Schwinn hope 50, User Manual

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Before Every Ride
For your safety and to keep the scooter in good working order, ALWAYS perform the following checklist before every ride.
If you find any damaged or worn parts, DO NOT use the scooter. Contact your dealer for repairs.
CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL
• Check the fuel gauge. Add fuel if necessary.
CHECK THE BRAKES
• Apply the front and rear brakes to make sure they are working correctly. Refer to “Front and Rear Brake Adjustment” on
page 12.
CHECK THE TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HORN
• Turn the ignition key to the ON position to provide power to the scooter. Move the turn signal to the LEFT and
RIGHT positions and make sure turn the signal lights and the turn indicator lights on the speedometer are functioning
properly.
• Apply the front brake and make sure the brake light is functioning properly. Repeat this test for the rear brake.
• Push the horn button to make sure horn is functioning properly.
CHECK THE TIRES
• Make sure the tires are inflated to the proper pressures: the front tire should be inflated to 30 PSI and the rear tire should
be inflated to 32 PSI. Make sure there are no cuts, punctures or excessively worn tread on the tires. Refer to “Tire
Maintenance” on page 11 for details.
CHECK THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
• Make sure the mirrors are clean, secured and adjusted properly so you can have a clear view of vehicles behind the
scooter.
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Starting the Scooter
WARNING
• DO NOT attempt to ride the scooter until you have read and understood the purpose and operation of all the
controls described earlier in this manual.
• Maximum combined weight of rider and cargo must not exceed 225 lbs. (102 kg).
• ALWAYS wear an approved Department of Transportation (DOT) motorcycle helmet when operating this scooter.
WARNING
GASOLINE ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. BREATHING CARBON
MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING, OR DEATH.
• ALWAYS start and operate the scooter outdoors. NEVER start or run the engine in an enclosed area, even if the
doors and/or windows are open.
WARNING
• The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.