GAS GAS EC 250 2021, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ..................................... 5
1.1 Symbols used................................................. 5
1.2 Formats used................................................. 5
2 SAFETY ADVICE ............................................................ 6
2.1 Use definition
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intended use....................... 6
2.2 Misuse............................................................ 6
2.3 Safety advice.................................................. 6
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols ......................... 6
2.5 Tampering warning ....................................... 7
2.6 Safe operation ............................................... 7
2.7 Protective clothing ........................................ 7
2.8 Work rules ..................................................... 8
2.9 Environment.................................................. 8
2.10 Owner's Manual ............................................ 8
3 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................... 9
3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied
warranty ........................................................ 9
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances.............................. 9
3.3 Spare parts, accessories................................ 9
3.4 Service ........................................................... 9
3.5 Figures ........................................................... 9
3.6 Customer service........................................... 9
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................................... 10
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .......... 10
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example).......... 11
5 SERIAL NUMBERS....................................................... 12
5.1 Vehicle identification number..................... 12
5.2 Type label .................................................... 12
5.3 Key number (All EU models) ....................... 12
5.4 Engine number ............................................ 12
5.5 Fork part number ........................................ 13
5.6 Shock absorber article number................... 13
6 CONTROLS.................................................................. 14
6.1 Clutch lever.................................................. 14
6.2 Hand brake lever ......................................... 14
6.3 Throttle grip................................................. 14
6.4 Stop button (All EU models)........................ 14
6.5 Stop button (EC 300 US) ............................. 15
6.6 Horn button (All EU models)....................... 15
6.7 Light switch (All EU models)........................ 15
6.8 Light switch (EC 300 US).............................. 15
6.9 Turn signal switch (All EU models).............. 16
6.10 Emergency OFF switch (All EU models) ...... 16
6.11 Start button ................................................. 16
6.12 Overview of indicator lamps (All EU
models)........................................................ 16
6.13 Overview of indicator lamps
(EC 300 US) .................................................. 17
6.14 Opening the fuel tank filler cap................... 17
6.15 Closing the fuel tank filler cap..................... 18
6.16 Opening 2-stroke oil tank cap ..................... 18
6.17 Closing 2-stroke oil tank cap ....................... 18
6.18 Cold start button ......................................... 19
6.19 Idle speed adjusting screw.......................... 19
6.20 Shift lever..................................................... 20
6.21 Foot brake lever .......................................... 20
6.22 Side stand .................................................... 20
6.23 Steering lock (All EU models) ...................... 21
6.24 Locking the steering (All EU models) .......... 21
6.25 Unlocking the steering (All EU models) ...... 21
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT.................................... 22
7.1 Combination instrument overview............. 22
7.2 Activation..................................................... 22
7.3 Messages on the combination
instrument................................................... 22
7.4 Setting the combination instrument .......... 22
7.5 Setting the kilometers or miles................... 23
7.6 Setting the clock.......................................... 24
7.7 Setting the service display........................... 24
7.8 Speed, time, and DST distance 1................. 25
7.9 Speed, time, and DST2 distance 2 .............. 25
7.10 AVG average speed, ART operating
hours, and ODO total distance covered ..... 26
8 PREPARING FOR USE ................................................. 27
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use ................ 27
8.2 Running in the engine ................................. 28
8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion batteries
at low temperatures.................................... 29
8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding
conditions .................................................... 29
8.5 Preparing the vehicle for rides on dry
sand ............................................................. 29
8.6 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet
sand ............................................................. 31
8.7 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet
and muddy circuits...................................... 32
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures
or slow riding............................................... 32
8.9 Preparing the vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ................................ 33
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 34
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use............................... 34
9.2 Starting the vehicle ..................................... 34
9.3 Starting off................................................... 35
9.4 Shifting, riding ............................................. 35
9.5 Braking......................................................... 36
9.6 Stopping, parking......................................... 36
9.7 Transporting ................................................ 37
9.8 Refueling...................................................... 37
9.9 Adding 2-stroke oil ...................................... 38
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................... 40
10.1 Additional information................................ 40
10.2 Required work ............................................. 40
10.3 Recommended work ................................... 41