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11. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING
THROTTLE VALVE HANDLE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
y
Correct clearance allows throttle vale handle to rotate 2~6mm.
y
To adjust, first loosen the fixing nut, then turn the adjusting nut to the proper position and securely
tighten the fixing nut.
TIRE INSPECTION
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Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
y
If a tire’s ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to the
specified pressure.
y
Tires pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
y
Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side walls for
crack or damage.
y
Visual check tires for any nails or small stones wedged
in the tread.
y
Check the “tread wear indicator” condition to see if
tread groove depth is insufficient.
y
A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and should
be replaced immediately.
Adjust nut
L
ock nut
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
Throttle Valve Check Items:
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Check throttle valve cable to see if it can be moved smoothly from a closed position to a wide open
position.
y
Rotate steering handle from side to side to check that the throttle cable is not interfered with.
y
Check to see if the throttle cable is obstructed by any other cables preventing it from being operated
smoothly.
WARNING:
y
Inspect the scooter’s tires regularly. Over inflated, under inflated, old, worn or cracked tires can
adversely affect the way the scooter handles and could lead to sudden tire failure. Sudden tire
failure could cause you to lose control of the scooter which could cause an accident and could lead
injury or death.
y
Only ride the scooter with properly inflated tire. Always replace old, worn or cracked tire.
Foreign materials (nails or small stones)
Tread wear
indicator
Crack and
damage
2~6 mm