Honda 2015 Ruckus NPS50 Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

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Page 2: ...latest production information available before printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publicatio...

Page 3: ...in guidelines and always perform the pre ride inspection and other periodic checks in this manual When service is required remember that your Honda dealer knows your scooter best If you have the requi...

Page 4: ...aintaining a scooter You must use your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety labels on the scooter Safety Messages preceded by a safety al...

Page 5: ...Contents Scooter Safety P 2 Operation Guide p 16 I Maintenance P 34 Troubleshooting P 74 Information P 82 Specifications p 104 Index P 107...

Page 6: ...Safety Guidelines P 3 Safety Labels P 7 Safety Precautions P 9 Riding Precautions P 10 Accessories Modifications P 13 Loading P 14...

Page 7: ...apparel significantly reduce the number and severity of head and other injuries So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and protective apparel P 9 Safety Guidelines Before Riding Make sure that...

Page 8: ...s see you Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an evasive maneuver Make Yourself Easy to See Make yourself more visible especially at night by wearing bright reflective clothing positioning yourself...

Page 9: ...ty of the injuries and whether it is safe to continue riding Call for emergency assistance if needed Also follow applicable laws and regulations if another person or vehicle is involved in the crash I...

Page 10: ...1 may lead to death 6 If you run the engine in confined or even partly enclosed area the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide Never run your scooter inside a garage or o...

Page 11: ...n you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your dealer for a replacement For your...

Page 12: ...ressures Front 175kPa 1 75kgf cm 25psi Rear 175kPa 1 75kgf cm 25psi Maximum weight capacity 1OOkg 2201bs Tire size Front 120 90 10 57J Rear 130 90 10 61J Tire brand Front Rear KENDA K761 K761 This sco...

Page 13: ...tandard certified high visibility and correct size for your head Must fit comfortably but securely with the chin strap fastened Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye prot...

Page 14: ...tions Break in Period During the first 60 miles 1 00 km of running follow these guidelines to ensure your scooter s future reliability and performance Avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration...

Page 15: ...Exercise extra caution when braking in wet conditions If the brakes get wet apply the brakes while riding at low speed to help them dry Riding Precautions Parking e Park on a firm level surface e If y...

Page 16: ...e handlebar fully to the left 4 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key It P 23 Refueling and Fuel Guidelines Follow these guidelines to protect the engine and catalytic conve...

Page 17: ...ate on public roads and highways Before deciding to install accessories on your scooter be certain the modification is safe and legal Accessories Modifications A WARNING Improper accessories or modifi...

Page 18: ...xcessive load and keep within specified load limits Maximum weight capacity P 104 Tie all luggage securely evenly balanced and close to the center of the scooter Do not place objects near the lights o...

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Page 20: ...Apply throttle gradually Obey the speed limit How to use bas1c features Instruments c lm Switches I Starting the Engine Start and warm the engine Avoid rewing the engine Steering Lock CBI I Starting...

Page 21: ...together The brake lights will indicate that you have applied the brakes If pulling off the road signal early enough to show traffic that you are pulling over and pull over smoothly Turning Corners I...

Page 22: ...18 Parts Location Owner s manual storage em Fuel fill cap c liiD L d Engine oil fill cap dipstick em Coolant reserve tank...

Page 23: ...ake lock lever r L Rear brake lever i m l a i em i 00 pAircleaner j J I Kickstarter CJm 1 I Crankcase breather IL b c Engine oil drain bolt elm Center stand ClB Engine oil strainer screen em Engine oi...

Page 24: ...20 Instruments Speedometer Shows riding speed in miles USA or kilometers Canada per hour _1 f f Odometer Shows the total miles USA or kilometers Canada ridden...

Page 25: ...High coolant temperature indicator If it comes on while riding _______ iti Fuel reserve indicator When this indicator comes on while riding fuel reserved in the tank about 0 32 US gal 1 2 liters L___...

Page 26: ...e RUN 0 position In an emergency sw1tch to the off position the starter motor will not operate to stop the engine L__ iSTART j USA j Canada Turn signal switch Horn button Headlight dimmer switch D Hig...

