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Vespa would like to thank you
for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains 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 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 new owner.
Vespa ET2 50
Ed. 02_11/2012
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- Page 1 Vespa would like to thank you for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains 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.
- Page 2 The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and 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.
- Page 3 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam- aging 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
INDEX VEHICLE..................Intakeplug................. 33 Dashboard................Checkingthebrakeoillevel............34 Clock..................Battery..................35 Keyswitch.................. 10 Long periods of inactivity............36 Lockingthesteeringwheel............10 Fuses..................37 Releasingthesteeringwheel........... 10 Frontlightgroup................38 Switchdirectionindicators............11 Headlightadjustment.............. 39 Hornbutton................11 Frontdirectionindicators............. 40 Lightswitch................12 Rearopticalunit................40 Start-upbutton................12 Rear-viewmirrors............... 41 Keys.................. -
Page 7: Vehicle
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Page 8: Dashboard
Dashboard (01_01) A = Speedometer B = Odometer C = Fuel gauge D = Front brake lever E = Turn signal indicator light F = Engine oil warning light G = Light indicator H = Fuel warning light I = Headlight indicator L = Headlight high beam/dipped beam selector M= Turn signal selector N = Horn button... -
Page 9: Clock
01_01 Clock (01_02) Hours and minutes are displayed in a 1 to 12, AM or PM, format on the instrument panel. Operating the function selection switch «T» month, day and seconds can be seen besides hours and minutes. In order to adjust the above mentioned functions, operate button «U». -
Page 10: Keyswitch
WARNING DEAD BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THEY MUST DIS- POSED OF IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Keyswitch (01_03) LOCK= Ignition blocked, key can be extracted, steering lock installed. OFF = Ignition blocked, key can be extracted, steering lock not on. ON = Starter position, steering lock not on, key cannot be extracted. -
Page 11: Switchdirectionindicators
CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «KEY OFF» WHILE RIDING. Switchdirectionindicators (01_05) To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever «B» to the left; to set the right turn indicators flashing, move it to the right. The lever automatically returns to the central position and the indicators remain on. -
Page 12: Lightswitch
Lightswitch (01_07) 0 = Low-beam and tail light 1 = High-beam and tail light 01_07 Start-upbutton (01_08) To start the engine, press the starter button, «P», after pulling either one of the two brake levers. 01_08... -
Page 13: Keys
Keys (01_09) The motorscooter is supplied with two keys (one spare) that serve to start the engine and unlock the saddle compartment. The keys are accompanied by a tag marked with the identification code to be quoted when ordering duplicates. WARNING WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE DUPLICATE KEY TOGETHER WITH ITS CODE IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE VEHICLE... - Page 14 01_11 01_12...
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Page 15: Identification
Identification (01_13, 01_14) The identification numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and on the en- gine, followed by a number. They must be quoted when ordering spare parts. We recommend that you check that the prefix and chassis number stamped on the vehicle correspond with those in the vehicle documents. -
Page 16: Bagclip
Bagclip (01_15) To use the retractable bag hook «B» located at the front end of the saddle, pull it forward lightly. 01_15... -
Page 17: Use
Vespa ET2 50 Chap. 02... -
Page 18: Checks
Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1.That the petrol tank and the oil reservoir are full. 2.Rear hub oil level. 3.That the tyres are properly inflated. 4.The correct functioning of headlights, rear light and turn indicators. 5.The correct functioning of front and rear brakes. 6.The fluid level in the brake pump reservoir. - Page 19 CAUTION DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. IMPORTANT: NEVER EMPTY THE MIXER OIL RESERVOIR. CAUTION THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
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Page 20: Tyrepressure
Tyrepressure 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 Front tyre pressure Front wheel: 1.3 bar Tyre pressure (rear wheel) Rear wheel: 1,8 bar... -
Page 21: Startinguptheengine
FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX- IMUM PERFORMANCE. Startinguptheengine (02_03) Your scooter is equipped with an automatic transmission with direct intake. Always start the engine with the throttle rotated fully clockwise in the idle position. Gradually accelerate to pull away. -
Page 22: Difficultstartup
Difficultstartup (02_04) 1. Check fuel level. 2.Check ignition spark plug condition. A. If the engine is flooded. Open throttle fully and press the starter button for 5 seconds and releasing it for other 5 seconds; follow the same sequence of steps de- scribed above. -
Page 23: Stoppingtheengine
Stoppingtheengine (02_05) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch «D» to «OFF » to stop the engine (ex- tractable key). 02_05 Catalyticsilencer 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-... -
Page 24: Automatictransmission
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 POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. Automatictransmission (02_06) To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the scooter is equipped with automatic trans- mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. -
Page 25: Safedriving
Safedriving (02_07) WARNING SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW WHICH WILL ENABLE YOU TO USE YOUR VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS MORE EASILY AND SAFELY. < Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. We rec- ommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones to get to know your vehicle completely. - Page 26 8. Any elaboration that modifies the vehicle's performances, such as tampering with original structural parts is strictly forbidden by law, and renders the vehicle not con- forming to the approved type and 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.
