RIDING YOUR SCOOTER
Riding your scooter
NOTE: After starting, allow the engine oil to circulate before riding your scooter. Allow sufficient idling time after warm or cold engine
start-up before applying load or revving the engine. This allows time for the lubricating oil to reach all the critical engine components.
NOTE: Review the scooter safety recommendations on pa
ges 2-4 before you ride.
WARNING
Use the scooter’s turn signals to signal your
intention to merge into traffic. Always scan
around you and in the rear view mirrors so
you are aware of other traffic. Use caution as
you merge into traffic, keeping to the right
until you match the pace of the traffic.
1.
Make sure the throttle is closed and the rear brake is engaged before moving the
scooter off the main stand.
2.
Mount the scooter from the left side and sit on the seat upright. Place both hands
on the handlebars and touch the ground with your left foot for stability.
3.
Release the rear brake and slowly rotate the throttle grip so the engine power will
be transmitted to the rear wheel smoothly.
4.
Control the scooter’s speed with the throttle grip. Rotating the grip towards you will
increase the scooter’s speed. Rotating the grip away from you will decrease the
scooter’s speed.
NOTE: Decreasing the scooter’s speed with a balanced application of both brake
levers and a reduction of throttle will reduce the distance required to stop.
5.
Limit the maximum speed of your scooter during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of
operation.
6.
Use both brake levers when slowing and stopping the scooter. Release the throttle
when braking.
NOTE: Decreasing the scooter’s speed with a balanced application of both brake
levers and a reduction of throttle will reduce the distance required to stop.
Squeeze the levers lightly at first and then increase the pressure when stopping.
CAUTION
In hot weather, the engine can overheat if it
idles for a long period of time. Very slow
speed traffic may also cause the scooter to
overheat. To promote engine longevity, permit
the engine to cool in these situations.
Avoid sudden acceleration and prolonged
high speed use that can accelerate engine
wear.
Moderate use will prolong the engine life of
the scooter.
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Summary of Contents for DOWNTOWN 300i 2011
Page 3: ...SECTION 1 SAFETY 1...
Page 12: ...SECTION 2 CONTROLS FEATURES 10...
Page 27: ...SECTION 3 OPERATION 25...
Page 35: ...SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 33...
Page 54: ...MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE MILEAGE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES 52...
Page 57: ...WARRANTY INFORMATION 55...