Page 27: ...elp prevent theft A U shaped wheel lock or similar device is also recommended I Locking 0 Turn the handlebar all the way to the left f Push the key down and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK positi...

Page 28: ...lock Squeeze the rear brake lever and set the rear brake lock lever The rear brake lock will not function if the rear brake is not adjusted properly CID To release the rear brake lock Squeeze the rear...

Page 29: ...ain to recover battery voltage Using the start button Extended fast idling and rewing the engine can damage the engine and the exhaust system 0 Place your scooter on its center stand f Lock the rear b...

Page 30: ...rt button as soon as the engine starts l if tl To Start the Engine with Kickstarter 9 With the throttle closed operate the kickstarter with a rapid continuous motion Allowing the kickstarter to snap b...

Page 31: ...If the engine does not start Open the throttle 1 8 1 4 turn while starting the engine IIf Engine Will Not Start c fB 27...

Page 32: ...le closed f Get on the scooter Mount the scooter from the left side keeping at least one foot on the ground t Release the rear brake lock To prevent unexpected movement squeeze brake levers 0 Accelera...

Page 33: ...Braking Close the throttle and apply the front and rear brake levers together 29...

Page 34: ...iters I Refueling and Fuel Guidelines c llfJ Opening the Fuel Fill Cap 0 Pull the tab and open the fuel tank lid f Insert the ignition key in the fuel fill cap and turn it clockwise until it stops 8 T...

Page 35: ...and fuel tank are aligned Turn the key counterclockwise until it stops and remove the key close the fuel tank lid A WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously in...

Page 36: ...your helmet on the holder pin and push it in to Jock f Remove the key Use the helmet holder only when parked A WARNING Riding with a helmet attached to the holder can interfere with the rear wheel or...

Page 37: ...the seat Push down on the left side of the seat until it locks Make sure the seat is securely closed Document bag The document bag is in the owner s manual storage compartment on the underside of the...

Page 38: ...le Check with your Honda dealer s parts department Importance of Maintenance P 35 Brakes P 66 Maintenance Schedule P 37 Throttle P 71 Maintenance Fundamentals P 40 Crankcase Breather P 72 Removing Ins...

Page 39: ...ING Improperly maintaining your scooter or failing to correct a problem before you ride can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance reco...

Page 40: ...enance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Follow these guidelines when performing maintenance e Stop the engine and remove the key e Place your scooter on a firm level...

Page 41: ...ped technicians Your dealer meets all of these requirements Keep an accurate record of maintenance to help ensure that your scooter is properly maintained Make sure that whomever performs the maintena...

Page 42: ...500 mi 4 000 km or 6 months 4ll 0 Engine Oil Strainer Screen I 59 Engine Idle Speed D D D D 62 Radiator Coolant 64 D Cooling System 1 D 1 Secondary Air Supply System Maintenance Level Maintenance lege...

Page 43: ...Suspension Nuts Bolts Fasteners c Wheels Tires Steering Head Bearings Notes x 1 000 km 1 0 1 At h1gher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here 2 Service more frequently wh...

Page 44: ...mits P 48 Lights horn and turn signals operate normally Check the following items if you are carrying a cargo Combined weight is within load limits p 104 Cargo is secured properly Check the following...

Page 45: ...nd wheels Fluid levels Lights Controls Fuses Nuts bolts Check the air pressure P 48 examine tread for wear and damage P 48 and check the wheels for damage Check the engine oil level P 58 and engine co...

Page 46: ...ents specify the model name color and code mentioned on the color label The color label is attached to the right seat rail p 33 A WARNING Installing non Honda parts may make your scooter unsafe and ca...

Page 47: ...Using water under pressure can damage your eyes Electrolyte splashes onto your skin Remove affected clothing and wash your skin thoroughly using water Maintenance Fundamentals Electrolyte splashes int...

Page 48: ...ee battery of the same type I Charging If you use electrical accessories that drain the battery or you do not ride frequently we recommend that you charge the battery every 30 days using a charger des...

Page 49: ...something electrical on your scooter stops working check for and replace any blown fuses tJ P 81 I Inspecting and Replacing Fuses Turn off the ignition switch to remove and inspect fuses If a fuse is...

