. PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING (1) CLOTHES y To relax and wear comfortable clothes are the main points for a safe riding. y To observe traffic laws, keep a cool mind, relax and be careful will provide you a safe riding. cWear helmet and fasten it tightly. dHave the clothes well-arranged. Fasten shirt cuffs and keep them from hooking the brake lever. eWear low-heeled shoes for a safe riding. fWhen riding, use both hands to grasp the handlebar. It is very dangerous to hold the handlebar with one hand.
(2) RIDING METHOD y The safety of two-wheel vehicles is influenced by sitting position. The rider should sit on the central part of the seat cushion. If the rider sits on the rear part of the seat, the load of front wheel will decrease. As a result, the handlebar will swing and cause danger to the rider. y When making a turn, it will be easier for the rider to steer the motorcycle by leaning the body inward slightly. The motorcycle will lose its balance if the rider fails to keep his body leaning inward.
2. ASSEMBLY PARTS Passing Signal Switch Turn Signal Switch Headlight Dimmer Switch Helmet Buckle Seat Lock Battery Taillight/ Stoplight L. Front Turn Signal Light Air Cleaner Frame Serial No.
Headlight Switch Met-in Box Fuel Filler Headlight Ignition Switch Taillight/ Stoplight R. Front Turn Signal Light R. Rear Turn Signal Light Engine Serial No.
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (1) IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING HANDLEBAR LOCK c ON :At this position, power is connected to start the engine. The key cannot be taken out. d OFF : At this position, power is cut off and the engine stops. The key can be taken out. e LOCK :At this position, the steering handlebar is locked. The key can be taken out 《Locking Method》 Turn the steering handlebar left to the full and then press to turn the ignition switch key to “LOCK” position and the handlebar is locked.
(2) STARTER BUTTON y To start the engine, first turn on the ignition switch and then press the starter button. At this time, be sure to fully apply the front or rear brake lever (pedal) in order to connect the power. n CAUTION: y During engine running, do not push the starter button to avoid engine damage. y Turn the headlight switch and turn signal switch “OFF” before using the starter button. y Release the starter button immediately after the engine is started.
(4) HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/ PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH c c Switch to this position for using high beam. d When riding in downtown area or there is a car coming from the opposite direction, use low beam to avoid affecting the visibility of coming cars. ePASSING When passing, continuously press and release the dimmer switch at the PASSING position and the headlight will wink to warn the coming cars.
(6) SEAT LOCK/MET-IN BOX y To open the seat, insert the ignition switch key into the seat lock and turn it right. Lift up the seat. y Max. loading capacity of the met-in box is 10kg. y To close the seat, put down the seat and press it down to make it lock automatically. Then slightly pull up the seat cushion to make sure that it is locked. c Rear seat bolt n CAUTION: y Never put the key under the seat cushion and lock the seat. (7) HELMET BUCKLE 1. Open the seat lock and lift up the seat. 2.
(8) INSTRUMENTS c MILEAGE COUNTER: The total riding mileage is indicated by kilometer. The figure in black and white is an unit of 100m. d MOTOR OIL INDICATOR LIGHT: When the ignition switch is “ON”, it is normal if the motor oil indicator light comes on for several seconds and then goes out. If the light does not go out, it means that the motor oil is insufficient. Please refill with the specified motor oil. e SPEEDOMETER: The riding speed is indicated by km/hour.
4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION (1) ADVANCE INSPECTION y Get into a good habit of inspection before riding. For the sake of safety and to prevent vehicle damage and traffic accidents, the pre-ride inspection is absolutely required. n CAUTION: y Be sure to perform inspection and maintenance for your new motorcycle after it is purchased for one month or ridden for 300km. (2) MOTOR OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/ REFILLING y Place the motorcycle on its main stand.
(3) BRAKE INSPECTION． Ride the motorcycle at low speed on a dry road and respectively apply the front and rear brakes to check the brake performance. The brake lever should have proper free play. ”Free play” means the distance from the position of loose brake to the position of fully applied brake. Measure the free play at the brake lever end and check if it is within the specified value of 1~2cm. (4) TIRE INSPECTION 1.
2. CRACKS & DAMAGE Check the tire-contact area for crack or damage. 3. Abnormal Wear Check the tire-contact area for abnormal wear. 4. FOREIGN OBJECTS OF METAL PIECE & GRAVEL Check the tires and tire-contact area for imbedded objects of metal piece and gravel. 5. DEPTH OF TIRE GROOVE If the tire is worn to the wear limit indication mark, replace it with a new one. NORMAL PRESSURE(1 Rider / 2 Riders ) Front Wheel 1.75/1.75 kg/cm² Rear Wheel 1.75/2.
