 29 Difficult start up 30 Stopping the engine 31 Anti theft ring 31 Catalytic silencer 32 Stand 33 Automatic transmission 33 Safe driving 34 MAINTENANCE 37 Engine oil level 38 Engine oil level check 38 Engine oil top up 39 Warning light insufficient oil pressure 40 Engine oil change 40 Hub oil level 42 Tyres 44 Spark plug dismantlement 45 Removing the air filter 46 Air filter cleaning 47 C...

Page 6: ...Troubleshooting 70 TECHNICAL DATA 75 Tool kit 80 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 81 Warnings 82 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 83 Scheduled servicing table 84 6 ...

Page 7: ...Vespa LXV 125 ie Chap 01 Vehicle 7 ...

Page 8: ...01_01 8 1 Vehicle ...

Page 9: ...Dashboard 01_01 A Starter button B Throttle grip C Front brake lever D Run Off switch E Instrument panel F Headlight switch G Rear brake lever H Turn indicator switch I Horn button 9 1 Vehicle ...

Page 10: ...01_02 Analogue instrument panel 01_02 A Fuel gauge 10 1 Vehicle ...

Page 11: ...ght I Immobilizer LED warning light Keyswitch 01_03 The key switch A is located on the knee guard panel 01_03 SWITCH POSITIONS ON 1 Ready to start position non extractable key mechanical antitheft device dis abled OFF 2 Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical antitheft device disabled LOCK 3 Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical antitheft device enabled 11 1 Vehicle ...

Page 12: ... left as far as it will go turn the key to LOCK and remove the key CAUTION NEVER TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR OFF WHILE RIDING 01_05 Releasing the steering wheel 01_05 Reinsert the key and turn it to OFF CAUTION NEVER TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR OFF WHILE RIDING 12 1 Vehicle ...

Page 13: ...tomatically and the turn indicators stay ON press lever H to turn them off 01_07 Horn button 01_07 Press the I button to sound the horn Light switch 01_08 When the light switch F is in position 0 the low beam light is ON when it is in position 1 the high beam light is ON By pressing and releasing the switch in position 2 the high beam light flashes 13 1 Vehicle ...

Page 14: ...ADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT IS TURNED ON OR OFF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PRECAUTION MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND THE SUBSEQUENT FUSION OF THE GLASS 01_09 Start up button 01_09 To start the engine press push button A after having pulled one of the two brake levers 14 1 Vehicle ...

Page 15: ...emoved Upon start up the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER system checks the starter key and only if this key is recognised will the Immobiliser system allow the vehicle to be started 01_11 Keys 01_11 01_12 01_13 The vehicle is supplied with two types of keys The red handgrip key A is the MASTER key Only a single copy of this key is supplied which is necessary to pro gram all your other keys and for your dealer...

Page 16: ...icator led 01_14 Activation of the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER system is signalled by a flashing warning light I see the Analogue instrument panel section In order to reduce battery discharge the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning Should the system fail different LED flashing patterns will be provided by an Author ised Piaggio Gilera Service Centre with infor...

Page 17: ... required please note that data storage up to 3 keys max must be done on all keys both new ones and existing ones Take your scooter to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre carrying with you the red handgrip key and all the blue keys in your possession The codes of keys not submitted for the new pro gramming procedure are deleted from the memory Any lost keys will therefore not be enabled to start ...

Page 18: ...ed key After extracting the last blue key insert the brown key again and turn it to ON carry out this operation within 10 seconds after extracting the previous key Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to OFF Proper programming check Insert the red key disabling the transponder i e tilt the key cap by 90 and turn the key to ON Perform the engine start up operation Ensure that ...

Page 19: ...and maintain the features of the saddle through time follow these tips Do not expose it to weather changes when the scooter is parked protect it with the waterproof cover supplied and stored under the saddle Periodically especially during rainy seasons apply commercially available water proofing products footwear spray Do not apply shoe polish or wax on the saddle so as not to stain your clothes I...