Page 50: ...re that the oil satisfies all of the following standards e JASO T 903 standard 1 MA SAE standard 2 1OW 30 API classification 3 SG or higher The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine oils for 4 st...

Page 51: ...ng poor engine performance P 72 Maintenance Fundamentals Recommended Coolant Pro Honda HP coolant is a pre mixed solution of antifreeze and distilled water Concentration 50 antifreeze and 50 distilled...

Page 52: ...cold I Inspecting for Damage w Inspect the tires for cuts slits or cracks that exposes fabric or cords or nails or other foreign objects embedded in the side of the tire or the tread Also inspect for...

Page 53: ...es whenever you replace tires Use the recommended tires or equivalents of the same size construction speed rating and load range Have the wheel balanced with Honda Genuine balance weights or equivalen...

Page 54: ...limited to riding habits road conditions vehicle loading tire air pressure maintenance history speed and environmental conditions even when the tires are not in use In addition to your regular inspect...

Page 55: ...equirements of the U S Department of Transportation CD XXXX Factory code CD XXXX Tire type code 22 09 Date of manufacture week year Example week 22 in year 09 Maintenance Fundamentals Air Cleaner This...

Page 56: ...Components Inner Cover The inner cover must be removed to service the fuse and battery I Removal 1 Remove the screws 2 Release the tabs then remove the inner cover I Installation Install the parts in...

Page 57: ...aintenance Lid _ ____ _ moved to I d must be re The maintenance I serv1c e the spark plug Fuel tan A Tab I Removal he fuel tank lid tab and open t 1 Pull the tenance lid the main 2_ Remove Installatio...

Page 58: ...attery Fuse box cover Battery I Removal Make sure the ignition switch is off 1 Remove the inner cover P 52 2 Disconnect the negative 8 terminal from the battery 3 Release the tab then remove the fuse...

Page 59: ...minal nuts I Installation Removing Installing Body Components Battery Install the parts in the reverse order of removal Always connect the positive EB terminal first Make sure that bolts and nuts are...

Page 60: ...ing spark plug with an improper heat range can cause engine damage 1 Remove the maintenance lid P 53 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug 3 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug bas...

Page 61: ...loosen the plug c Next tighten the plug again 1 8 turn after it seats III lm An improperly tightened spark plug can damage the engine If a plug is too loose a piston may be damaged If aplug is too ti...

Page 62: ...inutes 3 Place your scooter on its center stand on a firm level surface 4 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick and wipe it clean 5 Insert the oil fill cap dipstick until it seats but don t screw it in Che...

Page 63: ...oil filler opening Wipe up any spills immediately Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil 2 Securely reinstall the oil fill cap dipstick mum Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can cause dam...

Page 64: ...il plug 5 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick drain bolt and sealing washer to drain the oil 6 Remove the oil plug 0 ring spring and oil strainer screen and let the remaining oil drain out Discard the oi...

Page 65: ...asher onto the drain bolt Tighten the drain bolt ITorque 18 lbf ft 24 N m 2 4 kgf m 12 Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil P 46 and install the oil fill cap dipstick Required oil When changing...

Page 66: ...le will not compensate for a fault elsewhere For information about high altitude carburetor adjustment see High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment P 97 The engine must be at normal operating temperature f...

Page 67: ...leaner element may cause premature engine wear or performance problems 1 Remove the air cleaner housing cover by removing the screws 2 Remove the air cleaner element 3 Install the new air cleaner elem...

Page 68: ...rks in the reserve tank If the coolant level is dropping noticeably or the reserve tank is empty you likely have a serious leak Have your scooter inspected by your dealer Adding Coolant If the coolant...

Page 69: ...ecurely reinstall the reserve tank cap Coolant Changing Coolant A WARNING Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out potentially scalding you Always let the e...

Page 70: ...brake starts to take hold Freeplay at the tip of the brake levers 3 8 to 13 16 in 10 to 20 mm I I Pfr play Check the brake cable for kinks or signs of wear If necessary have it replaced by your deale...

Page 71: ...be obtained by this method see your dealer Brakes Adjusting the Front Brake lever Freeplay 1 Adjust by turning the front brake adjusting nut a half turn at a time 0 J firt ng rr ncrease Brake _ J Jw...

