Revised 11/08
Owner’s Manual
Venice 49cc (VN492)
Страница 1: ...Revised 11 08 Owner s Manual Venice 49cc VN492 ...
Страница 2: ... LOCATING YOUR VIN The serial numbers of the frame and engine are used for vehicle registration The frame VIN and label are on the leg shield Then engine is located on the back of the engine Frame Engine ...
Страница 3: ...e for you to view at our web site www tngscooters com We continuously keep a large inventory of parts and accessories in stock to support our TNG dealers service centers and ultimately TNG scooter owners Your local TNG dealer knows your scooter the best and always is interested in your satisfaction We advise your local TNG dealer make all repairs on your scooter You can find a complete list of dea...
Страница 4: ...en to avoid damage to the scooter NOTE A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier to spot This Owner s Manual should be considered as a permanent part of the scooter as it contains important information for operation and maintenance of the scooter It should remain with the scooter at all times This Owner s Manual contains the most current product information at the time of approval ...
Страница 5: ...ATION Page 6 D SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 E SPECIFICATIONS Page 13 F COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS FUNCTIONS Page 14 G PRE RIDE CHECKLIST Page 20 H PROPER OPERATION Page 23 I SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Page 28 J WINTERIZING Page 36 K TROUBLESHOOTING Page 41 L FULL WARRANTY INFORMATION Appendix ...
Страница 6: ...minimum of 20 30 minutes per week ensures that your battery remains fully charged and the fuel system doesn t foul NOTE ForthebestperformancefromyourTNGscooterhaveaTNGdealerperformallservicemaintenance Failure to follow the service maintenance schedule may void your warranty coverage WARNING During the first 500 km do NOT operate the scooter at more than 30 mph or engine seizure may occur This is ...
Страница 7: ...edgeable with all road signs WARNING Failure to follow any SAFETY INSTRUCTION could cause severe injury or even death to the scooter operator passenger or a bystander Protective Gear Riding a scooter leaves the rider exposed Therefore wearing appropriate protective gear can prevent or diminish injuries from accidents 1 An Approved Helmet The majority of serious scooter injuries and deaths are the ...
Страница 8: ...full attention to the road Goggles can protect your eyes in the same manner Never use eyeglasses or sunglasses in place of a face shield or goggles 3 Clothing Bright clothing should be worn by the driver so as to be easily seen by other motorists Jacket and pants should cover your arms and legs completely but not too loose to flap in the wind or catch on the levers or wheels which could result in ...
Страница 9: ...aintenance procedures described in this manual Test your brakes after operation in wet conditions If necessary apply the brakes several times to let friction dry out the linings Never attempt wheelies jumps and other stunts as these could cause damage to the scooter and loss of control Always keep both hands on the handlebars and feet on the floor board during operation Never consume alcohol or dr...
Страница 10: ... not exceed 17 5 lbs of cargo Attach the load securely since a loose load can catch in the wheel or rack causing skidding You should avoid large loads until you have gained sufficient experience riding Extra weight changes handling stability braking performance turns acceleration and deceleration Wait for larger gaps when you want to cross enter or merge with traffic LOADS A scooter is not really ...
Страница 11: ...o your eyes see doctor immediately or call American Association of Poison Control Centers at 1 800 222 1222 for assistance If you spill gasoline on your clothes change and wash the affected area immediately with soap Modification Any modifications to this scooter or removal of original equipment without approval from TNG Scooters may cause it to be unsafe for use and may trigger severe accident Mo...
Страница 12: ... 4Ah Most Economical Speed 20 mph Headlight Hi Lo Beam 35W 35W Noise 80dB A Front Running Light 3W Engine Type 2 Stroke Brake Tail Lights 21W 5W Cylinder Arrangement Single Cylinder Turn Signal Light 10W Displacement 49cc Turn Signal Indicators Dash 3W Ignition Type CDI Instrument Illumination 3W Transmission CVT Fuses 15 Amps Front Brake Drum Fuel Type 90 Octane Rear Brake Drum Fuel Capacity 1 5 ...
Страница 13: ... 5 Handle Bars 9 Air box Filter 13 Ignition Switch 2 Injector Oil Access Cover 6 Rear View Mirror 10 Kick Starter 14 Fuel Cap 3 Under seat Storage 7 Turn Signals 11 Storage Hook 4 Seat 8 Headlight 12 Instrument Panel 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 12 13 14 9 11 8 10 ...
