VESPA PX 125, Manual

Page 1: ...information 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 vehicle 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...

Page 2: ... checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at and Authorized PIAGGIO 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 authorized PIAGGIO Dealer of Service Centre 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: ...24 Catalytic silencer 24 Safe driving 25 MAINTENANCE 27 Gearbox oil level 28 Tyres 29 Spark plug dismantlement 30 Removing the air filter 31 Secondary air system 31 Checking the brake oil level 32 Battery 34 Use of a new battery 34 Checking the electrolyte level 35 Long periods of inactivity 35 Fuses 37 Front light group 37 Headlight adjustment 38 Front direction indicators 39 Rear optical unit 39...

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Page 7: ...Vespa PX 125 150 Chap 01 Vehicle 7 ...

Page 8: ...01_01 Dashboard 01_01 A Clutch control lever B Gearbox control C Turn indicator switch D Instrument panel E light switch F Headlight switch 8 1 Vehicle ...

Page 9: ...catore livello carburante D Spia luci E Spia abbagliante F Tachimetro G Contachilometri 01_03 Key switch 01_03 LOCK Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical anti theft device enabled OFF Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical anti theft device disabled ON Ready to start non extractable key mechanical anti theft device disabled 9 1 Vehicle ...

Page 10: ... CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR KEY OFF WHILE RIDING Releasing the steering wheel Reinsert the key and turn it to OFF CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR KEY OFF WHILE RIDING 01_04 Switch direction indicators 01_04 0 Turn signal lights off D Turn signal lights on RHS S Turn signal lights on LHS 10 1 Vehicle ...

Page 11: ...01_05 Horn button 01_05 Push the C button to sound the horn 01_06 Light on of switch 01_06 0 daylight running light 1 low beam lights 2 Lights OFF 11 1 Vehicle ...

Page 12: ...re starting the engine by pressing button G pull the clutch lever in order to disarm the safety switch Accessing the fuel tank Follow the saddle opening operations described in the following point Afterwards turn the plug counterclockwise to access the fuel tank and carry out the refilling 12 1 Vehicle ...

Page 13: ... reach the release levers turn the lever A engine cowling then pull the cowl outwards until the forward knob projects from the corresponding hole in the chassis Push the front end of the cowl upwards so to rotate it about its aft pivot thus releasing the fixing hook from the chassis WARNING THE ENGINE COWLING MUST BE REMOVED WHILST THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING 13 1 Vehicle ...

Page 14: ...12 01_13 Identification 01_12 01_13 The vehicle s identification codes constitute of a prefix stamped on frame A and engine B and a serial number Such codes must always be quoted when requesting spare parts In order to read the frame number it is necessary to lift the seat and remove the right hand side cowl It is always recommended to ensure the frame num ber stamped onto the vehicle corresponds ...

Page 15: ...01_14 Rear top box opening 01_14 Turn the key completely and press the square button downwards 15 1 Vehicle ...

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Page 17: ...Vespa PX 125 150 Chap 02 Use 17 ...

Page 18: ...nstrument panel D lights up Top up the oil reservoir B using the recommended oil The minimum oil level is indicated by the glass warning light C usually full of oil which allows to notice an air bubble when the level reaches the reserve value Should the mixer device be removed and refitted it needs to be bled However the ducts can remain without oil After these operations refill the fuel tank with...

Page 19: ... tank capacity 1 5 to 1 7 l reserve of 0 400 l included 02_04 Tyre pressure 02_04 Periodically approx every 500 km inspect the tyre treads and check their inflation pressure The tyres are equipped with a wear indicator and they must be replaced as soon as such indicators become visible on the tread Ensure the sidewalls show no sign of cracks and the tread is not abnormally worn if necessary refer ...

Page 20: ...racteristic Tyre pressure front wheel 1 3 bar Rear tyre pressure 1 8 bar Rear wheel pressure rider and passenger 2 3 bar 02_05 Running in 02_05 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 IM...