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Page 27: Maintenance
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Page 28: Huboillevel
Huboillevel (03_01, 03_02, 03_03) Check that there is oil in the rear hub Recommended products AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 Characteristic Rear hub oil Quantity: approx. 75 cm³ Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick «A» Unscrew the oil filler plug «B» and drain out all the oil. -
Page 29: Tyres
USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN ENVIRON- MENTALLY-FRIENDLY MANNER AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. N.B. -
Page 30: Sparkplugdismantlement
TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. Characteristic Tyre pressure (rear wheel) Rear wheel: 1,8 bar Front tyre pressure Front wheel: 1.3 bar Rear wheel (Driver and luggage) Rear wheel (Driver and luggage): 2 bar Sparkplugdismantlement (03_05, 03_06) Remove cover «A»... -
Page 31: Removingtheairfilter
THE SPARK PLUG CAN ONLY REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COOL. THE USE OF ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE PRE- SCRIBED TYPES (SEE SECTION TECHNICAL DATE) CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 5,000 KM. -
Page 32: Airfiltercleaning
03_08 Airfiltercleaning 1. Wash the sponge with water and mild soap. 2. Dry it with a clean cloth and short blasts of compressed air. 3. Impregnate the sponge with 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-... -
Page 33: Secondaryairsystem
Secondaryairsystem (03_09) 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 tab 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 tab in the housing on the two plastic and aluminium covers. -
Page 34: Checkingthebrakeoillevel
Checkingthebrakeoillevel (03_11, 03_12) The brake fluid reservoir has a sight glass «A» made of transparent (located into the hole drilled in the handlebar cover, right side); the quantity of liquid that can be seen inside the sight glass indicates the quantity of liquid in the reservoir. When sight glass «A»... -
Page 35: Battery
WARNING IN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CON- TAINED IN CONTAINERS WHICH ARE ALREADY OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED. THE (O) SYMBOL ON THE CONTAINER INDICATES THIS IS A SYNTHETIC BRAKE FLUID AND NOT A MINERAL TYPE ONE. -
Page 36: Long Periods Of Inactivity
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 37: Fuses
N.B. THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1/10 OF THE RATED CAPACITY 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. -
Page 38: Frontlightgroup
CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE. Electric characteristic Fuse Fuse valve: 7.5A Frontlightgroup (03_15, 03_16, 03_17) To access the headlight bulb (no. -
Page 39: Headlightadjustment
03_17 Headlightadjustment (03_18, 03_19) Set the unladen motorscooter on level ground at a distance of 10 m. from a white screen in semi-darkness . Make sure the vehicle axis is at right angles to the screen. Mark the screen with a horizontal line 85-90 cm. from the ground. Start the engine, switch on the headlight lower beam and position it so that the boundary between the brightly illuminated area and the surrounding area is no higher than the line you have drawn. -
Page 40: Frontdirectionindicators
Frontdirectionindicators In order to replace the front turn indicator bulbs remove the light taking off the retaining screws, then remove the bulb holder form its support; gently turn the bulb around 30º and remove it. Follow the process in reverse order to refit. Rearopticalunit (03_20) To access the taillight, remove the 2 screws «D»... -
Page 41: Rear-Viewmirrors
Rear-viewmirrors (03_21, 03_22) To adjust the left mirror position, hold the mirror stem firmly at the desired position and lock the nut «B» with a 13mm box-spanner. The rear view mirror is mounted on the stem with a ball "joint" «A». The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position man- ually. -
Page 42: Frontandreardiscbrake
CAUTION WHEN ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED, BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH HOT PARTS OF THE ENGINE TO AVOID BURNS. Frontandreardiscbrake (03_24) The wear of the discs and pads is automatically compensated, therefore it does not have any effect on the brake functions. Because of this it is never necessary to adjust the brakes. -
Page 43: Reardrumbrake
"INFLATE AND REPAIR" spray in an emergency. VESPA has a special compartment for this "INFLATE AND REPAIR" which can be purchased separately. The tire must be professionally repaired or replaced at a Piag- gio Service Center. -
Page 44: Delveicolo
delveicolo (03_28) We recommend carrying out the following operations: 1. General cleaning of the vehicle. 2. With the engine off and the piston at the bottom dead centre position, remove the spark plug, and pour 1-2 cm³ of recommended oil through its hole. Press the engine start pedal 3 or 4 times letting the engine perform a few revolutions slowly, then replace the spark plug. -
Page 45: Cleaningthevehicle
Cleaningthevehicle (03_29) Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water). Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth. - Page 46 CAUTION DETERGENTS POLLUTE WATER. THEREFORE THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE WASHED IN AN AREA EQUIPPED FOR THE COLLECTION AND PURIFICATION OF THE LIQUIDS USED. WARNING NEVER WASH THE VEHICLE UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUM- MER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT, AS THE CAR SHAMPOO MAY DRY BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF, AND COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK.
