4-15 Engine oil check and change
Check engine oil level each time before riding the scooter. The level must be between the Upper and
Lower Level marks on dipstick
1.
Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
2.
Stop the engine and put the scooter on the center stand on level ground
3.
After a few minutes, remove the cap/dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert the dipstick as far
as possible WITHOUT screwing it in.
4.
Remove dipstick. The level should be between the upper and lower level marks.
Engine Oil change
Change engine oil with quality oil, at the recommended service intervals for long engine life.
**WARNING**
Engine oil may be hot! Use caution to avoid being burned!
How to change your oil
1.
Place scooter on center stand.
2.
Warm up engine for 2 minutes if cold outside for faster and more complete draining.
3.
Place empty drain pan/tray under engine drain plug
4.
Remove drain plug
5.
A spring and oil spring may fall out with drain plug
6.
After all oil has drained, clean and replace screen, spring, and drain plug as shown below
7.
Tighten drain plug well and wipe clean with a paper towel.
8.
Add 750ml of oil (¾ of a quart) through the dipstick/fill hole. Replace dipstick
9.
Start engine and let idle for 30-45 seconds. Stop engine
10. Check engine oil level on center stand level ground. Add oil if necessary to reach upper
level mark on dipstick and recheck. Check drain plug area for oil leaks.
OIL DRAIN FROM BELOW
**WARNING**
Running engine while low on oil can cause serious engine damage!
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WHEN USING YOUR SCOOTER IN VERY DUSTY OR HOT CONDIONS, YOUR OIL
SHOULD BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY.
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PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL RESPONSIBLY. TAKE IT IN A SEALED
CONTAINER TO YOUR LOCAL RECYCLING CENTER OR SERVICE STATION FOR
RECLAMATION.
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DO NOT THROW IT IN THE TRASH, POUR ON THE GROUND, OR DOWN A
DRAIN. THE EPA CAN HEAVILY FINE YOU FOR IMPROPER DISPOSAL!!!
4-16 Gear Oil Change
Gear Oil should be changed upon initial set up and then according to the maintenance schedule
thereafter.
Gear oil change procedure
1.
Place scooter on center stand.
2.
Place drain pan under Drain bolt (#2) and remove the bolt -Do not misplace washer seal
3.
Allow gear oil to drain, slowly rotate wheel to help get leftover oil out
4.
Replace drain bolt WITH aluminum washer. Remove Fill bolt (#1)
5.
Add 80W-90 gear oil (GL3 GL4 GL5), until it spills back out of the fill hole (approx 6OZ)
6.
Replace Fill bolt and wipe down area. Check for leaks after a few miles of riding
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