VESPA 232 L.2 Installation guide

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lI)anufactul'ers of 1I)espaScooters
125 c.c.
232 L.2. MODEL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DOUGLAS (SALES & SERVICE) LTD., KINGSWOOD, BRISTOL
Telephone 67-1881
DIVISION OF THE WESTINGHOUSE BRAKE AND SIGNAL CO:1PANY LIM,TfD
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SERVICE EXCHANGE
Ask your Dealer for full particulars relating to the Service
Exchange Scheme. The use of the facilities we offer through
this medium ensures an economical, speedy. and reliable
means of carrying out repairs when such become necessary.
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NOTICE .,.
To keepyou, VESPA;npeneet ,"nnlng o,d" .nd notto In..lid"e the gu",ntee " ';.'
bythe contract,it isadvisableto entrust repairsonlyto retailersor authorisedservicestations.
DemandoriginalVESPAspare parts exclusively.AllVESPAsparesare madeofthe same
material, have undergone the same machining steps and inspections as the components of
your VESPA. This means guarantee for long life and normal performance of your machine
and for your personal safety.
Special care should be taken in regard to fuel mixture which should consist of a good
quality petrol and oil of make, grade and in the amount prescribed in this booklet, page18.
INDEX OF MAIN DIRECTIONS
Introd uction page 5Electric wiring page 14
Technical data .. 6Tool Kit .. 17
Identification data .. 6Operation .. 18
Description: engine .. 8 Maintenance ... 24
controls .. 12 Lubrication chart .. 28
frame .. 13 Fault finding ... 31

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The descriptions and illustrations in this booklet are not to be taken as binding on the Manufacturer. The essential fe, "
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out at any moment. without being obliged to bring this booklet up-ta-date in due course, modification that may occu. "iJ
eerning machine units and parts, or delivery of accessories, that the Firm deems to be convenient on improvement PUI .
or for what may concern manufacturing or commercial requirements.
INTRODUCTORY NOTE
We wish to thank you for your choice of this excellent model Vespa and hOFe that it will
satisfy your every desire.
This booklet. in which the simple instructions for operation and maintenance can be
found, will enable you to understand and use your machine in the most advantageous manner.
When referring to this Publication
please quote the following
reference:-
232.L.2./11.63/250/L.B.3708
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Fig. 2 - Stamping on frame (I)
Fig. 3 - Stamping on engine (2)
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ICAL DATA ".
Fuel con.umpdon (CUNA Standa.._"jJ . ...
120miles per imp. gals approx.
Max speed (CU NA) 75 Kmjh (47 m.p.h)
approx.
Carrying capacity 2 persons and 10Kg.
(22 Ibs.) of luggage.
Range 420 Km (260 miles)
Wheel base 1180mm (46.5")
Handlebars width. 655 mm (25.7")
Max length 1745mm (68.7")
Max height . 985 mm (38.7")
Ground clearance 130mm ( 5.1")
Min. turning circle 1500mm ( 59")
Weight (without fuel) 83 Kg. (183 Ibs.)
IDENTIFICATION DATA
Serial numbers with prefix 4 are stamped
on both frame and engine in the positions
indicated on Figs.2 and 3 respectively.

Fig. 4. Section of engine
I. Air cleaner and carburettor - 2. Piston- 3.Crankshaft- 4.Clutch - 5. Malnshaftwithgearpinions- 6.Gear shlfter - 7. Fly-
wheel magneto - 8. Kick-starter - 9. Crankcasearm (clutchside), pivotedto the frame.
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I. Ignition coil in flywheel magneto - 2. Rotorcam- 3. Breaker-
4. Condenser - S. Sparkplug - 6. Engine cut-out on switch.
Fig. 5 - Ignition diagram
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of the Vespa.
They must be quoted when ordering spares.
ENGINE
Single horizontal cylinder. two-stroke. with
deflector piston and rotary valve. i.e.: fuel
mixture flow to the cylinder is controlled by
the rotation ofa crankweb (see Fig.4).
The engine works on a 2% petrol-oil
mixture.
Bore 52.5 mm (2.06")
Stroke . 57 mm (2.24")
Displacement . 123.4cc (7.53 cu. in)
Compression ratio ° 7.2 to I.
The engine is pivoted to the chassis of
scooter through the swinging arm of the
crankcase half. clutch side. provided with
a spindle and two bushes (see Fig. 4).
Its vibrations are damped by the rear su-

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Fig. 6 - Feeding circuit.
I. Fuel cock lever with sediment trap: (A) Reserve, (8) Open, (C) Closed. 2. Float. 3.
Air cleanerwith carburettor- 4. Choke- S.Setscrewforthrottleslide- 6.Throttle
slide - 7. Air vent for main jet - 8. Hole on mixer top - 9. Mixer - 10.Mainjet - 11.Idling
jet - 12.Air vent for idling jet - 13. Plugfor Inlet hole for oil; for laying u
adjuSter - 15. Intake port - 16. Transfer ports - 17. Exhaust duct.
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