- Page 47 START-UP PROBLEMS No fuel in tank Refuel Filters, jets or carburettor body Contact an Authorised Service dirty or clogged. Centre. Insufficient battery charge Kick-start. Recharge the battery. GNITION PROBLEMS No spark from spark plug. Due to Contact an Authorised Piaggio the presence of high voltage, this Service Centre element should only be checked by...
- Page 48 INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Oil on drum or disc. Worn Pads/ Contact an Authorised Service Shoes Centre Rear brake incorrectly adjusted. Turn to an Authorised Piaggio Air in the front brakes circuit Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Oil leak; worn limit switch bumpers; Contact an Authorised Service worn shock absorber attachment Centre...
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Page 49: Technicaldata
Vespa ET2 50 Chap. 04 Technicaldata... - Page 50 Version 50 cc ENGINE single cylinder; 2-stroke Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm Piston displacement 49,4 cm³ Compression ratio 10,3:1 Ignition advance (before tdc) Fixed to 17° Carburettor Weber 12 OM Carburettor Dellorto PHVA 12 Spark plugs CHAMPION RN3C Max.
- Page 51 Lubrication Separate lubrication of engine (piston, cylinder, crankshaft, main bearings) with oil supplied by mixer pump with variable flow rate in relation to engine speed and throttle position. Cooling Forced air cooling with air duct and scroll-shaped fan cover with sound-proofing.
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Page 52: Toolkit
Electronic ignition Electronic ignition device with incorporated HV coil. Frame Structural frame in pressed sheet steel Front disc Front disc brake (200 mm. diameter) with hydraulic linkage (lever on right end of handlebars). Rear brake (Ø 110 mm) drum brake with expanding shoes, mechanically controlled (lever on the handlebar left hand end). -
Page 53: Sparepartsandaccessories
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Page 54: Warnings
Warnings (05_01, 05_02) WARNING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY AS- SURANCE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED THAT USING NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE. -
Page 55: Scheduledmaintenance
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Page 56: Scheduledservicingtable
Scheduledservicingtable (06_01) Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported without delay to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it. - Page 57 km x 1,000 Brake fluid ** Mixer Mixer oil* Hub oil Headlight direction adjustment Brake Pads/Shoes Sliding shoes / CVT rollers Tyre pressure and wear Vehicle road test Idle speed Odometer gear Suspension Steering Transmission Mixer oil pipes I: INSPECT AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE, IF NECESSARY C: CLEAN, R: REPLACE, A: ADJUST, L: LUBRICATE Clean the SAS air filter every 2 years * Check level every 500 km...
- Page 58 RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid. Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 -FMVSS 116 - DOT 3/4 - ISO 4925 - CUNA NC 956 DOT 4 eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3...
- Page 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery: 35 Puncture: 43 Checks: 18 Refuelling: 18 Clock: 9 Toolkit: 52 Fuses: 37 Tyres: 29 Identification: 15 Vehicle: 7 Keys: 13 Maintenance: 27...
- Page 60 The descriptions and images in this publication are given for illustrative purposes only and are not binding. While the basic characteristics as described and illustrated in this booklet remain unchanged, Piaggio & C. S.p.A. reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons.
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