Vespa 946 Workshop Manual

SERVICE STATION MANUAL
1Q000060 EN
Vespa 946
SERVICE STATION
MANUAL
Vespa 946
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SERVICE STATION MANUAL
Vespa 946
This service station manual has been drawn up by Piaggio & C. Spa to be used by the workshops of
Piaggio dealers. It is assumed that the user of this manual for maintaining and repairing Piaggio vehicles
has a basic knowledge of mechanical principles and vehicle repair technique procedures. Any significant
changes to vehicle characteristics or to specific repair operations will be communicated by updates to
this manual. Nevertheless, no mounting work can be satisfactory if the necessary equipment and tools
are unavailable. It is therefore advisable to read the sections of this manual concerning special tools,
along with the special 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 Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle
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
INJECTION INJEC
SUSPENSIONS SUSP
BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS
CHASSIS CHAS
PRE-DELIVERY PRE DE
INDEX OF TOPICS
CHARACTERISTICS CHAR
Vespa 946 Characteristics
This section describes the general specifications of the vehicle.
Rules
This section describes general safety rules for any maintenance operations performed on the vehicle.
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.
- Use only equipment with metric sizes for removal, service and reassembly operations. Metric bolts,
nuts and screws are not interchangeable with coupling members using English measurements. Using
unsuitable coupling members and tools may damage the vehicle.
- When carrying out maintenance operations on the vehicle that involve the electrical system, make
sure the electrical connections have been made properly, particularly the ground and battery connec-
tions.
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Characteristics Vespa 946
Vehicle identification
Identification registration numbers are made up of a prefix and a number, stamped on the chassis and
on the engine. These numbers must always be quoted when ordering spare parts. We recommend
checking that the chassis registration number stamped on the vehicle corresponds with that on the
vehicle documentation.
CAUTION
PLEASE REMIND THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS CAN LEAD TO

SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE, ETC.).
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Specification Desc./Quantity
Chassis prefix ZAPM80100
Engine prefix M801M
Chassis number
To read the chassis number A the saddle must
be lifted.
Engine number
The engine number B is stamped on the rear
part of the engine itself.
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Dimensions and mass
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

Length 1965 mm
Width 730 mm
Height 1170 mm
Wheelbase 1,405 mm
Kerb weight 147 kg
Maximum weight allowed 340 kg
Engine
125 CM ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine capacity 124 cm
Bore x stroke 52.0 x 58.6 mm
Max. power 8.5 kW at 8,750 rpm
MAX. torque 9.6 Nm at 7,750 rpm
Compression ratio (10.50.5):1
Idle speed (1,750100) rpm
Valve clearance (cold engine) intake: 0.08 mm exhaust: 0.08 mm
Timing system 3 valves (2 intake, 1 drainage). single overhead camshaft
chain-driven.
Transmission CVT expandable pulley variator with torque server, V-belt, self-
ventilating dry automatic centrifugal clutch and transmission
housing with forced-circulation air cooling.
Final reduction gear Gear reduction unit in oil bath.
Lubrication Engine lubrication with lobe pump (inside crankcase), chain-
driven, with double filter: mesh and paper.
Cooling Forced-air circulation cooling.
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Electric Starter
Ignition Electronic inductive discharge ignition, with variable advance
and separate HV coil.
Ignition advance Three-dimensional map managed by control unit
Spark plug NGK CR8EB
Electrode gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm
Fuel system Electronic injection with 28 mm throttle body, single injector
Fuel Unleaded petrol (95 RON)
Exhaust silencer Absorption-type exhaust muffler with catalytic converter.
Emissions compliance EURO 3
Transmission
TRANSMISSION
Transmission CVT expandable pulley variator with torque server, V-belt, self-
ventilating dry automatic centrifugal clutch and transmission
housing with forced-circulation air cooling.
Final reduction gear Gear reduction unit in oil bath.
Capacities
CAPACITIES
Engine oil quantity 1,340 cm (of which 120 cm in the filtering cartridge)
Hub oil quantity 300 cm
Fuel tank capacity 8.450.1 l (reserve about 1.5 l)
Electrical system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electric Starter
Ignition Electronic inductive discharge ignition, with variable advance
and separate HV coil.
Ignition advance Three-dimensional map managed by control unit
Spark plug NGK CR8EB
Electrode gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm
Frame and suspensions
TEAIO E SOSPENSIONI
Chassis Stamped plate body with welded structural reinforcements.
Front suspension Single arm with helical spring and single double-acting hy-
draulic shock absorber.
Rear suspension Double-acting shock absorber, adjustable to four positions at
preloading.
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Brakes
FRENI
Front brake 220 mm disc brake with hydraulic control activated by han-
dlebar right-side lever.
Rear drum 220-mm disc brake with hydraulic control operated by the
handlebar left-hand lever.
Wheels and tyres
RUOTE E PNEUMATICI
Wheel rim type Light alloy wheel rims.
Front wheel rim 12" x 3.00
Rear wheel rim 12" x 3.00
Front tyre Tubeless, 120/70 - 12'' 51P
Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70 - 12'' 62P
Front tyre pressure 1.8 bar
Rear tyre pressure (with passenger) 2.0 bar (2.2 bar)
Tightening Torques
FRONT SUSPENSION
Name Torque in Nm
Brake pipes to calliper fixing screw 20 - 25
Tone wheel sensor 3.4 - 3.8
Screws fastening the shock absorber bracket 20 - 25
Shock absorber head nut 19 - 29
Front wheel to hub fixing screws 20 to 25
Front wheel axle nut 74 to 88
Front brake calliper 24 - 27
REAR SUSPENSION
Name Torque in Nm
Rear wheel to hub fixing screws 20 to 25
Rear wheel axle nut 104 - 126
Screws fixing strut bracket to crankcase 20 - 25
suspension strut screws 67 - 73
nut fixing suspension linkage pin 81 - 90
Shock absorber to linkage fixing screw 67 to 73
Screws fastening the shock absorber bracket 20 - 25
Shock absorber head nut 114 - 126
Brake pipes to calliper fixing screw 20 - 25
Tone wheel sensor 3.4 - 3.8
Engine-swinging arm pin 40 to 45
swinging arm to engine - frame pin locknut 76 to 83
Silent block bracket screw 42 to 52
Swinging arm to frame pin locknut 40 to 45
FLYWHEEL
Name Torque in Nm
Flywheel cover screw 11 13
Starter sprocket check fixing screw 5-6
Starter motor fixing screws 11 13
Flywheel fixing nut 100 to 110
Freewheel fixing screws 10 to 11
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FLYWHEEL COVER
Name Torque in Nm
Pick-up screws 3-4
Stator fixing screws 5 to 6 (Loctite 242)
Stator cable plates clamping screws 3-4
Fixing clamps of head pump cover by-pass pipe 1.3 to 1.7
Coil fixing screw 11 13
CRANKCASE
Name Torque in Nm
Calibrated fixing dowel 5-7
Oil filter cover 24 to 30
Engine oil level shaft 1.3 to 1.7
Engine-crankcase coupling screws 11 13
Rear brake screw 15 to 17
Oil sensor 12 - 14
Oil filter 5-6
Oil drain screw 14.7 to 16.7
Oil pump bulkhead screw 4-6
Oil pump fixing screw 5-6
Oil pump command sprocket screw 10 to 14
Rotor cover 1 to 1.50
Rotor clamp 3 to 4
HEAD AND CYLINDER

Name Torque in Nm
Head cover screws 10.8 to 12.7
Cylinder head nut (PRE-TIGHTENING) 6-8
Cylinder head nut (TIGHTENING) 9 to 11 (Tighten to the prescribed torque and then proceed with
270.05.0 rotation)
Cylinder stud bolt fitting See section ENGINE/LUBRICATION/STUD BOLT
Throttle body clamp screws 1.3 to 1.7
Tensioner spring retaining screw 5-6
Fastener chain tensioner 11 13
Thermostat cover screws 3-4
Pressure reducer counterweight retainer screw 7 - 8.5
Injection manifold fixing screws 11 13
Valve clearance adjustment screw 6 to 9
Spark plug tightening 10 - 12
Timing system sprocket fixing screw 4-6
Screws fixing cylinder to crankcase 10.8 to 12.7
Head blow by 3 to 4
TRANSMISSION AND FINAL REDUCTION

Name Torque in Nm
Transmission cover screws 11 - 13
Final reduction cover screws 24 - 27
Driven pulley fixing nut 53 to 59
Oil drain screw 14.7 to 16.7
Driving pulley retainer nut 75 to 83
LUBRICATION
Name Torque in Nm
Crankcase timing cover screws 11 13
Screws fixing oil pump to the crankcase 4-6
Pump rod screw 13 - 15
Minimum oil pressure sensor locking 12 to 14 (LOCTITE 5091 Edge closure between metal body and
plastic block)
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Overhaul data
Assembly clearances
Cylinder - piston assy.
CYLINDER - PISTON
Plunger diameter 51.961 (0.014) mm
Cylinder diameter 52 (+0.008 -0.020) mm
COUPLING CATEGORIES
Name Initials Cylinder Piston Play on fitting
cylinder - piston A 51.980 - 51.987 51.947 - 51.954 0.026 - 0.040
cylinder - piston B 51.987 - 51.994 51.954 - 51.961 0.026 - 0.040
cylinder - piston C 51.994 - 52.001 51.961 - 51.968 0.026 - 0.040
cylinder - piston D 52.001 - 52.008 51.968 - 51.975 0.026 - 0.040
N.B.
THE PISTON MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE ARROW FACING TOWARDS THE EXHAUST SIDE,
THE PISTON RINGS MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE WORD TOP OR THE STAMPED MARK
FACING UPWARDS.
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Crankcase - crankshaft - connecting rod
AXIAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD

Name Code Sizes Assembly clearance
Transmissionside half-shaft A 18.1 (+0; -0.05) mm D = 0.20 - 0.50
Flywheel-side halfshaft B 18.1 (+0; -0.05) mm D = 0.20 - 0.50
Connecting rod C 15 (-0.10; -0.15) mm D = 0.20 - 0.50
Spacer tool E 51.4 (+0.05; +0) mm D = 0.20 - 0.50
Diameter of crankshaft bearings.

Measure the bearings on both axes x-y.
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CRANKSHAFT
Crankshaft bearings: Standard diameter: Cat. 1 26.998 to 27.004 mm
Crankshaft bearings: Standard diameter: Cat. 2 27.004 to 27.010 mm
- To obtain a good bushing lubrication it is necessary to have both an optimal lubricating pressure and
a good oil flow rate; the bushings must be correctly positioned so as not to obstruct the oil supply
channels.
Characteristic
A
AXIS CYLINDER
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- The main bushings have 2 half-bearings, 1 with

and 1 without the lubrication channel.
- The solid half-bearing is intended to stand the
thrusts caused by combustion, and for this reason
it is arranged opposite the cylinder.
- To prevent shutters in the oil feeding channels,
the matching surface of the two half-bearings must
be perfectly orthogonal to the cylinder axis, as
shown in the photo.
Characteristic
A
AXIS CYLINDER
BUSHINGS
TYPE IDENTIFICATION CRANKSHAFT HALF-BEARING
B BLUE 1.971 to 1.976
C YELLOW 1.974 to 1.979
E GREEN 1.977 to 1.982
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- The section of the oil feeding channels is also

influenced by the driving depth of the bushings.
- Visually check the wear of the bushings: in the
coupling ends shown in the photo the bushing usu-
ally keeps the original look, check in the rest of the
bushing if there is evident removal of material. If
this occurs as stated, proceed to replace the
crankcase halves.
N.B.
SMALL MARKS AND SCRATCHES OF THE SHAFT ROTA-
TION ARE NORMAL SIGNS OF ENGINE USAGE, AND DO
NOT AFFECT THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING.
Measurement of crankcase halves - crankshaft coupling clearance.

- The nominal diameters of the bushings, even if of the same coupling category, may differ by hun-
dredths due to the plastic slackening of the material of the crankcase due to the driving load.
- Measure along the axis of the A cylinder, using a bore meter at two depths indicated in the figure,
the diameter of the bushings.
- After measuring the two diameters, take the average.
Characteristic
A
AXIS CYLINDER
- The bushings housing hole in the crankcase half is divided into two categories depending on the size,
Category 1 and Category 2.
DIAMETER OF CRANKCASE WITHOUT BUSHING

CAT 1 30.959 to 30.965 mm
CAT 2 30.953 to 30.959 mm
- Combine the shaft with two category 1 crankwebs with the category 1 crankcase (or cat. 2 with cat.
2). Furthermore a spare crankcase cannot be matched with a crankshaft with mixed categories. The
spare crankshaft has half-shafts of the same category.
- According to the classification of the shaft CAT.1 - CAT.2 combine a complete crankcase pre-fitted
with suitable bushings according to the starting shaft.
CATEGORIES
CRANKCASE HALVES ENGINE HALF-SHAFT BUSHING
Cat. 1 Cat. 1 E
Cat. 2 Cat. 2 B
Cat. 1 Cat. 2 C
Cat. 2 Cat. 1 C
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THE CRANKSHAFT is available in two CATEGO-

RIES:
Characteristic
Crankshaft category:
CAT. 1 - CAT. 2
CRANKSHAFT CATEGORY IDENTIFICATION:

The identification is indicated on the counterweight shoulder *1 - *2, if carried out with micropinholing.
Otherwise, 1 - 2 if done manually with an electric pen. The spare part identification is located on the
package with a drawing number plus FC1/FC2 or (001/002).
If a crankshaft comprising two half-shafts of different categories needs to be replaced, also replace both
crankcase halves, combining the two components (Shaft and Crankcase) featuring the same category.
Cylinder Head
Before performing head service operations, thoroughly clean all coupling surfaces. Note the position of
the springs and the valves so as not to change the original position during refitting
- Using a trued bar and a feeler gauge, check that the cylinder head surface is not worn or distorted.
Characteristic
Maximum allowable run-out:
0.03 mm
- In case of faults, replace the head.

- Check the sealing surfaces for the exhaust manifold.
- Check that the camshaft and the rocking lever pin capacities exhibit no wear.
- Check that the head cover shows no signs of wear.
- Check that there is no cooling liquid leakage from the seals.
- Insert the valves into the cylinder head.

- Alternatively check the intake and exhaust
valves.
- The test is carried out by filling the manifold with
petrol and checking that the head does not ooze
through the valves when these are just pressed
with the fingers.
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HEAD BEARINGS
bearing A 10.000 (+0.015) mm
bearing B 28.000 (+0.007 +0.028) mm
bearing C 42.000 (+0.009 +0.034) mm
Measure the unloaded spring length
Characteristic
Standard length
35.8 mm
- Clean the valve seats of any carbon residues.

- Using the Prussian blue, check the width of the
impression on the valve seat "V".
Characteristic
Standard value:
1 - 1.3 mm
- If the impression width on the valve seat is larger than the prescribed limits, true the seats with a 45
mill and then grind.
- In case of excessive wear or damage, replace the head.
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- Measure the diameter of the valve stems in the

three positions indicated in the diagram.
STANDARD DIAMETER
Intake: 4.030 to 4.015 mm
Exhaust: 4.975 to 4.960 mm
- Calculate the clearance between the valve and the valve guide.
- Check the deviation of the valve stem by resting

it on a V shaped abutment and measuring the
extent of the deformation with a dial gauge.
Characteristic
Limit values admitted:
0.02 mm
- Check the oscillation of the valve head by ar-

ranging a dial gauge at right angle relative to the
valve head and rotate it on a "V" shaped abutment.
Characteristic
Limit allowed:
0.3 mm
Measure the valve guide.
Characteristic
Valve guide:
4.3 0.1 mm
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- After measuring the valve guide diameter and the

valve stem diameter, check clearance between
guide and stem.
INTAKE
Standard clearance: 0.10 mm
Limit allowed: 0.08 mm
EXHAUST
Standard clearance: 0.15 mm
Limit allowed: 0.1 mm
- Check that there are no signs of wear on the mating surface with the set screw articulated terminal.
- If no anomalies are found during the above checks, you can use the same valves. To obtain better
sealing performance, grind the valve seats. Grind the valves gently with a fine-grained lapping com-
pound. During the grinding, keep the cylinder head with the valve axes in a horizontal position. This will
prevent the lapping compound residues from penetrating between the valve stem and the guide (see
figure).
CAUTION
TO AVOID SCORING THE MATING SURFACE, DO NOT ROTATE THE VALVE WHEN NO LAPPING
COMPOUND IS LEFT. CAREFULLY WASH THE CYLINDER HEAD AND THE VALVES WITH A
SUITABLE PRODUCT FOR THE TYPE OF LAPPING COMPOUND BEING USED.
CAUTION
DO NOT REVERSE THE FITTING POSITIONS OF THE VALVES (RIGHT - LEFT).
- Check that the camshaft bearings exhibit no scores or abnormal wear.
- Using a micrometer, measure the camshaft bearings.
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STANDARD DIAMETER
Camshaft check: Standard diameter Bearing A : 25.002 to 25.015 mm
Camshaft check: Standard diameter Bearing B diameter: 12.002 to 12.013 mm
- Measure the external diameter of the rocker pins

- Check the rocker pins do not show signs of wear or scoring.
- Measure the internal diameter of each rocker
- Check there are no signs of wear on the pad in contact with the cam and on the jointed adjustment
plate.
ROCKING LEVERS AND PIN DIAMETER:

Rocking lever inside diameter: Standard diameter (C) 10.015 to 10.035 mm
Rocking lever pin diameter: Standard diameter (D) 10.015 to 10.023 mm
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Slot packing system
Characteristic
Compression ratio 125
10 : 1
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 falls
inside the cylinder, the less the base gasket to be applied (to recover the compression ratio) and vice
versa.
N.B.
MEASUREMENT "A" MUST BE TAKEN WITHOUT ANY GASKET FITTED BETWEEN THE CRANK-
CASE AND CYLINDER AND AFTER RESETTING THE DIAL GAUGE, EQUIPPED WITH A SUP-
PORT, ON A GROUND PLANE
ENGINE SHIMMING
Name Measure A Thickness
Shimming 0 - -0.1 0.8 0.05
Shimming -0.1 - -0.3 0.6 0.05
Shimming -0.3 - -0.4 0.4 0.05
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Products
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE

Product Description Specifications
AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmis- API GL-4
sions.
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-per- JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3
formance four-stroke engines.
AGIP FILTER OIL Special product for the treatment of foam -
filters.
AGIP GREASE MU3 Yellow-brown, lithium-base, medium-fi- ISO L-X-BCHA 3 - DIN 51 825 K3K -20
bre multipurpose grease.
AGIP GP 330 Water repellent stringy calcium spray R.I.D./A.D.R. 2 10b) 2 R.I.Na. 2.42 -
grease. I.A.T.A. 2 - I.M.D.G. class 2 UN 1950
Page 9022 EM 25-89
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INDEX OF TOPICS
TOOLING TOOL
Tooling Vespa 946
SPECIFIC TOOLS
Stores code Description
020937Y Driven pulley lock
020938Y Driving pulley lock
020939Y Flywheel retainer
020940Y Flywheel cover oil seal gasket
020941Y Crankshaft timing adjustment tool
020942Y Piston protrusion check tool
TOOL - 26
Vespa 946 Tooling

020933Y Flywheel extractor
020922Y Diagnosis Tool
020959Y Spanner for the bag hook
020335Y Magnetic mounting for dial gauge
020329Y Mity-Vac vacuum-operated pump
020376Y Adaptor handle
TOOL - 27
Tooling Vespa 946

020441Y 26 x 28 mm adaptor
020365Y 22 mm guide
020360Y 52 x 55-mm Adaptor
001467Y010 Driver for OD 25 mm bearings
001467Y013 Calliper to extract 15-mm bearings
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Vespa 946 Tooling

001467Y008 Pliers to extract 17 mm bearings
020271Y Tool for removing-fitting silent bloc
020439Y 17-mm guide
020456Y 24 mm adaptor
020412Y 15-mm guide
020648Y Single battery charger
TOOL - 29
Tooling Vespa 946

020331Y Digital multimeter
TOOL - 30
INDEX OF TOPICS
MAINTENANCE MAIN
Maintenance Vespa 946
Maintenance chart
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE

I: CHECK AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE, IF NECESSARY C: CLEAN; R: REPLACE; A: ADJUST; L:
LUBRICATE
* Check level every 2,500 km
** Replace every 2 years
km x 1,000 1 5 10 15 20 25 30
Safety fasteners I I I I
Spark plug I R I R I R
Centre stand L L L L L L
Drive belt R R R
Throttle control A A A A
Roller housing I I I
Air filter I I I
CVT Filter I I I
Engine oil filter R R R R
Valve clearance A A A A
Electrical system and battery I I I I I I I
Cylinder ventilation system I
Brake levers L L L L
Brake fluid ** I I I I I I I
Engine oil* R I R I R I R
Hub oil I I I
Headlight direction adjustment A A A
Brake pads I I I I I I I
Tyre pressure and wear I I I I I I I
Vehicle road test I I I I I I I
Suspension I I I
Steering A A A A
Transmission L L L
Labour time (minutes) 100 50 180 50 180 50 190
N.B.
THE TIMES LISTED ON THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE INCLUDE TIME DEDICATED
TO MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Spark plug
Remove the battery compartment cover.
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Vespa 946 Maintenance
Remove the spark plug cap.
Unscrew and remove the spark plug with the sup-

plied wrench.
Check the spark plug status and the electrode gap
Characteristic
Electrode gap A
0.7 - 0.8 mm
Spark plug
NGK CR8EB
Screw the spark plug again to the prescribed torque
Locking torques (N*m)

Spark plug tightening 10 - 12
Hub oil
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Check
Check oil level with the vehicle placed on the cen-

tre stand and on a flat surface.
Undo the indicated screw and check for oil by in-
serting a shank/plug. The level should be just un-
der the lower margin of the fill hole.
In case of oil leakage, carefully clean the trans-
mission crankcase with a cloth.
CAUTION
REPLACE THE COPPER GASKET EACH TIME THE LEVEL
CHECK AND/OR HUB OIL DRAINAGE SCREW IS UN-
SCREWED.
Replacement
Remove the hub oil level check screw.
Prepare an adequately sized container under the

crankcase at the height of the wheel hub.
Unscrew the oil drainage screw and drain out all
the oil.
Tighten the oil drain screw to the prescribed torque.

