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  • Page 1 This publication includes the latest production information available before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of a new The following codes in this manual indicate each country. Honda scooter. Your selection of a Honda ● The illustrations here in are based on the makes you part of a worldwide family of NSS300A ED type.
  • Page 3 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very DANGER important. Operating this scooter safely is an You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY important responsibility. HURT if you don’t follow instructions. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating WARNING procedures and other information on safety...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Scooter Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 18 Maintenance P. 43 Troubleshooting P. 78 Information P. 95 Specifications P. 108 Index P. 111...

  • Page 5: Scooter Safety

    Scooter Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your scooter. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines .........P. 3 Image Labels..........P. 6 Safety Precautions ........P. 11 Riding Precautions ........P. 12 Accessories & Modifications......P. 16 Loading ............P. 17...

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines that you and your passenger are both wearing an approved motorcycle helmet and protective Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding ● Perform all routine and regular inspections onto the grab rail or your waist, leaning with specified in this manual.
  • Page 7 Safety Guidelines Make Yourself Easy to See Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition Make yourself more visible, especially at night, It’s important to keep your scooter properly by wearing bright reflective clothing, maintained and in safe riding condition. positioning yourself so other drivers can see...
  • Page 8 Safety Guidelines leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts and WARNING bolts, and check the handlebar, brake levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Your scooter may have suffered damage that is Breathing it can cause not immediately apparent.

  • Page 9: Image Labels

    Image Labels Image Labels Read instructions contained in Owner’s Manual carefully. Except KO type The following pages describe the label meanings. Some labels warn you of Read instructions contained in Shop Manual potential hazards that could cause serious carefully. In the interest of safety, take the injury.
  • Page 10 Image Labels BATTERY LABEL DANGER • Keep flame and spark away from the battery. Battery produce explosive gas that can cause explosion. • Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when handling the battery, or you can get burned or lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
  • Page 11 Image Labels RADIATOR CAP LABEL DANGER NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT. Hot coolant will scald you. Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL WARNING ACCESSORIES AND LOADING • The safety stability and handling of this scooter may be affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.
  • Page 12 Image Labels TYRE INFORMATION LABEL Cold tyre pressure: [Driver only] Front 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm , 25 psi) Rear 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm , 29 psi) [Driver and passenger] Front 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm , 25 psi) Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm , 33 psi) Tyre size: Front...
  • Page 13 Image Labels CARGO LIMIT LABEL Do not exceed 10 kg (22 lb). CARGO LIMIT LABEL Do not exceed 1.5 kg (3.0 lb). CARGO LIMIT LABEL Do not exceed 0.5 kg (1.0 lb).

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye protection. ● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the WARNING handlebar and feet on the floor. ● Keep passenger’s hands on the grab rail or Not wearing a helmet increases the your waist, passenger’s feet on the footpegs chance of serious injury or death in a...

  • Page 15: Riding Precautions

    Riding Precautions Riding Precautions ● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces. The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces and braking distances are longer. Running-in Period ● Avoid continuous braking. During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, Repeated braking, such as when follow these guidelines to ensure your scooter’s descending long, steep slopes can future reliability and performance.
  • Page 16 Riding Precautions ❙ ❙ Combined ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Wet or Rainy Conditions (NSS300A only) Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet This model is also equipped with an Anti-lock brakes further reduce braking efficiency. Brake System (ABS) designed to help prevent Exercise extra caution when braking in wet the brakes from locking up during hard braking.
  • Page 17 Riding Precautions ❙ ● Except U, KO type Parking with the Side Stand or Centre Stand To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock 1. Stop the engine. the handlebar, remove the key when leaving 2. Use the side stand the scooter unattended.
  • Page 18 Riding Precautions Except U, KO type Left handle grip Centre stand Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Grab rail and remove the key. P. 29, 30 U, KO type Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, remove the key, and close the shutter.

  • Page 19: Accessories & Modifications

    Honda or make modifications to your scooter from its original Follow all instructions in this owner’s design. Doing so can make it unsafe.

  • Page 20: Loading

    Loading Loading WARNING ● Carrying extra weight affects your scooter’s Overloading or improper loading can handling, braking and stability. Always ride at cause a crash and you can be seriously a safe speed for the load you are carrying. hurt or killed. ●...

