@ Raise the compression release on the cy- linder by shifting forwards the handle «M>» fitted to the left handlebar. © Open the throttle a little inwards giving the twistgrip on the right handlebar a quarter of a turn (See fig. 4). @ Give the pedal a long push so that it reaches the bottom of its travel and then let the compression release go. Once the engine is running, shift the handle C, at the air intake, to the «M» position. If the engine does not fire, press twice or thrice the pump button P on the carburettor. b) By pedalling the machine Open the fuel tap, put in the low gear, de- clutch and pedal the machine along a short strech of road. Then gently release the clutch lever, open the throttle a little and pedal until the engine starts. 18 c) By pushing the machine along Put in low gear, declutch, push the machine along and after a few yar ‘lease the clutch and the engine will fire. Once the engine is running, declutch again; put gear lever into neutral and open the throttle slightly. With the engine warm, starting becomes much easier. Speed change Speed change control is operated by hand through the left twistgrip (see fig. 3). With the engine running pull the clutch lever on the gear twistgrip as far as it will go; then turn the latter onwards to put in the bot- tom, speed, as will appear from the speed indicator;’ then gently release the clutch lever and gradually accelerate the engine by. turning the throttle twistgrip back- wards. To shift from low to second gear close the throttle by turning the twistgrip onwards until it reaches the end of its total move- ment, then declutch, turn the gear control into second gear position; release the clutch aeJever gently again and accelerate the engine. For downward gear change with the engine running, nearly shut the throttle and ac- tuate clutch lever and gear twistgrip as previously described. Change up from second to low gear as the speed drops so that engaging occurs smoothly. To change up from low gear to neutral, half rotate the gear twistgrip between low and second gear. Bear in mind that the control of the ma- chine is by throttle. There is a slight amount of snack in these operations but this is very soon acquired. Always change gear before it is essential to avoid high engine revolu- tions. rh Stopping the machine fyi To stop the machine, close the thi Otble by turning the right twistgrip as far as it will go, declutch and apply the brakes; just as the machine is coming to a standstill shift the gear into neutral. To stop the’ engine either move the compression release on the handlebar in the «M» position or with the iF engine idling put in the low gear; apply the brakes at the same time releasing the clutch lever, then move the gear into neutral. | normal hed. running running by pedala Instruction Manual - z“Tam ett A. Manual, written with the aim of enabling users to get the best service from their Lambretta 48, summarizes specifications and fundamental instruc- tions. It should be emphasized that life and perfom: largely depend on the manner the machine is driven and the designer’s sug stions attended. As a rule neither force the engine especially for. the ‘Initial mileage nor exceed the prescribed speeds. Correct use of the controls, @are of mechanical parts and a little maintenance work will secure long and troublefree service of both the machine and engine. ° The expert rider too should not fail to read the contents of this guide to get a good understanding of the proper method of dealing with Lambretta 42. Bear in mind this important point: should you remove at any time the engine, first consider our instructions and next act accordingly.Vehicle Overall length 74,8" (1,900 m) Overall width (handlebar) 24,4” (0,620 m) Overall height 39,4” (1,000 m) Ground clearance 3,94” (0,100 m) Wheelbase 46,9" (1,187 m) Max speed: , low gear 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h) second gear Fuel consumption 31-34 m.p.h, (50-55 km/h) 226 miles/gal (80 km/1 1.) at cruising speed 0,66 gals (2,700 1) 125 miles (200 km) at Tank capacity Range cruising speed MAIN FEATURES Uphill: low gear 20 % second gear 10% 2-stroke singk finder engine, air cooled Capacitys = 47,75 cc Bore o 1,57” (40 mm) Stroke 1,49” (38 mm) Compression ratio 6,5 HP output max eT r.p.m, 5000 Cylinder of high quality wear resistant cast iron 5Cylinder head of light alloy, die cast Connecting rod of high tensile steel, with rol- ler big-end bearing Built-up crankshaft carried on ball bearings Lubrication by petroil (6 % fluid oil SAE 30) Dell’Orto carburettor T5-11S type with air filter and silencing air intake incorporated in the frame. 