CAUTION
REPLACE THE COPPER GASKET EACH TIME THE LEVEL CHECK AND/OR HUB OIL DRAINAGE
SCREW IS UNSCREWED.
Hub oil drainage screw 15 to 17
Insert through the level check hole the prescribed amount of oil.
Recommended products
eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance four-stroke engines.
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JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3
Characteristic
Hub oil quantity
300 cm
Air filter
- Remove the left side panel.

- Undo the screws indicated.
Unscrew the screw indicated in the figure and re-

move the filter cover complete with air duct.
- Remove the filter element and clean it with water

and shampoo, then dry it off with a clean cloth and
small compressed air jets and immerse it in rec-
ommended oil. Then gently squeeze the filter ele-
ment between your hands, allow it to drip and then
refit it.
CAUTION
IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS, IT IS NEC-

ESSARY TO SERVICE THE AIR FILTER AND THE CVT
FILTER MORE OFTEN TO AVOID DAMAGING THE EN-
GINE.
Oil for air filter sponge Special product for the
treatment of foam filters.
-
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Engine oil
In four stroke engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the timing elements, the bench bearings and
the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage to the engine.
In all four stroke engines, the deterioration of the oil characteristics, or a certain consumption should
be considered normal, especially if during the run-in period. Consumption levels in particular can be
influenced by the conditions of use (e.g.: oil consumption increases when driving at "full throttle".
Replacement
Change oil and replace filter as indicated in the

scheduled maintenance table.
- Remove the silencer.
- The engine must be emptied by draining off the
oil through the drainage plug of the mesh pre-filter,
flywheel side; furthermore to facilitate oil drainage,
loosen or remove the cap/dipstick.
- Once all the oil has drained through the drainage
hole, unscrew the oil cartridge filter and remove it.
- Make sure the pre-filter and drainage plug O-
rings are in good conditions.
- Lubricate them and refit the mesh filter and oil
drain cap by tightening to the prescribed torque.
- Refit the new cartridge filter being careful to lu-
bricate the O-ring before fitting it.
- Change the engine oil.
Since a certain quantity of oil still remains in the
circuit, oil must be filled from oil dipstick/cover.
Then start up the vehicle, leave it running for a few
minutes and switch it off: after about five minutes
check the level and if necessary top up without
exceeding the MAX level. The cartridge filter must
be replaced every time the oil is changed. Use new
oil of the recommended type for topping up and
changing purposes.
N.B.
THE ENGINE MUST BE HOT WHEN THE OIL IS CHANGED.
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eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant

for high-performance four-stroke engines.
Characteristic
Engine oil
1,340 cm (of which 120 cm in the filtering car-
tridge)
Check
This operation must be carried out with the engine

cold and following the procedure below:
- Place the vehicle on its centre stand and on flat
ground.
- Remove the right side fairing.
- Undo cap/dipstick, dry it off with a clean cloth and
reinsert it, screwing down completely.
- Remove the cap/dipstick again and check that
the level is between the MIN and MAX reference
marks; top up if necessary.
If the check is carried out after the vehicle has
been used, and therefore with a hot engine, the
level will be lower; in order to carry out a correct
check, wait at least 10 minutes after the engine
has been stopped so as to get the correct level.
Engine oil top-up

The oil should be topped up after having checked the level and in any case by adding oil without ever
exceeding the MAX. level.
Engine oil filter
Change oil and replace filter as indicated in the

scheduled maintenance table. Use new oil of the
recommended type for topping up and changing
purposes.
Make sure the pre-filter and drainage plug O-rings
are in good conditions. Lubricate them and refit the
mesh filter and the oil drainage plug, screwing
them up to the prescribed torque. Refit the new
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cartridge filter being careful to lubricate the O-ring

before fitting it. Change the engine oil.
Characteristic
Engine oil
1,340 cm (of which 120 cm in the filtering car-
tridge)
Oil pressure warning light
The vehicle is equipped with a telltale light on the

dashboard that lights up when the key is turned to
the ON position. However, this light should
switch off once the engine has been started.
If the light turns on during braking, at idling
speed or while turning a corner, it is necessary
to check the oil level and the lubrication sys-
tem.
Checking the ignition timing
Position the engine at top dead centre (TDC) in

compression. To do this, use the appropriate tools.
Use the holes on the engine crankcase to secure
the tool.
Position the specific tool in the window between
the flywheel pick-up references as illustrated in the
figure.
The arrows stamped respectively on the valve
frame and sprocket must coincide.
N.B.
IF THE TIMING UNIT IS NOT IN PHASE CHECK THE COR-
RECT FITTING OF COMPONENTS.
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- As a further verification of the correct distribution

timing, insert a pin into the hole on the gear of the
camshaft and check that it coincides with the spe-
cial blind hole on the frame of the head.
Checking the valve clearance
Remove the lower screws of the tappet cover.
Remove the vapours recovery pipe from the filter

box.
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Remove the lower pin of the steering shock ab-

sorber strut.
Lower the body until the upper screws of the tappet

cover are free.
Unscrew the upper screws of the tappet cover and

remove the cover to access the valve clearance
registers.
-To check valve clearance, centre the reference

marks of the timing system.
- Use a feeler gauge to check that the clearance
between the valve and the register corresponds
with the indicated values. When the valve clear-
ance values, intake and exhaust respectively, are
different from the ones indicated below, adjust
them by loosening the lock nut and operating on
the corresponding set screw, as shown in the fig-
ure.
Characteristic
Valve clearance (cold engine)
intake: 0.08 mm exhaust: 0.08 mm
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Braking system
Level check
- Rest the vehicle onto the centre stand, with the

handlebar centred.
- Check the level of liquid using the warning lights
A and B.
A certain lowering of the level is caused by
wear on the brake pads.
Top-up
Remove the handlebar cover as described in the

corresponding chapter.
For both brakes remove the reservoir cap by loos-
ening the relative screws, remove the gasket and
top-up using only the fluid specified without ex-
ceeding the maximum level.
CAUTION
ONLY USE DOT 4-CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID.
CAUTION
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC; THAT IS, IT ABSORBS
MOISTURE FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF THE CON-
TENT OF MOISTURE IN THE BRAKE FLUID EXCEEDS A
CERTAIN VALUE, BRAKING WILL BE INEFFICIENT.
NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID FROM OPEN OR PARTIALLY
USED CONTAINERS.
UNDER NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, REPLACE FLU-
ID AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
TABLE.
CAUTION
BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE; MAKE
SURE THAT IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH
THE PAINTWORK.
CAUTION
AVOID CONTACT OF THE BRAKE FLUID WITH YOUR

EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL
CONTACT, WASH WITH WATER.
N.B.
SEE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHAPTER WITH REGARD TO
THE CHANGING OF BRAKE FLUID AND THE BLEEDING
OF AIR FROM THE CIRCUITS.
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AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid.
Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 -FMVSS 116 - DOT 3/4
- ISO 4925 - CUNA NC 956 DOT 4

Brake pump reservoir screw 15 - 20
Headlight adjustment
- Position the vehicle in running order and with the

tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure, onto a flat
surface 10 m away from a half-lit white screen; en-
sure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is
perpendicular to the screen.
- Turn on the headlight and check that the border

of the projected light beam on the screen is not
higher than 9/10 or lower than 7/10 f the height
from the ground to the centre of vehicle headlamp;
- If this is not the case, adjust the headlight by op-
erating the screw indicated.
WARNING
THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE "EURO-
PEAN STANDARDS" REGARDING MAXIMUM AND MINI-
MUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT BEAMS. REFER TO THE STATU-
TORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY
WHERE THE VEHICLE IS USED.
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INDEX OF TOPICS
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBL
Troubleshooting Vespa 946
Engine
Poor performance
POOR PERFORMANCE
Possible Cause Operation
Air filter blocked or dirty. Remove the sponge, wash with water and car shampoo, soak
it with specific oil for the treatment of foam filters. Press with
your hand without squeezing, allow it to drip dry and refit
Excessive drive belt wear Check it and replace, if necessary
Lack of compression: parts, cylinder and valves worn Replace the worn parts
Oil level exceeds maximum Check for causes and fill to reach the correct level
Excess of scales in the combustion chamber Descale the cylinder, the piston, the head and the valves
Incorrect timing or worn timing system elements Time the system again or replace the worn parts
Silencer obstructed Replace
Inefficient automatic transmission Check the rollers and the pulley movement, replace the dam-
aged parts and lubricate the movable guide of the driven pulley
with grease.
Wrong valve adjustment Adjust the valve clearance properly
Overheated valves Remove the head and the valves, grind or replace the valves
Valve seat distorted Replace the head unit
Worn cylinder, Worn or broken piston rings Replace the piston cylinder assembly or just the piston rings
Starting difficulties
DIFFICULTY STARTING UP
Flat battery Check the state of the battery. If it shows signs of sulphation,
replace it and bring the new battery into service by charging it
for not more than ten hours at a current of 1/10 of the capacity
of the battery itself.
Faulty spark plug Replace the spark plug
Incorrect valve sealing or valve adjustment Inspect the head and/or restore the correct clearance
Starter motor and start-up system fault Check starter motor.
Altered fuel characteristics Drain off the fuel no longer up to standard; then, refill
Air filter obstructed or dirty. Remove the sponge, wash with water and car shampoo, then
soak it in a mixture of 50% petrol and 50% specific oil. Press
with your hand without squeezing, allow it to drip dry and refit.
Fuel pump fault Check the pump.
Excessive oil consumption/Exhaust smoke
EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION
Wrong valve adjustment Adjust the valve clearance properly
Overheated valves Remove the head and the valves, grind or replace the valves
Misshapen/worn valve seats Replace the head unit
Worn cylinder, Worn or broken piston rings Replace the piston cylinder assembly or piston rings
Worn or broken piston rings or piston rings that have not been Replace the piston cylinder unit or just the piston rings
fitted properly
Oil leaks from the couplings or from the gaskets Check and replace the gaskets or restore the coupling seal
Worn valve oil guard Replace the valve oil seal
Worn valve guides Check and replace the head unit if required
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Vespa 946 Troubleshooting
Insufficient lubrication pressure
POOR LUBRICATION PRESSURE

By-Pass remains open Check the By-Pass and replace if required. Carefully clean the
By-Pass area.
Oil pump with excessive clearance Perform the dimensional checks on the oil pump components
Oil filter too dirty Replace the cartridge filter
Oil level too low Restore the level adding the recommended oil type
Transmission and brakes
Clutch grabbing or performing inadequately
IRREGULAR CLUTCH PERFORMANCE OR SLIPPAGE

Faulty clutch Check that there is no grease on the masses. Check that the
clutch mass faying surface with the bell is mainly in the centre
with equivalent characteristics on the three masses. Check that
the clutch housing is not scored or worn in an anomalous way
Insufficient braking
INEFFICIENT BRAKING SYSTEM

Inefficient braking system Check the pad wear (1.5 min). Check that the brake discs are
not worn, scored or warped. Check the correct level of fluid in
the pumps and change brake fluid if necessary. Check there is
no air in the circuits; if necessary, bleed the air. Check that the
front brake calliper moves in axis with the disc.
Fluid leakage in hydraulic braking system Failing elastic fittings, plunger or brake pump seals, replace
Brake disc slack or distorted Check the brake disc screws are locked; measure the axial shift
of the disc with a dial gauge and with wheel mounted on the
vehicle.
Brakes overheating
BRAKE OVERHEAT
Defective plunger sliding Check calliper and replace any damaged part.
Brake disc slack or distorted Check the brake disc screws are locked; use a dial gauge and
a wheel mounted on the vehicle to measure the axial deviation
of the disc.
Clogged compensation holes on the pump Clean carefully and blast with compressed air
Swollen or stuck rubber gaskets Replace gaskets.
Electrical system
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Troubleshooting Vespa 946
Battery
BATTERY
Battery The battery is the electrical device in the system that requires
the most frequent inspections and thorough maintenance. If the
vehicle is not used for some time (1 month or more) the battery
needs to be recharged periodically. The battery runs down
completely in the course of 5 to 6 months. If the battery is fitted
on a motorcycle, be careful not to invert the connections, keep-
ing in mind that the black ground wire is connected to the
negative terminal while the red wire is connected to the terminal
marked+. Follow the instructions in the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
chapter for the recharging of the batteries.
Steering and suspensions
Heavy steering
STEERING HARDENING
Steering hardening Check the tightening of the top and bottom ring nuts. If irregu-
larities continue in turning the steering even after making the
above adjustments, check the seats in which the ball bearings
rotate: if they are recessed or if the balls are squashed, replace
them.
Excessive steering play
EXCESSIVE STEERING CLEARANCE

Excessive steering clearance Check the tightening of the top ring nut. If irregularities continue
in turning the steering even after making the above adjust-
ments, check the seats in which the ball bearings rotate: re-
place if they are recessed.
Noisy suspension
NOISY SUSPENSION
NOISY SUSPENSION If the front suspension is noisy, check: that the front shock ab-
sorber works properly and the ball bearings are good condition.
Finally, check the locking torque of the wheel axle nut, the
brake calliper and the disc. Check that the swinging arm con-
necting the engine to the chassis and the rear shock absorber
work properly.
Suspension oil leakage
OIL LEAKAGE FROM SUSPENSION

Faulty or broken seals Replace the shock absorber Check the condition of wear of the
steering covers and the adjustments.
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Vespa 946 Troubleshooting
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INDEX OF TOPICS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS

Vespa 946 Electrical system
1. Battery
2. Starter relay contacts
3. Starter motor
4. Engine ground node
5. Fuse No.3 - 20 A
6. Fuse No.2 - 10 A
7. Fuse No.4 - 7.5 A
8. Fuse No.1 - 20 A
9. Key switch contacts
10. Fuse No.6 - 7.5 A
11. Fuse No.7 - 5 A
12. Fuse No.8 - 7.5 A
13. Fuse No.9 - 5 A
14. PMP pre-installation
15. Voltage regulator
16. Flywheel
17. Front ground node
18. Rear ground node
19. Rear left turn indicator
20. Front left turn indicator
21. Front right turn indicator
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Electrical system Vespa 946
22. Rear right turn indicator

23. Turn indicator warning light
24. Turn indicator control
25. ABS warning light
26. Diagnostics socket
27. ABS control unit
28. Rear wheel speed sensor
29. Front wheel speed sensor
30. Light switch
31. Alarm pre-installation
32. Headlight
33. High beam warning light
34. Lights ignition enabling
35. Horn button
36. Horn
37. Rear tail light
38. USB socket connector
39. Right front daylight running light
40. Left front daylight running light
41. PMP pre-installation
42. Instrument panel lighting
43. License plate light
44. Fuel gauge
45. MODE button
46. Fuel level sensor
47. LCD instrument panel
48. Graphic icon
49. Oil pressure warning light
50. Oil pressure sensor
51. engine stop switch
52. Immobilizer LED
53. Immobilizer antenna
54. Starter button
55. Inclination sensor
56. Engine temperature sensor
57. Pick up
58. Oxygen sensor
59. Oxygen sensor heater
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60. C.D.I.
61. Stop buttons
62. Stop light
63. Injector
64. H.V. coil
65. Fuel pump
66. Injection load relay
67. Start-up enabling switch
68. Starter relay coil
Ar = Orange, Az = Sky Blue, Bi = White, Bl = Blue, Gi = Yellow, Gr = Grey, Ma = Brown, Ne = Black,

Ro = Pink, Rs = Red, Ve = Green, Vi = Purple
Components arrangement
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1. Headlight.
(for connector see point 19).
2. Turn indicator control.

Remove the leg shield back plate to reach it.

4. Front right turn indicator.

Remove the leg shield back plate and the footrest
to reach it.
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5. Voltage regulator.
Remove the leg shield back plate, the footrest and
the legshield to reach it.
6. Front left turn indicator.

to reach it.
7. Horn
Remove the leg shield back plate, the footrest and
the legshield to reach it.
8. Diagnostics socket.
Remove the battery compartment cover to reach
it.
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9. Fuses.
10. Starter motor relay.
11. Battery
Remove the battery compartment cover to reach
it.
12. Oxygen sensor.

13. Frame - engine cable harness connector

A.
14. Frame - engine cable harness connector
B.
to reach it.
15. Electrical device right.

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16. Immobilizer.
17. USB socket (pre-installation for accesso-

ry).
18. PMP connector (pre-installation for acces-

sory).
19. Headlight connector.
20. Voltage regulator connector.
to reach it.
21. Electronic devices connectors.

22. Instrument panel connectors.
to reach it.
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23. Fuel pump connector.

Remove the left side fairing to reach it.
24. Oxygen sensor connector

25. Magneto flywheel connector.
Remove the right side fairing to reach it.
26. ABS control unit.

27. Rear speed sensor connector.
28. Rear right turn indicator.

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29. License plate light.

Remove the license plate light to reach it.
30. Rear light.

31. Instrument panel.

32. Electric device left.

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33. Ignition switch connector.

34. Voltage regulator connector.
35. Boost.
36. Tip over sensor.
37. Front speed sensor connector.

to reach it.
38. Front wheel speed sensor.

39. GPS connector (pre-installation for acces-

sory).
to reach it.
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40. Engine temperature sensor.

41. Injector.
Remove the right side fairing and the left side fair-
ing to reach it.
42. CDI control unit

43. Rear left turn indicator.

Remove the left side fairing to reach it.
44. Rear wheel speed sensor.