Страница 14: ...orn Button 6 Fuel Gauge Warning Lights 2 Turn Signal Switch 7 Front Brake Lever 3 Rear Brake 8 Throttle 4 Hi Lo Beam Switch 9 Engine Stop Switch 5 Speedometer 10 Electric Starter Button 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 6 8 6 9 ...
Страница 15: ...opening seat When key is left in ON position and engine is off you will drain your battery Key Position Power to Electric Circuits Ignition Steering Storage Compartment Key Removable ON Yes On Unlocked Locked No Off No Off Unlocked Locked Yes Lock No Off Unlocked Unlocked No Clockwise seat lock N A N A N A Unlocked No Counter Clockwise seat lock N A N A N A Locked Yes ...
Страница 16: ...r 2 Hi Beam Indicator 3 Speedometer 4 Odometer 5 Gas Gauge 6 Injector Oil Low Warning Light Turn Signal Switch and Indicator To assign right turn push the switch to and the right turn indicator light flashes To assign left turn push the switch to and the left turn indicator light flashes To cancel turn signal push in the button on the switch White 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
Страница 17: ...ee page 16 for indicator location CAUTION Be sure to always use LO BEAM light when facing oncoming traffic Speedometer See page 16 Indicates the operating speed Odometer See page 16 Indicates accumulated distance in kilometers Gas Gauge see page 16 Indicates low fuel level The light comes on when level is low INJECTOR OIL LOW WARNING LIGHT Indicates injector oil needs to be added See page 14 for l...
Страница 18: ...avoid possible damage Horn Button see page 14 To sound the horn press this button Engine Stop Switch see page 14 Set the switch to on before starting the engine Set the switch to off for EMERGENCY STOP For example if the scooter overturns or you cannot decrease speed with the throttle Rear Brake Lever Front Brake Lever see page 14 To decrease speed and stop the scooter from moving To apply rear br...
Страница 19: ...t is locked before riding CAUTION Do not store anything susceptible to heat inside storage compartments Do not let humidity spread from storage compartment Do not put anything valuable or breakable in storage compartment The compartment is not waterproof Use plastic bags to store stuff when washing the scooter Luggage Rack WARNING Luggage rack can carry 11 lbs max Do not exceed maximum 17 5 lbs fo...
Страница 20: ...ill the tank as it may overflow when the fuel warms up and expands Avoid spilling fuel on a hot engine CAUTION Wipe off the spilled fuel immediately as fuel may deteriorate the paint on the scooter or any plastic parts Always use 90 octane or higher gasoline when refueling the scooter Do not use E85 or fuel containing more than 10 ethanol G PRE RIDE CHECKLIST 1 Check the fuel level Remove the gas ...
Страница 21: ...ON position Grip the front brake lever or rear brake lever while watching the rear brake light to make sure that it illuminates 4 Check the Turn Signals Turn the ignition key to the ON position Move the turn signal control to the left and right positions Check the front and rear turn signal lamps flash as well as the turn signal indicators on the instrument panel 5 Check the Tires Measure the pres...
Страница 22: ...ould travel between 10 to 20 mm before the wheel begins to drag Rear Brake Depress the rear brake lever and measure the distance travelled before the brake begins to slow the rear wheel The lever should travel between 10 to 20 mm before the wheel begins to drag 7 Check the Spark Plug The spark plug will need to be checked if you find the scooter hard to start The gap should be between 0 023 0 032 ...
Страница 23: ...e or operate the scooter in closed areas as the exhaust fumes are poisonous and inhaling them can cause loss of consciousness and or even death shortly This scooter is rated for 1 person total weight with rider is not to exceed 330 lbs 1 ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE Normal Start Place scooter on the center stand Turn the ignition key to the ON position While holding brake lever firmly push the electr...
Страница 24: ...osition of the ignition switch while the vehicle is in motion only when the vehicle has come to a complete stop CAUTION When scooter is not running do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position for extended periods of time The battery may become depleted to the point that the vehicle cannot be started To preserve the scooter each starting attempt should be less than 5 seconds To maximize the...
Страница 25: ...s under the scooter 5 PULLING AWAY FROM THE CURB Sit with a leg on each side of the scooter adjust the rear view mirrors Put on your turn signal before pulling away from the curb Look over both shoulders for oncoming traffic be sure that it is safe to pull out into the traffic Release the rear brake and accelerate the scooter slowly to take off 6 USING THE BRAKES The brakes work best when the fron...