0,433” choke (11 mm); 0,0244” jet (62/100 mm) Fed by gravity Ignition by flywheel magneto with h.t. coil placed externally. Advance adjustment when standing. Lateral spark plug; heat Scale). Starting from a standstill by means of pedal and compression release located on the cylin- der. Transmission ratio between pedal and crankshaft: 1/25,45. nge 225° (Bosch i! Clutch Single plate in oil bath. The clutch group has, 6 also the function of flywheel regulating the © smoothness of the motion. with the aid of a lever on the left handlebar; just near the lever the clutch adjusters are placed. Hand operated Gearbox 2-speed, constant mesh gears in oil bath. The engagement is obtained through a sliding dog controlled by the left twistgrip and flexible cable. The speed indicator is near the twistgrip. Ratios between crankshaft and chain spro- cket: Bottom speed 8.1/1 Top speed 4.05/1 Transmission “From the engine to the gearbox by gears, and from the gearbox to the rear wheel by chain. Transmission ratios: ibe Ist speed 26.16/1 2nd speed 13.08/1The machine can be pedalled after disengag- ing the clutch-engine group to the end of reducing expenditure of energy. Transmission ratios between pedals and rear wheel: 1st speed 2nd speed 1/0,972 1/1,945 Frame - Forks Single-beam cradle shaped frame made of pressings brazed in neutral atmosphere and incorporating the steering column, the saddle support and half-rear mudguard, The structure affords great rigidity and sa- fety; it incorporates also the fittings for en- gine, fuel tank and luggage carrier. The front and rear forks are made of pressed steel pla- te with section entirely closed, torsionally resistant. . ae Suspensions - Front wheel (see fig. 1): by means of rocker . A % arms and internal helical springs of progres-. ~ sive type. A rubber pad limits the bottom stroke of the rocker arms. ie Rear wheel (see fig. 1): by swinging fork and helical springs of progressive type enclosed in two cartridges located at each side of the wheel. By adopting the springs of progressive type, better behaviour of the springing is obtained when changing load and a more comfortable riding is ensured even on rough road surface. Wheels With spokes and easily removable axle. Tyres: 2x 22”. Inflating pressure; front wheel 21 lbs/s.i. (1,5 kg/em’); rear wheel 36 Ibs/si. (2,5 kg/cm?). Brakes *Of internal expanding type, laterally placed. ‘The front brake is hand controlled by means of a lever on the right handlebar; the rear brake is of back-pedalling type. Do not use, without positive reason, the rear brake when 7running, since this might cause a sudden and dangerous stopping of the machine. Electrical Equipment Fed with alternating current by a 6V-18W flywheel magneto. Headlamp fitted to the handlebar with 6V- 15/15W twin-filament bulb; tail light on the rear mudguard with red gem and 6V-3W bulb. Lighting control by lever switch on the handlebar, left hand (fig. 4). Horn combined with lighting switch. (See Wiring Diagram).1 - Flywheel_ magneto 2 - Lighting switch 3 - Headlamp 4 - Twin-filament bulb 5 - Tail light 6 - Horn 7 - Horn operating button 8 - H.T. Coil 9 - Spark plug WIRING DIAGRAM Switch lever position “ahe,\ —1 Dipped beam tua] ) —0 OFF vA —2 Main beam 2) Fig, 2 = Electrical Equipment. ae ieTank Fill plug ensuring perfect tightness; vent hole; drain plug within the frame. Capacity: Elastic mounted on the frame, employing 0,66 gals (2,700 lt) including reserve of 2/4 pt. rubber pads. (0,300 It). 