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45. H.V. coil

Remove the right side fairing, the left side fairing,
the air filter and the throttle body to reach it.
Ground points
Front ground point - under the footrest on the

right part of the vehicle.
Engine - frame ground point - under the left

spoiler and the left side fairing.
Electrical system installation
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Front side
1. Headlight, electrical devices and instrument

panel cable harness
2. Left turn indicator cable harness

3. Right turn indicator cable harness
4. Headlight cable harness
5. Electrical devices cable harness
6. Instrument panel cable harness
7. Frame main cable harness
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8. Main cable harness

9. Battery negative cable harness
10. Engine main cable harness
Back side
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3. H.V. coil cable harness
4. ABS control unit cable harness

5. Rear wheel speed sensor cable harness
6. Engine temperature sensor and injector ca-
ble harness
7. CDI control unit cable harness
8. Flywheel and oxygen sensor cable harness
Conceptual diagrams
Ignition
1. Battery
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6. Fuse No.2 - 10 A
8. Fuse No.1 - 20 A
11. Fuse No.7 - 5 A
57. Pick up
60. C.D.I.
63. Injector
64. H.V. coil
Battery recharge and starting
1. Battery
2. Starter relay contacts
3. Starter motor
4. Engine ground node
8. Fuse No.1 - 20 A
11. Fuse No.7 - 5 A
15. Voltage regulator
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16. Flywheel
54. Starter button
60. C.D.I.
61. Stop buttons
Level indicators and enable signals section
1. Battery
8. Fuse No.1 - 20 A
10. Fuse No.6 - 7.5 A
44. Fuel gauge
46. Fuel level sensor
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Devices and accessories
1. Battery
6. Fuse No.2 - 10 A
8. Fuse No.1 - 20 A
10. Fuse No.6 - 7.5 A
12. Fuse No.8 - 7.5 A
31. Alarm pre-installation
35. Horn button
36. Horn
38. USB socket connector
45. MODE button
47. LCD instrument panel
48. Graphic icon
60. C.D.I.
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65. Fuel pump

Lights and turn indicators
1. Battery
8. Fuse No.1 - 20 A
10. Fuse No.6 - 7.5 A
13. Fuse No.9 - 5 A
19. Rear left turn indicator
20. Front left turn indicator
21. Front right turn indicator
22. Rear right turn indicator
30. Light switch
32. Headlight
33. High beam warning light
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37. Rear tail light

42. Instrument panel lighting
Checks and inspections
Immobiliser
The electronic ignition system is controlled by the

control unit with the integrated Immobilizer sys-
tem. The immobiliser is an antitheft system which
allows the vehicle to function only if it is activated
by means of the coded keys that the control unit
recognises. The code is integrated in a transpond-
er in the key block. This allows the driver clear
operation without having to do anything other than
just turning the key. The Immobilizer system con-
sists of the following components:
- Control unit
- Immobilizer antenna
- master and service keys with built-in transponder
- HV coil
- diagnosis LED
The diagnosis led also works as a blinking light to
deter theft. This function is activated every time the
ignition switch is turned to "OFF" and it remains
active 48 hours so as not to damage the battery
charging process.
When the ignition switch is turned to "ON", it inter-
rupts the function of the immobiliser lamp and a
start enable lamp comes "ON".
The duration of the flash depends on the program-
ming of the electronic control unit
If the LED is off regardless of the position of the
ignition switch and/or the instrument panel is not
initiated, check if:
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there is battery voltage

that fuse No. 1 and fuse No. 2 are in
good conditions.
there is power to the control unit as
specified below:
Remove the connector mounting bracket shown in

the photograph and disconnect the connector from
the control unit. Check the following conditions:
With the key switch set to OFF:

there is battery voltage between terminals 7-9 and terminal 9-chassis ground (fixed power supply). If
there is no voltage check that fuse 2 and its cable are in working order.
With the key switch in the ON position:

there is battery voltage between terminals 6-7 and terminal 6-chassis ground (fixed power supply). If
there is no voltage, check the ignition key contacts, that fuse 5 and its cable are in working order.
After removing the leg shield back plate, remove

the electrical connection from the aerial as shown
in the picture.
Remove the protective base from the connector.
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With the ignition switch at ON check there is bat-

tery voltage between the Red-White and Black
cables
Virgin circuit
When the ignition system is not encrypted, any key

will start the engine but limited to 2000 rpm. The
keys can only be recognised if the control unit has
been programmed properly. The data storage pro-
cedure for a previously not programmed control
unit provides for the recognition of the Master as
the first key to be stored to memory: this becomes
particularly important because it is the only key
that enables the control unit to be wiped clean and
reprogrammed for the memorisation of the service
keys. The Master and service keys must be used
to code the system as follows:
- Insert the Master key, turn it to ON and keep
this position for two seconds (lower and upper lim-
its 1 to 3 seconds).
- Insert the service key and turn it to ON for 2
seconds.
- If you have copies of the key, repeat the operation
with each key.
- Insert the MASTER key again and turn it to ON
for 2 seconds.
The maximum time to change keys is 10 seconds.
A maximum of 7 service keys can be programmed
at one time.
It is essential to adhere to the times and the pro-
cedure. If you do not, start again from the begin-
ning. Once the system has been programmed, the
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Master key transponder is strictly matched with the

control unit. With this link established, it is now
possible to encode new service keys, in the event
of losses, replacements, etc. Each new program-
ming deletes the previous one; to add or delete a
key it is therefore necessary to repeat the proce-
dure using all the keys that you intend to keep in
use. If a service key becomes uncoded, the effi-
ciency of the high voltage circuit shielding must be
thoroughly inspected: In any case it is advisable to
use resistor spark plugs.
Diagnostic codes
The Immobilizer system is tested each time the ig-

nition key is turned from OFF to ON. During
this diagnosis phase a number of control unit sta-
tuses can be identified and various light codes
displayed. Regardless of the code transmitted, if
at the end of the diagnosis the LED remains off
permanently, the ignition is enabled. If, however,
the LED remains on permanently, it means the ig-
nition is inhibited:
1. Previously unused control unit - key inser-
ted: a single 2 second flash is displayed, after
which the LED remains off permanently. The keys
can be stored to memory, the vehicle can be star-
ted but with a limitation imposed on the number of
revs.
2. Previously unused control unit - transpond-
er absent or cannot be used: the LED is on
permanently. In this condition no operations are
possible including the start up of the vehicle.
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3. Programmed control unit - the service key in

(normal condition of use): a single 0.7-second
flash is displayed, after which the LED remains off
steadily. The engine can be started.
4. Programmed control unit - Master key in: a
0.7-sec flash is displayed followed by the LED re-
maining off for 2 sec and then by short 0.46-sec
flashes, the same number of times as there are
keys stored in the memory including the Master
key. When the diagnosis has been completed, the
LED remains permanently OFF. The engine can
be started.
5. Programmed control unit - fault detected: a light code is displayed according to the fault detected,
after which the LED remains on steadily. The engine cannot be started. The codes that can be trans-
mitted are:
1-flash code
2-flash code
3-flash code
Diagnostic code - 1 flash
DIAGNOSIS CODE 1 FLASH This error is identi-

fied as a serial failure. (damaged or shorted to
ground). With this code proceed with the following
checks:
- Antenna power supply: On pin 1 and 2 there must
be battery voltage with the key turned to ON.
(Pin 1 positive, pin 2 negative). Test the continuity
and the insulations of the serial line. Check the
continuity between pin 3 of the antenna and the
corresponding pin on the control unit pin 14.
Carefully check that the connections are free of
oxidation. A more detailed control can be per-
formed by detecting the voltage relative to the
ground on the serial line. Under normal operating
conditions, after switching to ON, the voltage
read with a multimeter has medium values equal
to 6-7 V.
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In case of code 1, the voltage will be about 11V

high. Detecting this condition, disconnect the con-
nector from the injection control unit and repeat the
control.
CAUTION
IF THE VOLTAGE ON THE SERIAL TURNS TO 0 VOLT, THE
ANTENNA IS CERTAINLY DAMAGED. OTHERWISE IF DE-
TECTING HIGH VOLTAGE, THERE COULD BE A DAMAGE
INSIDE THE CONTROL UNIT.
Diagnostic code - 2 flashes
A two-flash code shows a system where the con-

trol unit does not show the transponder signal. This
might depend on the inefficiency of the immobilizer
antenna or the transponder.
Turn the switch to ON using several keys: if the
code is repeated even with the Master key, check
the aerial wiring and change it if necessary. If this
is not the case, replace the defective key and/or
reprogram the control unit. Replace the control unit
if the problem continues.
Diagnostic code - 3 flashes
A three-flash code indicates a system where the

control unit does not recognise the key. Turn the
switch to ON using several keys: if the error code
is repeated even with the Master key, replace the
control unit. If this is not the case, reprogram the
decoder.
Battery recharge circuit
The charging circuit consists of three-phase alternator and a permanent magneto flywheel.
The alternator is directly connected to the voltage regulator.
This, in its turn, is connected directly to the ground and the battery's positive terminal passing through
the 20A protective fuse.
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The three-phase alternator provides good recharge power and at low revs a good compromise is ach-
ieved between generated power and idle stability.
Stator check
Checking the stator windings

WARNING
THIS CHECK-UP CAN BE MADE WITH THE STATOR PROPERLY INSTALLED.
1) Remove the leg shield back plate and the footrest.
2) Disconnect the connector between stator and regulator with the three yellow cables as shown in the
picture.
3) Measure the resistance between each of the yellow terminals and the other two.
Electric characteristic
Resistance:
0.2 - 1
4) Check that there is insulation between the each

yellow cable and the ground.
5) If values are incorrect, replace the stator.
Recharge system voltage check
Look for any leakage

1) Access the battery by removing the specific cover.
2) Check that the battery does not show signs of losing fluid before checking the output voltage.
3) Turn the ignition key to position OFF, connect the terminals of the tester between the negative pole
(-) of the battery and the black cable and only then disconnect the black cable from the negative pole
(-) of the battery.
4) With the ignition key always at OFF, the reading indicated by the ammeter must be 0.5 mA.
Charging current check

WARNING
BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE CHECK, MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY IS IN GOOD WORK-
ING ORDER.
1) Place the vehicle on its centre stand
2) With the battery correctly connected to the circuit, place the multimeter leads between the battery
terminals..
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3) Start the engine, ensure that the lights are all out, increase the engine speed and at the same time
measure the voltage.
Voltage ranging between 14.0 and 15.0V at 5000 rpm.
Maximum current output check.
- With engine off and panel set to "ON" turn on the lights and let the battery voltage set to 12V.
- Connect ammeter pliers to the 2 recharge positive poles in output from the regulator.
- Keep the lights on and start the engine, bring it to normal speed and read the values on the ammeter.
With an efficient battery a value must be detected: > 20A
VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER
Type Non-adjustable three-phase transistor
Voltage 14 to 15V at 5000 rpm with lights off
Starter motor
1. Battery
2. Starter motor relay
3. Starter motor
4. Fuse No. 1
6. Fuse No. 7
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7. CDI control unit
Horn control
1. Battery
2. Fuse No. 1
4. Fuse No. 6
5. Horn button
6. Horn
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Turn signals system check
1. Battery
2. Fuse No. 1
4. Fuse No. 6
5. Fuse No. 8
6. Turn indicator switch
8. Left turn indicator
10. Right turn indicators
level indicators
WARNING
ALL CONTINUITY TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE CORRESPONDING CONNECTORS
DISCONNECTED.
If faults are detected:
1) With a multimeter, check resistance values between the White-Green cable and the Black cable of
the fuel level transmitter under different conditions.
2) If the transmitter operates correctly but the indication on the instrument panel is not exact, check that
the cable harnesses between them are not interrupted.
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Resistance value when the tank is full
<= 7
Resistance value when the tank is empty
90 +13/-3
Lights list
1. Battery
2. Fuse No. 1
4. Fuse No. 6
5. Fuse No. 9
6. Light switch
7. Headlight
8. High-beam warning light
10. Rear tail light
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14. Instrument panel lighting lights
Fuses
The electrical system is protected by fuses located under the central cover. To access them operate
as described in the Battery paragraph.
CAUTION
BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE IT IS NECESSARY TO

FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT CAUSED IT TO
BLOW.
DO NOT REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ANY ALTERNATIVE
FORM OF CONDUCTOR.
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYS-

TEM, NEVER DISCONNECT THE WIRING WHILE THE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH
IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
CAUTION
MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYS-

TEM, PERFORMED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT STRICT
ATTENTION TO THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF
THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING AND RISK
OF FIRE.
CAUTION
PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

DO NOT DAMAGE THE TONGUES OR THEIR SEATS. HAN-
DLE THE PAINTED AND PLASTIC COMPONENTS CARE-
FULLY. DO NOT SCRATCH OR DAMAGE THEM.
FUSES
Fuse No. 1 Capacity: 20 A
Protected circuits: vehicle general
Protected circuits: battery-powered injection solenoid, injec-
tion control unit and immobilizer LED, digital display.
Protected circuits: battery-powered, ABS control unit.
Fuse No. 4 Capacity:7.5 A
Protected circuits:battery-powered PMP pre-installation (ac-
cessory) and antitheft pre-installation.
Fuse No. 6 Capacity: 7.5 A
Protected circuits: key powered, fuel level indicator, license
plate light, instrument illumination, turn indicator control, ABS
warning light, horn, rear daylight running lights, front daylight
running lights.
Fuse No. 7 Capacity: 5A
Protected circuits: key powered, immobilizer antenna, tip
over sensor, starter circuit, stop button, stop light, ABS control
unit and engine control unit.
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Fuse No. 8 Capacity: 7.5 A
Protected circuits: key powered, USB socket pre-installation
(accessory), turn indicator control device, antitheft pre-instal-
lation.
Fuse No. 9 Capacity: 5A
Protected circuits: key powered, high beam and headlight
warning light.
Dashboard
key:
A = Fuel gauge with petrol symbol
B = Speedometer
C = Multifunction indicator
D = ASR Icon
E = Engine control icon
F = High-beam warning light
G = Immobilizer warning LED
H = ABS warning light
I = Low engine oil pressure warning light
L = Turn indicator warning light
M = Miniature VESPA 946
By turning the ignition key to the ON position all the digital display functions will light up for a few
seconds.
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MULTIFUNCTION INDICATOR C
Acting on the MODE button this indicator displays the following functions in sequence:
- Clock (CLOCK)
- Total odometer (ODO)
- Partial odometer (TRIP)
For this indicator C and for the speed indicator B the unit of measurement can be changed (from
Km to Miles and from Kph to mph) with the following procedure:
- turn the key to the OFF position;
- press the MODE button to the left;
- Holding in the MODE button, turn the key to the ON position;
- after about 2 seconds release the MODE button.
N.B.
THE NAVIGATION OF THE DISPLAY DEFINES:
- SHORT PRESS: PRESSING THE BUTTON INDICATED FOR LESS THAN TWO SECONDS;
- LONG PRESS: PRESSING THE BUTTON INDICATED FOR MORE THAN TWO SECONDS.
Sealed battery
If the vehicle is provided with a sealed battery, the only maintenance required is the check of its charge
and recharging, if necessary.
These operations should be carried out before delivering the vehicle, and on a six-month basis while
the vehicle is stored in open circuit.
Besides upon pre-delivery it is therefore necessary to check the battery charge and recharge it, if re-
quired, before storing the vehicle and afterwards every six months.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BATTERY REFRESH AFTER OPEN-CIRCUIT STORAGE
1) Voltage check
Before installing the battery on the vehicle, check the open circuit voltage with a standard tester.
- If voltage exceeds 12.60 V, the battery can be installed without any renewal recharge.
- If voltage is below 12.60 V, a renewal recharge is required as explained in 2).
2) Constant voltage battery charge mode
- Constant voltage charge equal to 14.40 to 14.70V
- Initial charge voltage equal to 0.3 to 0.5 for Nominal capacity
- Charge time:
10 to 12 h recommended
Minimum 6 h
Maximum 24 h
3) Constant current battery charge mode
- Charge current equal to 1/10 of the battery rated capacity
- Charge time: Maximum 5 h
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Battery installation
VRLA battery (valve-regulated lead-acid battery) Maintenance Free (MF)

WARNING
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC AND IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. IT CONTAINS SUL-
PHURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF CON-
TACT WITH YOUR EYES OR SKIN, RINSE WITH ABUNDANT WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES
AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OF THE LIQUID, IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. MAGNESIUM MILK, BATTERED EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL.
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES; KEEP CLEAR OF NAKED FLAMES, SPARKS OR
CIGARETTES; VENTILATE THE AREA WHEN RECHARGING INDOORS.
ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING CLOSE TO BATTERIES.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
1) Battery preparation
Position the battery on a flat surface. Remove the
adhesive sheet closing cells and proceed as quick-
ly as possible to run the subsequent activation
phases.
2) Electrolyte preparation.
Remove the container of the electrolyte from the
pack. Remove and preserve cover strips from the
container, in fact, the strip will later be used as a
closing cover.
Note: Do not pierce the sealing of the container or
the container itself because inside there is sulphu-
ric acid.
3) Procedure for filling the battery with acid.

Position the electrolyte container upside down with
the six areas sealed in line with the six battery filler
holes. Push the container down with enough force
to break the seals. The electrolyte should start to
flow inside the battery.
Note: Do not tilt the container to prevent the flow
of electrolyte from pausing or stopping.
4) Control the flow of electrolyte
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Make sure air bubbles are rising from all six filling holes. Leave the container in this position for 20
minutes or more.
Note:If there are no air bubbles coming out of the filling holes, lightly tap the bottom of the container
two or three times. Do not remove the container from the battery.
5) Take out the container.
Make sure all the electrolyte in the battery is drained. Gently tap the bottom of the container if electrolyte
remains in the container. Now, gently pull the container out from the battery, only do this when the
container is completely empty, and proceed immediately to the next point.
6) Battery closing.
Insert the airtight cover strips into the filling holes. Press horizontally with both hands and make sure
that the strip is levelled with the top part of the battery.
Note:To do this, do not use sharp objects that could damage the closing strip, use gloves to protect
your hands and do not bring your face close to the battery.
The filling process is now complete.
Do not remove the strip of caps under any circumstances, do not add water or electrolyte.
Place the battery down for 1 to 2 hours prior to the charging from the battery.
7) Recharging the new battery

With the above-mentioned procedure, the battery
will have gained around 70% - 75% of its total
electrical capacity. Before installing the battery on
the vehicle, it must be fully charged and then must
be recharged.
If the battery is to be installed on the vehicle
prior to this pre-charged one, the battery will
not be able to exceed 75% charge without jeop-
ardising its useful life on vehicle.
The dry charge battery MF like the completely loa-
ded YTX, must have a no-load voltage between
12.8 - 13.15 V Bring the battery to full charge, us-
ing the 020648Y battery charger:
a - select the type of battery with the red switch on
the left of the panel battery charger panel
b - select NEW on the yellow timer
c - connect the clamps of the battery charger to the
battery poles (black clamp to negative pole (-) and
red clamp to positive pole (+)).
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d - Press the red button, as shown in figure.
e - Press the "MF" black button to activate the bat-

tery recharge Maintenance Free as shown in fig-
ure.
f - Check the ignition of the green LED indicated

with a red arrow in figure.
g - The activation cycle of the new battery lasts for

30 minutes after the ignition of the recharge LED
has taken place
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h - Disconnect the clamps from the battery and

check the voltage, if voltages are detected of less
than 12.8 V, proceed with a new recharge of the
battery starting from point c of the recharge pro-
cedure of the new battery, otherwise go to point i
i - The battery is now completely activated, disconnect the battery charger from the fuel supply grid,
disconnect the clamps from the battery and proceed to fitting the battery on the vehicle.
Connectors
CDI CONTROL UNIT

1. RoNe - H.V. coil
2. Bi - Boost
3. GrNe - Tip over sensor
4. Ar - Engine stop switch
5. MaRs - Starter button
6. ArBL - + Key
7. Ne - Ground 1
8. Vi - Stop buttons
9. RsBi - + battery
10. ViBi - Start-up enabling switch
11. VeBL - Lambda +
12. AzNe - Lambda -
13. AzVe - Engine temperature sensor
14. ArBi - Immobilizer antenna
15. GrVe - Sensor ground
16. ArNe - K Line
17. Gi - Immobilizer
18. AzBi - External temperature sensor
20. Ma - Pick up -
21. N.c.
22. NeVi - injection load relay
23. Ne - ground 2
24. BLNe - Graphic icon vespa 946
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25. MaBi - Engine control icon

26. AzBi - CAN H line
27. RoBi - CAN L line
28. N.C.
29. Rs - pick up +
30. N.C.
31. AzRs - lambda heater
32. BL - asr icon
33. BiNe - Lights ignition enabling
34. RsGi - injector
ABS CONTROL UNIT

1. Ne - Ground
2. Ne - Ground
3. Az - Speedometer signal
4. ArBL - + Key
7. N.C.
8. BL - ABS warning light
9. N.C.
10. N.C.
11. Ma - Rear wheel speed signal
12. MaNe - Rear wheel speed ground signal
13. AzNe - Front wheel speed ground signal
14. AzRs - Front wheel speed signal
15. Ne - Ground
16. ArNe - K Line
17. N.C.
18. RsGr - + Battery
PIAGGIO MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM

1. RsVe - + Battery
2. GiNe - + Key
3. ArNe - K Line
4. Vi - High beam lights
5. N.C.
6. BiBl - Right turn indicators
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9. Az - Speedometer signal
10. Ne - Ground
11. BiVe - Fuel level indicator
12. - Left turn indicators
ENGINE CABLE HARNESS CONNECTOR A

2. ArBl - + battery
3. RsBi - + key
5. ArNe - K Line
6. Gi - Immobilizer LED
12. Ne - Ground
13. NeVe
18. RsBL - ASR icon
19. bi - boost
20. BiRo - Oil pressure sensor
frame cable harness connector a