Page 20: ... 01_18 01_19 Identification registration numbers are made up of a prefix and a number stamped on the chassis and on the engine These numbers must always be quoted when ordering spare parts We recommend checking that the chassis registration number stamped on the vehicle corresponds with that on the vehicle documentation CAUTION BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS CAN LEAD...

Page 21: ...t Remove the helmet com partment to read it 01_19 Engine number The engine number B is stamped near the rear left shock absorber lower support 01_20 Rear top box opening 01_20 Turn the key to OFF Then press it When the key is set to LOCK the glove box is locked 21 1 Vehicle ...

Page 22: ...elmet can be hooked by tipping the saddle CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID ENDANGERING THE STABILITY WHEN RIDING DO NOT RIDE THE SCOOTER WITH THE HELMET INSERTED INTO THE ANTITHEFT DE VICE WARNING THIS ACCESSORY IS NOT A THEFT PREVENTION GUARANTEE IT IS ONLY A DETERRENT 22 1 Vehicle ...

Page 23: ...Vespa LXV 125 ie Chap 02 Use 23 ...

Page 24: ...headlights rear light and turn indicators 6 The correct functioning of front and rear brakes 02_02 Refuelling 02_02 Fill fuel tank A with unleaded petrol minimum octane rating 95 When the fuel reaches the low fuel level the warning light on the instrument panel lights up CAUTION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING WITH PETROL PETROL IS HIGH LY FLAMMABLE DO NOT LET PETROL SPILL FROM THE TANK OR WH...

Page 25: ...l tank reserve 8 3 0 5 l 2 5 l 02_03 Tyre pressure 02_03 Check tyre pressure as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD INCOR RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID ING DANGEROUS TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW 25 2 Use ...

Page 26: ...e ring nut located in the lower part of the shock absorbers and the specific spanner supplied Position 1 minimum preload rider only Position 2 medium preloading rider only Position 3 medium preloading rider and passenger Position 4 maximum preloading rider passenger and luggage In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit Spring preloading increases by ...

Page 27: ...WARNING WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES Running in WARNING DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80 OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD AFTER THE FIRST 1000 KM GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX IMUM PERFORMANCE 27 2 Use ...

Page 28: ...sary to Rest the vehicle on its centre stand ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the ground Keep the throttle grip to idle speed Insert the key into the ignition key and turn it to ON Wait for the engine control telltale light to turn off Push the starter button A after pulling the front brake lever B or the rear brake lever C CAUTION DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE EX ...

Page 29: ...DLE SPEED OR PARTIALLY OPEN IF NECESSARY Precautions CAUTION NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE IN ANY CASE IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED OVERREVVING THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE EN GINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHE...

Page 30: ...CELERATE AT MAX REVS FOR A LONG TIME AS THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN BE DAMAGED 02_11 Difficult start up 02_11 In the rare case of a flooded engine and in order to facilitate starting try putting the vehicle into motion with the throttle slightly open It is however necessary once the engine is started to take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to determine...

Page 31: ...T OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT 02_14 Anti theft ring 02_14 The ring shown in the figure located on the right side of the vehicle is used to fasten the vehicle to a stable object using a vehicle chain Do not use the ring for other pur poses 31 2 Use ...

Page 32: ... 02_15 CAUTION TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CAUTION WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CAT ALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH ALWAYS BE CAREFUL THAT THE MUF FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS 32 2 Use ...

Page 33: ... torque If you have to stop on an uphill slope traffic lights traffic jam etc only use the brake to keep the vehicle still leaving the motor running at idling speed Using the motor to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat This problem is due to the friction of the clutch parts on the clutch bell It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage leading ...

Page 34: ...g effect is initially lower Under these conditions it is a good idea to operate the brakes from time to time 4 Do not brake hard on a wet surface on dirt tracks or on any slippery road surface 5 If you have to brake use both brakes in order to divide the braking action between both wheels 6 Avoid starting off by mounting the vehicle while it is still resting on its stand In any case the rear wheel...

Page 35: ...nd therefor dangerous to ride CAUTION RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDI CINES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS CAUTION ANY ELABORATION THAT MODIFIES THE VEHICLE S PERFORMANCES SUCH AS TAMPERING WITH ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBID DEN BY LAW AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING 35 2 Us...