Page 21: ...by F Press the starter button while pulling the clutch lever G CAUTION DO NOT START UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC CAUTION IN ORDER TO START THE ENGINE IT IS NECESSARY TO PULL THE CLUTCH LEVER G BEFORE PRESSING STARTER BUTTON F IN ORDER TO DIS ARM THE SAFETY SWITCH CAUTION DO NOT USE THE CHOKE DEVICE WITH ENGINE WARM ONCE THE ENGINE IS STARTED PUSH THE CHOKE LEVER BA...

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Page 23: ... starting the vehicle for exces sively long periods of time using the starter motor 2 Weak battery or inefficient starter motor Rest the vehicle on its centre stand turn key switch E onto ON position and use the kick starter H 3 Push start Turn the key switch onto the ON position engage the second gear pull the clutch push the vehicle and release the clutch as it gains sufficient speed hence immed...

Page 24: ...moved Catalytic silencer 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 CAUTION DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBL...

Page 25: ...ace 6 When braking use both front and rear brakes so to distribute the braking action evenly on both wheels 7 Avoid driving off by mounting the vehicle when resting on the support In any case the rear wheel should not be turning when in comes into contact with the ground in order to avoid abrupt departures 8 If the vehicle is often ridden on sandy roads mud snow mixed with salt etc it is highly re...

Page 26: ...OUR LIMITS RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AL COHOL OR OTHER DRUGS AND CERTAIN MEDICINES IS EXTREMELY DAN GEROUS 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 CAUTION DO NOT ADJUST THE MIRRORS WHILE RIDING THIS CO...

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Page 28: ...hing the refilling hole CAUTION RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH THE WRONG LUBRICANTS MAY INCREASE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE MOVING PARTS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE CAUTION USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR OIL CHANGE CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIP PED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY Recommende...

Page 29: ... the tread is not abnormally worn if necessary refer to an authorised service station or workshop to carry out the replacement 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 Characteristic Tyre pressure front wheel 1 3 bar Rear t...

Page 30: ...the box spanner for tightening CAUTION THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD THE USE OF SPARK PLUGS OF DIFFERENT THERMAL GRADE FROM THAT REQUIRED OR WITH INAPPROPRIATE THREADS MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE CAUTION THE USE OF SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED OR A SHIELDLESS SPARK PLUG CAP COULD CAUSE DISTURBANCES TO THE SYS TEM Characteristic Recommended spark plug CHAMPI...

Page 31: ...07 03_08 Remove the two screws A from the aluminium SAS cover Release the metal tube from the rubber housing on the cover without extracting the tube from the cover sleeve Remove the lamella and plastic cover extract the sponge and wash it in water and soap Dry it with compressed air before refitting it making sure to correctly fit the lamella in the housing on the two plastic and aluminium covers...

Page 32: ...evel is above the minimum As soon as this lowers even by a few millimetres the fluid level is to be considered at the minimum allowable When no fluid is visible through the inspection hole the level is below the minimum A reduction of the brake fluid level may be caused by worn pads In the event that the fluid level is found to be below the minimum you are advised to contact your nearest Authorise...

Page 33: ...LOTHING IN CASE OF CONTACT RINSE WITH WATER THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC THAT IS IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING NEVER USE BRAKING FLUID KEPT IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN OPENED OR PARTIALLY USED WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUIDS ARE HIGHL...

Page 34: ... DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CAUTION ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES SKIN AND CLOTHES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT RINSE WITH ABUN DANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA TIONS IN FORCE...

Page 35: ... lead to rapid deterioration Long periods of inactivity Battery performance will decrease if the vehicle is not used for a long time This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption Poor battery performance may also be due to environmental conditions and the cleanness of the poles In orde...

Page 36: ...PACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 10 HOURS CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE TO CARRY OUT THIS OPERA TION SAFELY WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS WARNING DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING THIS CAN CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR T...