2. ArBl - + battery
3. RsBi - + key
5. ArNe - K Line
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12. Ne - Ground
13. NeVe
18. RsBL - ASR icon
19. bi - boost
20. BiRo - Oil pressure sensor
engine cable harness connector b

2. BiNe - Stop buttons
4. N.c.
frame cable harness connector b

2. BiNe - Stop buttons
4. N.C.
PRE-INSTALLATION GPS
1. GiNe - + Key
2. Ne - Ground
3. RsVe - + Battery
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USB PORT
1. GiNe - + Key
2. Ne - Ground
TIP OVER SENSOR

1. N.C.
2. GrVe - Ground
3. ArBL - + Key
4. GrNe - Signal
FRONT SPEED SENSOR

1. AzNe - Ground
2. AzRs - Signal
REAR SPEED SENSOR

1. MaNe - Ground
2. Ma - Signal
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IMMOBILIZER ANTENNA
1. ArBL - + Key
2. Ne - Ground
3. ArBi - Ignition enabling
FUEL PUMP
2. Ne - Ground
3. NeVe - + pump
4. GrNe - - pump
ELECTRICAL DEVICE RIGHT

1. ArBi - Stop button
2. BiNe - Stop button
3. ArBL - Starter button
5. Ve - MODE button
6. Ne - Ground
9. NC
10. NC
ELECTRIC DEVICE LEFT

1. BiNe - Stop button
2. ArBL - Stop button
3. Bi - Horn
4. Bi - + Key
5. BiRo
6. GrBL
7. Gr - Com
8. Ma - Low beam lights
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10. GrNe - Horn
HEADLIGHT
1. Ne - Ground
3. Ma - Low beam lights
6. BiRs - Headlight diagnostic
TAILLIGHT
1. Bi - Daylight running light
2. Ne - Ground
3. BiNe - Stop light
LICENCE PLATE LIGHTING

1. Bi - Positive
2. Ne - Ground
HORN
1. GrNe - Positive
2. Ne - Ground
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CONNECTOR A

2. RsBi - + battery
3. BL - ABS warning light
5. N.C.
6. Ve - MODE button
8. N.C.
9. RsBL - ASR icon
10. Vi . High-beam warning light
INSTRUMENT PANEL CONNECTOR B

1. BiRs - Headlight diagnostic
3. BiRo - Oil pressure warning light
4. Bi - + Key
6. Ne - Ground
7. N.C.
8. BLRo
9. Az - Speedometer
10. N.C.
DIAGNOSTICS SOCKET
1. N.C.
2. Ne - Ground
3. ArNe - K Line
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BATTERY POSITIVE
1. Rs
BATTERY NEGATIVE
1. Ne
IGNITION SWITCH
1. Ar - Key ON
2. RsNe - + Battery
3. N.C.
4. N.C.
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
1. RsNe - Positive
2. Ne - Ground
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TURN INDICATOR CONTROL

1. BiRo - Left indicator input
2. Ne - Ground
3. Ro - Left indicator output
4. GrBL - Right indicator input
5. BLRo - Turn indicator warning light
6. N.C.
7. GiNe - + Key
8. BiBL - Right indicator output
REAR LEFT TURN INDICATOR

1. Ro - +
2. Ne - Ground
REAR RIGHT TURN INDICATOR

1. BiBL - +
2. Ne - Ground
FRONT LEFT TURN INDICATOR

1. Ro - +
2. Ne - Ground
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FRONT RIGHT TURN INDICATOR

1. BiBL - +
2. Ne - Ground
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
1. Gi - Flywheel
2. Gi - Flywheel
3. Gi - Flywheel
MAGNETO FLYWHEEL
1A. Gi - Voltage regulator
2A. BiRo - Oil pressure sensor
1B. Ma - Pick up -
2B. Gi - Voltage regulator
1C. Gi - Voltage regulator
2C. Rs - Pick up -
FUEL INJECTOR
1. NeVe - Positive
2. RsGi - Negative
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ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1. AzVe - Positive
2. Gr Ve - Negative
HV COIL
1. RoNe - Negative
2. NeVe - Positive
OXYGEN SENSOR
A. NeVe - + heater
B. AzRs - - heater
C. VeBL - Lambda +
D. AzNe - Lambda -
STARTER MOTOR POSITIVE

1. Rs
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OXYGEN SENSOR
A. NeVe - + heater
B. AzRs - - heater
C. VeBL - Lambda +
D. AzNe - Lambda -
Diagnostic instrument
STARTER COMMAND
Function
Commands engine starting through the injection control unit.
Operation / Operating principle
The starter button, the brake switches, the starter command relay and the injection control unit between
PIN 5 and 10 are involved.
ELECTRICAL ERRORS
Starter command P0170 - shorted to positive.
Error cause
Shorted to positive: excessive voltage at PIN 10 of the control unit connector.
Troubleshooting
Shorted to positive:
- This malfunction is detected with a brake activated and the starter button pressed (voltage of 12V read
at PIN 5)
- If the battery voltage does not drop (thanks to the absorption of the starter command relay excitation
coil) the control unit understands that PIN 10 is shorted to battery.
- Restore the cabling (if the short is in the cabling) or the relay (if the short is in the relay).
ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Function
Serves the purpose of communicating the engine
temperature to the control unit in order to optimise
performance.
NTC type sensor (resistance sensor, inversely
variable with temperature).
Pinout:
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1. Injection ECU
2. Ground from control unit
Engine temperature sensor P0115 - open circuit or shorted to positive / shorted to negative.
Error cause
Open circuit or shorted to positive: interruption of the circuit or excessive voltage at PIN 13 of the control
unit connector. Shorted to negative: null voltage between PIN 13 and 15 of the control unit connector.
Troubleshooting
Open circuit:
- Disconnect the connector of the control unit.
- Measure the resistance value of the sensor at different temperatures between PIN 13 and 15.
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Check the continuity of the cable harness between the sensor connector and control unit connector:
Control unit PIN 13 - sensor PIN 1 and control unit PIN 15 - sensor PIN 2. Restore the cabling if nec-
essary.
- If the cabling is intact but the sensor resistance value is incorrect, this means that the sensor is faulty
and must be replaced, otherwise proceed with the checks.
- With the sensor connector and the control unit disconnected, verify that the fault is shorted with the
battery positive of sensor connector PIN 1 (or control unit PIN 13) and restore the cabling.
Shorted to negative:
- Check the sensor connector PIN 1 ground insulation.
- If there is no ground insulation restore the cabling.
- If PIN 1 is insulated from the ground and the error persists, this means that there is a probable fault
in the control unit.
LAMBDA PROBE
Function
In charge of telling the control unit whether the
mixture is lean or rich.
Based on the difference of oxygen in the exhaust
fumes and the environment, this generates volt-
age which is read and interpreted by the injection
control unit. It does not require an external supply
source but, in order to work properly, it should
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reach a high operating temperature: that is why

there is a heating circuit inside.
Pinout:
1. Heater supply (1)
2. Heater ground (2)
3. Sensor signal + (3)
4. Sensor signal - (4)
ELECTRICAL ERRORS
Check the air-fuel ratio / Lambda probe P0130 - short circuit to positive / open circuit, short circuit to
negative or carburetion excessively lean / signal not plausible for abnormal title correction or probe
signal fault.
Error cause
Shorted to positive: excessive voltage at PIN 11 or PIN 12 of the control unit connector.
Circuit open or short circuit to negative:interruption of the circuit or null voltage between control unit
connector PIN 11 and 12.
Troubleshooting
Short circuit to positive:
- Disconnect the control unit connector and the sensor connector.
- Verify that there is no short to battery positive on sensor connector PIN 3 (corresponding to control
unit connector PIN 11); in the presence of short circuit, restore the cable harness.
unit connector PIN 12); in the presence of short circuit, restore the cable harness.
Open circuit:
- Check the continuity of the cable harness between the sensor connector and control unit connector:
Control unit PIN 11 - sensor PIN 3 and control unit PIN 12 - sensor PIN 4. If necessary, restore the
cable harness.
- If the cable harness is intact and the error persists, proceed with the following checks.
Short circuit to negative:
- Disconnect the sensor connector and the control unit connector.
- Check the sensor connector PIN 3 from ground insulation. If there is no insulation, restore the cable
harness.
- Check the sensor connector PIN 4 from ground insulation. If there is no insulation, restore the cable
harness.
- If PIN 3 and PIN 4 are insulated from the ground and the error persists, this means that there is a
probable fault in the control unit.
P0135 Lambda probe heating - shorted to positive / shorted to negative / open circuit.
Error cause
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Shorted to negative: lack of insulation from ground on the sensor connector PIN 1.
Open circuit: circuit interruption.
Troubleshooting
unit connector PIN 31); if there is a short, restore the cabling.
Open circuit:
- Check continuity of the cabling between the sensor connector and the control unit connector: control
unit PIN 31 - sensor PIN 2. Restore the cabling if necessary.
- Verify continuity of the cabling between the sensor connector and the injection relay: sensor PIN 1 -
injection relay PIN 3. Restore the cabling if necessary.
- If the cable harness is intact and the error persists, proceed with the following checks.
- Check the insulation from the ground of PIN 2 of the sensor connector. If there is no insulation, restore
the cable harness.
- If PIN 2 is insulated from ground and in the absence of other errors (fuel pump, injector, coil), this
means that the control unit is most likely faulty.
INJECTOR
Function
Provide the correct amount of fuel at the correct
time.
Injector coil is excited for the petrol passage to
open.
Pinout:
1. Power from relay
2. Ground from control unit
ELECTRICAL ERRORS
Injector P0201 - short circuit to positive / short circuit to negative / open circuit.
Error cause
Short circuit to positive: excessive voltage to PIN 34 of the control unit connector.
Short circuit to negative: zero voltage to the PIN 1 of the injector connector.
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Troubleshooting
Short circuit to positive:
- Disconnect the injector connector, turn ignition switch to ON and activate the component using the
diagnostic tool.
- Verify the absence of voltage at the injector connector PIN 2; if present restore the cable harness,
otherwise proceed with the following checks.
Short circuit to negative:
- Disconnect the injector connector, turn ignition switch to ON and activate the component using the
diagnostic tool.
- Verify the presence of voltage at the ends of the injector connector; if there is no voltage, restore the
cable harness, otherwise proceed with the following checks.
Open circuit:
- Perform the check of the injector and control unit connectors.
- Verify continuity of the cable harness between the control unit connector and the injector connector
(control unit PIN 34 - injector PIN 2). If there is no continuity, restore the cable harness.
FUEL PUMP
ELECTRICAL ERRORS
Fuel pump relay P0230 - shorted to positive / shorted to negative / open circuit.
Error cause
Shorted to negative: null voltage at PIN 85 of the injection relay.
Troubleshooting
- Disconnect the injection relay, turn the key to ON and activate the relay through the diagnostics in-
strument.
- Verify the presence of voltage between relay connector PIN 86 and 85 toward the cabling.
- If no voltage is read, disconnect the control unit and verify insulation from battery positive of the relay
PIN 86 (or control unit PIN 22). Restore the cabling if necessary.
- Disconnect the injection relay and the control unit.
- Verify ground insulation of the relay connector PIN 86 and 85 toward the cabling: if there is no insu-
lation, restore the cabling.
Open circuit:
- Disconnect the injection relay and the control unit.
- Verify continuity of the cabling between the relay and control unit: Relay PIN 86 - control unit PIN 22.
Restore the cabling if necessary.
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COIL
Function
Allows generation of the electrical discharge on
the spark plug, with an increase of voltage.
Pinout:
1. Activation by control unit (control unit side PIN
1)
2. Relay powered (PIN 87 relay side)
ELECTRICAL ERRORS
H.V. Coil P0351 - shorted to positive / open circuit or shorted to negative.
Error cause
Circuit open or shorted to negative: interruption of the circuit or null voltage at PIN 1 of the control unit
connector.
Troubleshooting
- Disconnect the coil connector, turn the key to ON and activate the component through the diagnostics
instrument.
- Verify the presence of voltage on the coil connector PIN 1: if present, restore the cabling, otherwise
replace the coil.
Open circuit:
- Carry out the check procedure of the coil and control unit connectors.
- Verify continuity of the cabling between the coil and control unit: Coil PIN 1 - control unit PIN 1. In the
absence of continuity restore the cabling.
- Verify, with the key turned ON, the presence of voltage on the coil connector PIN 2: If no voltage is
read, verify the continuity of the cabling between coil and injection relay (No. 35 on the electrical circuit
diagram): Coil PIN 2 - relay PIN 87.
- If the above tests provided a positive result, the coil should be replaced.
- Disconnect the control unit connector and the coil connector.
- Verify the coil connector PIN 1 ground insulation (or control unit connector PIN 1). Restore the cabling
if necessary.
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INDEX OF TOPICS
ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE

Vespa 946 Engine from vehicle
Exhaust assy. Removal
1. Silencer
2. Silencer heat guard
3. Manifold heat guard
4. Oxygen sensor
- Remove the right side fairing.

- Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
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Engine from vehicle Vespa 946
Remove the oxygen sensor cable from the lock on

the bracket.
Unscrew the screw of the clamp retaining the oxy-

gen sensor cable to the crankcase.
Unscrew the nuts fixing the silencer to the head.
Undo the screws fixing the silencer to the crank-

case and remove the silencer.
CAUTION
FREE THE CABLES OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR BEFORE
REMOVING THE SILENCER, PUTTING THIS CABLE HAR-
NESS UNDER AN EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE MAY DAMAGE
IT.
To refit, follow the previous operations but in reverse order, observing the prescribed torques.

Oxygen sensor tightening on exhaust manifold 40 - 50 Screws fixing silencer to the crankcase
24 - 27
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Removal of the engine from the vehicle
- Remove the right and left side fairings.

- Remove the battery cover.
- Remove the full silencer unit.
- Remove the air filter.
- Remove the rear mudguard.
- Adequately support the rear part of the vehicle
and unscrew the screw fixing the shock absorber
strut to the bracket on the crankcase.
CAUTION
SUPPORT THE VEHICLE ADEQUATELY.

WARNING
CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS WHEN THE ENGINE IS
COLD.
- Remove the pin connecting the swinging arm to

the engine by unscrewing the nut on the left side
of the vehicle.
- Lift the rear part of the vehicle as far as possible.
CAUTION
DURING THE LIFTING OPERATIONS, PAY ATTENTION

THAT THE CABLE HARNESS, TRANSMISSIONS AND
PIPES ARE NOT TIGHTENED.
WARNING
PAY ATTENTION TO THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Disconnect the stator and pick-up connectors.
ENG VE - 107
Free the stator and pick-up connectors from the

fittings on the crankcase.
Unscrew the screw retaining the clamp of the con-

trol unit cable harness to the crankcase.
Remove the ECU connector.
Undo the connecting screw on the frame - engine

ground frame.
ENG VE - 108
Remove the injector connector.
Remove the engine temperature sensor connec-

tor.
Remove the starter motor power supply cable by

unscrewing the nut.
Remove the ground cable on the starter motor by

unscrewing the nut.
ENG VE - 109
Remove the fuel pipe paying attention to possible

leaks due to the pressure in the pipes.
Disconnect the throttle grip cables from the throttle

body
Remove the throttle body freeing the main cable

harness by loosening the clamp fastening the
manifold.
Disconnect the HV coil connector.
ENG VE - 110
- Disconnect the rear ABS sensor connector by

freeing it from the retaining clamps.
- Remove the rear brake calliper as described in
the corresponding chapter.
To refit, follow the previous operations but in reverse order, observing the prescribed torques indicated
in the SPECIFICATIONS chapter.
WARNING
EACH TIME THAT THE CONNECTOR OF THE CONTROL UNIT IS DISCONNECTED, THE LEARN-
ING OF THE CONTROL UNIT MUST BE PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED IN THE INJECTION/
FITTING OF THE THROTTLE BODY CHAPTER.
See also
Tightening Torques
ENG VE - 111
INDEX OF TOPICS
ENGINE ENG
Vespa 946 Engine
This section describes the operations to be carried out on the engine and the tools to be used.
Automatic transmission
Transmission cover
- Remove the air duct.

- Remove the plastic cover that has the vehicle
logo on it.
- Insert the specific tools, rotate the engine until the
driven pulley stops and remove the nut, recovering
the washer.
Specific tooling
020937Y Driven pulley lock
ENG - 113
Engine Vespa 946
- Unscrew the ten screws fixing the engine and re-

move the transmission cover.
See also
Air duct
Air duct
- Unscrew the two screws indicated and remove

the duct.
Removing the driven pulley shaft bearing
- Remove the Seeger ring.

CAUTION
PLACE THE COVER ON A SURFACE, REMOVING OR EX-
CLUDING THE ALIGNMENT DOWELS.
ENG - 114
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- Support the transmission cover adequately.

- Using appropriate tools, remove the bearing.
Specific tooling
020412Y 15-mm guide
Refitting the driven pulley shaft bearing
- Use the heat gun to heat the inner part of the lid.
- Using the equipment plant a new bearing, apply
grease on the adapter and guide in order to main-
tain the position of the bearing during operation on
the vertical axis.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
020412Y 15-mm guide
- Insert the Seeger ring.
- Insert the alignment dowels if removed during
disassembly.
ENG - 115
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Removing the driven pulley
- Undo the clutch fixing screw, recovering the lin-

ing.
- Remove the clutch drum.
- Remove the driven pulley.
Inspecting the clutch drum
- Check that the clutch bell is not worn or damaged.

- Measure the clutch bell inside diameter.
Characteristic
Max. value clutch housing
Max. value: 134.5 mm
clutch housing standard value
Standard value: 134 - 134.2 mm
ENG - 116
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Checking the bell working surface eccentricity

- Install the bell on a driven pulley shaft using 2
bearings (inside diameter: 15 and 17 mm).
- Lock with the original spacer and nut.
- Place the bell/shaft unit on the support to check
the crankshaft alignment.
- Using a feeler dial gauge and the magnetic base,

measure the bell eccentricity.
- Repeat the measurement in 3 positions (Central,
internal, external).
- If faults are found, replace the bell.
Specific tooling
020074Y Support base for checking crankshaft
alignment
Characteristic
clutch housing inspection: Limit eccentricity.
Admissible limit eccentricity: 0.15 mm
Removing the clutch
- Prepare the locking tool for the driven pulley with

the pins half-screwed in the tool set to C.
- Introduce the adapter ring 11 with the chamfering
facing the inside of the tool.
ENG - 117
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- Fit the driven pulley unit in the tool so as the bolt

get into the masses clutch support holes. After-
wards make the support screw make contact with
a minimum force.
- Using the specific wrench, inserted 46 mm from
the side, remove the clutch central locking nut.
- Separate the components of the driven pulley.

CAUTION
THE TOOL MUST BE FIRMLY FIXED IN THE VICE AND THE
CENTRAL SCREW MUST NOT BE TIGHTENED WITH EX-
CESSIVE TORQUE AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE PULLEY
OR DEFORM THE SPECIFIC TOOL.
Specific tooling
020444Y Tool for fitting/ removing the driven
pulley clutch
020444Y011 adapter ring
020444Y009 wrench 46 x 55
Inspecting the clutch
- Check the thickness of the clutch mass friction

material.
- The masses must not show traces of lubricants;
otherwise, check the driven pulley unit seals.
N.B.
UPON RUNNING-IN, THE MASSES MUST EXHIBIT A CEN-
TRAL FAYING SURFACE AND MUST NOT BE DIFFERENT
FROM ONE ANOTHER.
VARIOUS CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CLUTCH TO
TEAR.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN THE MASSES USING TOOLS TO PREVENT
A VARIATION IN THE RETURN SPRING LOAD.
ENG - 118
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Characteristic
Check minimum thickness
1 mm
Pin retaining collar
- Simultaneously turn and pull the collar manually

to remove it.
N.B.
USE TWO SCREWDRIVERS IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICUL-
TY.
N.B.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO PUSH THE SCREWDRIVERS IN TOO
FAR TO AVOID DAMAGE THAT COULD COMPROMISE
THE O-RING SEAL.
Removing the driven half-pulley bearing
- Remove the retainer ring using two flat blade

screwdrivers.
- Using a hammer and pin, knock the ball bearing
out as shown in the figure.
- Remove the roller bearing using the specific ex-
tractor.
N.B.
REST THE HALF-PULLEY ON A WOOD SURFACE TO
AVOID DAMAGING THE THREADED RINGLET OF THE
DRIVEN PULLEY UPON REMOVING IT.
Specific tooling
001467Y009 Bell for OD 42-mm bearings
ENG - 119
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Inspecting the driven fixed half-pulley
- Measure the outside diameter of the pulley bush-

ing.
Characteristic
Standard diameter:
40.1 0.05 mm
Refitting the driven half-pulley bearing
- Assemble a new roller bearing using the specific

punch, fit the bearing with the label facing outward
and insert it completely up to the punch on the half-
pulley.
N.B.
REST THE HALF-PULLEY ON A WOOD SURFACE TO
AVOID DAMAGING THE THREADED RINGLET OF THE
DRIVEN PULLEY UPON REMOVING IT.
Specific tooling
020424Y Driven pulley roller casing fitting
punch
- To assemble the new ball bearing insert it com-
pletely down in its housing with the specific punch
and finally assemble the Seeger ring.
Specific tooling
020439Y 17-mm guide
ENG - 120
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Refitting the driven pulley
- Check that the faying surfaces between the 2

half-pulleys and the belt do not show any signs of
wear, scoring and grease.
- Insert the new oil seals and O-rings on the mov-
able half-pulley.
- Assemble the half-pulley on the ringlet with the
appropriate protection sheath.
- Make sure the pins and collar are not worn, re-
assemble the pins and collar.
- Use a greaser with a curved spout to lubricate the
driven pulley unit with around 6 g of grease. This
operation must be done through one of the holes
inside the bushing until grease comes out of the
opposite hole. This operation is necessary to avoid
the presence of grease beyond the O-rings.
Specific tooling
020263Y Driven pulley assembly sheath
AGIP GREASE SM 2 Gray black smooth-tex-
tured lithium grease, containing molybdenum
disulphide.
-
Inspecting the clutch spring
- Measure the length of the spring when it is re-

laxed.
Characteristic
Standard length:
106 mm
ENG - 121
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Refitting the driven pulley
- Reassemble the clutch housing and spacer.
Drive-belt
- Make sure the drive belt is not damaged and does not show abnormal wear.
- Replace as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.
Removing the driving pulley
- Using specific tools, lock the driving pulley and

loosen the nut.
Specific tooling
ENG - 122
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- Remove the flat washer and the cup washer.
- Remove the stationary half-pulley and the wash-

er.
- Disengage the belt.

