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10. Inspection and maintenance before riding
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS
Start engine and turn on the head lamp switch. Check if head lamp and rear lamp come on.
Check the brightness and direction of front light by wall to see if it is correct.
Check the head lamp cover if it is dirty, crack, or loosen.
CHECKING THE BRAKE LIGHT
Turn the ignition switch key to "
" position, hold the hand-braking levers for front and rear wheels.
Check if the brake lights come on.
Check the brake light cover if it is dirty, crack, or loosen.
CAUTION:
Use only specified specification bulbs, do not use bulbs with different specifications to avoid
damaging electrical system, burning out bulbs, and discharging the battery.
Do not modify or add other electrical components to prevent over load or short circuit which may
result in a fire and burn down the scooter in serious cases.
CHECKING FOR FUEL LEAKAGE
Check fuel tank, fuel cup, fuel hoses, carburetor for leakage.
CHECING THE LUBRICATION OF BODY’S VARIOUS MECHANISMS
Check the body’s pivot points if they have enough lubrication.
(For example, the pivot points on the main stand, the side stand, and the brake lever…etc.)
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
Remove the cap of spark plug cable (remove the spark plug using the spark plug wrench in the tool kit).
Check the electrode if it is dirty or fouled by carbon deposits.
Remove the carbon deposits on the electrode with steel wire, and clean the spark plug with gasoline,
then, wipe dry with a rag.
Check the electrode, and adjust its gap with a feeler gauge. (should be gapped to 0.7~0.8 mm)
Hand tight the spark plug as far as it can go and then tighten it another 1/2~3/4 turns with a wrench.
WARNING:
The engine is very hot after running. Pay attention not to get burned.
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Use only spark plugs suitable for the engine specifications of this scooter recommended by the
manufacturer. (Refer to specifications.)
Spark Gap
Spark plug cap
