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10. Inspection and maintenance before riding
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Recommended Oil:
SYM Genuine EXTRA 4X OIL.
Oil Capacity : 1.0 Liter (0.8 liters for routine change), oil filter change: 0.8 liters.
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Oil Filter Cleaning
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Open the filter nut assembly of the element, and
remove the element. Remove the foreign materials
from the element by using a gasoline or air pressure.
WARNING:
Oil level will not be correct when checking the oil level with the scooter parked on an unlevel
ground or immediately after the engine is stopped.
Engine and exhaust pipe are hot right after engine is stopped. Pay special attention and do not
get burned when checking or replacing engine oil. The engine should be warm, but not hot.
FUEL INSPECTION
Turn main switch key to "ON" position, and check fuel gauge's needle to make sure there is enough fuel in
the fuel tank.
This scooter’s engine is designed to use unleaded fuel, Octane 90 or above.
Use the main stand and shut off the engine when refueling. Keep flames away from the scooter when
refueling.
Do not fill above fuel upper limit level when refueling.
Make sure the fuel tank cap has been tighten properly.
"Ethanol in gasoline can not be more than 10%."
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 to see if it is dirty or fouled by carbon
deposits.
Remove the carbon deposits on the electrode with steel
wire, clean the spark plug, and wipe dry with a rag.
Check the electrode, and adjust its gap to 0.6~0.7 mm.
(Check it with a feeler gauge)
Hand tighten the spark plug as far as it will go and then
tighten it another 1/2~3/4 turns with a wrench.
0.6~0.7mm
mm