Страница 26: ...ently until they dry themselves and work effectively again 7 STOPPING PARKING Release the throttle and steer the scooter to the side of the road Gently apply the front brake using the right brake lever and at the same time gently applying the rear brake using the left brake lever Extend your left foot just before coming to a complete stop so as to keep the scooter upright when it stops Turn off th...
Страница 27: ...ormance from the scooter The first tank of gas must also contain 1 oz of Opti 2 mixing oil Confirm with your dealer that this oil has been added to your scooter s gas tank Limit full throttle operation and avoid any condition that may result in engine overheating Always keep the speed below 30 mph Do not overload the scooter or carry a passenger during this period Change oil at 300 km use Opti 2 t...
Страница 28: ...00 km or Every 6 Months Fuel Line I Fuel Filter R Air Filter I I I Spark Plug R Oil Filter R R Carburetor R R Drive Belt REPLACE EVERY TWELVE MONTHS Transmission Oil I R Braking System I I Wheels I I Wheel Bearings I I Steering Bearings I I I Rear Shock Absorber I I ...
Страница 29: ...ler perform all service maintenance Failure to follow the service maintenance schedule may void your warranty coverage RECOMMENDED If regular driving is in arid or coastal condition air filter and engine oil may need to be replaced more frequently TIRE PRESSURE TREAD Measure the pressure of each tire The correct pressures are Front 29 PSI Rear 33 PSI Visually inspect the tires for damage and wear ...
Страница 30: ...al free play for brake lever should not exceed 30 mm See Fig 1 To firm up brake turn nut clockwise until you reach the acceptable level See Fig 2 Turn it counterclockwise to soften brake SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT Check spark plug if scooter is hard to start The gap should be between 0 023 0 032 inches 1 The electrode should be a light brown color 2 ...
Страница 31: ...park plug is fouled or damaged replace it with Autolight 4194 or like plug RECOMMENDATION Most spark plugs are self cleaning After replacing its best to ride the scooter for a minimum of 10 min Stop the scooter on a level surface and turn the engine off 1 Put the scooter on its center stand and let the engine sit for a few minutes 2 Remove the oil dipstick wipe it with a clean towel and replace it...
Страница 32: ... plug 5 WARNING Use caution when changing oil to avoid burns CAUTION If the scooter is used in excessively wet areas or used in severe conditions replace the transmission oil more often than recommended Make sure that the fill and drain plugs are tight and not leaking Make sure that no foreign substances fall into the transmission box AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE The air filter should be inspected and c...
Страница 33: ...e air cleaner cover components onto the scooter Be careful to fit all pieces into their correct place Failure to achieve proper fit will cause leaks in the air intake system that can cause engine damage Handle the air filter cartridge carefully so that it does not become deformed Never allow water to enter the air filter assembly NOTE Clean and or replace the air filter components if you experienc...
Страница 34: ...hours Additionally it is important that your scooter be stored in a dry area and protected from extreme temperatures Battery Replacement The scooter battery is self sustained by electric current generated by the alternator within the scooter 1 It s a good idea to replace the battery every three years Always turn the ignition system off prior to replacing the battery 2 Observe correct polarity when...
Страница 35: ...ze the fuse puller or it will release the fuse When inserting the new fuse be sure that it fits snugly into the fuse socket A loose fit will cause intermittent electrical problems and possible overheating of the fuse contacts Always replace the open fuse with another of the same type When washing your scooter be sure not to get water into the fuse box as this could cause electrical problem Do not ...
Страница 36: ...ystem 2 Engine 3 Tires 4 Cover 5 1 BATTERY Maintaining the state of charge of your scooter battery during an extended period of storage is essential to insure the maximum service life of the battery If at all possible remove the battery from the vehicle Clean the battery and terminals using a solution of baking soda and water making sure that none of the solution enters the battery during cleaning...
Страница 37: ...the battery every two weeks Before you connect your charger to the battery make sure that you know how your battery charger operates Some chargers will not stop charging when the battery reaches 100 while others will stop automatically Some automatic chargers will begin charging again when the battery level drops while others will not begin charging again until power to the charger has been discon...
Страница 38: ...n where condensation due to temperature fluctuations is not a problem This requires you to fully drain the entire fuel system including the fuel tank and carburetor Generally you will need to remove the float bowl of the carburetor and then blow all of the fuel out of the jets with compressed air to ensure that everything is perfectly dry B WET FUEL SYSTEM This technique is suitable if you are goi...
