VESPA LX 4T USA Instruction manual

WORKSHOP MANUAL
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LX 4T USA

WORKSHOP
MANUAL
LX 4T USA
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WORKSHOP MANUAL
LX 4T USA
This workshop manual has been drawn up by Piaggio & C. Spa to be used by the workshops of Piaggio-
Gilera dealers. This manual is addressed to Piaggio service mechanics who are supposed to have a
basic knowledge of mechanics principles and of vehicle fixing techniques and procedures. Any important
changes made to the vehicles or to specific fixing operations will be promptly reported by updates to this
manual. Nevertheless, no fixing work can be satisfactory if the necessary equipment and tools are
unavailable. It is therefore advisable to read the sections of this manual relating to specific tools, along
with the specific tool catalogue.
N.B. Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out.
CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle.
WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer.
Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment Sectionsmarked with this symbol indicatethe correct use of thevehicle
to prevent damaging 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.

INDEX OF TOPICS
CHARACTERISTICS CHAR
TOOLING TOOL
MAINTENANCE MAIN
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS
ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE
ENGINE ENG
SUSPENSIONS SUSP
BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS
CHASSIS CHAS
PRE-DELIVERY PRE DE
TIME TIME

INDEX OF TOPICS
CHARACTERISTICS CHAR

Rules
Safety rules
- If work can only be done on the vehicle with the engine running, make sure that the premises are well-
ventilated, using special extractors if necessary; never let the engine run in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes are toxic.
- The battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid. Protect your eyes, clothes and skin. Sulphuric acid is
highly corrosive; in the event of contact with your eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with abundant water
and seek immediate medical attention.
- The battery produces hydrogen, a gas that can be highly explosive. Do not smoke and avoid sparks
or flames near the battery, especially when charging it.
- Fuel is highly flammable and it can be explosive given some conditions. Do not smoke in the working
area, and avoid naked flames or sparks.
- Clean the brake pads in a well-ventilated area, directing the jet of compressed air in such a way that
you do not breathe in the dust produced by the wear of the friction material. Even though the latter
contains no asbestos, inhaling dust is harmful.
Maintenance rules
- Use original PIAGGIO spare parts and lubricants recommended by the Manufacturer. Non-original or
non-conforming spares may damage the vehicle.
- Use only the appropriate tools designed for this vehicle.
- Always use new gaskets, sealing rings and split pins upon refitting.
- After removal, clean the components using non-flammable or low flash-point solvents. Lubricate all
the work surfaces, except tapered couplings, before refitting these parts.
- After refitting, make sure that all the components have been installed correctly and work properly.
- For removal, overhaul and refit operations use only tools with metric measures. Metric bolts, nuts and
screws are not interchangeable with coupling members with English sizes. Using unsuitable coupling
members and tools may damage the scooter.
- When carrying out maintenance operations on the vehicle that involve the electrical system, make
suretheelectricconnectionshavebeenmadeproperly,particularlythegroundandbatteryconnections.
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Vehicle identification
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Specification Desc./Quantity
Chassis prefix ZAPC38300 ÷ 1001
Engine prefix M383M÷1001
Dimensions and mass
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Dry weight 102 ± 5
Width 740 mm
Length 1755 mm
Wheel base 1290 mm.
Overall height 1140 mm
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Engine
ENGINE
Specification Desc./Quantity
Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, Piaggio Hi-Per 4
Bore 39 mm
Stroke 41,8 mm
Cubic capacity 49.93 cm³
Compression ratio 11,5 ÷ 12 : 1
Timing system single overhead camshaft, driven by a chain to the left side.
Vacuum-type carburettor KEIHIN CVK Ø 18 mm
CO adjustment 3.2% ± 0.5
Engine idle speed 1900 ÷ 2000 rpm
Air filter Sponge impregnated with fuel mixture (50% SELENIA air filter
oil and 50% unleaded petrol).
Starting system electric starter/kickstarter
Lubrication engine lubrication with lobe pump (in the crankcase) driven by
a chain. Mesh prefilter and centrifugal on the crankshaft
Fuel supply Gravity feed, with unleaded petrol (with a minimum octane rat-
ing of 95) with carburettor.
Max. power (crankshaft) 2,5 KW (3,4 CV) at 6500 rpm.
Cooling system forced coolant circulation system
Valve clearance (cold engine) intake 0.10 mm
discharge 0.15 mm
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Transmission
TRANSMISSION
Specification Desc./Quantity
Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator, torque server, V
belt, automatic clutch, gear reduction unit.