3-way tap (look at fig. 3). C = close - A = open - R = reserve. Saddle Vertically adjustable; forward inclining of the saddle is also possible. Silencer It is an improved construction, helliptically shaped, achieving a high quieting action of the exhaust noise. muggage carrier ry The Machine is fitted with a robust luggage carrier of steel plate placed behind the ri- der’s saddle support. Fig. 3 - Fuel tap.Handlebar On the left handlebar: Vertically adjustable. On the handlebar, ma- — gear twistgrip; de of steel, the machine controls are ar- — clutch control lever and adjusters; ranged. — hand lever for controlling the compression Clutch adjuster Clutch disengaging trigger Lighting switeh Peeing Clutch lever Front brake lever Compression release Throttle Gene control twistorip control twistorip Speed indicator Fig. 4 . Confrols on the handlebar. "1release on the cylinder for starting pur- pose; — lighting switch with horn operating but- ton; — trigger for disengaging the clutch-engine group and pedalling the machine. On the right handlebar: — throttle twistgrip; — lever for controlling the front wheel brake. # 12 Tool kit —— 1 double wrench with screwdriver; — 1 double tubular wrench; — 1 wrench for hexagon socket type screws. The tools are enclosed in the box, located in the rear portion of the luggage carrier. Standard equipment includes also: — 1 tyre pump concealed under the luggage carrier. A special handle is fitted to the machine to render its transport easy.So simple and easy is to drive the Lambretta autocycle that after a little practice one will swiftly accustom one’s self to the controls and devices providing for the best service from the engine. Maintenance is quite simple and no special skill is required to deal with the machine. Riding the new autocycle During the running-in period use a good petrol quality. Knocking, which can harm a new engine, may be caused by the use of wrong petrol. Do not exceed 22-25 miles (35-40 km) on flat roads and climb hills on full throttle for the first 500 miles (800 km) so as to give the various mechanical paris the opportunity of bedding down. SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Bear in mind that efficiency and life of the engine largely depend on the manner in which it was driven during the running-in period. Fuel To pour fuel in the tank loosen the filler cap and carefully screw it.in again after refilling. We recommend the use of good petrol quality mixed with 8% fluid oil, equivalent to 30, for the first 500 miles (800 km) % afterwards. ts To get both the best lubrication and carbu- ration, mix oil with petrol in the correct pro- portion. Never use petrol mixed in a lower proportion than described. 13DIAGRAM 0) ton Every 1 after the first 1600 mies rg0l Motor Oil Oa Ge months or in stor Oil SAESO : _ brake pin, - | te les. - (4) Rear (6) Rear fork t wheel rocker nub:fe (8) Front. 2000 mils ) Controls and | 19 indlebar (front . throttle). | Motor Oil SAE 30. yoase Al, 13 is BP-Ener-grease eC Bees ef Symbol explanation: 30 is BP «|LUBRICATION DIAGRAM INSTRUCTIONS Ry Every 900 mies When overhau tions: 1 - Organs to be lubricated BP - Energrease 2- Organs (12 Even ‘ stds'mies Tings, must) be 1s | bling with BP- ¥ its Al. The cavity Sua Resta lvl <> Braneanieel rat i fey dalled) wath ot eryol Motor Oil SAE 30. grease Al. 13 is BP-Ener-grease L3. . 3 - The front s ined in the when reassem al Symbol explanation: 30 is BP - Al is BP-NOTE: If it is not possible to have the petrol and oil mixed before being poured into the tank, pour in the petrol, add oil little by little, shaking the machine each time the oil is added, Lubricants For the gearbox use the same oil as indicated for the mixture. During Summer months or in hot climates it is advisable to use a grade of oil equivalent to SAH 50. At low tempe- rature an extra fluid oil, equivalent to SAE 20, will ensure a correct lubrication. The crankcase, which encloses the gearbox, is provided with the taps for draining, refill- ing and oil level. The correct oil quantity for lubricating the crankcase is 0,7 pints (400 ce). Spark plug When fitting the spark plug, make sure to adapt the washer and to locate the spark plug with the exact inclination. Do this by hand. Use the spanner for final locking only. 16 } Carburettor The Dell’Orto carburettor, T5-11S type, em- ploys only one jet easily removable for clean- ing purpose without emptying the bowl. The jet is calibrated to ensure a correct carbu- ration under any service conditions in tem- perate climates. A new feature of the carbu- rettor is a plunger pump to provide