HYOSUNG TE 50 Owner'S Manual Download

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Part No. 99011HK3100
FEB. 2001.
Printed in KOREA

HYOSUNG MOTORS & MACHINERY INC.

1st Ed.

T h i s o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l c o n t a i n s
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.

Never allow anyone under 6 years
old to ride this ATV.

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for TE 50

Page 1: ...s owner s manual contains ortant safety information ase read it carefully er allow anyone under 6 years to ride this ATV CAUTION ...

Page 2: ...HINERY INC FOREWORD This manual is an essential part of your vehicle Please read it carefully It con tains important information on safety operation and maintenance It is espe cially important that this manual remain with the vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also Your HYOSUNG A A T T V V is built for use by children but this owner s manual is written for the ...

Page 3: ... safely due to physical or mental limitations Parents should carefully observe their child s first use of the vehi cle Further use should be permit ted only if the parent can deter mine that the child has the physi cal and mental capabilities neces sary to operate the vehicle safely Before first use of the A AT TV V read this owner s manual carefully to become familiar with the A A T T V V s featu...

Page 4: ...position to maneuver the vehicle This space should never be used to carry a passenger Do not permit anyone to operate the A AT TV V while under the influ ence of alcohol or other drugs Make sure the combined weight of the rider protective gear and any accessories or cargo does not exceed the 35kg 77lbs weight limit Exceeding this weight limit may result in injury caused by damage to the vehicle or...

Page 5: ...ING TIPS 15 9 INSTRUCTING THE YOUNG RIDER 21 10 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 24 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART SEAT REMOVAL TOOLS AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUGS IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT FUEL HOSE TRANSMISSION OIL ENGINE OIL LEVEL BRAKE TIRES DRIVE CHAIN FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FRONT AND REAR WHEEL REMOVAL GENERAL LUBRICATION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 12 TRANSPORTING 4...

Page 6: ...re are differences between brands The frame number is stamped on the front frame member as shown in the illustration The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase assembly Please write down the serial numbers here for your future reference Frame No Engine No FUEL Use HYOSUNG HYPOL OIL HS If they are not available use a good quality TWO STROKE engine oil Use a good quality S...

Page 7: ... Rear brake lever Parking brake Iever Parking brake knob Front brake lever Throttle lever Fuel tank cap Starter switch Engine stop switch LOCATION OF PARTS 6 C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

Page 8: ...7 Remote engine stop switch C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

Page 9: ...8 Fuel cock Air cleaner Battery fuse Tools C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

Page 10: ...9 Drive chain Muffler Engine oil tank C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

Page 11: ...idle Set the parking brake by squeezing the rear brake lever and pushing this knob to lock the lever in the squeezed position Starter Switch Push in the electric starter switch to rotate the starting motor Engine Stop Switch RIGHT HANDLEBAR Throttle Lever Front Brake Lever Apply the front brake by squeezing the front brake lever towards the grip Engine speed is controlled by the position of the th...

Page 12: ...lock nut This vehicle is equipped with a manually operat ed fuel cock There are three position ON OFF and RES ON Position The normal operating position for the fuel cock lever is in the ON position OFF Position Turn the lever to the OFF position whenever stopping the engine for more than a few min utes RES RESERVE Position If the fuel level in the tank is too low turn the lever to the RES position...

Page 13: ...g refueling WARNING To open the fuel tank cap remove the end of the vent tube from the hole in the vehicle body and turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise To close the fuel tank cap turn it clockwise and tighten it securely Be sure that the end of the vent tube is reinstalled in the hole in the vehicle body and routed properly as shown The A A T T V V comes equipped with a remote engine stop swit...

Page 14: ...tance however Remember this when judging when to operate the remote engine stop switch WARNING If you do not put your fingers through the loop in the lanyard it may slip from your grasp unexpectedly This could make it impossible for you to stop the engine in an unsafe situation WARNING The throttle limiter should always be set to the low power position as described on page 10 when the remote engin...

Page 15: ...ife and performance from the engine The first month is the most important in the life of your vehicle Proper operation during this break in period will help ensure maximum life and performance from your new vehicle The following guidelines explain proper break in procedures The initial service after 1 month of vehicle operation should be per formed as outlined in the INSPEC TION AND MAINTENANCE se...

Page 16: ... engine stop switch cap is in place 4 The fuel cock is in the ON position 15 RIDING TIPS Failure to perform an inspection before riding may result in an acci dent or serious damage to the vehi cle Check these items before each ride Be sure your A AT TV V is in good condition for the personal safety of the rider and protection of the vehi cle WARNING INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING Steering No rattle or l...

Page 17: ...rns Use of the brake when turning could cause the A AT TV V to slide or roll over Use the brake to slow down before entering turns Apply the brake lightly and with great care on slippery surfaces to avoid skidding WARNING Never operate the parking brake lock when the A AT TV V is moving The rear wheels will lock and an acci dent could result WARNING Before releasing the parking brake make sure The...