Capacities
CAPACITY
Specification Desc./Quantity
Fuel tank (including 2 litre reserve) ~ 8,5 l
Rear hub oil 85 cc
Engine oil ~ 850 cc
Electrical system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Specification Desc./Quantity
Type of ignition Capacitive discharge type electronic ignition, with incorporated
high voltage coil
Ignition advance variable, with microprocessor (before T.D.C.) 8° at 1000 + 2000 rpm - 21° at 4000 + 7000 rpm
Spark plug NGK CR 8EB
Alternative spark plug DENSO U24ESR-NB
Battery 12V-9Ah
Fuse 10A
Generator single-phase alternating current
Frame and suspensions
FRAME AND SUSPENSIONS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Type Unitised body made of stamped plate
Front suspension Single arm suspension with swinging arm articulated to the
steering tube. Hydraulic double-acting shock absorber and co-
axial spring
Front suspension stroke 70 mm
Trail (suspension rebounded/compressed) 71/68 mm
Rear suspension Single hydraulic double-acting shock absorber, helicoidal co-
axial spring. Chassis engine support with swinging arm.
Rear suspension travel: 83.5 mm
Brakes
Wheels and tyres
WHEELS AND TYRES
Specification Desc./Quantity
Front tyre size 110/70"-11"
Rear tyre size 120/70-10"
Front tyre pressure 1.6 bar
Rear tyre pressure: 2 bar
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Specification Desc./Quantity
Light alloy rims (Front rim) 2.50" x 11"
Light alloy rims (rear rim) 3.00 x 10"
N.B.
CHECK AND ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE WITH TYRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. ADJUST
PRESSURE ACCORDING TO THE WEIGHT OF RIDER AND ACCESSORIES.
Carburettor
50cc Version
Kehin
KEHIN CARBURETTOR
Specification Desc./Quantity
Type CVK 18
Throttle valve diameter: Ø 18,5
Choke diameter Ø 17
Marking on body: Z61B
Maximum thrust 75
Maximum air thrust (on body) Ø1,1
Marking on conical needle: NGBA
Throttle spring: 100 ÷ 159 gr
Minimum thrust 35
Idle air jet (on body): Ø 1,4
Initial opening - idle mixture screw: 1 3/4
Starter jet 40
Starter air nozzle (on the body): Ø 1.5
Choke needle travel: 11,5 mm
Tightening Torques
STEERING
Name Torque in Nm
Upper steering ring nut 30 ÷ 40
Lower steering ring nut 8 ÷ 10
Handlebar fastening screw 50 ÷ 55 Nm
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Name Torque in Nm
Engine-swinging arm bolt 33 ÷ 41
Floating arm-frame pin 44 ÷ 52
Shock absorber - chassis nut 20 ÷ 25
Shock absorber-engine nut 33 ÷ 41
Rear wheel nut 104 ÷ 126
Speedometer gear plate fixing screw 4 ÷ 6
FRONT SUSPENSION
Name Torque in Nm
Shock absorber upper nut 20 ÷ 30
Front wheel axle nut 75 ÷ 90
Shock absorber upper bracket bolts 20 ÷ 25
Wheel rim screws 20 ÷ 25
Shock absorber lower bolts (°) 20 ÷ 27
(°)Tighten these two bolts after tightening the shock absorber central upper nut.
N.B.
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FOR INFORMATION ON SAFETY TIGHTENINGS, REFER TO CHAPTER «PRE-CONSIGNMENT
CHECKS».