- Remove the complete roller housing.
Inspecting the rollers case
- Check that the internal bushing shown in the fig-

ure is not abnormally worn and measure inner
diameter A.
- Measure outer diameter B of the pulley sliding
bushing shown in the figure.
- Check that the rollers are not damaged or worn.
- Check the guide shoes for the variator back-plate
are not worn.
- Check the wear of the roller housings and of the
belt faying surfaces on both pulley halves.
ENG - 123
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- Check that stationary driving pulley does not

show signs of abnormal wear on the grooved edge
and on the surface in contact with the belt.
CAUTION
DO NOT LUBRICATE OR CLEAN SINTERED BUSHINGS
Characteristic
Movable driving half-pulley bushing:
30 (+0.081 +0.060) mm
Sliding bushing:
26 (-0.020 -0.041)mm
Characteristic
CVT rollers 19 mm
Wear limit 18.4 mm
Refitting the driving pulley
- Perform the operations in reverse order of disas-

sembly.
CAUTION
INSERT THE ROLLERS WITH THE LARGEST SUPPORT
SURFACE ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTA-
TION.
- Tighten the torque using the specific tool to lock

the pulley.
CAUTION
DURING THE INSTALLATION PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION
TO THE ASSEMBLY OF THE BELLEVILLE SPRING, AS
SHOWN IN FIGURE.
Specific tooling

Driving pulley retainer nut 75 to 83
ENG - 124
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Refitting the transmission cover
Follow the removal steps but in reverse order; be careful to tighten to the prescribed torques.

Clutch cover retainer screws 10.8 to 12.8
End gear
Removing the hub cover
- Drain the oil of the final drive as described in the

chapter MAINTENANCE.
- Remove the 3 screws A and the 5 screws
B.
ENG - 125
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- Remove the breather pipe.

- Remove the cover.
Removing the hub bearings
Removing the clutch shaft bearing

- Remove the Seeger ring.
- Remove the oil seal from the opposite side.
- Remove the bearing working from the external
side and using the specific tools.
Specific tooling
020363Y 20-mm guide
Removing the intermediate gear bearing

- Remove the bearing using the specific tools .
Specific tooling
001467Y013 Calliper to extract 15-mm bear-
ings
ENG - 126
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Removing the Wheel axle bearing

- Remove the bearing using the specific tools .
Specific tooling
ings
Removing the wheel axle bearings
- Support the hub cover properly to avoid damag-

ing the sealing surface with the crankcase
- Remove the Seeger ring from the outside.
- Operating on the inside, remove the oil seal.
- Remove the wheel axle bearing using the specific
tool.
Specific tooling
020364Y 25-mm guide
Removing the intermediate gear bearing

- Using the specific tools remove the bearing.
Specific tooling
ings
ENG - 127
Engine Vespa 946
Inspecting the hub shaft
- Check the three shafts and the intermediate gear

for wear or distortion of the toothed surfaces, the
bearing housings, and the oil seal housings.
- In case of faults, replace the damaged parts.
Characteristic
Driven pulley shaft
A: 22(-0.01 -0.02)mm
Wheel axle
B: 15(-0.010 -0.020)mm
C: 25(-0.007 -0.020)mm
Intermediate gear
D: 15(-0.01 -0.02)mm
E: 15(-0.01 -0.02)mm
Inspecting the hub cover
- Check that the fitting surface is not dented or distorted.

- Check the bearing bearings.
- In case of faults, replace the damaged components.
ENG - 128
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Refitting the driven pulley shaft bearing
- Use the heat gun to heat the bearing seat.

- Using the specific equipment set a new bearing.
- Insert a locking seeger.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
020363Y 20-mm guide
Fitting the transmission shaft bearing
- Set a new bearing using the specific equipment.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
020359Y 42 x 47 mm Adaptor - For main bear-
ings and wheel axle
020412Y 15-mm guide
Fitting the Wheel axle bearing
- Set a new bearing using the specific equipment .
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
020359Y 42 x 47 mm Adaptor - For main bear-
ings and wheel axle
020412Y 15-mm guide
ENG - 129
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Refitting the hub cover bearings
Fitting the Wheel axle bearing

- Plant a new bearing using the equipment, apply
grease on the adapter and guide in order to main-
tain the position of the bearing during operation on
the vertical axis.
- Insert the Seeger ring.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
020364Y 25-mm guide
Fitting the transmission gear bearing
- Using the equipment set a new bearing.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
020412Y 15-mm guide
Refitting the ub cover
- Clean the engine crankcase and reduction cover

surfaces adequately.
- Working in reverse with respect to the disassem-
bly, inert the command pinion and the intermediate
gear into the hub box.
- Pay attention to the correct positioning of the
alignment dowels.
- Insert the gasket.
ENG - 130
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- Tighten the screws A and B to the prescri-

bed torque.
- Restore the hub oil as described in the chapter
MAINTENANCE

Hub cover screws 24 to 27
See also
Replacement
Flywheel cover
Cooling hood
- Unscrew the five indicated screws and remove

the cooling cap.
Cooling fan
- By inserting the specific tool in the indicated

holes, unscrew the nut fixing the cooling fan.
- Remove the cooling fan.
- Recover the wrench.
Specific tooling
020442Y Pulley lock wrench
ENG - 131
Engine Vespa 946
Removing the hub cover
- Remove the oil dipstick.

- Remove the sensor connector.
- Unscrew the eleven fixing screws of the flywheel
cover.
- Remove the cover.

- Remove the gasket.
- Pay attention to the alignment dowels.
ENG - 132
Vespa 946 Engine
Removing the stator
- Remove the flywheel cover.

- Unscrew the 2 flywheel fixing screws and the four
pick-up fixing screws and cable harness retainer
screws.
- Remove the flywheel and the pick-up complete with cable harness.
Refitting the stator
- Refit the stator and flywheel carrying out the re-

moval procedure in reverse, tightening the retain-
ers to the specified torque.
- Respect the operation of the pick-up.

Stator fixing screws 8 to 10 Pickup fixing
screws 3 to 4
Refitting the flywheel cover
- Fit the gasket and be careful with the two align-

ment dowels.
ENG - 133
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- Tighten the screws and tighten to the specified

torque.
CAUTION
TO AVOID DAMAGING THE OIL SEAL, USE THE SPECIFIC

TOOL PRIOR TO POSITIONING THE FLYWHEEL COVER.
Specific tooling
020940Y Flywheel cover oil seal gasket
FLYWHEEL COVER SCREWS

POSITION SIZES TORQUE (Nm)
A M6x90 11 to 13
B M6x35 11 to 13
C M6x30 11 to 13
Flywheel and starting
Removing the starter motor
- Undo the two fixing screws and remove the start-

er motor.
ENG - 134
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Removing the flywheel magneto
- Undo the screw indicated and remove the plate.
- Install the specific tool and unscrew the retainer

nut of the flywheel, recovering the washer.
Specific tooling
020939Y Flywheel retainer
- Before screwing in the flywheel extractor the pro-

tection tool provided in the specific tool must be
positioned.
Specific tooling
020933Y Flywheel extractor
- Acting on the extractor, remove the flywheel to-

gether with the starting sprocket and intermediate
gear.
ENG - 135
Engine Vespa 946
Inspecting the flywheel components
- Check the integrity of the internal plastic parts of the flywheel and the Pickup control plate.
- Check the integrity of the internal plastic parts of the flywheel and the Pickup control plate.
Refitting the flywheel magneto
- Perform the procedure in reverse order of disassembly, taking care to tighten to specified torque.

Flywheel fixing nut 100 to 110
Refitting the starter motor
- Fit a new O-ring on the starter motor and lubricate

it.
- Fit the starter motor on the crankcase and lock
the two screws to the prescribed torque.

Starter motor screws 10.8 to 12.8
ENG - 136
Vespa 946 Engine
Cylinder assy. and timing system
Removing the intake manifold
- The intake manifold is positioned on the head,

loosen the clamps and remove the sleeve con-
necting to the throttle body.
- Undo the three manifold fixing screws and re-
move it.
ENG - 137
Engine Vespa 946
Removing the rocker-arms cover
- Remove the protective cover, undoing the three

screws.
- Remove the engine temperature sensor.

- Undo the screw indicated.
- remove the upper part of the cover.
ENG - 138
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- Unscrew the four screws and remove the tappet

cover.
ENG - 139
Engine Vespa 946
Removing the timing system drive
- Before carrying out operations on the timing sys-

tem we recommend positioning the engine at TDC
in compression. To do this use the specific tools.
- Use the holes on the engine crankcase to secure
the tool.
- Position the specific tool in the window between
the flywheel pick-up references as illustrated in the
figure.
Specific tooling
020941Y Crankshaft timing adjustment tool
- First loosen the tensioner and unscrew the fixing

screws.
- Remove the tensioner complete with gasket.
ENG - 140
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- Undo the two screws on the timing system gear.
- Disengage the timing system gear and remove

the camshaft control sprocket.
- Remove the cylinder as described in section
Engine/Piston cylinder disassembly
After removing the head the camshaft control com-

ponents can be removed:
- Remove the inspection cover as described in sec.
Lubrication/Main bushing oil seals removal.
- Remove the oil pump command as described in
section Lubrication/Oil pump/Disassembly .
- Undo the chain tensioner pad fixing screw, re-
move the bushing and the slider.
- Remove the chain tensioner pad.
ENG - 141
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- Remove the control gear.

- Remove the seal OR.
- Remove the flat washer.
CAUTION
REMEMBER TO CORRECTLY POSITION THE SEAL OR IN

THE REFITTING PHASE.
ENG - 142
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- Release the timing chain from the crankshaft.

- Remove the control gear.
See also
Removal
Removing the cylinder - piston assy.
Removing the cam shaft
- Undo the camshaft lock screw.
- Remove the lock.

- Remove the two pins and the rockers.
- Remove the camshaft.
ENG - 143
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Removing the cylinder head
- Gradually loosen the four screws in crossed se-

quence and recover the washers.
- Undo the two external screws.
ENG - 144
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- Remove the cylinder head.

- Remove the chain guide slider and the gasket.
- Remove the gasket.
N.B.
ON ASSEMBLY PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE TWO

DOWELS.
ENG - 145
Engine Vespa 946
Removing the valves
- Use the specific tool to remove the cotters, cap

and spring.
CAUTION
PROPERLY REPLACE THE PADS AND ROCKERS SO AS
TO PRESERVE THE COUPLINGS.
CAUTION
DURING ASSEMBLY, POSITION THE VALVE SPRINGS

WITH THE GREEN COLOURED COIL FACING UPWARD.
Specific tooling
020382Y Valve fitting/ removal tool
ENG - 146
Vespa 946 Engine
- Use the specific tool to remove the valve oil seal.
Specific tooling
020431Y Valve oil seal extractor
- Slide off the valve and remove the lower support.
Removing the cylinder - piston assy.
- Remove the cylinder, paying attention to the cyl-

inder-crankcase alignment dowels.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE PISTON, SUPPORT IT
WHILE REMOVING THE CYLINDER.
N.B.
IN ORDER NOT TO DAMAGE THE BASE GASKET WITH
THE PISTON LOCK FORK 020426Y DURING THE MOUNT-
ING PHASE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSERT THE
ALIGNMENT DOWELS OF THE CYLINDER - CRANKCASE
UNDER THE CYLINDER DURING THE ASSEMBLY.
- Remove the base gasket.
- Remove the retainer rings and remove the piston.

N.B.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE SEALING RINGS
DURING REMOVAL.
ENG - 147
Engine Vespa 946
Inspecting the small end

N.B.
TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP-
TER.
See also
Inspecting the wrist pin

N.B.
TER.
See also
Inspecting the piston

N.B.
TER.
See also
Inspecting the piston rings

N.B.
TER.
See also
Piston rings
ENG - 148
Vespa 946 Engine
Removing the piston
- Fit the piston and pin onto the connecting rod,

aligning the piston arrow towards the engine di-
rection of rotation.
CAUTION
AT EVERY NEW MOUNTING USE RETAINER RING PINS.
Choosing the gasket
- Provisionally fit the piston into the cylinder, without any base gasket.
- Assemble a dial gauge on the specific tool.
Specific tooling
020942Y Piston protrusion check tool
- Using an abutment plane, reset the dial gauge

with a preload of a few millimetres.
- Finally fix the dial gauge.
- Check the perfect sliding of the feeler pin.
- Install the tool on the cylinder without changing
the dial gauge position.
- Lock the tool using the original head fixing nuts.
- Rotate the crankshaft up to the TDC (the inver-
sion point of the dial gauge rotation)
- Measure the deviation from the reset value.
ENG - 149
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- By means of the table, see the Specifications chapter identify the cylinder base gasket thickness to
be used for refitting. Correctly identify the cylinder base gasket thickness to keep the correct compres-
sion ratio.
- Remove the special tool and the cylinder.
See also
Slot packing system
Refitting the piston rings
- Pistons (like cylinders) are supplied in 4 catego-

ries: A, B, C and D, and must be fitted so that the
reference arrow faces the exhaust duct. The letter
is found at the centre of the piston.
- Fit the sealing rings with the word TOP or the
identification letter facing upwards. In any case,
the step must be facing opposite the piston crown.
- Sealing rings are manufactured with a cylinder
contact conical cross-section and piston gaps
must be offset by 120 in order to obtain a better
bedding.
- Lubricate rings with engine oil when fitting them.
CAUTION
AT EVERY NEW MOUNTING USE RETAINER RING PINS.
ENG - 150
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Refitting the cylinder
- Insert the cylinder base gasket with the thickness

determined above.
- Using the fork support and the piston ring retain-
ing band, refit the cylinder as shown in the figure.
N.B.
BEFORE FITTING THE CYLINDER, CAREFULLY BLOW
OUT THE LUBRICATION DUCT AND OIL THE CYLINDER
BARREL.
Specific tooling
020426Y Piston fitting fork
020427Y Piston assembly band
Inspecting the cylinder head

N.B.
TER.
See also
Cylinder Head
ENG - 151
Engine Vespa 946
Inspecting the timing system components
- Check that the guide slider and the tensioner

slider are not worn out.
- Ensure that the camshaft control pulley chain as-
sembly and the sprocket wheel are not worn.
- If you detect wear, replace the parts or, if the
chain, sprocket wheel and pulley are worn, replace
the whole unit.
- Remove the centre screw with the washer and
the tensioner spring. Check that the one-way
mechanism is not worn.
- Check the condition of the tensioner spring.
- If examples of wear are found, replace the whole
unit.
Inspecting the valve sealings

N.B.
TER.
See also
Cylinder Head
Inspecting the valves

N.B.
TER.
See also
Cylinder Head
ENG - 152
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VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK

- Remove the cover.
- Position the engine to the TDC in compression.
- Using a feeler gauge check the valve clearance.

CAUTION
- USE THE FEELER GAUGE LATERALLY, IN LINE WITH
THE VALVES, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
BENDING OF THE BLADE THAT MAY AFFECT THE MEAS-
UREMENTS.
Characteristic
Valve clearance (cold engine)
intake: 0.08 mm exhaust: 0.08 mm
Inspecting the springs and half-cones
- Check that the upper and lower supporting spring

washers, the cotters and the oil seal show exhibit
no signs of abnormal wear. Replace a component
when worn.
N.B.
TER.
See also
ENG - 153
Engine Vespa 946
Cylinder Head
Refitting the valves

CAUTION
MOUNT THE VALVE SPRINGS WITH THE GREEN COL-

OURED COIL FACING UPWARD.
- Lubricate the valve guides with engine oil.

- Place the valve spring supports on the head.
- Using the special punch, fit the three valve seal
rings alternately.
- Fit the valves, the springs and the spring retaining
caps. Using the appropriate tool with adapter,
compress the springs and insert the cotters in their
seats.
N.B.
DO NOT CHANGE THE POSITIONS THE VALVES ARE FIT-
TED IN FIT THE VALVE SPONGES WITH THE REFERENCE
COLOUR ON COTTER SIDE (TURNS WITH GREATER
PITCH).
Specific tooling
020382Y Valve fitting/ removal tool
020431Y Valve oil seal extractor
ENG - 154
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Inspecting the cam shaft

N.B.
TER.
See also
Cylinder Head
Refitting the head and timing system components
- Position the crankshaft to the TDC in compres-

sion.
- Insert the head gasket and check the correct operation of the alignment dowels.
- Insert the chain guide slider.
- Insert the head.
- Lubricate the stud bolt threads with engine oil.
ENG - 155
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- Tighten the nuts to an initial pre-torque of 9-11

Nm.
- Tighten up the nuts by rotating 270.05.0 with
crossed sequence.
- Fit the two screws on the outside of the timing
chain side and tighten them to the specified torque.
CAUTION
DO NOT PERFORM 270 IN ONE ROTATION. PERFORM

WITH THREE GRADUAL ROTATIONS, OBSERVING THE
SEQUENCE INDICATED ON THE STUD BOLTS.
N.B.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE HEAD, MAKE SURE THAT THE
LUBRICATION CHANNEL IS CLEAN USING A COM-
PRESSED AIR JET.
CAUTION
ALWAYS USE A NEW HEAD GASKET UPON REFITTING.

Cylinder head nut (TIGHTENING) 9 to 11 (Tighten
to the prescribed torque and then proceed with 270.05.0
rotation) Screws fixing cylinder to crankcase 10.8
to 12.7
Refitting the rocker-arms cover
- Remove the cylinder head cover and tighten the

four clamping screws to the prescribed torque.
- Pay attention to the integrity of rubber gaskets,
replace them if necessary.
- Make sure the gasket is positioned properly.

Head cover screws 10.8 to 12.7
Refitting the intake manifold
- Follow the disassembly process in reverse order to refit.
ENG - 156
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Intake manifold fixing screws 10.8 to 12.8
Crankcase - crankshaft
Splitting the crankcase halves
- Undo the eight crankcase coupling screws.

