Vespa 150 Sprint Scooter Factory Service & Work Shop Manual

Index Introduction 3 Layout of controls 4 Performance and specifications 6 Operating instructions 10 Running-in 13 tire Pressures 11 Operating and maintenance: common operations to carry out 14 Maintenance 27 Summary of Instructions for Maintenance 29 Operating instructions: fault finding 31 Engine: description 33 Chassis: description . 33 Accessories 34 Electrical equipment . 35 Identification data 38 Limit of Liability You expressly understand and agree that under no circumstances shall Scooterstationbe liable to any user on account of that user's use or misuse of and reliance on the information herein. Such limitation of liability shall apply to prevent recovery of direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, and punitive damages. Such limitation of liability shall apply whether the damages arise from use or misuse of and reliance on the information, from inability to use the information, or from the interruption, suspension, or termination of the information (including such damages incurred by third parties). NOTICE To keep your VESPA in perfect running order and not to invalidate the guarantee offered by the contract, it is advisable to entrust repairs only to retailers or authorized service stations. Demand original VESPA spare parts exclusively. All VESPA spares are made of the 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 with 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, page 15. 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.

Vespa Sprint INTRODUCTION Douglas (Sales & Service) Ltd. wishes to welcome you into the family of Vespa owners and takes this opportunity of thanking you for your preference. We feel sure that this scooter will give you complete satisfaction. Because of its characteristics (comfort, economy, quiet running, etc.) the Vespa has a wide range of use: for practical operation, pleasure trips, along the main highways or country roads. Long journeys on the Vespa will not fatigue you and you will no doubt be quick to note its excellent performance. This booklet, with its simple instructions on operation and maintenance will furnish you all the information necessary for obtaining a complete working knowledge of your vehicle.

1. Steering column and front suspension. 2. Engine. 3. Crankcase clutch side with swinging arm pivoted to frame. 4. Rear suspension spring and hydraulic damper assembly. Fig. 1-Installation of engine and suspension

Fig. 2-Installation of controls and transmissions 1. Gear change twist grip and clutch control 8. Gear selector. 9. Rear brake shoes. lever. 2. Front brake lever. 3. Throttle twist 10. Clutch. 11. Carburettor and air cleaner. grip. 4. Main switch unit. 5. Front brake 12. Choke control. 13. Fuel tap. 14. Filler shoes. 6. Rear brake pedal. 7. Kickstarter. cap.

PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Consumption (according to CUNA Standards): 2.1 It/ 100 Km. (107.4 mls./U.S. gal.; 129.2 mls./imp. gals.) (approx.), petrol-oil mixture i.e. 2 % oil. Max. Speed (CUNA Standards) 94 Km/h (58.4 m.p.h.) approx. Carrying capacity 2 persons and 10 Kg. (22 lbs.) of luggage. Range 370 Km (230 mls.) approx. Max. fuel capacity: 7.7 It. (2.03 U.S. galls. or 1.7 imp. galls.) (incl. 1.4 It. - 0.37 U.S. galls or 0.3 imp. galls of reserve). SIZE AND WEIGHT Wheel Base 1200 mm (47.2 ") Handlebar width 670 mm (26.3 ") Total length 1770 mm (69.6") Max. height 1045 mm (41 " ) Min. ground clearance 220 mm ( 8.7 ") Turning radius . 1400 mm (55.0 ") Total dry weight 89 Kg. (195 lbs.) ENGINE: Single horizontal cylinder, two stroke rotary distribution: i.e. Carburated mixture is regulated by the crankshaft rotation. Bore 57 mm. (2.24") - Stroke 57 mm. (2.24") Cylinder displacement 145.45 cc. Compression ratio 7.5 :1. H.T. external coil IGNITION Spark advance: 22' + 1 ° before T.D.C. Sparking plug types: Marelli CW 225 N-T AC 43 F; Champion L 86; Bosch W 225 T 1; K.L.G. F 70 or F 75.

1. Group carburettor air cleaner. 2. Piston. 3. Crankshaft. 4. Clutch. 5. Mainshaft and gear pinion assembly. 6. Gear selector. 7. Flywheel magneto. 8. Kickstarter. 9. Crankcase swinging arm clutch side (pivoted to the frame). Fig. 3-Engine section

Fig. 4-Steering lock 1. Normal position. 2. Locked position.

Fig. 5 Application of dual saddle -N.B.-For access to fuel tank push the button indicated by arrow and pivot the seat on its forward edge.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION SECURITY LOCK The vehicle is provided with two security devices, the one relates to the steering column (locking and unlocking the handlebar) and the other one for locking the tool box. Both operated by a common key. Steering Lock To lock the vehicle it is necessary to turn the a ) locking the handlebars handlebars in anticlockwise direction up to the limit stop; rotate the key and push inwards. So that it thrusts the sliding bar against the steering column (see fig. 4). To ease the engagement of the sliding bar into the steering column, slightly turn the handlebars from the limit stop clockwise. When the handlebars are locked the key will now spring back to its original position and can then be withdrawn. NOTES The steering lock should not be lubricated. The key can be extracted from the lock with handlebars locked or free. The arrows, fig. 4, indicate the operations to be carried out by acting on the key; for locking (I) and unlocking (2). b) Unlocking the handlebars To release 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. ACCESS TO FUEL TANK The fuel tank is provided with a hinged cap located under the dual seat. For access to fuel tank pivot the seat on its forward edge, after having released the rear attachment as shown at fig. 5.

Vespa 150 Sprint Scooter Factory Service & Work Shop Manual

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