FRONT BRAKE
Name Torque in Nm
Brake fluid pump-hose fitting 8 ÷ 12
Brake fluid pipe-calliper fitting 20 ÷ 25
Screw tightening calliper to the support 20 ÷ 25
Brake disc screw 5 ÷ 6.5
Oil bleed valve (on the calliper) 10 ÷ 12
Handlebar pump 7 ÷ 10
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Name Torque in Nm
Spark plug: 10 ÷ 15 Nm
Screw fixing floating head 6 ÷ 7
Head-cylinder stud bolt nuts 6 ÷ 7 + 90° + 90° *
Screws fixing head and cylinder to crankcase 8 ÷ 10
Chain tensioner pad screw 5 ÷ 7 Nm
Timing chain tensioner central screw 5 - 6
Camshaft pulley screw 12 ÷ 14
Rocking lever axle and camshaft bearing screw 3 ÷ 4 Nm
Rocker-arm adjusting nuts: 7 ÷ 9 Nm
Engine oil pre-filter cover: 25 ÷ 28 Nm
Engine oil drainage cap 25 ÷ 28
Flywheel nut 40 to 44 N.m
Stator screws 3 ÷ 4
Pick-up screws 3 ÷ 4
Oil pump bulkhead screw 4 ÷ 5
Timing chain/oil pump compartment cover screws 4 ÷ 5
Oil decantation labyrinth sheet screws 7 ÷ 8
Oil pump crown screw 8 ÷ 10
Screws fixing oil pump to crankcase 5 - 6
Oil sump screws 8 ÷ 10 Nm
Inlet manifold screw 7 ÷ 9
Manifold/carburettor clamp screw 1,2 ÷ 1,5
Screws fixing cables to starter motor 1.5 ÷ 2.5
Starter motor screws 11 ÷ 13
Transmission cover screws 11 ÷ 13
Start-up lever screw 11 ÷ 13
Crankcase cooling cover screw 2 ÷ 2.5
Clutch assembly nut 55 ÷ 60
Crankshaft pulley nut 18 to 20 + 90° Nm
Driven pulley shaft nut 40 to 44 Nm
Hub oil drainage screw 3 ÷ 5 Nm
Rear hub cover screws 11 ÷ 13
Crankcase half union screw 8 ÷ 10
*When new stud bolts are assembled, tighten them with 3 turns at 90° after the first tightening at 6-7
N·m, therefore 6-7 N·m + 90 ° + 90 ° + 90 °, in a crosswise manner.
Overhaul data
Assembly clearances
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Cylinder - piston assy.
CONNECTION PISTON AND CYLINDER
Name Initials Cylinder Piston Play on fitting
Cylinder (with asso pis-
ton/right way) A 38,993 ÷ 39,000 38,954 ÷ 38,961 0.032 ÷ 0.046
Cylinder (with shiram
piston) A 38,993 ÷ 39,000 38,949 ÷ 38,956 0.037 ÷ 0.051
Cylinder (with asso pis-
ton/right way) B 39,000 ÷ 39,007 38,961 ÷ 38,968 0.032 ÷ 0.046
Cylinder (with shiram
piston) B 39,000 ÷ 39,007 38,956 ÷ 38,966 0.037 ÷ 0.051
Asso piston/right way
(with asso cylinder/right
way)
C 39,007 ÷ 39,014 38,968 ÷ 38,975 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Asso piston/right way
(with shiram cylinder) C 39,007 ÷ 39,014 38,963 ÷ 38,970 0,037 ÷ 0,051
Shiram piston (with as-
so cylinder/right way) D 39,014 ÷ 39,021 38,975 ÷ 38,982 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Shirampiston(withshir-
am cylinder) D 39,014 ÷ 39,021 38,970 ÷ 38,977 0,037 ÷ 0,051
Cylinder first uprat. A1 39,193 ÷ 39,200 39,154 ÷ 39,161 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Cylinder first uprat. B1 39,200 ÷ 39,207 39,161 ÷ 39,168 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Piston first uprat. C1 39,207 ÷ 39,214 39,168 ÷ 39,175 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Piston first uprat. D1 39,214 ÷ 39,221 39,175 ÷ 39,182 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Cylinder second uprat. A2 39,393 ÷ 39,400 39,354 ÷ 39,361 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Cylinder second uprat. B2 39,400 ÷ 39,407 39,361 ÷ 39,368 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Piston second uprat. C2 39,407 ÷ 39,414 39,368 ÷ 39,375 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Piston second uprat. D2 39,414 ÷ 39,421 39,375 ÷ 39,382 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Cylinder third uprat. A3 39,593 ÷ 39,600 39,554 ÷ 39,561 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Cylinder third uprat. B3 39,600 ÷ 39,607 39,561 ÷ 39,568 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Piston third uprat. C3 39,607 ÷ 39,614 39,568 ÷ 39,575 0,032 ÷ 0,046
Piston third uprat. D3 39,614 ÷ 39,621 39,575 ÷ 39,582 0,032 ÷ 0,046
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Piston rings
UPRATING TABLE
Name Description Dimensions Initials Quantity
1° Compression lining 39 x 1 A 0,08 ÷ 0,20
2° Compression lining 39 x 1 A 0,05 ÷ 0,20
Scraper ring lining 39 x 2 A 0,20 ÷ 0,70
1° Compression lining
1° greater 39,2 x 1 A 0,08 ÷ 0,20
2° Compression lining
1° greater 39,2 x 1 A 0,05 ÷ 0,20
Scraper ring lining 1°
greater 39,2 x 2 A 0,20 ÷ 0,70
1° Compression lining
2° greater 39,4 x 1 A 0,08 ÷ 0,20
2° Compression lining
2° greater 39,4 x 1 A 0,05 ÷ 0,20
Scraper ring lining 2°
greater 39,4 x 2 A 0,20 ÷ 0,70
1° Scraper ring lining 3°
greater 39,6 x 1 A 0,08 ÷ 0,20
2° Scraper ring lining 3°
greates 39,6 x 1 A 0,05 ÷ 0,20
Scraper ring lining 3°
greates 39,6 x 2 A 0,20 ÷ 0,70
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Crankcase - crankshaft - connecting rod
END PLAY BETWEEN DRIVING SHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD
Name Description Dimensions Initials Quantity
Transmission side half
shaft 14 +0 -0.005 A
Flywheel side half shaft 16 +0 -0.005 B
Connecting rod 14.8 +0.05 -0 C
Spacing tool 45,00 / assembly
games D = 0,15 ÷ 0,30 E
Slot packing system
N.B.