  • Page 21: Operation Guide

    Parts Location (P40) Document bag Luggage box (P40) (P76) Throttle grip Front brake fluid reservoir (P73) Fuse box 2, 3 (P92) Front brake lever (P41) Right fairing pocket Battery (P62) Fuse box 1, Main fuse 1 (P91) Main fuse 2 (P94) (P71) Coolant reserve tank...
  • Page 22 Rear brake fluid reservoir (P73) Rear brake lever Left fairing pocket (P41) Seat (P38) Helmet holder (P39) (P36) Fuel fill cap Crankcase breather (P63) Spark plug (P64) Centre stand (P14) Oil filter (P68) (P75) Side stand...
  • Page 23 Instruments Speedometer Tachometer Coolant temperature gauge ( ) Displays the temperature of the engine coolant. NOTICE Riding with the needle in the H (Hot) range may cause serious engine damage. MODE RESET button button Tachometer red zone (excessive engine rpm range) Fuel gauge NOTICE Needle in the red (E) mark, remaining...
  • Page 24 Average fuel consumption meter (P22) Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP A/B] MODE button switches between odometer & tripmeters. • Odometer: Total distance ridden. • Tripmeter: Distance ridden since tripmeter was reset (press and hold RESET button to reset to 0.0 km). •...
  • Page 25 Instruments Average fuel consumption meter Except E, U, KO type Shows average fuel consumption in km/ℓ or SELECT ℓ/100km based on the tripmeter A. Select the km/ℓ or ℓ/100km, press and hold the MODE button with the tripmeter. RESET RESET After you reset the tripmeter A, the average fuel consumption meter shows “...
  • Page 26 E type only Shows average fuel consumption in mile/gal, km/ℓ or ℓ/100km based on the tripmeter A. Select the mile/gal, km/ℓ or ℓ/100km, press and hold the MODE button with the tripmeter. After you reset the tripmeter A, the average fuel consumption meter shows “ ”.
  • Page 27 Instruments U type only KO type only Shows average fuel consumption in ℓ/100km Shows average fuel consumption in km/ℓ based on the tripmeter A. based on the tripmeter A. After you reset the tripmeter A, the average After you reset the tripmeter A, the average fuel consumption meter shows “...
  • Page 28 To set the clock: Press RESET button until the desired minute is displayed. Turn the ignition switch ON. Press and hold to advance the minute Press and hold MODE and RESET buttons fast. until the hour digits start flashing. Press MODE button. The clock is set. Press RESET button until the desired hour is The time can also be set by turning the displayed.
  • Page 29 Indicators Low oil pressure indicator Comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON. Goes off when the engine starts. (P81) If it comes on while engine is running: PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned ON with the engine stop switch in the RUN position.
  • Page 30 OIL CHANGE indicator • Comes on briefly when ignition switch is turned on. Left turn signal indicator • Except E type Lights when the distance reaches about 1,000 km (625 mile) for the first time and every 12,000 km (7,500 mile) after resetting the indicator.
  • Page 31 Switches Engine stop switch Should normally remain in the position. In an emergency, switch to the position (the starter motor will not operate) to stop the engine. Start button Headlight turns off when operating the starter motor. Horn button Hazard switch Turn signal switch Switchable when the ignition Pressing the switch turns the turn...
  • Page 32 Ignition Switch Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the steering, and operates the box opener switch, fuel lid and seat opener switch. Key can be removed when in the OFF or LOCK position. Except U, KO type U, KO type Turns electrical system on for Turns electrical system on for starting/riding.

  • Page 33: Steering Lock

    Switches ❙ Steering Lock Locking Lock the steering when parking to help Turn the handlebar all the way to the left. prevent theft. Push the key down, and turn the ignition A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is switch to the LOCK position. also recommended.
  • Page 34 ❙ Close U, KO type Shutter Remove the ignition key from the ignition The ignition switch for this scooter is equipped switch. with a shutter. After parking the scooter, close Align the projection of the shutter key with the shutter for theft prevention. the slot of the shutter, and turn the shutter key counterclockwise.