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Page 37: ...Vespa LXV 125 ie Chap 03 Maintenance 37 ...

Page 38: ...y problems we recommend checking oil level more fre quently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off on long journeys The vehicle is however equipped with an oil pressure warn ing light on the instrument panel 03_01 Engine oil level check 03_01 03_02 Every time the vehicle is used visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the engine is cold after completely u...

Page 39: ...uld be topped up after having checked the level and in any case by adding oil without ever exceeding the MAX level Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to have the engine oil checked and if necessary topped up as indi cated in the scheduled maintenance table 39 3 Maintenance ...

Page 40: ... as indicated in the scheduled maintenance tables at an Authorized Service Centre The engine should be emptied by draining the oil from the drainage plug B of the gauze filter on the flywheel side In order to facilitate oil drainage loosen the cap dipstick Since a certain quantity of oil still remains in the circuit refill with approx 850 900 cm of oil through the cap A Then start up the vehicle l...

Page 41: ...AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE Recommended products eni i Ride PG 5W 40 Synthetic based lubricant for high performance four stroke engines JASO MA MA2 API SL ACEA A3 ENGINE OIL CAPACITY Engine oil 1 100 cm 41 3 Maintenance ...

Page 42: ...fill the hub with the right amount of oil Screw up the oil dipstick back in and make sure it is locked properly in place N B THE REFERENCE MARKS ON THE HUB OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK EXCEPT FOR THE ONE INDICATING THE MAX LEVEL REFER TO OTHER MODELS BY THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE NO SPECIFIC FUNCTION FOR THIS MODEL CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CON TAMINATED OR IMPROPER...

Page 43: ...transmissions API GL 4 03_10 REPLACEMENT 1 Remove the oil dipstick 2 Unscrew the oil drainage screw B and drain out all the oil 3 Screw back the drainage screw and refill the hub using the recommended oil quan tity and type HUB OIL CAPACITY Hub oil 100 cm 43 3 Maintenance ...

Page 44: ...curs go to an authorised work shop or at least a workshop adequately equipped to remove and refit tyres CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD INCOR RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID ING DANGEROUS TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW TYRES Front tyre Tubeless 110 70 11 45L Rear tyre Tubeless 120 70 10 54L TYRE ...

Page 45: ...en while installing and fixing it with the correct inclination Before refitting the shiel ded cap insert it first in the cover Tie down the cable in the corresponding clamp Be extremely careful when carrying out the operations described above insert your left hand on the spark plug inspection door side and your right hand from the helmet compartment side CAUTION FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES VERY CAREFU...

Page 46: ...U24ESR NB Electrode gap 0 7 to 0 8 mm 03_15 Removing the air filter 03_15 03_16 Remove the side fairing by undoing the screw A and the smaller screw B Take off air cleaner cover D after having unscrewed the 6 fixing screws C then take out the filter CAUTION IN CASE OF RIDING ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS ADVISABLE TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER MORE FREQUENTLY THAN INDICATED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER ON SCHEDULED M...

Page 47: ... a mixture of 50 petrol and 50 specified oil 4 Gently squeeze the filtering element let it drip dry and then refit it CAUTION IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE CHECKS OF THE AIR FILTER MORE OFTEN TO AVOID DAM AGING THE ENGINE Recommended products AGIP FILTER OIL Special product for the treatment of foam filters 47 3 Maintenance ...

Page 48: ...n Authorised Service Centre to have the braking system thoroughly checked 03_19 Braking system fluid top up 03_19 Remove the tank cap C after having loosened the two securing screws B and top up with the prescribed fluid only without exceeding the maximum level Under standard climatic conditions replace fluid as indicated in the scheduled main tenance table This operation must be carried out by tr...

Page 49: ...20 To access the battery tilt the saddle forwards then remove the battery compartment access door by unscrewing the star shaped screw A shown in the figure The battery is the electrical device that requires the most frequent attention and the most thorough maintenance WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA TION...