Page 37: ...FICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PERFORMED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT STRICT ATTENTION TO THE TECHNICAL SPEC IFICATIONS OF THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING AND RISK OF FIRE 03_12 Front light group 03_12 To reach the headlight bulbs remove the top handlebar cover as described below After removing the driving mirrors loosen the two screws A and the two opposite screws underneath the hand...

Page 38: ...flated to the prescribed pres sure on a flat surface 10 m away from a white screen situated in a shaded area making sure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen 2 Turn on the headlight and check that the borderline of the projected light beam on the screen is no higher than 9 10 or lower than 7 10 of the distance from the ground to the centre of the vehicle s headl...

Page 39: ...a bayonet fitting to remove press and twist anti clockwise through about 30 Fit the new bulb s and then refit the indicator lenses by performing the above steps in reverse order 03_16 Rear optical unit 03_16 To reach the taillight bulbs it is necessary to remove the 2 fixing screws E 39 3 Maintenance ...

Page 40: ...en refit the indicator lenses by performing the above steps in reverse order 03_18 Rear view mirrors 03_18 To adjust the stems loosen nuts A with an open spanner 17 mm hence orientate the stems and tighten the nuts The driving mirrors are mounted onto the stems via a universal joint It is therefore possible to adjust the mirrors by manually pushing them in the desired position 40 3 Maintenance ...

Page 41: ...djust the throttle only in the event of servicing operations WARNING IDLE SPEED MUST BE ADJUSTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS VERY HOT BEFORE THIS OPERATION MAKE SURE THAT THE THROTTLE GRIP HAS THE RECOM MENDED CLEARANCE IF CLEARANCE IN THE THROTTLE CONTROL TRANS MISSION NEEDS ADJUSTING TAKE YOUR SCOOTER TO AN AUTHORISED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE 41 3 Maintenance ...

Page 42: ...PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THE CHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE HOWEVER IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND OR REAR BRAK ING SYSTEM DURING OPERATION IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE OR DEALER AF TER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL YOU HAVE OPERATED THE BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES IN O...

Page 43: ... of a puncture you may carry out an emergency repair with the use of an inflate and repair type cylinder For a definitive repair turn to an Authorized PIAG GIO Dealer or Service Centre The replacement of a tyre leads to the dismantlement of the relative wheel For these operations turn to a Authorized PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre CAUTION TO USE THE INFLATE AND REPAIR SPRAY CAN PROPERLY FOLLOW T...

Page 44: ...f Actuate the start up button 1 2 times for about 1 second letting the engine perform a few revolutions then replace the spark plug 3 Use up all the vehicle s fuel spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal parts keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the framework on two wooden wedges 4 As far as regards the battery follow the instructions in paragraph Battery Recommended products ...

Page 45: ...OWEVER IF NO OTHER MEANS ARE AVAILABLE IT IS THEN NECESSARY TO ONLY USE A FANLIKE SPRAY JET DO NOT PLACE THE NOZZLE CLOSER THAN 60 CM DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 40ºC DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETS DO NOT STEAM WASH DO NOT AIM THE JET AT THE CARBURETTOR THE ELECTRIC CABLES THE SLOT DIFFUSERS IN THE TRANSMISSION COVER AND THE SCROLL COVER WARNING NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNL...

Page 46: ...s 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 Avoid that deposits remain on the bodywork industrial and pollutant residual dust tar spots dead insects bird droppings etc Do not park the vehicle under the trees In some seasons as from the trees may fall residues resins fruits or leaves that contain...

Page 47: ...gh voltage this element should only be checked by an expert Contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre IRREGULAR IGNITION Loose spark plug Loose cylinder head worn piston seal rings Tighten the spark plug Turn to an Authorized Piaggio Service Centre HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty Clean with water and shampoo and impregnate with petrol and specific oil Air filter...

Page 48: ...ont and rear brake circuits Contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Inefficient shock absorbers oil leakage deteriorated end of stroke buffers Contact an Authorised Service Centre NOISY EXHAUST Sas air intake port tube detached or incorrectly connected or secondary valve damaged Turn to an Authorized Piaggio Service Centre 48 3 Maintenance ...