  • Page 35: Starting The Engine

    Starting Starting the Engine Place the scooter on its centre stand. Start your engine using the following Make sure the engine stop switch is in the procedure, regardless of whether the engine position. is cold or warm. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. This scooter is equipped with a side stand ignition cut-off system.
  • Page 36 Squeeze the rear brake lever. If you cannot start the engine: The starter motor will only work when Place the scooter on its centre stand and the rear brake lever is squeezed and the squeeze the rear brake lever. side stand is up. With the throttle slightly open (about 3 Press the start button with the throttle mm), press the start button.
  • Page 37 Riding Starting the Scooter Acceleration and deceleration Push the scooter forward off the centre To accelerate..Open the throttle slowly. stand. To decelerate..Close the throttle. Squeeze the rear brake lever. Open (Accelerate) Keep throttle closed. Close (Decelerate) Make sure the side stand and centre stand are up.
  • Page 38 Braking Close the throttle and apply the front and rear brakes together. Rear brake lever Front brake lever...
  • Page 39 Refuelling Fuel type: Unleaded petrol only Opening the Fuel Fill Cap Fuel octane number: Your scooter is Insert the ignition key and turn it to the designed to use Research Octane Number position of OPENER. (RON) 91 or higher. Push the FUEL side of the fuel lid and seat Tank capacity: 11.5 litres (3.04 US gal, 2.53 opener switch.
  • Page 40 Turn the fuel fill cap counterclockwise and Closing the Fuel Fill Cap remove the cap. Install and tighten the fuel fill cap firmly by turning it clockwise. Arrow marks Fuel fill cap Make sure that the arrow marks on the cap and fuel tank are aligned.
  • Page 41 Storage Equipment Seat Open Seat Fuel lid and seat Insert the ignition key and turn it to the opener switch position of OPENER. Push the SEAT side of the fuel lid and seat opener switch. Open the seat. Except U, KO type Seat Close OPENER Close and push down on the rear of the seat...
  • Page 42 Helmet Holder Use the helmet holder only when parked. Securely insert the helmet holder into the slot The helmet holder is located under the seat. when closing the seat. A helmet set wire is in the tool kit. ❙ (P38) Opening the seat.
  • Page 43 Storage Equipment Two helmets can be stored in the luggage Tool Kit/Document Bag box. Set the helmets as shown. The tool kit and document bag are in the Make sure to turn the rear side helmet to luggage box. face the right side while the front side helmet Tool kit Document bag faces the front.
  • Page 44 Left Fairing Pocket Right Fairing Pocket ❙ ❙ Open Open Insert the ignition key and turn it to the Pull the knob up, then open the right fairing position of OPENER. pocket lid. Push BOX side of the box opener switch. ❙...
  • Page 45 Storage Equipment Accessory Socket To prevent the battery run down or weak the battery, keep the engine running while The accessory socket is located in the left drawing current from the socket. fairing pocket. Set the headlight in the low beam. The battery run down or damage to the Open the left fairing pocket lid to gain access accessory socket causes result.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Maintenance Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” carefully before attempting any maintenance. Refer to “Specifications” for service data. Importance of Maintenance ..... P. 44 Engine Oil ...........P. 67 Maintenance Schedule ......P. 45 Coolant ............P. 71 Maintenance Fundamentals ..... P. 49 Brakes ............P.

  • Page 47: Importance Of Maintenance

    Importance of Maintenance Importance of Maintenance Maintenance Safety Keeping your scooter well-maintained is Always read the maintenance instructions absolutely essential to your safety and to before you begin each task, and make sure that protect your investment, obtain maximum you have the tools, parts, and skills required. performance, avoid breakdowns, and reduce air We cannot warn you of every conceivable pollution.