Page 18: ...e outside of the turn increase as speed increases you must lean your upper body farther into the turn as you go faster to prevent the vehicle from tipping over to the out side of the turn Remember though to keep your weight supported on the outer footrest SKIDDING OR SLIDING If the rider experiences inadvertent skidding or sliding when not braking he she may be able to overcome it by using the app...

Page 19: ...ermitted to operate the vehicle on hills WARNING Only permit your child to climb small hills Do not let him her attempt to climb a hill unless you are sure that he she can easily ride to the top of the hill without stopping It can be dangerous to stop the A AT TV V while climbing a hill because the vehicle may begin to roll backwards and then roll over WARNING The rider should never open the throt...

Page 20: ...ards the rider should move his her body weight forward and try to slow the vehicle to a stop using the FRONT BRAKE ONLY If the front brake does not slow the vehicle the rider should dismount to the side immediately The rear brake should never be used when rolling back wards on a hill Use of the rear brake can cause the vehicle to flip over WARNING Traversing a slope is very tricky and should be av...

Page 21: ...TV V may be ridden through water pro vided that it is not more than 15cm 6 in deep and is not moving fast When crossing a stream choose a spot where the banks are gently sloped on both sides and the bottom of the stream is hard If you are unfamiliar with the area you wish to cross park the A AT TV V and inspect the stream first to find a suitable spot for crossing When crossing operate the vehicle...

Page 22: ...VICE TO THE PARENT STEP 1 PROPER CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE GEAR The first step to safe riding is proper protection of the rider Your child should always wear a helmet eye protection gloves long pants a STEP 2 FAMILIARIZATION WITH THE VEHICLE Your child should become completely familiar with the names and functions of all controls Let the young rider sit on the A A T T V V with the engine off and ask...

Page 23: ...ctly and without looking at the controls 4 As you approach the end of the practice area tell the rider to stop the vehicle apply the parking brake and get off You should then drag the rear end of the ATV around so you can push it straight ahead in the opposite direction Next start the ATV s engine and have your child practice starting off riding in a straight line and stopping with the vehicle und...

Page 24: ...e she can do it cor rectly and with confidence STEP 5 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER When your child has mastered the basic riding maneuvers in the previous steps he she should practice putting them all together Instruct the rider to perform various maneuvers such as turning right turning left stopping parking etc Mix up the order of these maneuvers so the child will not know what he she will be asked to...

Page 25: ...empt to perform mainte nance on this vehicle if you are not qualified You could be injured or may damage the machine WARNING The safety of the rider depends on how well this machine is main tained Follow all inspection and maintenance instructions carefully WARNING Don t let your children tinker with this machine They may get hurt Maintenance should only be per formed by qualified adults Make sure...

Page 26: ...an Inspect Inspect Remove carbon Inspect Replace Replace CHASSIS Interval Item Every 6 months Every 3 months Initial 1 month Brakes Steering Tires General lubrication Chassis nuts and bolts Inspect every month Check pressure each time ride Inspect Inspect Inspect Inspect Tighten Tighten Lubricate ENGINE More frequent servicing may be performed on motercycles that are used under severe conditions C...

Page 27: ... is provided under the seat DO NOT operate the engine without the air cleaner element in place or severe engine damage may result If you usually ride in dusty areas or regularly operate the vehicle in wet muddy conditions you must inspect the air cleaner element more frequently than shown in the periodic maintenance chart If at any time the air cleaner ele ment is submerged in water imme diately c...

Page 28: ... the palms of both hands to remove excess solvent Do not twist or wring the element or it will develop cracks 3 Immerse the element in a separate pan filled with 2 stroke engine oil Squeeze the ele ment to remove excess oil Make sure that the element remains damp with oil but not soaked Before during and after the clean ing operation carefully examine the element for any tears in the materi al A t...

Page 29: ...ge by observing the color of the plug s porce lain center electrode insulator after vehicle opera tion If the plug has the correct heat range it should be very light brown in color If the plug tends to run cold usually evidenced by blacken ing of the insulator or a wet electrode replace it with an alternate plug according to the following chart If the above named plugs are not available con sult y...

Page 30: ...th your fingers then tighten it with a wrench Do not overtighten or cross thread the spark plug or the aluminum threads of the cylinder head will be dam aged Do not allow contaminants to enter the engine through the spark plug hole when the plug is removed CAUTION Make sure that the engine is fully warmed up before adjusting the engine idle speed Improper adjust ment can result in increased engine...

Page 31: ...n good condition Damage from aging may not always be visible Measure the throttle cable play by pressing the throttle lever The throttle lever should have 2 5 10mm 0 098 0 394 in play To adjust the throttle cable play 1 Remove the adjuster cover 2 Loosen the lock nut 3 Turn the adjuster in or out to obtain the correct play 4 Tighten the lock nut 5 Recheck the throttle cable play Readjust it if it ...

Page 32: ...il changes If the vehicle becomes submerged in water immediately change the oil Failure to follow these instruction may result in severe transmission damage CAUTION Never operate the A AT TV V without an adequate amount of oil if the engine runs out of oil it can stop suddenly causing injury and or severe mechanical damage WARNING The engine oil tank is located under the seat Check the oil level e...

