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get down to the cable within the scooter.    Pull it through the body and then through 

the handle bar down tube.               

3.)  Unscrew  the  two  screws  on  the  electric  start  section  of  the  throttle.    This  piece 

should split to allow you to remove the throttle cable from the handle.    Release the 

throttle cable from the handle. 

4.)  Unscrew the metal "L" piece that goes into the electric start. 

5.)  Screw the new throttle's "L" joint into the old electric start. 

6.)  Attach the cable to the old throttle handle. 

7.)  Replace the top portion of the split electric start plastic piece and tighten down onto 

handle bar. 

8.)    Thread cable through the handlebar down tube and through the scooter. 

9.)  Reconnect  it  to  the  throttle  on  the  carburetor.    Make  sure  the  throttle  cable  end 

settles down into the groove on the throttle on the carb. 

10.) Replace air filter cover and deck plate. 

 

 

How To Change Electric Start 
 

1.)  Unhook the throttle cable from the carburetor.    Unscrew the screw from the center of 

the  air  filter  cover.    Push  throttle  on  carb  to  the  open  position  and  unhook  cable 

using a pair of needle nose pliers. 

2.)  Unthread the cable through the scooter.    You may need to remove the deck plate to 

get down to the cable within the scooter.    Pull it through the body and then through 

the handle bar down tube. 

3.)  Unscrew  the  two  screws  on  the  electric  start  section  of  the  throttle.    This  piece 

should split to allow you to remove the throttle cable from the handle.    Release the 

throttle cable from the handle. 

4.)  Unscrew the metal "L" piece that goes into the electric start. 

5.)  Remove the deck plate if it is not off already. 

6.)  Locate  the  wires  that  attach  to  the  electric  start  and  where  they  are  attached  cut 

(Leaving plenty of room to splice) and label them with masking tape so that after you 

have installed the new electric start you will know where they go. 

7.)  Cut  the  wire  at  the  base  of  the  old  electric  start  near  the  handle  bar.    Take  these 

ends and tape them tightly to the ends on the new electric start. Grab hold of the old 

wires inside of the scooter and pull the new wires into place.    This should thread the 

new wires through the down tube and into the body a lot easier. 

8.)  Cut and splice the new wires onto the old wires. This can be done by using small butt 

connectors or wire nuts.    These can be purchased inexpensively at radio shack. 

9.)  Screw the new throttle's "L" joint into the electric start. 

10.) Attach the cable to the old throttle handle. 

11.) Replace the top portion of the split electric start plastic piece and tighten down onto 

handle bar. 

12.) Thread cable through the handlebar down tube and through the scooter. 

13.) Reconnect  it  to  the  throttle  on  the  carburetor.    Make  sure  the  throttle  cable  end 

Summary of Contents for XG-550

Page 1: ...Page1 XG 550 Gas Scooter Owner s Manual PLEASE BE SAFE WHEN RIDING ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND OBEY ALL LAWS X Treme TM Electric Scooters ...

Page 2: ...ngine Oil recommended Oil can be purchased from your local X Treme Dealer Outdoor Power Equipment Dealer or Power Sports Dealer 4 High Octane Fuel Recommended 90 octane or higher This PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR EXTREME or OFF ROAD Use Please take care of your XG 550 DO NOT JUMP or ABUSE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RIDE IN WET ICY CONDITIONS Failure to follow these instructions properly or abusing your sc...

Page 3: ...uct See Product Handbook for more information This product is recommended for riders 16 YEARS OF AGE and older SAFETY Persons without excellent vision balance coordination reflex muscle and bone strength and good decision making capabilities should not use this product Minors without adult supervision should not use this product Persons unwilling or unable to take responsibility for their own acti...

Page 4: ...only quality replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer Transportation and Storage Carry your X Treme XG 550 by the handle bar tube with the engine off and the muffler away from your body Allow the engine to cool empty the fuel tank and fold the X Treme XG 550 before carrying or storage It is recommended that you empty the fuel tank prior to shipping or storage to prevent fuel leaks Clea...

