Spring cleaning of Vespa.

haveaniceday11 · Post by **haveaniceday11** » Sun May 05, 2013 9:58 pm

Hi guys.
Just pulled out my LX150 Vespa. Finally!
Took out the battery this winter and put a conditioner in the fuel so it wouldn't go bad. Put it battery back in and the Vespa started alright. Drove around the block and then came back and when I came to a stop it just turned off.
Checked oil and it seems ok but maybe needs a little more? But now won't start. Any suggestions?

Sowelu · Post by **Sowelu** » Sun May 05, 2013 10:28 pm

I had a similar challenge with my scooter. Does your scooter have power, but won't start? If so, have you tried changing the spark plug?

Shannon

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Mon May 06, 2013 6:34 am

Always start with the plug as suggested. Sounds to me like a plugged idle jet. It starts on the "starting" carb (auto choke) but won't run when warmer (auto choke off). You could try running fuel treatment and go for a long ride with no stops. I recommend sea foam.

If it was mine, I would just drain the tank, put in fresh fuel, pull the carb and blow out the jets in the carb.