Page 33: ...nd main tain your ATV s brake systems can be hazardous Improper maintenance of the brakes increases your chances of having an accident Be sure to inspect the brakes before each use of the vehicle according to the INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING section Always maintain your brakes according to the MAINTE NANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Operating the ATV in harsh condi tion can be hazardous if you do not inspect br...

Page 34: ...n to make sure the rear wheels can not turn when the parking brake lock knob is engaged Riding with worn brake shoe will reduce braking performance and will increase your chance of having an accident Inspect brake shoe wear before each use Ask your Hyosung dealer or qualified mechanic to replace brake shoe if the shoes are worn to the limit WARNING Brake lining wear limit This vehicle is equipped ...

Page 35: ... SHIN HUNG GOLDEN BOY 145 70 6 SHIN HUNG GOLDEN BOY Size Type Rear Riding with worn brake pads will reduce braking performance and will increase your chance of having acci dent Inspect brake pad wear before each use Ask your Hyosung dealer or qualified mechanic to replace brake pads if any pad is worn to the limit WARNING Limit line Inspect every day in the following point at the brake system Oper...

Page 36: ...a manual type air pump to fill the tires CAUTION Tire Replacement Air in the low pressure tube tire of this vehicle is sealed by the contact surfaces of the inner wheel rim and the tire bead If either the inner wheel rim or tire bead is damaged air may leak Be extremely careful not to damage these sections when replacing tires When breaking the tire bead loose from the wheel be extremely careful n...

Page 37: ...Loose pins Damaged rollers Dry or rusted links Kinked or binding links Excessive wear If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjustment there is a strong possi bility that the sprockets will have some damage to them also Inspect the sprockets for the fol lowing Excessively worn teeth Broken or damaged teeth Loose sprocket mounting nut s Clean and oil the chain as follows 1 Wa...

Page 38: ...ets resulting in an accident or serious damage to the vehicle Inspect the drive chain slack before each use WARNING When replacing a wheel it is very impotant that the wheel axle nuts be torqued to the proper specifications If they are not the wheel can come off unexpectedly We strongly recommend that you have these nuts checked and retorqued if necessary by your autho rized HYOSUNG dealer WARNING...

Page 39: ...ION King pin Front wheel bearing Steering shaft holder Rear brake cable Rear axle housing Drive chain Front brake cable Throttle cable Throttle lever Front brake cam shaft O G Motor oil Grease 38 C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

Page 40: ...hown in the maintenance chart on page 25 Your authorized HYOSUNG dealer will lubricate such items as wheel bearings rear axle hous ings steering shaft holder etc It is best to consult your HYOSUNG dealer before attempting to trou bleshoot any problem Damage may result from inappropriate repairs or adjustments Such damage may not be covered under warranty CAUTION TROUBLE SHOOTING a Loosen the drain...

Page 41: ...l inside the cylinder which could be ignit ed Due to the possibility of electrical shock anyone with a heart condition or pacemaker should avoid this check WARNING 1 Remove the spark plug and reattach it to the spark plug lead 2 While holding the spark plug firmly against the engine push the starter switch with the engine stop switch in the position and the remote engine stop switch cap is install...

Page 42: ...cleaning of your ATV is a necessary part of maintenance and will help keep your ATV looking and performing its best Proper cleaning can also extend the life of your ATV It is important to clean and inspect your ATV after every ride if it is used in mud brush grass water salt water or very dusty conditions The build up of mud brush grass etc especial ly on the engine and exhaust system can reduce e...

Page 43: ...V for any problems that may have arisen during your last ride 42 WASHING YOUR ATV With some care your ATV can be washed in a similar manner to washing an automobile NOTE Avoid spraying or allowing water to flow over the following places Spark plug Fuel tank cap Carburetor Use a garden hose at low pressure to remove the majority of dirt or other debris Hand wash your ATV with a mild soap or deterge...

Page 44: ... your A A T T V V is to be left unused for an extended period of time it needs special servic ing requiring appropriate materials equipment and skill For this reason HYOSUNG recom mends that you trust this maintenance work to your HYOSUNG dealer If you wish to service the machine for storage yourself follow the gen eral guidelines below Spray all vinyl and rubber parts with rub ber preservative Sp...

Page 45: ...44 LOCATION OF LABELS 3 1 2 C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

Page 46: ...45 4 6 5 7 C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

Page 47: ... 41 0 37 4 mm 1 61 1 47 in Piston displacement 49 3 9 cu in Corrected compression ratio 7 4 1 Carburetor VM14SH Air cleaner Polyurethane foam element TRANSMISSION Reduction ratio 2 818 0 870 2nd reduction ratio 12 0 Final reduction ratio 1 333 Drive chain SLC 428H 50 links CHASSIS Front brake Drum Rear brake Disk Front tire size 145 70 6 Rear tire size 145 70 6 ELECTRICAL Ignition type HYOSUNG CDI...

Page 48: ...Prepared by HYOSUNG MOTORS MACHINERY INC Overseas Technical Dept 1st Ed FEB 2001 Printed in KOREA C O P Y R I G H T E D ...

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