Page 5: ...RUCTIONS 17 25 How To Adjust Chain 17 How To Install Handlebars 17 How To Install Front Brakes 17 How To Mount Front Wheel 17 18 How To Adjust Front Hub Brakes 18 How To Adjust Rear Hub Brakes 18 How To Install Throttle Cable 18 19 How To Change Electric Start 19 20 How To Install Fuel Lines 20 How To Install Engager 20 How To Install Pull Starter 20 How To Install Yellow Start Button 21 How To Re...

Page 6: ...Rear Wheel Assembly Diagram 28 Voltage Regulator Diagram 29 Front Fork Assembly Diagram 29 Motor Diagram 30 GENERAL INFORMATION TECH SUPPORT 31 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Do not use this vehicle for the first time until you have inflated the tires to the correct PSI and completely charged the battery Failure to follow these instructions may damage your vehicle and void your warranty CALL 253 777 0690 ...

Page 7: ...Page7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR X TREME XG 550 ...

Page 8: ...your scooter 2 Locate the fuse holder on the right side of the scooter frame under the footplate 3 Remove the fuse holder cap and insert the fuse into the cap first Then insert fuse cap into fuse holder and gently tighten DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CAP Unfolding 1 Carefully remove the XG 550 from the box 2 To unfold the XG 550 begin by pressing down on the FOLDING HANDLE with one hand Fig 1 while gen...

Page 9: ...P and tighten Starting Electric Push Start To operate electric start squeeze the left brake handle and push the yellow starting button located on the right side handle throttle assembly battery must be fully charged for this feature Starting Pull Start Move at least 10 feet away from where you filled up the gas 11 Set the CHOKE LEVER to the CHOKED UP position Fig 5 12 Pull the RECOIL STARTER brisk...

Page 10: ...irmly prior to riding You can now carry the XG 550 by the handlebar tube 14 Once the engine has started quickly move the CHOKE LEVER into the RUN DOWN position Fig 5 15 After engine is started let it warm up for 2 3 minutes before riding Riding 16 Make sure that all of the exposed bolts and screws are tightened 17 Raise the kickstand to its upright position 18 Make sure the engine is running 19 Pu...

Page 11: ...o the tank Make sure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container Tighten the fuel cap carefully after fueling Always move the unit at least 10 feet from the fueling area before starting Starting Your scooter comes with an electric start For this feature to function you must first plug the scooter into the supplied charger and charge the battery for 4 6 hours Otherwise your electric start ...

Page 12: ...sically adjusted Further adjustment may be required from time to time depending on climate and altitude The Carburetor has two possible adjustments 1 Idle speed adjustment US Models only option available EPA approved Due to EPA air quality regulations on US models the Air Fuel Mixture adjustment is pre set on these carburetors by the factory and can t be adjusted by the consumer 2 Air Fuel Mixture...

Page 13: ...rake Squeezing the hand brake lever with your right hand activates the rear brake Make sure to release the HAND THROTTLE GRIP when engaging the brakes Practice braking on a smooth dry surface to get used to the feel of the braking system Braking distance is affected by wet conditions and loose and uneven riding surfaces Adjusting the Brakes The Brakes on the XG 550 should come fully adjusted from ...

Page 14: ... while the front wheel has a bracket for the disc brake Tire wear will differ based on rider weight riding conditions and care Replacement tires can be obtained at your local X Treme dealer through motorcycle shops or from the X Treme website at www x tremescooters com Tire Pressure The tire must be inflated to a maximum of 50 P S I It is also recommended to use a tube additive like Slime availabl...

Page 15: ...is skipping or jumping on the pulley teeth it is too loose and may be harmful If the chain is making a humming sound when the wheel is turning it is to tight and may cause the chain to snap The correct tension is achieved by adjusting the chain from its loose position to when it becomes lightly tense To adjust the head unit 1 Rotate the handle bar as for right as it will go to expose the HEAD UNIT...

Page 16: ...k the pull starter especially the cord and return spring Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap Adjust it to 0 6mm or change the spark plug Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder head and check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged Clean the air filter OTHER QUESTIONS For additional questions or technical assistance go to www x tremescooters com support Thank You for purchas...

Page 17: ...ghten this bolt until it is snug but not so tight that the brakes will not move in and out 2 Once the brake assembly is mounted the pads are held in place magnetically with the Wide Side up the pad with One Slot to the outside and the pad with Two Slots on the wheel side 3 The brake cable should be adjusted loose until the wheel is installed and then adjusted first where it goes through the bolt t...

