VESPA 232 L.2 Installation guide

:I;-e'appointment

'!to 'bis 'lRo-eal'bigbness '!tbe IDulleof JE~illburgb

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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TECHN

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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Such numbers and prefixes ider.. ~-'

Vespa as prescribed by law and. . o.

pe.tod 00 the te" ""d aod ethec d, ~

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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