KYMCO Mongoose 50-2T, Service Manual

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. LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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SERVICE INFORMATION (50cc-2T)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Use care when removing and installing the oil pump not to allow dust and dirt to enter the engine
and oil line.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the oil pump.
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Bleed air from the oil pump if there is air between the oil pump and oil line.
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If the oil is disconnected, refill the oil line with motor oil before connecting it.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Recommended Motor Oil: SAE20W20# 2-stroke Motor Oil
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Oil Capacity : 1 liter (0.88 lmp qt, 1.06 US qt)
Light comes on : 0.25 liter (0.22 lmp qt, 0.265 US qt)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive white smoke or carbon deposits on spark plug
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Oil pump not properly synchronized (excessive oil)
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Poor quality oil
Engine overheating
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Oil pump not properly adjusted (insufficient oiling)
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Poor quality oil
Seized piston
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No oil in tank or clogged oil line
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Oil pump not properly adjusted (insufficient oiling)
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Air in oil line
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Faulty oil pump
Oil not flowing out of tank to engine
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Clogged oil tank cap breather hole
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Clogged oil filter