Page 50: ...tery 03_21 To install a new battery 1 Place the battery in its housing 2 Connect the positive pole first and then the negative pole 3 Place the battery cover CAUTION DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA TIONS IN FORCE Charac...

Page 51: ...tes This keeps all the engine components as well as the battery in good working order Take your vehicle to a garage as indicated in the Vehicle not used for extended periods section to have the battery removed Have the battery cleaned charged fully and stored in a dry ventilated place Recharge at least once every two months N B THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1 10 OF THE RATED ...

Page 52: ...nside the front shield under the steering cover To reach them Using a screwdriver remove the clip on badge D Unscrew the screw E Turn the handlebar completely to one side Push the steering column cover upwards and pull to release the retaining tongues Before replacing a fuse find and solve the failure that caused it to blow Do not replace the fuse with any alternative form of conductor CAUTION IN ...

Page 53: ...RECTLY OR WITHOUT STRICT ATTENTION TO THE TECHNICAL SPEC IFICATIONS OF THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING AND RISK OF FIRE CAUTION PROCEED WITH CAUTION DO NOT DAMAGE THE TONGUES OR THEIR SEATS HANDLE THE PAINTED AND PLASTIC COMPONENTS CAREFULLY DO NOT SCRATCH OR DAMAGE THEM 53 3 Maintenance ...

Page 54: ...e power supply to fuses No 2 3 and 5 Location battery compartment Fuse No 2 Capacity 7 5A Protected circuits live power supply to injection load solenoid Immobilizer aerial ECU Location steering cover Fuse No 3 Capacity 7 5 A Protected circuits live power supply to instrument panel horn 54 3 Maintenance ...

Page 55: ...re installation Location steering cover Fuse No 5 Capacity 7 5A Protected circuits live power supply to daylight running light dashboard lighting Location steering cover Fuse No 6 Capacity 15A Protected circuits battery powered injection solenoid ECU Immobilizer LED Location battery compartment BULBS High low beam light bulb Type Halogen H4 Power 12V 55 60W 55 3 Maintenance ...

Page 56: ...urn indicator light bulb Type Spherical Power 12V 10W Quantity 1 RHS 1 LHS Stop and tail light bulb Type Spherical Power 12V 21 5W Quantity 1 License plate bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 5W Quantity 1 Warning light bulbs Type All glass Power 12V 2W Application Turn indicators engine oil pressure fuel warning light high beam light engine control 56 3 Maintenance ...

Page 57: ...and pull the headlight assembly parabola out To replace the high low beam headlight bulb Disconnect the connector disengage the tab and pull the bulb D out To replace the tail light bulb Pull the rubber bulb holder E out from its seat Take hold of the lamp and pull it out N B IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS THIS DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT AND IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HUMIDITY AN...

Page 58: ...ATS HANDLE THE PAINTED AND PLASTIC COMPONENTS CAREFULLY DO NOT SCRATCH OR DAMAGE THEM CAUTION DO NOT PULL THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO EXTRACT THE BULB HOLDER 03_28 CAUTION DO NOT PLACE TRANSPORT OBJECTS AND OR CLOTHES OVER THE FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT IS TURNED ON OR OFF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PRECAUTION MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND THE SUBSEQUENT FUSION OF THE GLASS 58 3 Maintenance ...

Page 59: ...03_29 03_30 03_31 59 3 Maintenance ...

Page 60: ...d to the centre of the vehicle s headlamp 3 Otherwise loosen the rear screw on just one side press or pull the top of the head light slightly to adjust its position N B THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS RE GARDING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT BEAMS REFER TO THE STATUTORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY WHERE THE VE HICLE IS USED 03_34 Front direction indicators ...

Page 61: ... then take it out To refit proceed in reverse order N B IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS THIS DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT AND IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HUMIDITY AND OR TO LOW TEMPERATURES THE PHENOMENON SHOULD QUICKLY DISAPPEAR WHEN THE LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER ON THE OTHER HAND COULD INDI CATE THAT WATER IS INFILTRATING CONTACT THE AFTER SALES SERVICE NE...

