Yamaha Giggle XF50E, Owner'S Manual

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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your scooter.
Scooters are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are depen-
dent upon the use of proper riding tech-
niques as well as the expertise of the
operator. Every operator should know the
following requirements before riding this
scooter.
He or she should:
● Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of scooter operation.
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Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Owner’s
Manual.
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Obtain qualified training in safe and
proper riding techniques.
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Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure
it is in safe operating condition. Failure
to inspect or maintain the vehicle prop-
erly increases the possibility of an acci-
dent or equipment damage. See page
4-2 for a list of pre-operation checks.
● This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
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The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic is
the predominating cause of auto-
mobile/scooter accidents. Many
accidents have been caused by an
automobile driver who did not see
the scooter. Making yourself con-
spicuous appears to be very effec-
tive in reducing the chance of this
type of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since
intersections are the most
likely places for scooter
accidents to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
● Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent driver’s license.
• Make sure that you are quali-
fied and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified
operators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you
practice riding your scooter
where there is no traffic until
you have become thoroughly
familiar with the scooter and all
of its controls.
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Many accidents have been caused
by error of the scooter operator. A