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TIRE INSPECTION
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Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
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If a tire’
s ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to
the specified pressure.
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Tires pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
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Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side walls for
crack or damage.
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Visual check tires for any nails or small stones
wedged in the tread.
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Check the “tread wear indicator” condition to see if
tread groove depth is insufficient.
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A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and should
be replaced immediately.
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STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION
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Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition switch key
removed.
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Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
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Operate steering handle up and down, and check front shock
absorbers for noises due to bends.
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Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with wrenches
for tightness.
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Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front & rear to
check if it is loosen, has too much resistance and pulls to one
side.
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Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tight by the brake
cables.
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Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised
Dealer for a check or adjustment if any abnormal conditions are
found.
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
CAUTION:
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Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss control
of the steering handle and a punctured tire(s).
Tread wear
indicator
Crack and
damage
Foreign materials
(nails or small
stones)
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