Page 72: ...urn the adjuster beyond its natural limits Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever Freeplay Adjust the freeplay of the brake lever with the front wheel pointed straight ahead Make sure the cut out on the adjus...

Page 73: ...otation after the brake lever is released Brakes Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever Freeplay 3 Push the brake arm to confirm that there is a gap between the rear brake adjusting nut and brake arm pin Brak...

Page 74: ...I k J L J 1 Refere ce I lc 1 mark I I I Brake arm Brake panel When the brake is applied an arrow attached to the brake arm moves toward a reference mark on the brake panel If the arrow aligns with th...

Page 75: ...y close automatically or if the cable is damaged have the scooter inspected by your dealer Freeplay at the throttle grip flange 1 16 to 1 4 in 2 to 6 mm Adjusting the Throttle Cable Freeplay 1 Slide t...

Page 76: ...72 Cleaning the Crankcase Breather 1 Remove the crankcase breather tube plug from the tube 2 Drain deposits into a suitable container 3 Install the crankcase breather tube plug...

Page 77: ...ght Aim You can adjust vertical aim of the headlights for proper alignment by moving the headlight guard To move the headlight guard loosen the bolts Tighten the bolts after adjustment Obey local laws...

Page 78: ...Engine Will Not Start P 75 Electrical Trouble P 78 Overheating High coolant temperature Battery Goes Dead P 78 indicator is on P 76 Burned out Light Bulb P 78 Tire Puncture P 77 Blown Fuse P 81...

Page 79: ...problem continues have your scooter inspected by your dealer I Starter Motor Does Not Operate Check the following items Make sure engine stop switch is RUN O position P 22 Check for a blown fuse P 81...

Page 80: ...an overheated engine can cause serious damage to the engine 1 Stop the engine using the ignition switch 76 2 Allow the engine to cool with the ignition switch in the OFF position 3 After the engine ha...

Page 81: ...ir using a tubeless tire repair kit Follow the instructions provided with the emergency tire repair kit Riding your scooter with a temporary tire repair is very risky Do not exceed 30 mph 50 km h Have...

Page 82: ...after recharging contact your dealer mmiil Jump starting using an automobile battery is not recommended as this can damage your scooter s electrical system Burned out light Bulb Follow the procedure...

Page 83: ...over 3 Unhook the pin and remove the bulb 4 Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal _Install the dust cover with its TOP mark facing up Do not touch the glass surface with your fi...

Page 84: ...ckwise 3 Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal After putting back the lens packing in place install the taillight lens I Front Rear Turn Signal Bulb Screw 1 Remove the turn sign...

Page 85: ...move the fuse box cover by pressing the tab 3 Pull the main fuse and circuit fuses out one by one and check for a blown fuse Always replace a blown fuse with a spare of the same rating 4 Install the f...

Page 86: ...for Your Scooter P 85 l a Reporting Safety Defects P 103 Storing Your Scooter P 87 Transporting Your Scooter P 88 You the Environment P 89 Vehicle Identification Number P 90 Emission Control Systems P...

Page 87: ...r in a safe location To make a duplicate take the spare key or the key number to your dealer If you lose all keys and the key number the ignition switch assembly will probably have to be removed by yo...

Page 88: ...switch except in an emergency Doing so when riding will cause the engine to suddenly turn off making riding unsafe If you stop the engine using the engine stop switch turn the ignition switch off Fail...

Page 89: ...nd other plastic components with extra care to avoid scratching them Avoid directing water into the air cleaner Caring for Your Scooter muffler and electrical parts 3 Thoroughly rinse your scooter wit...

Page 90: ...t can damage your documents and other belongings Do not direct water at the air cleaner Water in the air cleaner can prevent the engine from starting Do not direct water near the headlight Any condens...

Page 91: ...the exhaust is made of stainless steel it can become stained Remove all marks and blemishes as soon as they are noticed Storing Your Scooter Storing Your Scooter If you store your scooter outdoors you...

Page 92: ...ter Storage Guide available from your dealer Transporting Your Scooter If your scooter needs to be transported it should be carried on a motorcycle trailer or a flatbed truck or trailer that has a loa...