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Page 50: ...Ignition advance before TDC 18 1 DELL ORTO carburettor SI 20 20 D Recommended spark plug CHAMPION RL82C Max speed 84 km h TECHNICAL DATA 150 Version 150 cm ENGINE Single cylinder 2 stroke Bore x stroke 57 8 x 57 mm Engine capacity 150 cm Compression ratio 8 to 1 Ignition advance before TDC 18 1 DELL ORTO carburettor SI 20 20 D 50 4 Technical data ...

Page 51: ...catalytic converter Electronic ignition Electronic ignition device with incorporated HV coil Lubrication Engine separated lubrication piston cylinder crankshaft main bearings by means of the mixture oil supplied by a mixer pump Cooling Forced air by a centrifugal fan Front brake Ø 200 mm disc brake with hydraulic control activated by handlebar right side lever Rear brake of the drum type 150 mm di...

Page 52: ...scs in oil bath Gearbox With 4 speeds with direct drive gears Suspension Steering tube articulated on the front wheel carrier clamp helicoidal spring suspensions and double acting hydraulic shock absorber Chassis Monocoque bodywork made of forged steel sheet with open and closed form Total kerb weight 120 6 kg Maximum load Rider passenger and 10 kg luggage 52 4 Technical data ...

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Page 54: ...04_02 Toolkit 04_02 One box spanner 13 21 mm one twin screwdriver The tools are inside a suitable pouch in the front top box 54 4 Technical data ...

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Page 56: ...LITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER THE USE OF NON ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS RENDERS THE WARRANTY VOID 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 STABILIT...

Page 57: ...ALLY GOOD CON DITION OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT SPEED SHOULD BE FURTHER REDUCED WARNING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MECHAN ICAL ANTITHEFT DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE U SHAPED PADLOCK DISC BLOCK ETC MAINLY NEAR THE BRAKE PIPES TRANSMISSIONS AND OR ELECTRIC CA BLES AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF THE ANTITHEFT DEVICE AS WELL AS LEAVING IT ON BEFORE STARTING ...

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Page 60: ...ou have not reached the predicted mileage Punctual vehicle servicing is necessary for the correct use of the guarantee For all further information regarding the Guarantee application modes and the execution of the Programmed Mainte nance refer to the Guarantee Booklet MAINTENANCE TABLE km x 1 000 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Safety locks I I I I I I I Spark plug R R R R R R R R R R R R Tra...

Page 61: ...r external internal I C C C C C C C C Cylinder ventilation system I I I I INSPECT AND CLEAN ADJUST LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY C CLEAN R REPLACE A ADJUST L LUBRIFICATE Replace every 2 years TABLE OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Product Description Specifications AGIP GEAR 80W 90 gearbox oil SAE 80W 90 oil complying with API GL4 specifications AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissio...

Page 62: ...ap grease NLGI 2 ISO L XBCIB2 AGIP CITY TEC 2T Mixer oil synthetic oil for 2 stroke engines JASO FC ISO L EGD AGIP GREASE MU3 Grease for odometer transmission gear case Soap based lithium grease with NLGI 3 ISO L XBCHA3 DIN K3K 20 AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid 62 6 Scheduled maintenance ...

Page 63: ... 38 Horn 11 I Identification 14 K Key switch 9 Keys 14 L Light switch 12 M Maintenance 27 59 Mirrors 40 P Puncture 43 R Refuelling 18 S Saddle 13 Scheduled maintenance 59 Spark plug 30 Start up 12 Switch 9 12 T Tank 12 Technical Data 49 Toolkit 54 Top box 15 Turn indicators 40 Tyre pressure 19 Tyres 29 V Vehicle 7 44 63 ...

Page 64: ...nents parts or accessories which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or con struction 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 2008 PIAGGIO C S p A Pontedera All rights reserved Reproduction of this public...