Schwinn Motor Scooters 50CG06SV, 50CG06RD Troubleshooting, Reporting Safety Defects, Cleaning

Routine Care and Maintenance, continued

CLEANING

Keep your scooter clean so it will look good and perform well. Before washing, remove the contents of the storage compartment.

WARNING

•DO NOT allow water to come in contact with the ignition, battery, fuse compartment or other electrical parts.

•DO NOT use high-pressure washers, as they can cause damage to the scooter’s body, mechanical and electrical parts.

•Hand wash with mild soap and water using a soft rag or mitt. DO NOT use a brush that could scratch the finish. DO NOT use abrasive cleansers.

•Rinse thoroughly with clean water. DO NOT allow water to come in contact with any electrical components. Dry with a chamois or soft, absorbent cloth.

Troubleshooting

Scooter will not start.

1.Make sure you have fuel in the fuel tank.

2.Make sure you are squeezing one brake lever while starting the scooter. The scooter will not start if a brake is not applied.

3.Make sure the engine stop switch is in the ON position.

4.Make sure the key is in the ignition and turned to the ON position.

5.The spark plug may need replacing (see “Replacing the Spark Plug”, page 15).

6.The fuse may have blown. Check the fuse (see “Replacing the Fuse”, page 15).

7.The engine may be overheated. Allow it to cool before attempting to restart the scooter.

8.The battery may be discharged. Use the kick starter (see “Starting the Scooter”, page 9), or charge or replace the battery, (see “Replacing the Battery”, page 14).

Poor engine power or poor fuel economy.

1.The air filter may be dirty (see “Cleaning or Replacing the Air Filter”, page 15).

2.The spark plug may need to be adjusted or replaced (see “Replacing the Spark Plug”, page 15).

3.The tires may be over-inflated or under-inflated. Check tire pressure (see “Tire Maintenance”, page 11).

Pacific Cycle, Inc., 4902 Hammersley Road, Madison, WI 53711

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Pacific Cycle, Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you, your dealer, or Pacific Cycle, Inc.

To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393

(366-0123 in Washington, DC area) or write to:

NHTSA

U.S. DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION 400 7th Street SW, (NSA-11) Washington, DC 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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