cold starting mixture. To this end, if the weather is cold, press down once or more the button P which lies on the bowl cover, as will be seen from fig. 5. The same pump can be employed to wash. the jets and ducts in the case they get. choked. Air intake is achieved through a metallic fil- ter placed inside the frame cradle. By this way the intake noise is remarkably silenced. Lastly there is a strangler controlled by a handle, which has the effect of obstructing thé flow of air passing through the filter, when the engine is to be started from cold (fig. SR For starting: shift the handle C to «Av» position.For nor ..al running: once the engine has warmed up, return the handle to «M» position Fig. 5 - Carburettor air intake. If the machine is to be left lying for a long time it is well that no mixture remains in the carburettor. Starting The method of starting can vary as follows: a) From a standstill Raise one of the pedals in the top position so that by pushing. it downwards the engine is given the necessary rotation. ) © Turn on the petrol tap by shifting the handle to the « A» (open) position. © Move the strangler C, at air intake, to- wards the « Av» position (fig. 5). @ Glance at the speed indicator to make sure that the gear is in neutral, between low and second gear. 17Pedalling after disengaging the engine Pull the button « B » placed on the crankcase, carburettor side, (look at fig. 6) to disengage the clutch-engine group from the gearbox then put in either low or second gear and pedal just as if it were a bicycle. To engage the engine drive again, press the button down. Riding by pedals can also be effected by locking the clutch lever in the disengag- ed position with the aid of the trigger on the handlebar, but by actuating the button less expenditure of energy is required. Wheel dismantling Front wheel (fig. 7): First detacl? the brake control cable (1) from its lever and slacken off the screws on the rocker arms (2); next unscrew the nut (3) locking the wheel axle and remove it together with the spring * fasher (4). Thus the wheel axle will be freed and slid from the hub off by applying a slight pressure on its threaded end. Now the wheel is off from the fork. Rear wheel (fig. 8): first detach the brake control cable (1) from its lever; slacken off 20 g. 7 - Front wheel removal.the wheel axle nut (3) two turns and loosen the nuts fixing the two chain-adjuster tie rods (2) until they can be freed from their seatings on the fork; next unscrew and re- move the wheel axle nut together with the spring washer (4). Now the wheel axle (5) will be freed and slid off from the hub, and the wheel removed from the fork; this done, detach the chain from the sprocket. When refitting the chain, adjust it as indicated in the chapter «Periodic Maintenance ». Miscellaneous © After the first 300 miles (500 km) if is advisable to drain oil from the gearbox and refill after washing it internally with paraffin. Drain the oil with engine warm to make sure that no oil is left in the gearbox. bgp , e@ It is further a good plan for a r to check cylinder head nuts for lig. @ Do not run the engine without the cover, flywheel magneto side, to prevent either the lubricating grease or dust from penetrating between the breaker points, because otherwise they will not do their job properly. utside © Fig. 8 - Rear wheel removal. 21PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Lubrication (See Lubrication Diagram, page 14 - 15) Every 900 miles (1500 km.): @ Check and restablish oil level in the gearbox to (1) pouring oil through the plug C (fig. 9) until it flows out from the plug L. @ Lubricate the bronze bushings of the rear fork through the greasers to (6) and the pin of the front wheel rocker arms to (7) @ Lubricate with a few drops of engine oil by means of an oiler, all connections, pins and the chain as indicated on the Diagram to (2) (3) (5) (9) (10) and (1). 22 Every 1800 miles (3000 km); @ Drain oil from the gearbox with the engi- ne warm. To drain oil remove the plug S (fig. 9); refill through the plug C until oil flows out of the plug L. ® Dismantle and clean the carburettor and the filter at the air intake, removing any sediment or dirt. @Dismantle the silencer, detach it from the xhaust pipe and clean it out. The interior is accessible through some holes. Scrape _away all carbon from walls and dia- *phragms. \ @ Remove the chain from the frame just at position (5); wash it in oil and paraffin and then immerse it in grease renderedFig. 