Страница 39: ...eel is slightly off the ground You may simply be able to lift he front wheel of the scooter off the ground and place something under the frame of the scooter and have both wheels off the ground Make sure that the scooter is stable and cannot fall or be knocked over easily In most cases it will require a little more work to get both wheels off the ground Place a thick wooden plank or other object o...
Страница 40: ...getting rust or corrosion perform the following steps Remove the spark plug Squirt about 2 ounces of 2 cycle oil into the cylinder This applies to both 2 and 4 cycle engines With the spark plug still out turn the engine over a few times Reinstall the spark plug 5 COVER TNG Scooters come standard with a nylon weather cover Placing the cover over the scooter while it is in storage will reduce the di...
Страница 41: ...he Right Handle Bar If the Engine Doesn t Turn Over Charge or Replace the Battery ENGINE IS DIFFICULT TO START 1 Check for Type of Gasoline Use of E85 or Fuel Containing more than 10 Ethanol Replace with Non Ethanol Gasoline 2 Check for Fuel in Carburetor Out of Fuel Fill Fuel Tank Fuel Filter or Petcock Blocked Clean or Replace Fuel Switch or Petcock With Fuel Check Spark Plug ...
Страница 42: ...k Plug 4 Spark Plug No Spark Spark Plug Wet or Fouled Remove Plug Prime Kick the Start Pedal without Fuel Ignition Re install Spark Plug Intermittent Spark Plug Lead Replace Lead Spark Plug Dirty or Wrong Gap Replace Plug or Correct Gap Loose Spark Plug Tighten Spark Plug Spark Plug OK Check Carburetor ...
Страница 43: ...e Lubricating Oil Air Inlet System Blocked or Leaky Remove Blockage or Leak KNOCKING SOUND IN CYLINDER Causes Solutions 1 Engine Overheating Check Replace Lubricating Oil 2 Spark Plug Defective Replace the Spark Plug 3 Ignition Timing Too Early Adjust Ignition Timing 4 Carbon Build up In Cylinder Remove Carbon Build up In Exhaust Pipe Muffler Remove Carbon Build up ...
Страница 44: ...n Build up 4 Piston Cylinder Excessively Warn Replace Piston Cylinder 5 Ignition Timing Incorrect Adjust Timing 6 Clutch Slipped Adjust Clutch 7 Belt is Loose Replace Belt 8 Use of E85 or Fuel Containing more than 10 Ethanol Replace with Non Ethanol Gasoline BLACK OIL EXHAUST FROM EXHAUST PIPE Causes Solutions 1 Carburetor Not Atomizing Fuel Properly Check Adjust Carburetor 2 Air Cleaner Blocked C...
Страница 45: ... Speeds 6 Use of E85 or Fuel Containing more than 10 Ethanol Replace with Non Ethanol Gasoline FUEL DRAINING FROM CARBURETOR OVERFLOW TUBE Causes Solutions 1 Float Bowl Residue Clean the Float Bowl 2 Float Bowl Needle Valve Not Completely Closed Replace Needle Valve 3 Occasional Fuel Overflow Tap the Fuel Bowl Lightly PETCOCK FUEL FILTER LEAKS Causes Solutions 1 Fuel Switch Loose Tighten the Fuel ...
Страница 46: ...ted States Canada or Mexico who is authorized by CMSI to sell CMSI products Dealer must be signed up and be familiar with CMSI warranty policy WARRANTY VERIFICATION METHOD Owner and dealer sign Owner Registration Card at time of purchase This information is kept in CMSI s warranty system and can be requested thru an authorized dealer In the case of a transfer of ownership during the warranty perio...
Страница 47: ...d or replaced under warranty are warranted only during the balance of the applicable warranty period THE AUTHORIZED DEALER To give you complete warranty documentation when you pick up your vehicle To perform warranty repairs on any CMSI product that qualifies for such repairs The selling dealer shall sign the Acceptance Certificate and a Card of Delivery upon delivery of the vehicle The Card of De...
Страница 48: ... of the new scooter and use only that lubricant during the entire warranty period Following this manual for proper use and break in procedures An authorized CMSI dealer is your best source for scheduled maintenance on your vehicle If warranty repairs are needed your dealer may ask you for documentation which may consist of one or more of the following A Maintenance Record showing the odometer mile...
