PIAGGIO Vespa P125X Manuel utilisateur

PIAGGIO is one of the bigger producer of two - wheeler vehicles in the world The

head office is in Genoa. Its works of Pontedera, Pisa, Arcore are provided with very

modern e uipments operating on the basis of the most advanced techni ue of

manufacturing.

Introduction

PIAGGIO Co. takes this opportunity of thanking you for your preference for a Vespa

<<new line>>. We feel sure that this scooter will give you co plete satisfaction. In this

vehicle there have been transfused solutions of great success that have always been

Piaggio' a patri ony:

- Integral chassis, direct trans ission, interchangeable wheels.

These solutions re ain in the Vespa steel shell and oreover functional i prove ents

ake the Vespa a vehicle technologically advanced in the field of security. The new

bodywork design and the care in the details ake the Vespa ore aggressive by

giving it a pleasant note of style. The new suspension consents ore secure and con,

lortable drive.

This booklet, with its si ple instructions on operation and aintenance will furnish you all

the infor ation necessary for obtaining a co plete working knowledge of your Vespa

<<new line>>.

CONTENTS

Topic Page

General specification . 4

Performance and specifications 8

Identification data 9

General instructions

Tyre pressure 10

Fuel supply 10

Running-in 12

Electrical e uipment 12-13

Maintenance 15

Laying up 25

Lubrication and periodical operation of maintenance 27

Fault finding 29

Specific data for Vespa P 200 E 30

Vehicles (by re uest) with separate lubrication <<LS>> device 39

Vespa P-series

Note: For specific information concerning Vespa P200E see pages 93-121

General specification

Engine: (see performances at page 20 and section fig. 1) is pivoted to the vehicle chassis

through the crankcase swinging arm, clutch side. The rear wheel (drive -wheel) is fitted on

the outer side of the drive shaft.

Lubrication: of engine (piston, cylinder, crankshaft, main bearing flywheel side) is

effected by the oil in the fuel mixture.

Fuel suppl (see fig. 9) gravity feed with mixture of oil and gasoline (petrol). Carburettor

provided with a throttle slide. Air intake located under the seat.

Note: For the vehicles endowed (by request) with engine separated lubrication <<LS>>

device, refer to page 39 and 40.

Fuel capacit (included ~ 2.1 l. 0.55 U. S. galls or 0.46 imp. galls of reserve) : 8 It. (2.11

U. S. galls or 1.76 imp. galls) with 3 way tap (closed , open, reserve).

Throttle control by the twist grip on the R. H. handlebars side

Kick-starter: (R. H. vehicle side).

Cooling: results from a centrifugal fan.

Clutch: multiplate. The unit is cable operated by apposite lever located on L. H.

handlebars and is adjustable.

Gear box: four speed drive with mesh gears. Operated by the twist grip on L. H.

handlebars which functions in conjunction with the clutch control lever . For transmission

ratio engine to driving wheels see page. 24.

Integral chassis: pressed sheet steel, streamlined monoco ue type structure. On the

shield, inner side, there is located a glove compartment with flap e uipped with a key

controlled security lock.

Wheels: Interchangeable and made up of 2 - 10" pressed steel rims; 3.50x10" tyres.

Handlebars: Light alloy casting with 0 130 headlamp and speedometer. All transmission

cables are concealed led therein. It is ready for the wind shield assembling (accessory).

Ignition: by means of an outer H. T. coil fed by a proper coil of flywheel magneto.

Electrical equipment: a six pole flywheel magneto - nominal voltage 6 V - supplies

alternating current to the electrical e uipment. Note - For Vespa P200E see at page 30.

Steering column and suspensions: the steering column is pivoted on the front wheel

swinging hub. Front and rear suspensions with helical spring and hydraulic dampers.

Securit lock (key operated) on the steering column.

Saddle: dual saddle tip up type with push button control and key security lock.

Brakes: Cable operated drum brakes with dual expanding shoes.

- Front brake is operated by hand lever (placed on the R. H. handlebars).

- Rear brake is operated by pedal placed on the R. H. footrest.

Parking stand: a two legged stand with a central return spring.

Spare wheel (accessory) endowed, in the lower part, with a plastic protection, is placed

under the L.H. Cowl by means of three fastenings (refer for the disassembling fig. 14).

STANDARD TOOL KIT

Wrenches: 1 four ended box wrench (11, "13, 21 and 22 .); two double open ended wrenches (11, 13 and

7, 10 .) : one single open ended wrench (8 .). Screwdriver: 1 ite . These tools are contained in a

canvas roll together with this booklet in the front gloves co part ent.

1. Group carburettor-air cleaner - 2. Piston - 3. Crankshaft - 4. Clutch - 5. Mainshaft and gear pinion

ass - 6. Gear shifter - 7. Fl wheel magneto - 8. Kick-starter - 9. Crankcase swinging arm clutch side

(pivoted to the frame).