9 - Engine assembly. 23liquid by slight heat so that it finds its way between the rolls. Every 3000 miles (5000 km): @ Dismantle the hubs from the wheels at the position (4) and (8) respectively; next clean the seating of the wheel bearing cones and fill them with grease. Coat with grease also the pins of the brakes. @ Detach the engine and decarbonize the cylinder head, the piston crown and the exhaust port. Ignition adjustment Ignition should occur at 28° advance angle (+2 —0) corresponding to 2,7-3 mm _ before the top of piston stroke. Every 1200 miles (2000 km) inspect if the surfaces of the contact-breaker points arc clean and not corroded; in such a case clean out using a very thin blade. The max gap between the contact-breaker points should 24 be 0,0161” + 0,00197” (0,4 + 0,05 mm), In the case that rectification is needed, adjust the gap moving the plate carrying the fixed con- tact until the points separate to the stated dimension. As a rule, to ensure a regular spark, the gap between the points of the spark plug must be 0,0197” — 0,0236” (0,5-0,6 mm). Point surfaces should be kept perfectly clean using, if needed, a very thin emery cloth. Brake adjustment Always apply brakes smoothly. To obtain an efficient braking operation check them pe- riodically and give the adjusters, placed near the wheel, the necessary number of turns. Chain adjustment a During the first 600 miles (1000 km) examine every now and then if the chain needs adjustement. The maximum up and down movement should be roughly 0,79” (2 cm). Adjust the chain first by slackening one turnthe nut locking the rear wheel axle to free the latter in its seating, and next by tighten- ing the nuts of the two adjusters to have the wheel moved backwards. Before locking the wheel axle again make sure that wheel alignment is correct, otherwise this will cause the chain to strecht unevenly and to wear rapidly. Routine attention In case of long inactivity, general cleaning is necessary: ® Drain mixture from tank and carburettor bowl; @ Clean petrol filters on the tank and the carburettor; e Pour some oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and rotate the crankshaft once or twice in order to smear the cylinder walls with a rust-preventing oil film; Lift the vehicle until the tyres clear the ground and deflate the tubes. Coat with rust-preventing grease all me- tallic non-painted parts. Use paraffin for outside cleaning of the engine, but wash painted parts with wa- ter. Wipe the engine dry with clean rags and painted parts with chamois leather. Do not use paraffin for painted parts since it damages paint and makes it dull, Clean plastic parts (levers, lighting switch, etc.) with water and keep them away from petrol because it corrodes plastic; Provide a covering for the vehicle. 25eee pan TROUBLE CHART CAUSE Engine fails to start or stops immedia- tely Faulty petroil flow to carburettor. Tank tap closed Filter or fuel line clogged. No spark or weak spark. Engine knocks Incorrect fuel. Preignition. Faulty ignition. Overheated. 26 REMEDY Check for the cause. Refill tank if necessary. Open the tank tap. Clean filter or fuel line. Check h. t. contact on the flywheel. Tighten the cable to the terminal. Adjust electrode gap to " 0197” (0,5-0,6 mm). 0,0236” Drain and replace with correct fuel. Clean spark plug. Adjust magneto breaker points. Allow to cool.Engine missing Faulty petroil flow to carburettor. Incorrect electrode gap. Spark plug dirty. Magneto breaker points dirty. Explosion in carburettor Pre-ignition owing to overheated spark plug. Carbon deposits on spark plug. Lack of power or engine overheating Incorrect timing. Exhaust port or silencer partially clogged. Cylinder head loose. Check petroil flow. Adjust electrode gap. Clean spark plug. Clean accurately. Replace spark plug. Use another plug of higher heat range. Cleang spark plug. Adjust timing. : Clean exhaust port and silencer. Tighten the nuts on the cylinder head. 2aPRINTED IN ITALY