User manual KYMCO XCITING 500 AFI

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL KWANG YANG MOTOR CO. , LTD. XCITING 500 AFI XCITING 500 XCITING 250 AFI XCITING 250 Issued: 15. 02. 2006 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this KYMCO scooter and welcome to the family of KYMCO scooter riders. Please read this owner's manual carefully before riding so that you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your scooter controls, its features, capabilities, and limitations. To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your scooter, give it the proper care and maintenance described in this manual. For replacement parts and accessories, we recommend genuine KYMCO products. [. . . ] Wear in the tread surface by gradually increasing your cornering lean angles over the first 160 km (100 miles) before attempting maximum performance. Avoid hard acceleration, hard cornering, and hard braking for the first 160 km (100 miles). WARNING Failure to perform break-in of the tires could cause tire slip and loss of control. Use extra care when riding on new tires. Perform proper break-in of the tires as described in this section and avoid hard acceleration, hard cornering, and hard braking for the first 160 km (100 miles). Observe your first and most critical service The 1000 km (600 miles) service is the most important service your scooter will receive. During break-in all of the engine components will have worn in and all of the other parts will have seated in. All adjustments will be restored, all fasteners will be tightened, and the dirty oil will be replaced. Timely performance of the 1000 km (600 miles) service will ensure optimum service life and performance from the engine. NOTE: The 1000 km (600 miles) service should be performed as outlined in the maintenance schedule section of this owner's manual. Pay particular attention to the caution and warning in maintenance schedule section. 58 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE A well-maintained scooter is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free riding. To help you properly care for your scooter, the following pages include a maintenance schedule for regularly scheduled maintenance. These instructions are based on the assumption that the scooter will be used exclusively for its designed purpose. Sustained high speed operation or operation in unusually wet or dusty conditions will require more frequent service than specified in the maintenance schedule. Consult your KYMCO dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use. If your overturns or becomes involved in a crash, be sure your KYMCO dealer inspects all major parts, even if you are able to make some repairs. WARNING Improperly maintaining this scooter or failing to correct a problem before you ride can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. WARNING Running the engine indoors or in a garage can be hazardous. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a gas that is colorless and odorless and can cause death or severe injury. Only run the engine outdoors where there is fresh air. 59 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (XCITING 500 AFI/XCITING 500) Perform the pre-ride inspection (see page 44) at each scheduled maintenance period. val b This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first. CT CL I: INSPECT AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY N REP C: CLEAN R: REPLACE A: ADJUST L: LUBRICATE ce c ntenance schedu e wing mainte The following maintenance schedule specifies all maintenance required to keep your scooter in . M intenanc ating cond peak operating condition. Maintenance work should be performed in accordance with standards prope p MCO prop y KYMCO and specifications of KYMCO by properly trained and equipped technicians. YMCO CO ur KYMCO Should b serviced by your KYMC dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and service data be mechan and is me mechanically qualified. [. . . ] You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. !Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Wipe up spills immediately. 106 4. To prevent rusting in the cylinders, perform the following: Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs, using tape or string, secure the caps to any convenient plastic body part so that they are positioned away from the spark plugs. [. . . ]