MEASUREMENT "A" TO BE TAKEN IS A VALUE OF PISTON RE-ENTRY, IT INDICATES BY HOW
MUCH THE PLANE FORMED BY THE PISTON CROWN FALLS BELOW THE PLANE FORMED BY
THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER. THE FURTHER THE PISTON GETS INSIDE THE CYLINDER, THE
THINNER THE HEAD GASKET TO BE APPLIED SHOULD BE (TO RECOVER THE COMPRESSION
RATIO) AND VICE VERSA.
Characteristic
Shimming system to control the compression ratio
CR: 11.1 ÷ 12.9
PISTON PROTRUSION CHECK
Name Measure A Thickness
shimming_1 0.05 ÷ 0.25 0.35
shimming_2 0.25 ÷ 0.40 0.25
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N.B.
MEASUREMENT "A" TO BE TAKEN IS A VALUE OF PISTON RE-ENTRY, IT INDICATES BY HOW
MUCH THE PLANE FORMED BY THE PISTON CROWN FALLS BELOW THE PLANE FORMED BY
THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER. THE FURTHER THE PISTON GETS INSIDE THE CYLINDER, THE
THINNER THE HEAD GASKET TO BE APPLIED SHOULD BE (TO RECOVER THE COMPRESSION
RATIO) AND VICE VERSA.
Characteristic
Shimming system to control the compression ratio
CR: 11.1 ÷ 12.9
PISTON PROTRUSION CHECK
Name Measure A Thickness
shimming_1 0.05 ÷ 0.25 0.35
shimming_2 0.25 ÷ 0.40 0.25
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Products
TABLE OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Product Description Specifications
AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the re-
quirements of API GL3 specifications
AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions
(brakes, throttle control and odometer) Oil for 4-stroke engines
AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for in-
creased adhesiveness
AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Engine oil SAE5W-40,APISL,ACEAA3, JASOMA
Synthetic oil
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
MONTBLANC MOLYBDENUM
GREASE Grease for driven pulley shaft adjusting ring and movable driven pulley housing Grease with molybdenum disulphide
AGIP GREASE PV2 Grease for steering bearings, bolt seat-
ings for swinging arms and contact sur-
face of driven pulley spring (only pulley
side)
Lithium soap and zinc oxide grease NLGI
2; ISO-L-XBCIB2
AGIP GP 330 Grease for brake levers, throttle White calcium complex soap-based
spraygrease withNLGI 2;ISO-L-XBCIB2
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INDEX OF TOPICS
TOOLING TOOL

TOOLING
Stores code Description
001467Y008 Pliers to extract 17 mm ø bearings
001467Y029 Bell for bearings, O.D. 38 mm
004499Y Bearing extractor. Fitted with: 1 Bell, 2
Sleeve,3 Screw, 6 Ring,27 Half rings,34
Half rings
005095Y Engine support
008119Y009 Tube to assemble shafts and axles
020004Y Punch for removing fifth wheels from
headstock
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Stores code Description
020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut
020074Y Tool to align crankshaft
020150Y Air heater support
020151Y Air heater
020162Y Flywheel extractor
020171Y Punch for driven pulley roller bearing
020265Y Bearing fitting base
Tooling LX 4T USA
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