(5) FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING y Check if the fuel is sufficient. y If the fuel gauge pointer is at “E” (red line), refill with #92 or #95 nonleaded gasoline as soon as possible. 《Refilling Method》 1. Open the seat with the ignition switch key. (Refer to P8.). 2. Turn the tank cap counterclockwise with hand to open the cap. 3. Use only #92 or #95 nonleaded gasoline. 4. Turn the fuel tank cap clockwise to tighten it. The “△” mark on the fuel tank cap shall be aligned with the “△” mark on the fuel tank.
(6) STEERING HANDLEBAR y Visually inspect the steering handlebar for damage. y Apply the front brake and move the handlebar upward and downward to check for abnormal noise. y Move the steering handlebar upward, downward, rightward and leftward to check for any loose parts. y Check if the handlebar rotates freely. y If any abnormal condition is found, go to your motorcycle dealer for inspection. (7) INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION y Check the speedometer pointer for proper operation.
(8) BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT y Adjust the brake lever free play with the brake adjusting nuts. y After adjustment, fully apply the brake levers and check if the free play is within the specified value (1～2cm). c Increase play d Decrease play n CAUTION: y After the brake is adjusted, align the groove of adjusting nut with the pin in order to avoid accident and danger during riding.
(10) HORN/LIGHTS INSPECTION y Turn the ignition switch “ON” and press the horn button to check if it sounds. y Headlight/Taillight Inspection: Start the engine and turn on the headlight switch to check if the headlight and taillight are good and check the light shells for dirt and damage. y Stoplight Inspection: Apply the front and rear brake levers respectively to check if the stoplight is good. And also check the stoplight shell for dirt and damage.
(11)FRONT/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION y Check the condition of the front/rear shock absorbers by pressing down the handlebar and seat several times. (12) BRAKE PERFORMANCE INSPECTION y Fully apply the front and rear brake levers and move the motorcycle forward to see if the braking effect is good. (13) REARVIEW MIRROR ANGLE CHECK y Sit on the motorcycle uprightly and make a viewing test of the rearview mirror angle. (14) LICENSE PLATE CHECK y Check the license plate for dirt and damage, then tighten it.
5. ENGINE STARTING METHODS (1) TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH “ON” y Unlock the steering handlebar. y Turn the ignition switch “on” n CAUTION: y Check the gasoline vo Motor lume and Motor oil level before starting the engine. y Be sure to erect the main stand while starting the engine. (2) LOCK THE REAR WHEEL y Apply the rear brake lever to connect the power for starting. n CAUTION: y In order to prevent the motorcycle from rushing out at high speed, make sure to lock the rear wheel.
(3) USE THE STARTER BUTTON y Push the starter button without rotating the throttle grip. y If the engine fails to start after the starter button is pressed for 3～4 seconds when it is warm, rotate the throttle grip for 1/8～1/4 turn to facilitate starting.
(4) START WITH THE KICK LEVER 1. Place the motorcycle on its main stand on level ground. 2. Depress the kick lever with force. y When the engine is cold and does not start after the kick lever is depressed for 3～4 times, rotate the throttle grip for 1/8～1/4 turn to facilitate starting. y Warm up the engine for a little while (about 2～3 minutes) after cold start. y After the engine is started, do not accelerate suddenly and keep riding at low speed to prolong the engine service life.
6. NORMAL RIDING METHOD (1) STARTING THE ENGINE y Start the engine by referring to the starting methods specified in Section 5. n CAUTION: y Keep your finger away from the button immediately after the engine is started to avoid engine damage. y The rear brake lever should be kept at the braking position before riding. (2) REBOUND THE MAIN STAND y Keep the rear brake lever at braking position and push the motorcycle forward, then the main stand will rebound automatically.
(3) CORRECT SITTING POSITION y Ride astride on the motorcycle from the left side and sit upright. Touch the ground with left foot to avoid slipping. n CAUTION: y The rider must wear helmet, gloves and goggles. y Do not wear any clothes which will affect riding safety. (4) ROTATE THE THROTTLE GRIP y Release the rear brake lever and slowly rotate the throttle grip, then the motorcycle will move smoothly.
7. PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING (1) CORRECT RIDING y Before moving, turn on the turn signal light and make sure whether the rear side is safe. y Do not rush into the car lanes and always keep the motorcycle to the right to avoid danger. n CAUTION: y Moderate riding will prolong the engine service life. The clutch linings are worn more quickly when often ridden at low speed. (2) SPEED CONTROL y The speed is controlled by the throttle grip. c ROTATE The speed will become faster.
(3) PROPER RIDING WILL PROLONG THE SERVICE LIFE OF ENGINE y For a new motorcycle, keep the speed below 40km per hour within the first 1000km of riding. y Avoid sudden acceleration and long-time riding at high speed. y In hot weather, the engine overheats easily at long-time idling. Stop the engine in this case. n CAUTION: y Moderate riding will prolong the engine service life.