  • Page 48: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance work should be performed in new owner. accordance with Honda’s standards and specifications by properly trained and Honda recommends that your dealer should equipped technicians. Your dealer meets all road test your scooter after each periodic of these requirements. Keep an accurate maintenance is carried out.
  • Page 49 : Inspect (clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary) Procedures are provided in an official Honda Shop Manual. : Replace : Technical. In the interest of safety, have your scooter serviced : Clean by your dealer.
  • Page 50 Maintenance Schedule Frequency Pre-ride Annual Regular Refer to Items Check × 1,000 km Check Replace page P. 49 × 1,000 mi Secondary Air Supply – System Drive Belt – Belt Case Air Cleaner – Final Drive Oil 2 years – Brake Fluid 2 years Brake Pads Wear...
  • Page 51 Maintenance Schedule Frequency Pre-ride Annual Regular Refer to Items Check × 1,000 km Check Replace page P. 49 × 1,000 mi Suspension – Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners – Wheels/Tyres Steering Head Bearings –...

  • Page 52: Maintenance Fundamentals

    Maintenance Fundamentals ● Brakes-Check operation; Pre-ride Inspection Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to pads wear. P. 73, 74 perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure ● Lights and horn-Check that lights, that any problem you find is corrected.
  • Page 53 Maintenance Fundamentals Replacing Parts Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their equivalents to ensure reliability and safety. Colour label When ordering coloured components, specify the model name, colour, and code mentioned on the colour label. The colour label is attached to the luggage box under the seat.
  • Page 54 Maintenance Fundamentals Battery WARNING Your scooter has a maintenance-free type The battery gives off explosive battery. You do not have to check the battery hydrogen gas during normal electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the operation. battery terminals if they become dirty or corroded.
  • Page 55 Always replace the battery with another maintenance-free battery of the same type. NOTICE Installing non-Honda electrical accessories can overload NOTICE the electrical system, discharging the battery and possibly Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly damaging the system.
  • Page 56 Selecting the Engine Oil circular API service symbol. For recommended engine oil, see “Specifications.” P. 109 If you use non-Honda engine oil, check the label to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards: Not recommended Recommended ●...
  • Page 57 Brake Fluid Recommended Coolant Do not add or replace brake fluid, except in an Pro Honda HP is a pre-mixed solution of emergency. Use only fresh brake fluid from a antifreeze and distilled water. sealed container. If you do add fluid, have the...
  • Page 58 Maintenance Fundamentals ❙ Inspecting for Abnormal Wear Tyres (Inspecting/Replacing) Inspect the tyres for ❙ Checking the Air Pressure signs of abnormal Visually inspect your tyres and use an air wear on the contact pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at surface.
  • Page 59 Maintenance Fundamentals ❙ Inspecting Tread Depth WARNING Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they become visible, replace the tyres immediately. Riding on tyres that are excessively For safe riding, you should replace the tyres worn or improperly inflated can cause when the minimum tread depth is reached.
  • Page 60 Always use the size and type of tyres ● Have the wheel balanced with Honda recommended in this owner’s manual. Genuine balance weights or equivalent after the tyre is installed. ●...
  • Page 61 Maintenance Fundamentals Air Cleaner This scooter is equipped with a viscous type air cleaner element. Compressed air cleaning or any other cleaning can degrade the viscous element performance and cause the intake of dust. Do not perform the maintenance. Should be serviced by your dealer.

  • Page 62: Tool Kit

    Tool Kit The tool kit is in the luggage box. P. 40 You can perform some roadside repairs, minor adjustments and parts replacement with the tools contained in the kit. ● Spark plug wrench ● 10 × 14 mm Open end wrench ●...

  • Page 63: Removing & Installing Body Components

    Removing & Installing Body Components Battery Cover The battery cover must be removed to remove the battery, to service the fuse box and fuse holder fuses. Screws ❙ Removal 1. Open the seat. P. 38 2. Remove the screws. 3. Remove the battery cover. ❙...

  • Page 64: Clip

    Removing & Installing Body Components Clip ❙ Clip Installation The clip must be removed to remove the tool box. ❙ Removal 1. Slightly open the retaining pawls and then push them out. 2. Insert the clip into the hole. 3. Press down on the centre pin to lock the 1.

  • Page 65: Battery

    Removing & Installing Body Components Battery Battery 3. Disconnect the positive terminal from the battery. 4. Remove the battery by lifting on the Negative battery strap with one hand while Positive terminal terminal supporting the battery with the other, taking care not to drop the battery terminal nuts.