Page 93: ...stes Put oil and other toxic wastes in approved containers and take them to a recycling center Call your local or state office of public works or environmental services to find a recycling center in y...

Page 94: ...r to register your scooter They may also be required when ordering replacement parts The VIN is stamped on the left side of the frame and also appears on the Safety Certification Label attached to the...

Page 95: ...ol Systems Your scooter engine emits combustion byproducts including carbon monoxide CO and hydrocarbons HC Gasoline evaporation also emits hydrocarbons Controlling the production of CO and HC is impo...

Page 96: ...cooter Emission Control Systems is necessary in order to maintain a valid emissions system warranty USA only The Vehicle Emission Control Information label is attached to the right side of the frame b...

Page 97: ...screw Emission Control Systems I Secondary Air Injection System The secondary air injection system adds filtered air into the exhaust gas to help improve emission control performance I Catalytic Conve...

Page 98: ...eat the effectiveness of the fuel permeation technologies is prohibited Noise Emission Control System I TAMPERING WITH THE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED U S federal law prohibits and Canadian pro...

Page 99: ...intenance e Removing or disabling any emissions compliance component or replacing any compliance component with a non compliant component Emission Control Systems Problems Affecting Scooter Exhaust Em...

Page 100: ...can impair your engine s performance A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or equivalent Follow these guidelines to protect your scooter s catalytic converter Always use unleaded gasoline...

Page 101: ...n To compensate you can have the carburetor adjusted for high altitude riding See your dealer However the carburetor must be returned to standard factory specifications before riding again at lower al...

Page 102: ...by volume that contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system Never use a blend containing more than 5 If you accidentally fill your fuel tank with an oxygenated fuel containin...

Page 103: ...ll terrain vehicles Publication Item No Authorized Manuals These Honda manuals are written for the professional technician However if you possess the proper tools observe the safety standards and are...

Page 104: ...ooklet posted on our website at www honda ca It is important to realize that your warranty applies only to defects in material or workmanship of your Honda Your warranty coverage does not apply to the...

Page 105: ...ealer s handling of the situation we suggest you discuss your problem with the appropriate member of the dealership s management team If you are still not satisfied contact the owner of the dealership...

Page 106: ...department offers Honda Genuine Parts Pro Honda products Honda Genuine Accessories USA only and Honda accessories and products Canada only that provide the same quality that went into your scooter Th...

Page 107: ...finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Hond...

Page 108: ...49 8 in 1 265 mm 5 7 in 145 mm 26 30 3 0 in 75 mm 194 lb 88 kg 220 lb 100 kg Rider only No passengers 6 23 ft 1 9 m 1 Including rider and accessories Displacement 3 0 cu in 49 cml Bore x stroke 1 49 x...

Page 109: ...conserving or resource conserving on the circular API service label SAE 10W 30 JASO T903 standard MA Pro Honda GN4 4 stroke oil USA Canada or Honda 4 stroke oil or an equivalent motorcycle oil Specif...

Page 110: ...Information Record VIN Engine No Color Label Code Owner s Name Address City State Phone Dealer s Name Address City State Phone Service Manager 106...

Page 111: ...aring for Your Scooter 85 Catalytic Converter 96 Color Label 42 Compartment Owner s Manual 33 Coolant 47 64 D Document Bag 33 84 E Electrical Trouble 78 Emission Control Systems 91 Engine Number 90 Oi...

Page 112: ...nt Temperature Indicator 21 76 Honda Contacts 101 Horn Button 22 Ignition Key 83 Ignition Switch 23 84 Indicators 21 Information Record 106 Instruments 20 Loading Guidelines 14 M Maintenance Fundament...

Page 113: ...87 Fuel 30 Switches 22 Refueling 30 Removal T Battery 54 Throttle 71 Inner Cover 52 Tires Maintenance Lid 53 Air Pressure 48 Reporting Safety Defects U S 103 Puncture 77 Riding 28 Replacing 48 Riding...

Page 114: ...J 0 Ill X 110 w Warranty Coverage and Service 100 Washing Your Scooter 85 Weight Limit 14 104...

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