Page 18: ...s or vice grips and pull tight 5 Move the gold brake arm up the cable until the brake just begins to drag on the brake drum 6 Tighten the 10mm nut on the gold brake arm 7 Further adjustment can be done with the adjusters at the brake lever This will need to be adjusted over time as the brakes are used How To Adjust Rear Hub Brakes 1 Block rear wheel off the ground 2 Loosen the 10mm pinch nut on th...

Page 19: ...en through the handle bar down tube 3 Unscrew the two screws on the electric start section of the throttle This piece should split to allow you to remove the throttle cable from the handle Release the throttle cable from the handle 4 Unscrew the metal L piece that goes into the electric start 5 Remove the deck plate if it is not off already 6 Locate the wires that attach to the electric start and ...

Page 20: ...il in place 5 Reinstall new coil using a business card between the fly wheel and the coil as a spacer Tighten bolts with card in place when bolts are tight then you can remove the business card Your coil should be gapped correctly 6 Reinstall the plastic motor covers and your scoot should have spark How To Install Engager 1 Stick a screwdriver in the fin s on the right side of pull starter to hold...

Page 21: ...head bolts that hold the motor in place 5 Remove the motor transmission 6 Remove the bolts on the outside corners of the transmission 7 Remove the transmission 8 Re assemble is reverse order and add 1 ounce of 30 weight oil to the transmission How To Remove Engine 1 On the rear of your scooter there is a chrome fender remove the 7 5mm allen head bolts 2 Remove the plate on the side of the scoot th...

Page 22: ...s out and bore the hole out slightly with something like a screw driver How To Replace A Starter Solenoid 1 Remove the deck plate 2 Locate the starter solenoid 3 Open it by removing the black tape or the zip tie 4 Remove one wire at a time and transfer to the new solenoid 5 Disconnect white plastic connection and connect to new solenoid 6 Re tape the closed solenoid 7 Reattach the deck plate How T...

Page 23: ...this kill switch wires This will be the wire that comes out of the top of the motor and runs down under the deck plate Disconnect it at the white plastic connection 7 Repeat step 5 to see if there is a spark 8 If you still do not see a spark the problem is likely the ignition coil 9 If you have spark after disconnecting the kill switch wire it is possible that your kill switch is bad or the wire i...

Page 24: ...o the white connector making sure to match red to red and black to black in the connection 7 Test new charger socket with charger 8 Re assemble How To Remove Free Wheel Clutch To remove your free wheel you must first remove the rear wheel from the scooter then proceed to the directions below 1 Remove the sprocket from the free wheel 2 Place penetrating oil WD 40 where the free wheel and wheel hub ...

Page 25: ...ft and start drilling In this case it s going to work better if you have a left hand drill set because once you ve drilled far enough into the bolt the drill will bind up and probably unscrew the remaining shaft If the drill goes all the way through the bolt shaft you can drill again using a slightly larger bit Eventually you will be left with thin remnants of the bolt s threads which you can remo...

Page 26: ... solenoid is a round piece down under the footplate It has a rubber cap on it Remove this cap and you will see two bolts Take a screw driver and short across those bolts you might get a little spark but not enough to hurt you This should make your scooter start If this works then you simply need to switch out the solenoid Front Brake Diagram ...

Page 27: ...Page27 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 28: ...pacer 6 Left inner wheel spindle The brake disk is mounted on the left wheel spindle and the caliper is mounted to frame Use the knurled screw to center caliper to disk Right Side consists of these parts from outside nut to inner wheel 1 Nut 2 Washer 3 Chain tension bolts 4 Spacer 5 Right inner wheel spindle Freewheel clutch is screwed into right inner hub ...

Page 29: ...Page29 Voltage Regulator Wiring Diagram Front Fork Assembly Diagram ...

Page 30: ...Page30 Motor Diagram ...

Page 31: ...Page31 Revised10 26 11 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE IF YOU NEED HELP CALL 253 777 0690 OR GO ONLINE www x tremescooters com support For General Information or Parts Visit www x tremescooters com ...

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