Page 62: ...e bulbs 1 Remove the turn indicator from its fitting by undoing the screw A 2 Take out the bulb holder B from its fitting by turning it anticlockwise 3 Press the bulb turn it anticlockwise and then take it out To refit proceed in reverse order 62 3 Maintenance ...

Page 63: ...de off the bulb holder A from its seat by operating from the inside of the license plate holder Slide off bulb B CAUTION DO NOT PULL THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO EXTRACT THE BULB HOLDER Rear view mirrors 03_42 The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame 63 3 Maintenance ...

Page 64: ... in the braking circuit or a failure in the braking system In this case mainly due to the importance of brakes to guarantee safe riding conditions the vehicle should be taken to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer CAUTION BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1 3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE CAUTION HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THE CHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...

Page 65: ...ETC ON THE ROAD CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE BRAKE PADS IN OR DER TO AVOID THIS WE RECOMMEND WASHING THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY WHEN RIDING IN THESE ROAD CONDITIONS 03_44 Rear drum brake 03_44 Operate adjusting nut B and loosen lock nut A shown in the figure Note that when the throttle is in idle the wheel should rotate free After the adjustment screw lock nut A CAUTION BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN ...

Page 66: ...a final repair take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer The replacement of a tyre involves re moving the wheel in question Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer for these operations CAUTION TO USE THE INFLATE AND REPAIR SPRAY CAN PROPERLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGING WARNING THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED RIDING THE VEHIC...

Page 67: ...ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges 4 As regards the battery follow the instructions in the Battery section Recommended products eni i Ride PG 5W 40 Synthetic based lubricant for high performance four stroke engines JASO MA MA2 API SL ACEA A3 Cleaning the vehicle Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces Once softened sponge o...

Page 68: ...TER JETS DO NOT STEAM WASH DO NOT AIM THE JET AT THE ENGINE THE WIRING THE COOLING SLITS ON THE TRANSMISSION OR SCROLL COVERS CAUTION NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF NEVER USE CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL PETROL DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR P...

Page 69: ... conditions of Environmental seasonal conditions use of salt de icer chemical products on the road in winter Air pollution city and or industrial areas Salinity and humidity of the atmosphere marine areas hot and wet weather WARNING Prevent deposits from remaining on the bodywork industrial and pollutant residual dust tar spots dead insects bird droppings etc Do not park the vehicle under the tree...

Page 70: ... nickel plated ones Apply spray oil and wax with moderation and make sure to wipe off excess product immediately CAUTION NEVER APPLY OIL AND WAX ON RUBBER AND PLASTIC PARTS CAUTION CHECK THAT THERE IS NO OIL OR WAX ON THE TYRES BEFORE USING YOUR SCOOTER TEST ITS BRAKING EFFICIENCY AND BEHAVIOUR ON A BEND Troubleshooting STARTING FAILURE Fuse blown Replace the blown fuse and have the vehicle checke...

Page 71: ...ION OF FUEL SHOULD THIS OCCUR DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF AND TOP UP THE FUEL TANK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES COULD DAMAGE THE FUEL PUMP AND OR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IGNITION PROBLEMS Faulty spark plug Contact an Authorised Service Centre Faulty ignition injection control unit Due to the presence of high voltage this check should...

Page 72: ...RFORMANCE Clogged or dirty air filter Try to blow out with compressed air otherwise replace the filter INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Greasy disc Worn pads Faulty braking system Presence of air in the front and rear brake circuit Contact an Authorised Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Shock absorber fault oil leak end buffers damaged shock absorber preloading incorrectly set Contact an Authorised Servic...

Page 73: ...AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CVT rollers and or drive belt damaged Contact an Authorised Service Centre 73 3 Maintenance ...

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Page 75: ...Vespa LXV 125 ie Chap 04 Technical data 75 ...

Page 76: ...04_01 76 4 Technical data ...

