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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.

n

 CAUTION:

y

 After starting the engine and before moving, do

not turn the throttle grip to increase the engine
rpm.

Summary of Contents for PEOPLE 150

Page 1: ...ch new motorcycle the fuel in carburetor is drained off to ensure the excellent performance and safety of the motorcycle Therefore when first starting a new motorcycle it is normal to take 20 30 secon...

Page 2: ...note that the information and illustrations included in this manual may be different from the motorcycle in case specifications are changed To enable you to have a safe and comfortable riding we recom...

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Page 5: ...hirt 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 ha...

Page 6: ...body inward slightly The motorcycle will lose its balance if the rider fails to keep his body leaning inward y When riding on a damaged or macadam road Slow down the speed and hold the handlebar tigh...

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Page 9: ...y 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 Unlocking Method Turn the key...

Page 10: ...ton 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 3 HEADLIGHT SWITC...

Page 11: ...PASSING position and the headlight will wink to warn the coming cars 5 HORN BUTTON TURN SIGNAL SWITCH y When the ignition switch is turned ON press the horn button and the horn will sound c For turni...

Page 12: ...lightly pull up the seat cushion to make sure that it is locked 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 Put t...

Page 13: ...wink f HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT This indicator light comes on when the long distance light is turned on g FUEL GAUGE The fuel gauge is to show the volume of gasoline in the fuel tank If the fuel gaug...

Page 14: ...after it is purchased for one month or ridden for 300km 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION REFILLING y Place the motorcycle on its main stand Take out the oil dipstick and wipe it clean y Directly insert...

Page 15: ...on of loose brake to the position of fully applied brake y 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 Tire Pressure Check y...

Page 16: ...of metal piece and gravel 5 DEPTH OF TIRE GROOVE y 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 cm Rear Whe...

Page 17: ...nterclockwise to unlock and open the cap 2 Use 92 or 95 nonleaded gasoline to fill the fuel tank 3 When closing the cap install the fuel tank cap by aligning the tab on the cap with the groove on the...

Page 18: ...ownward 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 or for inspection 7 INSTRUMENT LIG...

Page 19: ...the groove of adjusting nut with the pin in order to avoid accident and danger during riding 9 BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION y When the brake lever is fully applied if the mark on the brake indicator aligns w...

Page 20: ...pection 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 y Turn Signal Light Inspection Operate the turn sign...

Page 21: ...king 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...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...slightly turn the throttle grip and press the starter button for several times to start the engine y In order to avoid battery overcharge do not press the starter button more than 5 seconds y If the e...

Page 24: ...rting 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 lif...

Page 25: ...fter 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 a...

Page 26: ...es 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 n CAUTION y After the rear wheel...

Page 27: ...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 Don t be hasty and accelera...

Page 28: ...CAUTION y Moderate riding will prolong the engine service life 4 APPLY BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WHEN BRAKING y First restore the throttle grip to the closed position and then pull the brake levers...

Page 29: ...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 y When riding...

Page 30: ...ly 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 y Tu...

Page 31: ...cle backward by force with right hand n CAUTION y The motorcycle may easily fall down if it is parked on an uneven ground 4 HANDLEBAR y After parking be sure to lock the steering handlebar and take ou...

Page 32: ...h compressed air y Replace the air cleaner element at very 5000km y The air cleaner requires more frequent cleaning or replacing when ridden in unusually dusty areas When replacing refer to P37 Period...

Page 33: ...out of gasoline 3 APPEARANCE CLEANING y Often wipe clean the motorcycle appearance to prevent accumulated dust affecting the function of components n CAUTION y If a motorcycle is not used for a long...

Page 34: ...open the closed type battery electrolyte cap y If the motorcycle will not be used for a long time the battery will discharge electricity by itself Remove the battery and put it in a cool place after i...

Page 35: ...ul not to excessively expand the fuse clip during removal y After a new fuse is installed check the fuse clip for looseness which is the main cause of trouble y Never use fuse of unspecified capacity...

Page 36: ...seconds y Specified Oil SAE 15W40 Capacity Exchanging Capacity 0 91L 0 81L n CAUTION y When changing the engine oil also clean the oil strainer and reinstall it y Use the specified engine oil y Chang...

Page 37: ...securely tighten the check bolt y Recommended Gear Oil SAE90 cGear Oil Filler Oil Check Bolt Hole dDrain Bolt eOil Level Capacity Exchanging Capacity 0 21 L 0 181 L n CAUTION y Add gear oil through th...

Page 38: ...emove 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 y Specified Spark Plug NGK C7HSA cDecarboni...

Page 39: ...uid 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 Replace at 10000km or every year 10...

Page 40: ...he 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 n CAUTION y For the sake...

Page 41: ...oling Water Replaceitatevery10000kmoronceayearitatevery5000km I 9 Spark Plug Clean C at every 2000km and replace R 9 Valve Clearance A A A A 9 Carburetor I I I 9 Drive Belt I 9 Drive Chain A A A A A A...

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