- Separate the crankcase halves while keeping the
crankshaft in one of these two halves.
- Only after the halves have been separated, can
the crankshaft be checked.
CAUTION
WHILE OPENING THE CRANKCASES AND REMOVING
THE CRANKSHAFT, CHECK THAT THE THREADED
SHAFT ENDS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE MAIN BUSH-
INGS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION CAN
DAMAGE THE MAIN BUSHINGS.
CAUTION
KEEP THE CRANKSHAFT IN ONE OF THE TWO HALVES
OF THE CRANKCASE WHEN SEPARATING IT. IF YOU FAIL
TO DO THIS, THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY
FALL.
- Remove the gasket and be careful with the align-

ment dowels.
Inspecting the crankshaft components

N.B.
TER.
See also
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Inspecting the crankshaft alignment

N.B.
TER.
See also
Inspecting the crankcase halves
- Before proceeding to check the crankcase halves, thoroughly clean all surfaces and oil ducts.
- On the transmission-side crankcase half, take particular care when handling the oil pump compartment
and the oil ducts, the by-pass duct, the main bushings and the cooling jet on the transmission side.
- Take particular care, also, that there are no signs wear in the oil by-pass valve housing (see Chapter
Lubrication), as this could prevent a good seal in the piston, which regulates the oil pressure.
- On the flywheel side crankcase half, take particular care cleaning the oil ducts for the main bushings,
the oil duct for the jet that lubricates the cylinder head and the oil drainage duct at the flywheel side oil
seal.
- Inspect the coupling surfaces on the crankcase halves for scratches or deformation, taking particular
care with the cylinder/crankcase surfaces and the crankcase halves surfaces.
- Defects in the crankcase coupling gasket between the crankcase halves or the mating surfaces shown
in the diagram, could cause a drop in the oil pressure lubricating the main bushings and connecting
rod.
- Check the main bearing seats that limit axial clearance in the crankshaft show no signs of wear. The
dimension between these seats is measured by way of the procedure described previously for meas-
uring the crankshaft axial clearance and dimensions.
N.B.
THE JET IS FED THROUGH THE MAIN BUSHINGS. PROPER OPERATION OF THIS COMPONENT
IMPROVES PISTON CROWN COOLING. CLOGGING HAS EFFECTS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO
DETECT (PISTON TEMPERATURE INCREASE). FAILURE OR LEAKS CAN CAUSE A CONSID-
ERABLE DROP IN THE LUBRICATION PRESSURE FOR MAIN BUSHINGS AND CONNECTING
ROD.
N.B.
THE HEAD LUBRICATION CHANNEL IS PROVIDED WITH A SHUTTER JET; THIS GIVES A "LOW
PRESSURE" HEAD LUBRICATION; THIS CHOICE WAS MADE TO REDUCE THE OIL TEMPER-
ATURE IN THE SUMP. THE JET CLOGGING IMPAIRS THE HEAD LUBRICATION AND THE TIMING
MECHANISMS. A JET FAILURE CAUSES A DECREASE OF THE MAIN BUSHING AND CON-
NECTING ROD LUBRICATION PRESSURE.
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Inspecting the crankshaft plain bearings
- To obtain a good bushing lubrication it is neces-

sary to have both an optimal lubricating pressure
(3.2 bar) and a good oil flow rate; the bushings
must be correctly positioned so as not to obstruct
the oil supply channels.
- The main bushings are comprised of two half-
bearings, one with holes and channels for lubrica-
tion whereas the other is solid.
Characteristic
A
AXIS CYLINDER
- The oil feeding channel section is also affected by the bushings driving depth compared with the
crankshaft axial clearance of the limiting surface.
N.B.
TER.
See also
Coupling chart
N.B.
TER.
See also
Refitting the crankcase halves
- Follow the removal steps but in reverse order; be

careful to respect the prescribed tightening tor-
ques.
- Insert the by-pass.
- Insert a new gasket and be careful with the align-
ment dowels.
- Maintaining the crankshaft inserted in the fly-
wheel side crankcase, couple the crankcase
halves.
- Insert the screws and tighten to specified torque.
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CAUTION
CAREFULLY CHECK THE CLEANING OF THE BY-PASS

DUCT.
CHECK THAT THE PISTON SLIDES BY HAND, FREELY
AND WITHOUT STICKING.
CAUTION
IT IS ADVISABLE TO INSERT THE CRANKSHAFT IN THE

FLYWHEEL SIDE CRANKCASE HALF TO PREVENT, WITH
ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENTS DURING INSERTION, THE OIL
PUMP CONTROL TOOTHING FROM DAMAGING THE
BUSHINGS.

Engine-crankcase coupling screws 11 13
- Complete the coupling operations with the verification of the crankshaft axial clearance.
- Using specific tools to support the dial gauge, verify that the fitting clearance is within the limits.
- Higher clearances are signs of wear of the crankshaft - crankcase supporting surfaces.
Characteristic
Crankshaft-crankcase axial clearance
0.2 to 0.5 mm
Studs
- Using two nuts, fitted as nut and lock nut type,

remove and then drive from the seat.
- Proceed with a thorough cleaning of the threaded
seat on the crankcase.
- Screw the new stud bolts up to the driving depth
indicated.
N.B.
NEW STUD BOLTS DO NOT NEED THREADLOCK, AS
THEY COME EQUIPPED WITH SCOTCH-GRIP.
Characteristic
Driving depth of stud bolts A
170 mm+ 0.5
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Lubrication
Conceptual diagrams
The lobe pump F sucks the oil from the sump, through the mesh pre-filter C, it pushes it into the
cartridge filter E where there is also a safety valve D.
Through the suitable passages found in the crankcases, the oil enters the crank chamber G where
the main bearings are lubricated and the big end (with high pressure), the piston pin and connecting
rod small end via spray H.
Subsequently the oil arrives at the timing system where it lubricates the camshaft A and from this,
valves and rockers. The oil passes through the timing chain duct and returns to the sump B by gravity.
In the system there is a minimal oil pressure sensor I and a spray that serves to lubricate the stator
L.
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Oil pressure check
- After removing the flywheel cover as described

in the "Flywheel" chapter, remove the electric con-
nexion of the minimum oil pressure switch and
then remove the switch.
- With the engine idling at 1750 rpm and the oil
temperature at ~90C, check that the oil pressure
is between 0.5 to 1.2 atm.
- With the engine idling at 5000 rpm and the oil
temperature at ~90C, check that the oil pressure
is between 3.2 to 4.2 atm.
- Remove the appropriate tools once the meas-
urement is complete, refit the oil pressure switch
and washer, tightening it to the specified torque
and fit the flywheel cover.
- If the oil pressure is not within the specified limits,
in the following order, check: the oil filter, the oil
by-pass valve, the oil pump and the crankshaft
seals.
N.B.
THE CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH OIL AT THE
CORRECT LEVEL AND WITH AN OIL FILTER IN PROPER
CONDITION.
Characteristic
Oil pressure
Operating pressure
- At 1750 rpm: (0.5 to 1.2)bar
- At 5000 rpm: (3.2 to 4.2)bar

Minimum oil pressure sensor 12 to 14
Crankshaft oil seals
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Removal
- Unscrew the three screws and remove them,

complete with the copper gaskets.
- Using pliers remove the door by acting on the

appendices.
- Remove the spacer and the O-ring.
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Refitting
- Insert the components making sure to thoroughly

grease the O-ring and the fork oil seal.
- Follow the steps in reverse order taking care to
tighten to torque.
WARNING
IN ORDER TO PREVENT ABNORMAL FORMATIONS OF

DIRT DUE TO THE RELEASE OF GREASE, WE RECOM-
MEND FIRST LUBRICATING THE SEAL RING STOPS WITH
A BRUSH.

Crankcase timing cover screws 11 13
Oil pump
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Removal
- Remove the oil sump and the by-pass.

- Remove the oil shield.
- Preventing rotation, unscrew the water pump
command screw and collect the washer.
- Remove the oil pump command sprocket com-

plete with chain.
- Unscrew the two screws and remove the oil

pump.
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Inspection
- Remove the two screws and remove the oil pump

cover.
- Remove and wash the rotors thoroughly with pet-
rol and compressed air.
- Reassemble the rotors in the pump body, keep-
ing the two reference marks visible.
- Using a feeler gauge, check the distance be-
tween the rotors in the position shown in the figure.
- Check the distance between the outer rotor and
pump body, see figure.
Check the axial clearance of the rotors using a
trued bar as shown in the figure.
Characteristic
Axial rotor clearance
Limit values admitted: 0.09 mm
Distance between the outer rotor and the pump
body
Admissible limit clearance: 0.20 mm
Distance between the rotors
Admissible limit clearance: 0.12 mm
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Refitting
- Follow the steps in reverse order to the removal,

tightening the screws to the specified torque.
- Insert the oil pump.
- Insert the control sprocket and the chain.
N.B.
FIT THE BELLEVILLE WASHER SO THAT ITS OUTER RIM
TOUCHES THE PULLEY. MAKE SURE THAT THE PUMP
TURNS FREELY.
Loctite 243 Medium strength threadlock
Medium Loctite 243 threadlock

Screws fixing oil pump to the crankcase 5 to 6
- Preventing rotation, tighten the water pump com-
mand screw complete with washer.
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Removing the oil sump
- Remove the oil filler plug, the transmission cover,

the complete drive pulley assembly with belt and
the sprocket wheel, as described in the Transmis-
sion chapter.
- Drain the oil as described above.
- Remove the seven screws indicated in the figure
with the two rear brake transmission retainer
brackets.
- Remove the washers, the spring and the by-pass
piston.
Inspecting the by-pass valve
- Check the unloaded spring length.

- Check that the small piston is not scored.
- Ensure that it slides freely on the crankcase and
that it guarantees a good seal.
- If not, eliminate any impurities or replace defec-
tive parts.
Characteristic
Standard length
52.4 mm
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Piston standard diameter

12.861 + 12.843 mm
Refitting the oil sump
- Refit the by-pass piston in its housing.

- Insert the pressure-regulating spring.
- Fit a new sump seal.
- Refit the sump, taking care to locate the spring in
the appropriate recess machined into the inside of
the sump.
- Refit the rear brake transmission mounting brack-
ets and the screws in the reverse order from which
they were removed.
- Tighten the screws to the prescribed torque.
- Refit the driving pulley assembly, the drive belt,
the sprocket wheel and the transmission cover, as
described in the "Transmission" chapter.
- When testing the lubrication system, refer to
the "Crankcase and Crankshaft" chapter, re-
garding lubrication of the connecting rod as-
sembly

Locking torque 11 to 13
ENG - 169
INDEX OF TOPICS
INJECTION INJEC
Vespa 946 Injection
Precautions
Troubleshooting hints
1. An injection system fault is more likely to be caused by a connection than a component.
Before troubleshooting the system, carry out the following checks:
A: Electrical power supply
a. Battery voltage
b. Blown fuse
c. Solenoids
d. Connectors
B: Chassis ground
C. Fuel system
a. Broken fuel pump
b. Dirty fuel filter
D: Ignition system
a. Faulty spark plug
b. Broken coil
c. Broken shielded cap
E: Intake circuit
a. Dirty air filter
b. Dirty by-pass circuit
c. Faulty Stepper motor
F: Other
a. Incorrect distribution timing
b. Wrong idle mixture
c.Incorrect reset of the throttle valve position sensor
2. EMS faults may be caused by loose connectors. Make sure that all connections are properly imple-
mented.
Check the connectors taking into consideration the following point:
A: check that the terminals are not bent.
B: check that the connectors have been properly connected.
C. check whether the failure changes if the connector is slightly vibrating.
3. Before replacing the EMS ECU, check the whole system thoroughly. If the fault is fixed even by
replacing the control unit, install the original control unit again and check if the fault occurs again.
4. Use a multimeter with an internal resistance over 10 KW/V for troubleshooting. Using unsuitable
instruments may damage the ECU. The instruments to be preferred have a definition over 0.1V and
0.5W and an accuracy over 2%.
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1. Before repairing any part of the injection system, check if any faults have been stored. Do not dis-
connect the battery before checking for faults.
2. The fuel supply system is pressurised at 250 kPa (2.5 BAR). Before disconnecting the fast-release
fitting of the fuel supply pipe, check that there are no naked flames. Do not smoke. Act with caution to
avoid spraying fuel to your eyes.
3. When repairing electric components, the battery must always be disconnected unless it is strictly
necessary for the battery to be connected.
4. When carrying out functional tests, ensure that battery voltage is above 12V.
5. Before attempting to start the vehicle, ensure that there are at least two litres of fuel in the tank.
Failure to respect this norm will damage the fuel pump.
6. If a long period is envisaged with the vehicle not in use, fill the tank to at least the halfway mark. This
will ensure the pump will be covered by fuel.
7. When washing the vehicle, do not spray excessive water on electric components and wiring.
8. In the event of ignition problems, begin troubleshooting from the battery and the injection system
connections.
9. Before disconnecting the ECU connector, perform the following steps in the order shown:
- Set the switch to OFF
- Disconnect the battery
Failure to respect this norm may damage the control unit.
10. Do not invert the poles when fitting the battery.
11. To avoid causing any damage, disconnect and reconnect the system connectors only if required.
Before reconnecting, check that the connectors are dry.
12. When carrying out electric inspections, do not force the tester probes into the connectors. Do not
take measurements not specifically foreseen by the manual.
13. At the end of every check performed with the diagnostic tester, remember to protect the system
connector with its cap. Failure to observe this precaution may damage the control unit.
14. Before reconnecting the quick couplers of the power supply system, check that the terminals are
perfectly clean.
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Terminals setup
1. H.V. coil
2. Boost
3. Overturn sensor
5. Starter button
6. + Key
7. Ground lead 1
8. Stop buttons
9. + Battery
11. Lambda +
12. Lambda -
14. Immobilizer antenna
15. Sensor ground
16. K Line
17. Immobilizer
18. External temperature sensor
19. Sensor ground
20. Pick up -
21. NC
23. Ground lead 2
24. Tyre pressure sensor
25. Injection telltale light
26. CAN H line
27. CAN L line
28. NC
29. Pick up +
30. NC
32. ASR warning light
34. Injector
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EMS circuit diagram
1. Battery
6. Fuse no. 2
8. Fuse No. 1
9. Ignition switch
11. Fuse No. 7
57. Pick up
58. Oxygen sensor
60. Engine control unit
63. Injector
64. H.V. coil
65. Fuel pump
Troubleshooting procedure
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Engine does not start
ENGINE DOES NOT START IF ONLY PULLED

Immobiliser enabling signal System not encoded
System not efficient, repair according to the indications of the
self-diagnosis
Presence of faults detected by the self diagnosis Pump relay
HV coil
Injector
Revolution timing sensor
Fuel system Fuel in the tank
Fuel pump activation
Fuel pressure (low)
Injector capacity (low)
Power to spark plug Shielded spark plug cap HV coil (secondary insulation)
Parameter reliability Engine temperature
Distribution timing - injection ignition
Air temperature
End of compression pressure End of compression pressure
Starting difficulties
ENGINE STARTER PROBLEMS

HV coil
Injector
Air temperature
Engine temperature
Starter speed Starter motor and solenoid
Battery
Ground connections
End of compression pressure End of compression pressure
Power to spark plug Spark plug
Shielded cap
HV coil
Speed-timing sensor
Ignition advance
Fuel system Fuel pressure (low)
Injector capacity (low)
Injector sealing (poor)
Correctness of the parameters Engine temperature
Stepper throttle valve position intake air temperature (steps
and actual opening)
Cleaning of the auxiliary air pipe and throttle valve
Air filter efficiency
Engine stops at idle
ENGINE DOES NOT IDLE/ IDLING IS UNSTABLE/ IDLING TOO LOW

HV coil
Injector
Air temperature
Engine temperature
Ignition efficiency Spark plug
Ignition timing
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Correctness of the parameters Throttle valve position sensor
Stepper
Engine temperature sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Intake system cleaning Air filter
Diffuser and throttle valve
Additional air pipe and Stepper
Intake system sealing (infiltrations) Intake manifold - head
Throttle body - manifold
Intake sleeve
Filter box
Fuel system (low pressure) Fuel pump
Pressure regulator
Fuel filter
Injector capacity
Engine does not rev down
ENGINE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLING SPEED/IDLING SPEED TOO HIGH

HV coil
Injector
Air temperature
Engine temperature
Ignition efficiency Ignition timing
Stepper
Intake sleeve
Filter box
Pressure regulator
Fuel filter
Injector capacity
Exhaust backfires in deceleration
EXHAUST BACKFIRES WHEN DECELERATING

HV coil
Injector
Air temperature
Engine temperature
Oxygen sensor
Stepper
Intake sleeve
Filter box
Pressure regulator
Fuel filter
Injector capacity
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Exhaust system sealing (infiltrations) Manifold - head
Manifold - silencer
silencer welding
Engine revs irregularly
ENGINE IRREGULAR PERFORMANCE WITH VALVE SLIGHTLY OPEN

Intake system cleaning Air filter
Diffuser and throttle valve
Additional air pipe and Stepper
Intake system sealing Intake sleeve
Filter box
Ignition system Spark plug wear check
Parameter reliability Throttle valve position signal
Engine temperature signal
Intake air temperature indicator
Ignition advance
TPS reset successful TPS reset successful
HV coil
Injector
Air temperature
Engine temperature
Oxygen sensor
Poor performance at full throttle
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AT FULL POWER/ ENGINE IRREGULAR PERFORM-

ANCE ON PICKUP
HV coil
Injector
Air temperature
Engine temperature
Oxygen sensor
Spark plug power supply Spark plug
Shielded cap
HV cable
HV coil
Intake system Air filter
Filter box (sealing)
Intake sleeve (sealing)
Ignition advance
Fuel system Fuel level in the tank
Fuel pressure
Fuel filter
Injector capacity
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Engine knocking
PRESENCE OF KNOCKING (COMBUSTION SHOCKS)

HV coil
Injector
Air temperature
Engine temperature
Oxygen sensor
Ignition efficiency Spark plug
Ignition advance
Intake system sealing Intake sleeve
Filter box
TPS reset successful TPS reset successful
Fuel system Fuel pressure
Fuel filter
Injector capacity
Fuel quality
Selection of the cylinder base gasket thickness Selection of the cylinder base gasket thickness
Fuel supply system
The fuel supply circuit includes the electric pump, the filter, the pressure regulator, the electro-injector
and the fuel delivery pipes.
The electrical pump is located in the tank from which the fuel is pumped and sent to the injector through
the filter.
The pressure is controlled by the pressure regulator situated in the pump assembly in the tank.
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Refitting the injector
- The injector on this vehicle is a twin head injector

with angle different to 90, an incorrect positioning
of the injector in the throttle body can cause seri-
ous malfunction; it must be observed that the pin
of the spring is placed inside the recess in the in-
jector body as shown in figure.
Removing the butterfly valve
Preventively remove:
- Left side fairing
- Right side fairing
- Air filter
- Rear suspension strut.
Slightly lift the rear part of the vehicle
CAUTION
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DURING THE LIFTING OPERATIONS, PAY ATTENTION

THAT THE CABLE HARNESS, TRANSMISSIONS AND
PIPES ARE NOT TIGHTENED.
Unscrew the screw locking the clamp retaining the

crankcase to the control unit cable harness.
Loosen the adjustment nut and remove the throttle

grip cables.
Disconnect the control unit connector.
Loosen the clamp fastening the throttle body to the

manifold.
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Remove the throttle body.
Refitting the butterfly valve

- To refit, perform the removal operations in reverse.
After the refitting proceed as follows
- Turn the ignition switch "ON"
- Wait 10 seconds
- Turn the ignition switch "OFF"
- Turn the ignition switch "ON"
- Wait 30 seconds
- Turn the ignition switch "OFF"
- Start the vehicle on the stand and keep it running for at least 5 minutes
Pump supply circuit
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1. Battery
2. Fuse 2 - 10 A
3. Fuse 1 - 20 A
4. Ignition switch
5. Fuse 7 - 5 A
7. Electronic control unit
8. Fuel pump
Fuel filter check
Disconnect the terminals from the electric pump
Remove the screw shown in the picture
Remove the clip fixing the piping to the filter shown

in the picture
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Separate the lower part of the pump mounting as

shown in the picture.
Remove the filter from the pump mounting
FITTING
For the fitting proceed in reverse order paying attention to the fitting angle of the pump flange in the
tank
CAUTION
DURING THE FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK PAY ATTENTION TO THE FITTING
ANGLE OF THE FLANGE.
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Inspecting the injector circuit
1. Battery
2. Fuse 2 - 10 A
3. Fuse 1 - 20 A
4. Ignition switch
5. Fuse 7 - 5 A
7. Electronic control unit
8. Injector
Check the resistance at the injector ends: 14.5 5% Ohm
Check function of fuses No. 1, 2 and 7 for the ECU and injection load relay.
Check functionality of the injection load relay, also

located behind the front grille: check the resistance
of the energising coil between pins 86 and 85: 40
- 80 Ohm
Apply a voltage of 12V to pins 86 and 85; make
sure that there is continuity between pins 30 and
87 of the relay.
WARNING
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TO INDICATE THE RELAY OF THE DESIRED FUNCTION,