Page 77: ... CVT expandable pulley variator with torque server V belt self ventilating dry automatic centrifugal clutch and transmission housing with forced circulation air cooling Final reduction gear Gear reduction unit in oil bath Lubrication Engine lubrication with lobe pump inside crankcase chain driven with double filter mesh and paper Cooling Forced air circulation cooling Electric Electric starter Ign...

Page 78: ...Absorption type exhaust muffler with catalytic converter Emissions compliance EURO 3 VEHICLE TECHNICAL DATA Chassis Stamped plate body with welded structural reinforcements Front suspension Single arm with helical spring and single double acting hydraulic shock absorber Rear suspension Double acting shock absorber adjustable to four positions at preloading Front brake Ø 200 mm disc brake with hydr...

Page 79: ... x 2 50 Rear wheel rim 10 x 3 00 Front tyre Tubeless 110 70 11 45L Rear tyre Tubeless 120 70 10 54L Front tyre pressure 1 6 bar Rear tyre pressure with passenger 2 0 bar 2 3 bar Kerb weight 118 6 kg Maximum weight allowed 300 kg Battery Sealed 12 V 10 Ah CAPACITY Engine oil 1 100 cm Hub oil 100 cm Fuel tank reserve 8 3 0 5 l 2 5 l 79 4 Technical data ...

Page 80: ...04_02 Tool kit 04_02 Wrenches box spanner 16 mm one twin screwdriver one spanner for shock ab sorbers The tools are located under the seat in a specific container 80 4 Technical data ...

Page 81: ...Vespa LXV 125 ie Chap 05 Spare parts and accessories 81 ...

Page 82: ...E PARTS CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE WARNING PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOG NISED AND GUARANTEED FOR USE IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL TO CON TACT AN AUTHORISED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE IN ORDER TO CHOOSE AND FIT ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY THE USE OF NON ORIGINAL ACCES SORIES MAY AFFECT THE STABILITY AND OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REDUCE SAFETY LEVELS WITH POTENTIAL ...

Page 83: ...Vespa LXV 125 ie Chap 06 Scheduled maintenance 83 ...

Page 84: ...ed to the prescribed intervals of time even if you have not reached the predicted mileage Punctual vehicle servicing is necessary for the correct use of the guarantee For any further information concerning Warranty procedures and Scheduled Maintenance please refer to the Warranty Booklet MAINTENANCE TABLE Km x 1 000 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 Safety fasteners I I I I I I Centre stand bracket L...

Page 85: ... Tyre pressure and wear I I I I I I I I I I I Vehicle road test I I I I I I I I I I I Odometer gear L L L L L Suspension I I I I I Steering A A A A A A Transmission L L L L L I INSPECT AND CLEAN ADJUST LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY C CLEAN R REPLACE A ADJUST L LUBRICATE Check level every 3 000 km Replace every 2 years RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP GEAR SAE ...

Page 86: ...ance four stroke engines JASO MA MA2 API SL ACEA A3 AGIP FILTER OIL Special product for the treatment of foam filters AGIP GREASE MU3 Yellow brown lithium base medium fibre multipurpose grease ISO L X BCHA 3 DIN 51 825 K3K 20 AGIP GP 330 Water repellent stringy calcium spray grease R I D A D R 2 10 b 2 R I Na 2 42 I A T A 2 I M D G class 2 UN 1950 Page 9022 EM 25 89 86 6 Scheduled maintenance ...

Page 87: ...2 I Identification 20 Immobilizer 15 17 Instrument panel 10 K Keys 15 L Light switch 13 M Maintenance 37 83 Mirrors 63 P Puncture 66 R Refuelling 24 S Saddle 19 20 Scheduled maintenance 83 Shock absorbers 26 Spark plug 45 Stand 33 Start up 14 Switch 13 T Tank 19 Technical Data 75 Top box 21 Transmission 33 Turn indicators 62 Tyre pressure 25 Tyres 44 V Vehicle 7 67 87 ...

Page 88: ... changes to components parts or accessories which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons Not all versions models shown in this publication are available in all countries The availability of each model should be checked at the official PIAGGIO sales network Copyright 2013 Piaggio C S p A All rights reserved Reproduction of this ...