(5) DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN STOP OR SHARP TURN y Sudden stop and sharp turn are the main causes for slipping and could be very dangerous. y In rainy days the road is slippery. Sudden stop will cause the motorcycle to slip. Be careful to avoid danger. (6) BE MORE CAREFUL WHILE RIDING IN RAINY DAYS y A longer braking distance is required in rainy days than in sunny days. Be sure to slow down and brake the motorcycle slowly as early as possible.
8. HOW TO STOP RIDING (1) WHILE GO NEAR THE PARKING PLACE y Turn on the turn signal light in advance. Watch out vehicles coming behind or aside and stop the motorcycle to the right side slowly. y Restore the throttle grip to closed position and apply the front and rear brakes as early as possible. y At this moment, the stoplight will come on to warn the vehicles coming behind. (2) WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED y Return the turn signal switch to its original position.
(3) PARKING y Place the motorcycle on its main stand on level ground and do not hinder the traffic. y Stand on the left side and grip the handlebar straight with left hand and the side rod or rear carrier with right hand. Then, step down the main stand evenly with right foot and pull the motorcycle backward by force with right hand. n CAUTION: y The motorcycle may easily fall down if it is parked on an uneven ground.
9. EASY MAINTENANCE (1) AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND AIR CLEANER CLEANING & REPLACEMENT y Take out the air cleaner and visually check if it is dirty or clogged. 1. Remove the air cleaner cover screws and cover. 2. Remove the air cleaner element. 3. The installation sequence is the reverse of removal. y Wash the air cleaner element in detergent oil, squeeze out and allow to dry. Soak the element in clean engine oil SAE30# and squeeze out the excess oil . Then install it and the air cleaner.
(2) FUEL SYSTEM y Fuel and Motor Oil Leakage Inspection Check the fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor for fuel leakage. cFuel tube connector dFuel tank n CAUTION: y Check and replace any broken or damaged tube connector to avoid breakdown due to running out of gasoline or motor oil. (3) APPEARANCE CLEANING y Often wipe clean the motorcycle appearance to prevent accumulated dust affecting the function of components.
(4) BATTERY y This model adopts the battery which needs no refilling of distilled water. y When cleaning the terminal terminals, remove the screws attaching the battery cover on the floor board and then open the battery cover. y When battery terminals are corroded, take out the battery for cleaning. y After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease or Vaseline to battery terminals and then install the battery. n CAUTION: y Never open the closed-type battery electrolyte cap.
(5) FUSE CHANGE y Turn off the main switch and check if the fuse is burned out. y When the fuse is burned out, replace with a specified fuse. y Check for the cause of breakdown before replacing. cBattery Fuse Specification: 15A dIgnition Switch Fuse Specification: 7A n CAUTION: y The fuse box is opened by rotating its cover. Be careful not to excessively pull the connecting wires because it may cause broken metal contact points and result in open circuit.
(6) TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL y Check the transmission gear oil tank for leakage. 1. Place the motorcycle on its main stand on level ground. After the engine stops for 2～3 minutes, remove the gear oil check bolt to check the oil level. 2. If the oil level is lower than the check bolt hole lower edge, add gear oil to the lower edge. 3. After refilling, securely tighten the check bolt.
(7) SPARK PLUG INSPECTION y Check the spark plug side electrodes for wear. y Fouling deposits on spark plug electrodes and big gap may result in weak spark. y Spark Plug Removal: 1. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug remover. 2. The installation sequence is the reverse of removal. y Spark Plug Cleaning: 1. It is better to remove spark plug deposits with a spark plug cleaner. 2. If a spark plug cleaner is not available, clean with a wire brush. y The side electrode gap is 0.6～0.7mm.
(8) BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION /REFILLING y Remove the 2 screws from the brake fluid tank and take off the cover. y Add recommended brake fluid DOT-3 into the tank until the fluid level reaches the upper limit and then put on the cover and tighten the screws. y Recommended Brake Fluid: DOT-3 n CAUTION: y Do not mix brake fluid of different brands. It may cause brake failure and is very dangerous. When refilling brake fluid, use towels to cover and protect the painted and coated surfaces.
10. IMPORTANT NOTICES (1) WHEN THE ENGINE FAILS TO START OR STOPS DURING RIDING y Is the gasoline enough? y If the fuel gauge pointer is at the red line, refill with #92 or #95 nonleaded gasoline. y Is the way to start the engine correct? y Is there any other faulty parts? (2) IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN y For any trouble occurred during riding, go to a KYMCO distributor or service station for inspection.