REFER TO THE PIN-CABLE COLOUR RELATIONSHIP
WITH THE ATTACHED ELECTRIC SYSTEM DIAGRAM.
Check the power supply line of the injection load

remote control energising coil: after switching to
"ON", make sure there is battery voltage, for 2
seconds, between the Orange-Blue cable and
Black-Purple cable of the solenoid base. Other-
wise check the continuity of the Orange-Blue cable
between the fuse-box and the relay base and of
the Black-Purple cable between pin 22 of the con-
trol unit and the relay base.
N.B.
CONTINUITY TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE
COMPONENTS DISCONNECTED. (RELAYS, CONTROL
UNIT, FUSES ETC.).
Check the presence of fixed voltage between the

Red-White cable of the relay base and ground.
Otherwise, check the continuity of the Red-White
cable between the fuse-box (No. 02 10 A) and the
relay base.
N.B.
CONTINUITY TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE
COMPONENTS DISCONNECTED. (RELAYS, CONTROL
UNIT, FUSES ETC.).
See also
Fuses
Check, on switching to "ON", that there is battery

voltage, for about two seconds, to the Black-Green
cable of the pump connector and ground with
pump connector disconnected. Otherwise, check
the continuity of the Black-Green cable between
the pump connector and the relay base.
Verificare l'efficienza della linea di massa della
pompa carburante misurando la continuit tra cav-
etto nero connettore pompa, lato impianto, e mas-
sa.
Specific tooling
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Switch to ON and check if there is voltage, with

injector disconnected and control unit connected,
between the Black-Green cable of the injector con-
nector and the ground lead
With injector disconnected and the injector load relay disconnected, check the continuity of the Black-
Green cable between the injector connector and relay base.
Inspecting the injector hydraulics
- Remove the engine from the vehicle as described in the corresponding chapter.
- Remove the injector by unscrewing the screw fixing the injector to the head.
Install the specific tool to check the fuel pressure

and position the manifold on a graduated container
of at least 100 cm.
Connect the injector to the wire supplied with the
injection tester.
Connect the clamps of the cable to an auxiliary
battery.
Activate the fuel pump with the active diagnosis.
Check that, within fifteen seconds, approximately
40 cm of fuel is dispensed with an adjustment
pressure of approximately 2.5 Bar.
Specific tooling
020480Y Petrol pressure check kit
Tachometer
Disconnect the fuel pipe connector. Start up the engine and wait for it to stop. With the wiring connected
to the control unit and system try to start up the engine and check that the voltage between pin 20 and
29 is around 2.8 V
- Check the continuity between pin 29 of the injection control unit and the red cable of the engine speed
sensor.
- Check the continuity between pin 20 of the injection control unit and the brown cable of the engine
speed sensor.
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- Check that the pins 20 and 29 of the control unit are insulated from each other and insulated from the
ground.
Specific tooling
INJEC - 187
INDEX OF TOPICS
SUSPENSIONS SUSP
Vespa 946 Suspensions
Sospensioni anteriore
This section is dedicated to operations that can be carried out on the suspensions.
Front
Removing the front wheel
Remove the plastic cover levering in the appropri-

ate slit.
Undo the screws fixing the wheel to the wheel hub.
Front wheel hub overhaul
WHEEL HUB REMOVAL

- Remove the front wheel.
- Remove the front brake calliper.
- Remove the cotter pin.
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- Remove the nut cover.
- Remove the nut of the wheel axle.
- Remove the wheel hub.
WHEEL HUB SERVICE

If, due to an excessive clearance, it is necessary
to replace the bearings, proceed as follows.
- Remove the retainer ring of the bearing.
SUSP - 190
- With the extractor and the bell remove the bear-

ing on the outside.
Specific tooling
ings
- Remove the oil seal of the bearing on brake disc

side.
- Remove the bearing using the guide, the adaptor

and the handle.
Specific tooling
020363Y 20-mm guide
- With a specific gun heat the seat of the bearing

on the brake disc side.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
SUSP - 191
- Use guide, adaptor and handle to drive the bear-

ing into its seat as far as it will go and insert the oil
seal.
Specific tooling
020363Y 20-mm guide
- Heat the seat of the bearing from the opposite

side of the brake disc.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
- Drive the bearing in the seat as far as it will go

using the guide, the adaptor and the handle.
Specific tooling
020412Y 15-mm guide
- Insert the retainer ring.
SUSP - 192
Refitting the front wheel
- Proceed with the operations in the reverse order,

paying attention to the tightening torques and
check the distance between front speed sensor
and tone wheel. In the event that it is not correct,
insert a washer of 0.6 0.05 mm between ABS
sensor and support until reaching the correct val-
ue.
Characteristic
Tone wheel distance - Sensor X
0.9 1.2 mm

Front wheel axle nut 74 to 88 Front wheel to hub
fixing screws 20 to 25
Handlebar
Removal
Preventively remove:
- the leg shield back plate
- The footrest
- The mirrors
- The connectors of the instrument panel, head-
lights and electrical devices
- Release the cable harness of the instrument pan-
el, headlights and electrical devices.
- Remove the front handlebar cover complete with

the light unit and the instrument panel.
- Remove the cables of the accelerator.
SUSP - 193
- Remove the brakes piping paying attention to the

brake fluid drainage.
- Remove the front and rear brake pumps.
- Undo the screw indicated and remove the rear
handlebar cover.
Refitting
- Proceed with the operations in the reverse order,

observing the tightening torques and paying at-
tention to the correct passage of the cables, the
piping and the cable harness.
THE FIXING SCREW OF THE HANDLEBAR ON THE
STEERING PIPE 1 AND THE NUT 2 MUST BE RE-
PLACED AT EVERY REMOVAL.

Handlebar locking screw 40 to 45
Steering column
Removal
- Remove the handlebar

- Remove the front wheel
- Remove the piping of the front brake calliper
- Remove the front speed sensor
- Remove the upper ring nut
SUSP - 194
- Remove the lower ring and the upper ball bearing

- Slide off the steering pipe from the headstock.
Overhaul
If you have to replace the bearings, due to an excessive clearance, proceed as follows:
- Remove the lower steering bearing using the extractor.
Specific tooling
020004Y Punch for removing steering bearings from headstock
- Insert the new lower steering bearing.
Refitting
- For the removal operations, proceed in reverse order.
Front shock absorber
Removal
- Support the vehicle adequately

- Remove the wheel hub
- Loosen the shock absorber lower clamps and re-
move the brake calliper shock absorber mounting.
SUSP - 195
- Loosen the screws fixing the front brake pipe re-

tainer clamp and the front speed sensor cable in
order to reach the upper clamps.
- Unscrew the upper fixing nuts and remove the

shock absorber.
Refitting
To refit, carry out the removal operations in reverse order, observing the prescribed tightening torques.

Lower shock absorber clamp 19 to 26 Upper shock absorber retainer 20 to 25
Shock-absorber - calliper bracket
Removal
- Remove the front wheel hub

- Remove the front shock absorber lower clamps
- Remove the bracket locking Seeger ring

- Unscrew the bracket
SUSP - 196
Overhaul
- The bracket for the shock absorber -calliper at-

tachment has two roller bearings separated one
from the other as shown in the photograph
- Remove the two roller bearings from the bracket

with the specific tool operating on the shock ab-
sorber attachment side as shown in the photo-
graph
Specific tooling
020365Y 22 mm guide
- Remove the oil seal on the wheel hub side.
- Suitably hold the brake calliper - shock absorber

attachment bracket
- Fit a new oil seal and move it until it stops using
the specific tool
Specific tooling
SUSP - 197
- Assemble a new roller bearing on the shock ab-

sorber side and move it until it stops using the
specific tool.
Specific tooling
020365Y 22 mm guide
- Suitably hold the brake calliper - shock absorber

- brake calliper.
- Assemble a new roller bearing on the wheel hub
side and move it until it stops using the specific
tool.
Specific tooling
020365Y 22 mm guide
Refitting
- Refit the parts in reverse order of the removal

operation.
CAUTION
BEFORE CARRYING OUT REFITTING OPERATIONS IN
THE AREAS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK, LUBRICATE
THEM WITH THE RECOMMENDED PRODUCT
Specific tooling
020036Y Punch
020037Y Punch
AGIP GREASE PV2 Ivory smooth-textured,
slightly-stringy anhydrous calcium-base
grease.
TL 9150 066, NATO G 460 symbol
Rear
SUSP - 198
Removing the rear wheel

- Remove the cover of the wheel pin nut.
- Unscrew the indicated screws and remove the

rear wheel.
WHEEL HUB REMOVAL

- Remove the rear brake calliper.
- Remove the cotter pin.
- Remove the cover of the wheel hub nut and un-

screw the nut.
- Remove the wheel hub paying attention to the
present thickness.
SUSP - 199
Refitting the rear wheel
WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY

Carry out the operations in the reverse order, ob-
serving the prescribed tightening torques
- Check the distance between the front speed sen-
sor and the tone wheel, in the event that it is not
correct, insert a washer of 0.3 0.05 or 0.6 0.05
between ABS sensor and support until reaching
the correct value.
Characteristic
Tone wheel distance - Sensor X
0.9 1.2 mm

Rear wheel hub nut 104 to 126
- Tighten the screws fixing the wheel to the hub.

Rear wheel to hub fixing screws 20 to 25
Swing-arm
Removal
- Support the vehicle adequately.

- Unscrew the nut of the engine swinging arm pin
and remove the pin.
SUSP - 200
- Unscrew the nut of the engine swinging arm -

chassis swinging arm pin and remove the pin.
- Unscrew the nut of the chassis swinging arm pin

and remove the pin.
- Remove the seeger ring locking the silentblock.
- Undo the fixing screw of the silentblock bracket

and remove the bracket.
SUSP - 201
Overhaul
Proceed with the service if there is an excessive

clearance of the motor regarding the body.
- Remove the plastic thickness of the swinging arm
on the chassis side.
- Remove the axis of the swinging arm on the

frame side.
- Remove the bearings from both sides of the

swinging arm using an extractor and bell.
Specific tooling
ings
- Remove the plastic thickness of the swinging arm

on the engine side.
SUSP - 202
- Remove the axis of the swinging arm on the en-

gine side.
- Remove the bearings from both sides of the

swinging arm using an extractor and bell.
Specific tooling
- Remove the silentblock from the bracket using an appropriate extractor.
Specific tooling
- Place the silentblock in the bracket using the specific tool.
Specific tooling
For both bearings of the swinging arm on the engine side proceed as follows:
- Use handle and guide to drive the bearing into its seat.
Specific tooling
020439Y 17-mm guide
For both bearings of the swinging arm on the frame

side proceed as follows:
- Use handle, adaptor and guide to drive the bear-
ing into its seat.
Specific tooling
020412Y 15-mm guide
SUSP - 203

- Insert the axis into the swinging arm on the engine side and then insert the thickness.
- Insert the axis into the swinging arm on the frame side and then insert the thickness.
- Grease in the points indicated by arrows.
Refitting
- Proceed the removal operations but in the reverse order, observing the prescribed tightening torques.

Silent block bracket screw 42 to 52 swinging arm to engine - frame pin locknut 76 to 83 Swinging
arm to frame pin locknut 40 to 45 Engine-swinging arm pin 40 to 45
Shock absorbers
SUSP - 204
Removal

- Undo and remove the screw fixing the strut to the
bracket.
- Unscrew the fixing screw of the shock absorber

to the linkage.
- Unscrew the screw fixing the strut to the linkage

of the shock absorber.
- Unscrew the lock-nut of the linkage pin and slide

the pin from the opposite side.
SUSP - 205
- Unscrew the screws fixing the shock absorber to

the body.
Refitting
Proceed the removal operations but in the reverse order, observing the prescribed tightening torques.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TIGHTENING TORQUES

Name Torque in Nm
Fixing screws upper shock absorber 20 to 25
Shock absorber to linkage fixing screw 67 to 73
Lock-nut of the linkage 81 to 90
Strut to linkage fixing screw 67 to 73
Strut to bracket fixing screw 67 to 73
Screws fixing bracket to crankcase 20 to 25
Centre-stand
REMOVAL CENTRE STAND

- Remove the two stand return springs.
- Unscrew the nut fixing the stand to the engine

and remove the pin from the opposite side.
FITTING CENTRE STAND

- To refit, proceed in reverse order, observing the prescribed tightening torques.
SUSP - 206

Centre stand axis nut 40 to 45
SUSP - 207
INDEX OF TOPICS
BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS

Vespa 946 Braking system
ABS
Operating diagram
1. Front brake calliper

2. Rear brake pump
3. Front brake pump
4. Right joint
5. Left joint
6. ABS Modulator
7. Rear brake calliper
8. Vehicle centre
Guide to diagnosis
At each key ON, if at least one current or memorised system error is not identified:
-the ABS warning light flashes.
When exceeding 5 km/h:
-if no errors are detected the ABS warning light turns off
-if at least one malfunction is detected, the ABS warning light turns on permanently.
The ABS system is disabled!
The system is still fully functional like any other brake system without ABS.
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Braking system Vespa 946
The detection of malfunctions may require more or less time depending on the type of fault.
Following the detection logic one or more conditions must persist within a certain time to detect errors.
If during this time one of the conditions is lost and then reappears, the timer is reset and the system is
not able to detect the fault.
The ABS system continues to be inactive.
GUIDE TO ABS FAULT DIAGNOSIS
1. ABS LAMP ON
2. CONNECT THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
- DOES THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL COMMUNICATE? (NO, go to point 3; YES, go to point 4)
3. PERFORM THESE CHECKS:
A. Ground PIN 7 and PIN 23
B. +12V at PIN 9
C. +12V at PIN 6 with key ON
4. ARE THERE ANY ERRORS? YES, go to point 5; NO, go to point 6)
5. CONSULT THE ERRORS DISPLAY TABLE
6. ABS WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATION
IS IT ACTIVATED?(YES, go to point 7; NO, go to point 8)
7. CONTACT TECHNICAL SERVICE
8. PERFORM THESE CHECKS:
A. Continuity cable between PIN 8 of the ABS control unit connector and PIN 3 of the connector A
of the instrument panel.
B. Check the connectors - refer to the operations described in this chapter.
If the above checks are OK, the causes can be:
C. ABS control unit malfunction
D. Instrument panel malfunction
Modulator
N.B.
IN THE EVENT OF MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS SYSTEM, IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE
ENTIRE MODULATOR THAT IS PROVIDED FOR THE BRAKES FLUIDS NECESSARY FOR THE
OPERATION.
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MODULATOR REMOVAL
- Remove the right side fairing and the left side
fairing.
- Disconnect the connector of the ABS control unit.
- Undo the screws fixing the control unit to the

bracket.
- Unscrew the screw A and the nuts B fixing

the bracket of the control unit to the body.
- Unscrew the nuts, remove and close the brake

oil tubes in sequence (1) - (2) - (4) - (3).
N.B.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DURING
THE REMOVAL OF THE PIPING FROM THE MODULATOR.
USE A SMALL CONTAINER AND A CLOTH.
MODULATOR INSTALLATION
When installing the ABS modulator, repeat the operations described in the removal in reverse order,
paying close attention when inserting the pipes.
Before installing the side fairings, bleed the brake system in order to restore the correct operation of
the braking system.
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MODULATOR TIGHTENING TORQUES

Name Torque in Nm
Bracket screw ABS control unit 6 to 8
Bracket nuts ABS control unit 20 to 25
Screws fixing ABS control unit to bracket 8 to 10
Nuts fixing system piping to the ABS control unit 17 to 20
ASR
System ASR
The ASR system is a device to help riding that helps the rider during acceleration manoeuvres, espe-
cially on slippery surfaces or in conditions that can cause sudden slippage of the rear wheel. The ASR
in these situations automatically intervenes by reducing engine output within the limit imposed by the
grip conditions, contributing significantly to the maintenance of stability of the vehicle.
WARNING
THE ASR SYSTEM IS BASED ON THE RECOGNITION OF SPEED DIFFERENCES BETWEEN

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL.
IN ORDER THAT THE SYSTEM MAINTAINS MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IN ALL CONDITIONS, THE
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY TIME, EVEN IN CASE OF RE-
PLACEMENT OF JUST ONE TYRE.
FOR THE CALIBRATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE BELOW.
CAUTION
THE PROCEDURE ACTIVATION REQUEST MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 60 SECONDS FROM
WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED.
Complete the ASR and ABS system diagnostic cycle: turn the ignition switch to ON, ride a short distance
at a speed above 5 Km/h and wait for the flashing of the ABS warning light and ASR icon to turn off.
- Press the 1 (START) button of the handlebar

to deactivate the ASR system.
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- Check that the deactivation icon of the ASR 2

is on.
- Leave the engine running at idle speed for at least

3 seconds.
- Press the ASR on/off button 1 and one of the
two brake levers simultaneously for at least 4 sec-
onds.
- The ASR icon 2 flashes slowly to confirm that

the procedure has been activated.
- Ride the vehicle at a constant speed between 30
and 40 Km/h for at least 7 to 8 seconds.
- The ASR icon 2 stops flashing to confirm that
the procedure has been completed.
- After completing the procedure, switch off the in-

strument binnacle (ignition switch OFF) and wait
30 seconds before turning the ignition switch ON
again.
CAUTION
IF THE PROCEDURE IS NOT COMPLETED WITHIN 2 MI-

NUTES IT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS FAILED AND THE
ASR ICON 2 WILL REMAIN ON WITH A STEADY LIGHT.
THE ASR WILL BE DEACTIVATED UNTIL THE INSTRU-
MENT PANEL IS TURNED OFF (KEY OFF). TO REACTI-
VATE THE ASR SYSTEM THE VEHICLE IGNITION MUST
BE TURNED BACK ON (KEY ON). REPEAT THE PROCE-
DURE UNTIL COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Rear brake calliper
BRAK SYS - 213

Removal
Remove the complete silencer.

- Remove the rear wheel.
- Remove the two screws indicated
N.B.
IF IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE OR SERVICE THE
BRAKE CALLIPER, BEFORE REMOVING THE FITTINGS
FIXING THE CALLIPER TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET,
FIRST LOOSEN THE OIL HOSE FITTING AFTER HAVING
EMPTIED THE SYSTEM OF THE CIRCUIT BEING EXAM-
INED.
Refitting
- Follow the removal procedures but in reverse order and tighten to the prescribed torques with the
recommended product.

Rear brake calliper fixing screws 20 to 25
- If the calliper was replaced, bleed the system.
CAUTION
ONCE REFITTING IS FINISHED, BLEED THE SYSTEM.
CAUTION
ALWAYS USE NEW COPPER WASHERS.
Rear brake calliper-pipe fitting 20 to 25
Front brake calliper
Removal
- Adequately support the vehicle and remove the

front wheel.
N.B.
SHOULD IT BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE CALLIP-
ER, FIRST LOOSEN THE FITTING CONNECTING THE PIPE
TO THE BRAKE CALLIPER.
Refitting
- To fit the calliper, follow the above operations but in reverse order.
BRAK SYS - 214


Screw tightening calliper to support 20 to 25
- If the calliper was replaced, bleed the system.
CAUTION
ALWAYS USE NEW COPPER WASHERS.
CAUTION
ONCE REFITTING IS FINISHED, BLEED THE SYSTEM.
Brake fluid pipe-calliper fitting 20 to 25
Rear brake disc
Removal
- Remove the rear wheel hub.

- Unscrew the indicated nuts.
Refitting
- For removal, proceed in reverse order, paying attention to the prescribed torques
- Check the gap between tone wheel and rear speed sensor

Brake disc screws 8 to 10
Disc Inspection

- Use a calliper to check the disc thickness as
shown in the photograph.
- Repeat the measurement at no fewer than six
points on the disc.
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- Place the dial gauge on the disc outer edge.
- Make the wheel hub turn and check the disc de-
viation.
Specific tooling
Characteristic
STANDARD THICKNESS
4 +0.2 -0.2 MM
MINIMUM THICKNESS
3.5 MM
Max. deviation allowed:
0.1 mm
Front brake disc
Removal
- Remove the front wheel hub.

Refitting
- Carry out the removal steps but in the reverse order, paying attention to the prescribed torques.
- Check the gap between tone wheel and front speed sensor.

brake disc screws 8 to 10
BRAK SYS - 216

Disc Inspection

- Use a calliper to check the disc thickness as
shown in the photograph.
- Repeat the measurement at no fewer than six
points on the disc.

- Place the dial gauge on the disc outer edge.
- Make the wheel hub turn and check the disc de-
viation.
Specific tooling
Characteristic
STANDARD THICKNESS
4 +0.2 -0.2 MM
MINIMUM THICKNESS
3.5 MM
Max. deviation allowed:
0.1 mm
Front brake pads
Removal
- Remove the brake calliper.