Страница 49: ... Labor Less than 170cc lesser of 30 months or 12 000 Km lesser of 30 months or 12 000 Km 170cc to 280cc lesser of 5 years or 18 000 Km lesser of 5 years or 18 000 Km 280cc and above lesser of 5 years or 30 000 Km lesser of 5 years or 30 000 Km Basic non engine Parts Labor 50cc and below 24 months 24 months 51cc and above 24 months 24 months Body Parts Parts Labor All models 12 months 1 month Batte...
Страница 50: ...or consequential expenses storage DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Any Implied Warranties including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of this written warranty STATE LAWS MAY VARY The previously listed limitations or exclusions may not apply to a motor scooter because of state laws Some states may not allow limitations on how long...
Страница 51: ...due to a defect in material or factory workmanship Parts or accessories affected or damaged by Lack of required maintenance Owner abuse or misuse Accident and or collision Normal wear Neglect Improper installation Unsuitable use in an application for which the part was not designed The incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts The unauthorized alteration of any part The incorporation...
Страница 52: ...ering chipping or rusting Plastic body parts and panels See Warranty Time Table USE FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES SHALL VOID COVERAGE Racing Competition Rental or other commercial uses Towing another vehicle trailer or similar device Alteration to the engine or drive train Any operation or use outside of that described in this Owner s Manual Alteration of the odometer so that the actual mileage can...
Страница 53: ...Warranty Time Table TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WARRANTY The vehicle must originally have been purchased from a dealer within the United States Canada or Mexico who is authorized by CMSI to sell CMSI products Prior to delivery to the purchaser setup and pre delivery service must be performed by a dealer or service center who is authorized by CMSI to deliver it vehicles DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY MOTOR...
Страница 54: ...ed Dealer for replacement use To qualify for this warranty The tire must have been purchased from an Authorized CMSI Dealer The tire was part of the original factory equipment The tire must have been used for its designed purpose THE OBLIGATION OF CMSI INC To replace any tire which is proven to be defective in material or factory workmanship under normal use until the tire center tread is worn to ...
Страница 55: ...SI Inc Dealer REPLACEMENT CHARGES UP TO 50 TREAD WEAR Tire No charge for a new direct replacement tire Labor No charge for mounting and balancing to the tire s original purchaser if the tire was factory or dealer installed You pay for mounting and balancing if the tire was not sold installed REPLACEMENT CHARGES AFTER 50 TREAD WEAR Tire 50 charge for a new direct replacement tire Labor 50 charge fo...
Страница 56: ...ted without inner tubes Tires which have been repaired Tires whose sidewalls have been modified by the addition or removal of material Tires with superficial weathering checking or cracking Tires used in racing or other competition DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY TIME PERIOD See Warranty Coverage Table on page 4 of Warranty Section Coverage begins The date of purchase fro...
Страница 57: ...led by an Authorized CMSI Dealer Parts No charge Labor You pay for removal installation charges THIS REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER The following exclusions apply specifically to replacement parts in addition to the exclusions listed Tires Refer to Distributor s Limited Warranty Motorcycle Tires The motorcycle in which the part is installed The color match of painted components CMSI mak...
Страница 58: ...at a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign For this reason it is very important for you to notify CMSI of any change of address or ownership NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or CMSI To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington DC area ...
Страница 59: ... or 12 000 kilometers whichever comes first provided that there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor the ignition system catalytic converter and engine computer if it is so equipped Also included may be hoses belts connector and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists C...
Страница 60: ...warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to the CMSI authorized dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days As the vehicle owner you should be aware that CMSI may deny your warranty coverage i...
Страница 61: ...d and B Is free from defects in material and workmanship which cause such vehicle to fail to conform to applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board for the periods specified above I Coverage Warranty defects shall be remedied during customary business hours at any authorized CMSI dealer located within the United States of Ameri...
Страница 62: ... conforming to CMSI specifications which adversely affect performance and or 5 Use in competitive racing or related events B Inspections replacement of parts and other services and adjustments for required maintenance C Any vehicle equipped with an odometer on which the odometer mileage reading has been changed so that actual mileage cannot be readily determined III Limited Liability A The liabili...
Страница 63: ...THE VEHICLE FOR ANY PURPOSE SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONORLIMITATIONOFCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU B NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY CMSI EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN ANY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDINGANYWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS E...
Страница 64: ...IMITED MOTORCYCLE WARRANTY VI ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the performance of any maintenance or repairs However CMSI is not liable for these parts The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance Such maintenance may be performed at a service establishment or by any individual The warranty perio...
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