Schwinn Motor Scooters 50SP06RD, 50SP06BK manual Before Every Ride, Starting the Scooter

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Before Every Ride

For your safety and to keep the scooter in good working order, ALWAYS perform the following checklist before every ride. If you find any damaged or worn parts, DO NOT use the scooter. Contact your dealer for repairs.

CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL

Check the fuel gauge. Add fuel if necessary.

CHECK THE BRAKES

Apply the front and rear brakes to make sure they are working correctly. Refer to “Front and Rear Brake Adjustment” on page 12.

CHECK THE TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HORN

Turn the ignition key to the ON position to provide power to the scooter. Move the turn signal to the LEFT and RIGHT positions and make sure turn the signal lights and the turn indicator lights on the speedometer are functioning properly.

Apply the front brake and make sure the brake light is functioning properly. Repeat this test for the rear brake.

Push the horn button to make sure horn is functioning properly.

CHECK THE TIRES

Make sure the tires are inflated to the proper pressures: the front tire should be inflated to 26 PSI and the rear tire should be inflated to 29 PSI. Make sure there are no cuts, punctures or excessively worn tread on the tires. Refer to “Tire Maintenance” on page 11 for details.

CHECK THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Make sure the mirrors are clean, secured and adjusted properly so you can have a clear view of vehicles behind the scooter.

Starting the Scooter

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to ride the scooter until you have read and understood the purpose and operation of all the controls described earlier in this manual.

Maximum combined weight of rider and cargo must not exceed 225 lbs. (102 kg).

ALWAYS wear an approved Department of Transportation (DOT) motorcycle helmet when operating this scooter.

WARNING

GASOLINE ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING, OR DEATH.

ALWAYS start and operate the scooter outdoors. NEVER start or run the engine in an enclosed area, even if the doors and/or windows are open.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Contents Gas-powered Scooter Model 50SP06BK and 50SP06RD Table of Contents Introduction SpecificationsSafety Precautions Vehicle RecordSafety Precautions Wear Protective Clothing Wear EYE and Face ProtectionStay Visible on the Road Features ControlsInstrumentation Engine Stop Switch and Starter Button Right Handlebar Description of FeaturesKEY, Ignition SWITCH, Steering Lock and Seat Lock Headlight and Turn Signal Left HandlebarThrottle Right Handlebar Grip Cell Phone IndicatorVIN Badge and Access Plate BrakesBefore Every Ride Starting the ScooterAutomatic Choke Kick Start Electric StartBreaking In the Scooter Riding the ScooterTire Maintenance Routine Care and MaintenanceRefueling Check Front Disc Brake Fluid Level Rear Drum Brake AdjustmentCheck Rear Drum Brake Shoe Wear Check Front Disc Brake PAD WearAdding Transmission OIL Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL Changing Transmission OILReplacing the Battery Battery MaintenanceInspecting the Battery Terminals Battery DisposalReplacing the Fuse Cleaning or Replacing the AIR FilterReplacing the Spark Plug Reporting Safety Defects TroubleshootingCleaning Professional Maintenance Schedule Scooter Noise Regulation Limited WarrantyEmissions Performance Warranty Exhaust system Intake System