- Undo the indicated screws and remove the brake
pads.
BRAK SYS - 217

Refitting
- Follow the process in reverse order to refit.
Rear brake pads
Removal

- Remove the brake calliper.
- Remove the locking spring of the pin.
- Remove the pin.
- Remove the spring.
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- Remove the pads.

- Check that there are no faults or warping. If there
are, replace them.
- Check that the thickness of the friction material
is more than 1.5 mm. Otherwise, proceed with re-
placement.
- The replacement must be made with greater re-

sidual thickness if the pad has not worn evenly.
A 0.5 mm thickness difference in the residual fric-
tion material is permitted
Refitting
- Insert the brake pads.

- Insert the fixing pin being careful to position the clip with the ends towards the bleed screw.
- Insert the locking on the pin.
- Fix the brake calliper to the bracket and tighten the screws to the specified torque.
CAUTION
BEFORE USING THE BRAKE, OPERATE THE LEVER A FEW TIMES.
Rear brake calliper tightening screw 20 to 25 Nm
Fill
BRAK SYS - 219

Rear - combined
- Remove the rubber cap from the bleed screw.

- Insert a rubber pipe in the bleed screw to permit
the brake fluid to be recovered.
- With the brake lever, load the system and bring
it up to the required pressure.
- Keeping the brake lever pulled, loosen the bleed
screw to purge the air in the system. Then tighten
the bleed screw
- Repeat the operation until only brake fluid comes
out of the rubber pipe.
- Remove the fluid recovery pipe and refit the rub-
ber cap over the bleed screw.
- Top up the brake fluid to the right level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, bleeding can be done using a
special vacuum pump
CAUTION
THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS OF THE BRAKING SYS-
TEM, EVEN FOR THE VERSION EQUIPPED WITH ABS
SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE USE OF DIAGNOSTIC
TESTER, AND ARE THEREFORE EQUAL TO THOSE DE-
SCRIBED FOR THE STANDARD BRAKE SYSTEM.
N.B.
DURING THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS, MAKE SURE THE
BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH
THE BODYWORK SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE IT. FURTHER-
MORE, DURING THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS REGARD-
ING THE BRAKE CALLIPERS, MAKE SURE THE BRAKE
FLUID DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE DISC
BRAKES AND WITH THE BRAKE PADS. FAILURE TO OB-
SERVE THIS PRECAUTION WILL ENDANGER THE PROP-
ER WORKING AND EFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKING SYS-
TEM
Specific tooling

Oil bleed screw 12 to 16
BRAK SYS - 220

Front
- Remove the rubber cap from the bleed screw.

- Insert a rubber pipe in the bleed screw to permit
the brake fluid to be recovered.
- With the brake lever, load the system and bring
it up to the required pressure.
- Keeping the brake lever pulled, loosen the bleed
screw to purge the air in the system. Then tighten
the bleed screw
- Repeat the operation until only brake fluid comes
out of the rubber pipe.
- Remove the fluid recovery pipe and refit the rub-
ber cap over the bleed screw.
- Top up the brake fluid to the right level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, bleeding can be done using a
special vacuum pump
N.B.
DURING THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS, MAKE SURE THE
BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH
THE BODYWORK SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE IT. FURTHER-
MORE, DURING THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS REGARD-
ING THE BRAKE CALLIPERS, MAKE SURE THE BRAKE
FLUID DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE DISC
BRAKES AND WITH THE BRAKE PADS. FAILURE TO OB-
SERVE THIS PRECAUTION WILL ENDANGER THE PROP-
ER WORKING AND EFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKING SYS-
TEM
CAUTION
THE BLEEDING OPERATIONS OF THE BRAKING SYS-
TEM, EVEN FOR THE VERSION EQUIPPED WITH ABS
SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE USE OF DIAGNOSTIC
TESTER, AND ARE THEREFORE EQUAL TO THOSE DE-
SCRIBED FOR THE STANDARD BRAKE SYSTEM.
Specific tooling

Oil bleed screw 12 to 16
BRAK SYS - 221

Brake fluid level check

The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both
positioned on the handlebar. Proceed as follows:
- Rest the vehicle onto the centre stand, with the
handlebar centred.
- Check the fluid level through the sight glass A
and B.
A certain lowering of the level is caused by wear
on the brake pads.
Front brake pump
Removal
- Remove the front handlebar cover.
- Drain the braking system.
- Disconnect the brake oil pipe from the pump,
paying attention to a possible escape of remaining
oil.
- Disconnect the connector of the brake stop but-
ton.
- Unscrew the nuts fixing the pump to the handle-
bar.
- Remove the brake pump with the lever.
Refitting
- Upon refitting, perform the operation but in reverse order.
- Tighten the hydraulic line to the prescribed torque and purge the system.
- When the operation is over, tighten the brake fluid bleed screw to the prescribed torque.
CAUTION
WHEN CARRYING OUT THE OPERATION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE
BLEED SCREW AND ITS SEAT ON THE CALLIPER. CAREFULLY DRY THE CALLIPER AND DE-
GREASE THE DISC SHOULD THERE BE BRAKE FLUID ON IT.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC; THAT IS, IT ABSORBS MOISTURE FROM THE SURROUND-
ING AIR. IF THE LEVEL OF MOISTURE IN THE FLUID EXCEEDS A GIVEN VALUE, BRAKING WILL
BE INEFFICIENT. THEREFORE, ALWAYS USE FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINERS. UNDER
NORMAL DRIVING AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS YOU SHOULD CHANGE THIS FLUID EVERY
TWO YEARS. IF BRAKES ARE USED INTENSELY AND/OR IN HARSH CONDITIONS, CHANGE
THE FLUID MORE FREQUENTLY.
N.B.
WHILE REFITTING, REPLACE THE COPPER GASKETS ON THEIR FITTINGS.
BRAK SYS - 222


Brake fluid pump-hose joint 19 to 22 Handlebar brake pump nuts 7 to 10
Rear brake pump - combined
Removal

- Drain the braking system.
- Disconnect the brake oil pipe from the pump,
paying attention to a possible escape of remaining
oil.
- Disconnect the connector of the brake stop but-
ton.
- Unscrew the nuts fixing the pump to the handle-
bar.
- Remove the brake pump with the lever.
Refitting
- Upon refitting, perform the operation but in reverse order.

- Tighten the hydraulic line to the prescribed torque and purge the system.
- When the operation is over, tighten the brake fluid bleed screw to the prescribed torque.
CAUTION
WHEN CARRYING OUT THE OPERATION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE
BLEED SCREW AND ITS SEAT ON THE CALLIPER. CAREFULLY DRY THE CALLIPER AND DE-
GREASE THE DISC SHOULD THERE BE BRAKE FLUID ON IT.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC; THAT IS, IT ABSORBS MOISTURE FROM THE SURROUND-
ING AIR. IF THE LEVEL OF MOISTURE IN THE FLUID EXCEEDS A GIVEN VALUE, BRAKING WILL
BE INEFFICIENT. THEREFORE, ALWAYS USE FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINERS. UNDER
NORMAL DRIVING AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS YOU SHOULD CHANGE THIS FLUID EVERY
TWO YEARS. IF BRAKES ARE USED INTENSELY AND/OR IN HARSH CONDITIONS, CHANGE
THE FLUID MORE FREQUENTLY.
N.B.
WHILE REFITTING, REPLACE THE COPPER GASKETS ON THEIR FITTINGS.
Brake fluid pump-hose joint 19 to 22 Handlebar brake pump nuts 7 to 10
BRAK SYS - 223

Brake pipes
1 - Front brake pump pipe

2 - Rear brake pump pipe
3 - Front brake calliper pipe
BRAK SYS - 224

4 - Rear brake calliper pipe
BRAK SYS - 225

INDEX OF TOPICS
CHASSIS CHAS
Vespa 946 Chassis
Seat
- With the open saddle, remove the 8 screws of the

saddle cover.
- Remove the saddle cover by unscrewing the fuel
tank cap.
- Disconnect the cable from the saddle lock.
- Remove the 6 indicated screws and remove the

saddle with the support.
- Remove the gas spring from the saddle by un-

screwing the indicated nut.
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Chassis Vespa 946
- Remove the gas spring from the saddle support

by removing the seeger ring and the indicated pin.
- Remove the 4 screws fixing the saddle to the

support and separate the saddle from the support.
Side fairings
- Remove the leg shield back plate.

- Remove the footrest.
- For both sides of the vehicle remove the 9 re-
tainer screws of the upper bumpers.
- Remove the 5 retainer screws of the lower bump-

ers.
CHAS - 228
Vespa 946 Chassis
Driving mirrors
- Undo the screw indicated to remove the mirror.
Rear handlebar cover

- Remove the footrest
- Remove the cables of the throttle control.
- Disconnect the front and rear stop connectors.
- Remove the front and rear brake pump.
- Remove the front and rear brake pipes.
- Remove the right and left controls.
- Disconnect the right and left controls connectors.
- Remove the screw fixing the handlebar cover to

the steering pipe and remove the handlebar cover.
WARNING
THE SCREW AND THE NUT TIGHTENING THE HANDLE-
BAR MUST BE REPLACED AFTER EACH REMOVAL.
CHAS - 229
Chassis Vespa 946
Instrument panel

- Disconnect the connectors of the headlight as-
sembly and the instrument panel and free the ca-
bles from the retaining clamps.
- Remove the headlight assembly.
- Remove the instrument panel by unscrewing the
4 screws fixing it to the support of the headlight
assembly.
- During the refitting, pay attention to the correct

cable channels in the rear handlebar cover.
A- Front brake pipes
B - Instrument panel cable harness, electric devi-
ces cable harness, headlight cable harness.
C - Rear brake pipes, throttle grip cables.
Front handlebar cover

- Remove the footrest
-Remove the rear-view mirrors.
- Undo the 4 screws indicated on both sides of the
vehicle.
CHAS - 230
Vespa 946 Chassis
- When removing the front headlight assembly pay

attention to the correct cable channels.
A- Front brake pipes
B - Instrument panel cable harness, electric devi-
ces cable harness, headlight cable harness.
C - Rear brake pipes, throttle grip cables.
Headlight assy.

- Remove the headlight frame by unscrewing the
2 indicated screws.
- Remove the headlight cover by unscrewing the

indicated screws on both sides of the headlight.

- Undo the 2 screws indicated.
CHAS - 231
Chassis Vespa 946
- Remove the screw indicated on both sides of the

headlight.
- Remove the instrument panel by freeing the

headlight cable harness.
TURN INDICATORS
- Disconnect the connectors of the turn indicators.
- Unscrew the 2 indicated screws and remove the

turn indicators.
CHAS - 232
Vespa 946 Chassis
Legshield

- Remove the piaggio clip-on badge.
- Undo the screw indicated on both sides of the

vehicle.
Knee-guard
CHAS - 233
Chassis Vespa 946
- Remove the leg shield back plate and pay atten-

tion to the clips in the indicated area.
Removing the ignition key-switch when on *off*

- Disconnect the key switch contacts connector.
- Disconnect the immobilizer connector.
- Remove the locking spring of the key switch con-

tacts connector.
CHAS - 234
Vespa 946 Chassis
- Remove the lock spring of the locking.
- Remove the lock.
- Remove the steering lock.
Removing the ignition key-switch when on *lock*

- Remove the switch of the key switch.
CHAS - 235
Chassis Vespa 946
- Make a hole on the block using a drill as shown

in the figure.
- Insert the wheel cylinder with the key and with the
anchoring tab facing down halfway on the lock
body taking care that the insertion phase of the key
is oriented matching "ON" (the only position that
enables the cylinder to get into the lock body); now
turn the key leftwards to "OFF" and at the same
time press until the cylinder is completely in.
See also
Knee-guard
Taillight assy.
- Unscrew the pin fixing the rear suspension strut

to the bracket on the crankcase.
- Pay attention that the cable of the ABS sensor

and the rear brake pipe are not tensed, lift the rear
part of the vehicle.
- Disconnect the rear light assembly connector.
CHAS - 236
Vespa 946 Chassis
- Unscrew the 3 screws indicated and remove the

headlight assembly.
TURN INDICATORS
- Remove the side fairings.
- Disconnect the connectors of the turn indicators.
- Remove the 2 screws indicated.
License plate light
CHAS - 237
Chassis Vespa 946
- Remove the license plate light by sliding it from

the support.
Footrest

- Remove the battery cover

- Remove the external footrest strips.
CHAS - 238
Vespa 946 Chassis
- Remove the 5 screws under each footrest strip.
- Remove the spoilers from both sides of the ve-

hicle.
- Unscrew the screws under the spoilers.
- Remove the footrest, sliding it from the front part

of the vehicle. Pay attention not to damage the
bodywork.
CHAS - 239
Chassis Vespa 946
Side fairings
- Remove the spoilers.

- Undo the indicated screw
License plate holder
- Remove the license plate light.

- Undo the 2 screws indicated on both sides of the

vehicle.
CHAS - 240
Vespa 946 Chassis
Air filter
- Remove the left side panel.

- Loosen the hose clamp indicated and remove the

filter box.
Rear mudguard
- Remove the side fairings.

- Undo the screw indicated and remove the mud-

guard.
CHAS - 241
Chassis Vespa 946
Vano portabatterie - inverter
spoiler
- Remove by turning the spoilers towards the out-

side.
Fuel tank
- Remove the tank cover.

- Remove the engine.
- Remove the fuel pump connector on the upper
part of the engine housing.
CHAS - 242
Vespa 946 Chassis
- Unscrew the rear tank fixing screw.
- Remove the locking by unscrewing the 3 screws

indicated.
- Remove the tank fixing screw.
- Unscrew the right side cover by unscrewing the

3 screws indicated.
CHAS - 243
Chassis Vespa 946
- Unscrew the tank fixing screw.

- Slide off the tank towards the rear part of the ve-
hicle.
Front mudguard

- Remove the rear handlebar cover.
- Remove the upper steering bearing.
- Remove the front brake calliper.
- Remove the front ABS sensor.
CHAS - 244
Vespa 946 Chassis
- Adequately support the vehicle and remove the

front wheel.
- Slide off the steering pipe.

- Slide off the mudguard from the steering pipe.
CHAS - 245
INDEX OF TOPICS
PRE-DELIVERY PRE DE
Vespa 946 Pre-delivery
Aesthetic inspection
Appearance check:
- Paintwork
- Fitting of plastics
- Scratches
- Dirt
Tightening torques inspection

SAFETY LOCKS CHECK
- Safety fasteners
- Fixing screws
SAFETY FASTENERS
Check that there is a yellow mark on the following clamps:
- Rear suspension strut fixing
- Rear shock absorber fixing
- Rear shock absorber linkage fixing
- Front ABS sensor
- Rear ABS sensor
- Front brake calliper
- Rear brake calliper
- Handlebar locking screw
- Swinging arm pin - Frame
- Swinging arm pin - Engine
- Engine arm pin - Frame arm
See also
System ASR
Electrical system
Electrical system:
- Battery
- Main switch
- Headlamps: high beam lights, low beam lights, tail lights and their warning lights
- Adjusting the headlights according to the regulations currently in force
- Rear light, brake light and license plate light
- Front and rear stop light switches
- Turn indicators and their warning lights
- Instrument panel lights
PRE DE - 247
Pre-delivery Vespa 946
- Instrument panel: fuel gauge

- Instrument panel warning lights
- Horn
- Starter
CAUTION
TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.
INADEQUATE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY WITH A LOW LEVEL OF ELECTROLYTE BEFORE
IT IS FIRST USED SHORTENS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY.
WARNING
KEEP SPARKS AND NAKED FLAMES AWAY FROM THE BATTERY WHILE RECHARGING. RE-
MOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE, DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIRST.
CAUTION
WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY, ATTACH THE POSITIVE LEAD FIRST AND THEN THE NEG-
ATIVE ONE.
WARNING
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC AND IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. IT CONTAINS SUL-
PHURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES OR SKIN, RINSE WITH ABUNDANT WATER FOR
ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IF IT ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED, IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR
VEGETABLE OIL. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES; KEEP THEM AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES,
SPARKS AND CIGARETTES. IF THE BATTERY IS CHARGED IN A CLOSED PLACE, TAKE CARE
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO BATTERIES.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN THE RECOMMENDED CAPACITY. USING
A FUSE OF UNSUITABLE RATING MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE OR EVEN CAUSE
A FIRE.
Levels check
Level check:
- Hydraulic braking system fluid level.
- Rear hub oil level
- Engine oil level
Road test
Test ride
- Position the vehicle on the stand and keep it running for at least 5 minutes
- Cold start
- Instrument operations
- Response to the throttle control
- Stability on acceleration and braking
- Rear and front brake efficiency
PRE DE - 248
Vespa 946 Pre-delivery
- Rear and front suspension efficiency

- Abnormal noise
CAUTION
POSITION THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND AND KEEP IT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES
BEFORE PERFORMING THE TEST RIDE.
N.B.
DURING THE ROAD TEST CARRY OUT THE ASR SYSTEM CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.
Static test
Static control after the test ride:

- Restarting when warmed up
- Minimum hold (turning the handlebar)
- Uniform turning of the steering
- Possible leaks
CAUTION
CHECK AND ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE WITH TYRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
CAUTION
NEVER EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES OR TYRES MAY BURST.
Functional inspection
Functional Checks:
Braking system (hydraulic)
- Lever travel
Braking system (mechanical)
- Lever travel
Clutch
- Proper functioning check
Engine
- Proper general functioning and no abnormal noise check
Others
- Check documentation
- Check the chassis and engine numbers
- Tool kit
- License plate fitting
- Check locks
- Check tyre pressures
- Installation of mirrors and any accessories
PRE DE - 249
Pre-delivery Vespa 946
Specific operations for the vehicle
In the Delivery Kit contained in the vehicle pack-

age you will find the right hand cap indicated in the
figure which must be fitted during the pre-delivery
phase.
PRE DE - 250
A
ABS: 209
Air filter: 35, 241
B
Battery: 46, 65, 74, 82, 83
Brake: 213218, 222224
Brake fluid: 222
C
Checks: 69
E
Engine oil: 36
F
Fuel: 178, 182, 242
Fuses: 80, 185
H
Headlight: 42, 231
Horn: 77
Hub oil: 33
I
Identification: 8
Instrument panel: 230
M
Maintenance: 7, 32
Mirrors: 229
O
Oil filter: 37
R
Recommended products:
S
Shock absorbers: 204
Spark plug: 32
Suspension: 46
T
Tank: 242
Transmission: 10, 45, 113, 125
Turn indicators: 68
Tyres: 11
V
Vehicle: 8, 105, 107, 250

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SERVICE STATION MANUAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS

ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE

BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS

This section describes the general specifications of the vehicle.

PLEASE REMIND THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS CAN LEAD TO

Dimensions and mass

WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

125 CM ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Frame and suspensions

Wheels and tyres

HEAD AND CYLINDER

TRANSMISSION AND FINAL REDUCTION

Cylinder - piston assy.

Crankcase - crankshaft - connecting rod

AXIAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD

Diameter of crankshaft bearings.

- The main bushings have 2 half-bearings, 1 with

- The section of the oil feeding channels is also

Measurement of crankcase halves - crankshaft coupling clearance.

DIAMETER OF CRANKCASE WITHOUT BUSHING

THE CRANKSHAFT is available in two CATEGO-

CRANKSHAFT CATEGORY IDENTIFICATION:

- In case of faults, replace the head.

- Insert the valves into the cylinder head.

Measure the unloaded spring length

- Clean the valve seats of any carbon residues.

- Measure the diameter of the valve stems in the

- Check the deviation of the valve stem by resting

- Check the oscillation of the valve head by ar-

Measure the valve guide.

- After measuring the valve guide diameter and the

- Measure the external diameter of the rocker pins

ROCKING LEVERS AND PIN DIAMETER:

Slot packing system

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE

020938Y Driving pulley lock

020939Y Flywheel retainer

020940Y Flywheel cover oil seal gasket

020941Y Crankshaft timing adjustment tool

020942Y Piston protrusion check tool

Stores code Description

020922Y Diagnosis Tool

020959Y Spanner for the bag hook

020335Y Magnetic mounting for dial gauge

020329Y Mity-Vac vacuum-operated pump

020376Y Adaptor handle

Stores code Description

020360Y 52 x 55-mm Adaptor

001467Y010 Driver for OD 25 mm bearings

001467Y013 Calliper to extract 15-mm bearings

Stores code Description

020271Y Tool for removing-fitting silent bloc

020439Y 17-mm guide

020412Y 15-mm guide

020648Y Single battery charger

Stores code Description

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE