Schwinn Motor Scooters 50CG06RD manuale d’uso

Gas-powered Scooter Model 50CG06RD and 50CG06SV W ARNING • READ ALL W ARNINGS AND ASSEMBL Y/USE INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THE SCOOTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • SEVERE INJURY OR DEA TH can result if you do not follow the instructions in this manual. • Maximum loading: 225 lbs. (102 kg). • AL W A YS wear a Department of T ransportatio[...]

T able of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................1 Specifications ......................................................................................1 V ehicle Record.....................................................................................1 S afety Precautions ...[...]

KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THE SCOOTER This manual should be kept with the vehicle and should remain with the scooter when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator . This manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully and thoroughly before the rider operates the scooter . LICENSES, REGISTRA[...]

Safety Precautions, continued 2 W ARNING SEVERE INJURY OR DEA TH CAN RESUL T IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. • DO NOT attempt to ride the scooter until you have read and understood the purpose and operation of all the controls described in this manual. • AL W A YS wear a Department of T ransportation (DOT) approved motorcy[...]

Safety Precautions, continued WEAR A DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION (DOT) APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET • Most serious motorcycle injuries and fatalities are due to head injuries. ALW A YS wear a Department of T ransportation ( DOT) approved motorcycle helmet when riding the scooter . Look for labels from the Safety Helmet Council of America, the A[...]

Rear View Mirror Engine Stop Switch Throttle Front Brake Lever Electric Starter Button Features 4 CONTROLS H eadlight Seat Luggage Rack S eat Lock (left side) Fuel Cap and Storage Compartment (under seat) Muffler Battery/Fuse Compartment Engine Oil Cap and Dipstick Engine Oil Drain Plug Center Stand Rear View Mirror High Beam Low Beam Rear Brake Le[...]

Features, continued 5 Instrumentation L eft T urn Signal Key and Ignition Switch Helmet Storage Hook VIN Badge Left T urn Signal VIN Access Plate Air Filter Housing Kickstarter B rake Master Cylinder Right T urn Signal T ail Light Right T urn Signal License Plate Bracket T ransmission Oil Cap T ransmission Drain Plug Rear Drum Brake Adjustment Nut [...]

Description of Features 6 KEY , IGNITION SWITCH, STEERING LOCK AND SEA T LOCK • Y our scooter comes with two keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place in case one key is lost. The key can be duplicated if necessary . DO NOT use anything other than the Schwinn Campus key in the ignition. • The key turns the scooter on and off, engages the steerin[...]

Description of Features, continued 7 THROTTLE (RIGHT HANDLEBAR GRIP) • ACCELERA TE: Twist the throttle toward you. • D ECELERA TE: T wist the throttle away from you or loosen your grip and the throttle will automatically return to the idle position. HELMET STORAGE HOOK • Use the hook to store your helmet when not in use. Maximum weight for th[...]

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 [...]

9 AUTOMA TIC CHOKE NOTE: Y our new scooter is equipped with an Automatic Choke. There is no manual choke and no need to apply the t hrottle while starting. KICK ST ART • For the first 100 miles (160 kilometers) it is recommended that you kick start the scooter , or use the kick starter to “prime” the engine (force fuel into the carburetor) pr[...]

10 Riding the Scooter ENTERING ROADW A YS • Apply the turn signal if needed. • Make sure there is no oncoming traffic. ALW A YS be aware of other vehicles on public roads. Many accidents are caused when drivers of cars do not see scooters who share the road. • Release the brake and gradually advance the throttle for smooth acceleration. ACCEL[...]

11 Routine Care and Maintenance W ARNING • When performing routine maintenance on the scooter , NEVER start or run the engine in an enclosed area, even if the doors and/or windows are open. AL W A YS start and operate the scooter outdoors. • Allow the engine, muffler and other hot parts to cool before touching. • Conduct cleaning and maintena[...]

12 • T est the rear brake lever free play . Apply light pressure to the left brake lever until you feel the brake engage. There should be very little free play between the “at rest” position of the brake lever and the applied position of the brake lever . A cceptable free play is between 3/8" and 3/4" (Fig. 1). Keep the brake cable [...]

13 Routine Care and Maintenance, continued ADDING ENGINE OIL • Oil should be checked every 300 miles (480 kilometers). • Stop on smooth, level ground, turn the ignition OFF and remove the key . • Use the center stand to park the scooter and allow the engine to cool. • Unscrew the dipstick (Fig. 1), found on the right side of the scooter (se[...]

14 INSPECTING THE BA TTERY TERMINALS • AL WA YS turn the scooter off and remove the key before inspecting the battery . • Periodically check the battery for leakage or corrosion. Using a Phillips screwdriver , remove the screws from the battery door in the floor board. Set aside the hardware. Open the battery door . • Visually inspect the bat[...]

15 Routine Care and Maintenance, continued CLEANING OR REPLACING THE AIR FIL TER • Check the air filter after 600 miles (960 kilometers); then again every 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) or 6 months. • The air filter may become clogged with dirt and dust, causing a decrease in engine power . Keep the air filter clean for optimal scooter performa[...]

16 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. W ARNING • 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 c[...]

17 Professional Maintenance Schedule Initial 200 miles 600 miles At 2,500 miles (4,000 km) At 5,000 miles (8,000 km) Item (320 km) (960 km) or 6 months or 6 months Fuel Line X X X Fuel Filter XX V alve Gap X X X X Oil Filter Screen Cap X X X Cooling Fan X X X X Drive Belt Every 12 months T ransmission Oil X X X Braking System X X X X Brake Fluid Ev[...]

18 THE EXPRESS W ARRANTIES AS CONT AINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO W ARRANTIES THA T EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY . Pacific Cycle extends the following LIMITED W ARRANTY [...]