Fig. 1 – Engine section

Notice - Take note of the number marked on the keys of the vehicle, because if that one

is re uested as spare part, there is no possibility of identification.

1. Clutch control (lever) and gear change (twist grip.) - 2. Front brake lever - 3. Throttle twist grip. -

4. Switch (for the positions see fig. 6) - 5. Front brake shoes - 6. Rear brake pedal - 7. Kickstarter -

8. Gear selector - 9. Rear brake shoes - 10. Clutch - 11. Carburettor and air cleaner - 12. Starter

control – 13. Fuel cock – 14. Push button (with key lock) for dual saddle releasing (tipping saddle)

– 15. Fuel cap.

Fig. 2 – Controls and transmissions

Performances, specifications

Note: The vehicle runs with gasoline – oil ixture i. e. 2% oil ( ineral oil SAE 40).

Consumption: (according to CUNA Standards): ~ 2,1 It./100 Km. (111

mls/U. S. gal.. 134 mls/imp. gal.).

Max. fuel capacit : 8 It. (2.116 U. S. gal. or 1.762 imp. gal.) includes 2.1 It. of

reserve (0.55 U. S. gal. Or 0.46 imp. gal.).

Max speed: (according CUNA Standards) 90 Km/h (56 mph).

Range: more than 370 Km. (230 mls).

Carr ing capacit : 2 persons and 10 Kg (22 Ibs) of luggage.

Wheel base: 1235 mm. (48"7)

Handlebars width: 695 mm. (27"3)

Total length: 1760 mm. (69".29).

Max height: 1110 mm. (43".7).

Min. ground clearance: 225 mm. (8".86).

Turning radius: 1650 mm. (64".96).

Total dr weight: 104 Kg. (229 Ibs).

Engine: Single cylinder two stroke, rotary distribution and with three

transfer ports.

Bore: 52.5 mm. (2".066).

Stroke: 57 mm. (2".24).

Displacement: 123.4 cc. 7.25 cu. in.

Compression ratio: 1:8.2.

Spark advance: 211-4-l' before T.D.C. Sparking plug: Marelli CW 6N AT;

Bosch W 225 T 1; KLG F 75; Cham pion L 86; AC 43 F.

Carburettor: Dell'Orto SI 20/20 D.

Note: For the vehicles endowed (by request) with engine separated lubrication <<LS>>

device, refer to page 39 and 40.

Fig. 3 - Serial number stamped on frame.

Transmission ratio engine to driving wheels:

Bottom gear 1:14.47 3rd gear 1:7.31 2nd gear 1:10.28 Top gear 1:5.36

Identification data: the identification data are composed by a prefix VNX1T on chassis,

VNL3M on engine and by a serial number.

Accessories: The vehicle can be e uipped with accessories which can be fitted by your

dealer.

Notice - When ordering spare parts always point out the identification data of the vehicle.

Fig. 4 - Serial number stamped on engine

Operating instructions

Before putting the vehicle into service, act as follows:

1) - Check that the fuel tank is filled up.

2) - Unscrew the plug on the gear box marked « OLIO » (Fig. 11) and check that the oil is

on a level with the hole when the vehicle is standing upright.

TYRE PRESSURE

Front wheel: 1.2 atm. (17.6 p.s.i.). Rear wheel: 1.75 atm. (25,76 p.s.i.) with operator,

2.5 atm. (36.7 p.s.i.) with operator

and passenger.

FUEL SUPPLY

During and after running-in use a mixture of oil and petrol i. e. 2%

Note: For the vehicles endowed (by request) with engine separated lubrication <<LS>>

device, refer to page 39 and 40.

Mineral Oil SAE 40 (i. e. about ¼ pint of oil per 1 1/2 gals of petrol):

Esso 2 T Motor Oil 40; Shell Golden Motor Oil; Shell X - 100 2 T; Shell Super 2 T Motor

Oil; Aral 2 T and Super 2 T; Texaco 2 T; BP 2 T Special; Total 2 T.

FUEL TANK ACCESSIBILITY

For accessing to fuel tank open the locking device, act on the push button for releasing

the rear attachment as shown on fig. 5, and tip up the saddle.

Notice: Ensure that the fuel tank breather is always clean.

STEERING LOCK

Locking the handlebars: turn the handlebars anticlockwise up to the limit stop, rotate the

key and push inwards, so that it thrust the sliding bar against the steering column. To

ease the insertion of the sliding bar slightly turn the handlebars from the limit stop

clockwise. Handlebars locked: the key will now spring back to its original position and can

thence be extracted.

Notice: The steering lock should never be lubricated.

Unlocking the handlebars: Insert the key in the lock, turn it to the left and pull it back;

then turn the handlebars in the normal position.

Glove compartment lock: For opening the glove compartment lid introduce the key into

the lock and rotate leftwards, till the end of stroke; then press downwards the lock. For

closing, press the lid and turn clockwise the key; then take off the latter.

During the first 2000 Km. (1250 mls) do not keep the throttle full open for long

periods.

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