  • Page 66: Crankcase Breather

    Crankcase Breather 1. Place a drain pan under the crankcase breather tube. 2. Remove the crankcase breather tube and drain deposits. 3. Reinstall the crankcase breather tube. Crankcase breather tube...

  • Page 67: Spark Plug

    Spark Plug Checking & Changing Spark Floor mat Screw Plug For the recommended spark plug, see “Specifications.” P. 109 Use only the recommended type of spark plug in the recommended heat range. NOTICE Using spark plugs with an improper heat range can cause engine damage.
  • Page 68 Spark Plug Checking & Changing Spark Plug 5. Disconnect the spark plug cap. Clean a carbon or wet-fouled plug 6. Clean any dirt from around the spark with a plug cleaner, otherwise use a plug base. wire brush. 7. Remove the spark plug using the spark 9.
  • Page 69 Spark Plug Checking & Changing Spark Plug 10. Make sure the plug washer is in good 13. Reinstall the spark plug cap. Take care condition. avoid pinching any cables or wires. 11. With the plug washer attached, thread 14. Install the parts in the reverse order of the spark plug in by hand to prevent removal.

  • Page 70: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Checking the Engine Oil Oil fill cap/dipstick 1. Park your scooter on its centre stand on a Upper level firm, level surface. 2. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Page 71: Adding Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil For the recommended oil and oil selection guidelines, see “Maintenance If the engine oil is below or near the lower Fundamentals.” P. 53 level mark, add the recommended engine oil. P. 109 Changing Engine Oil &...
  • Page 72 Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil & Filter 3. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the Sealing washer engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Place a drain pan under the drain bolt. 5. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick, drain bolt and sealing washer to drain the oil.
  • Page 73 Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil & Filter 9. Install a new sealing washer onto the drain bolt. 10. Install the drain bolt and tighten. Torque: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft) 11. Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil ( P.

  • Page 74: Coolant

    Coolant Checking the Coolant If the coolant level is dropping noticeably or the reserve tank is empty, you likely have a 1. Place your scooter on a firm, level surface. serious leak. Have your scooter inspected by 2. Hold your scooter in an upright position. your dealer.

  • Page 75: Changing Coolant

    Coolant Changing Coolant 3. Remove the reserve tank cap and add Reserve tank lid Floor mat fluid while monitoring the coolant level. Do not overfill above the UPPER level mark. Make sure no foreign objects enter the reserve tank opening. 4.

  • Page 76: Brakes

    Brakes Checking Brake Fluid If the brake fluid level in either reservoir is below the LOWER level mark or the brake 1. Place your scooter in an upright position lever freeplay becomes excessive, inspect the on a firm, level surface. brake pads for wear.

  • Page 77: Inspecting The Brake Pads

    Brakes Inspecting the Brake Pads Inspecting the Brake Pads Front Inspect the brake pads from below the brake caliper. Check the condition of the brake pad groove Inspect the brake pads from below Rear wear indicators. the brake caliper. Front The pads need to be replaced if a If necessary have the pads replaced by your brake pad is worn to the indicator.

  • Page 78: Side Stand

    Side Stand 4. Sit on the scooter and raise the side stand. 5. Start the engine. 6. Lower the side stand all the way. The engine should stop as you lower the side stand. If the engine doesn’t stop, have your scooter inspected by your dealer.

  • Page 79: Throttle

    Throttle Checking the Throttle With the engine off, check that the throttle rotates smoothly from fully closed to fully open in all steering positions and throttle freeplay is correct. If the throttle does not move smoothly, close automatically, or if the cable is damaged, have the scooter inspected by your dealer.

  • Page 80: Other Adjustments

    Other Adjustments Adjusting the Rear Suspension Adjusting the Headlight Aim ❙ Spring Preload You can adjust vertical aim of the headlights for proper alignment. Turn the pinion using a You can adjust the spring preload by the Phillips screwdriver provided in the tool kit adjuster to suit the load or the road surface.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays on)... P. 79 Burned-out Light Bulb....... P. 85 Overheating..........P. 80 Blown Fuse ..........P. 91 Warning Indicators On.......P. 81 Low Oil Pressure Indicator......P. 81 PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ....P. 81 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator (NSS300A only)........P.

  • Page 82: Engine Will Not Start (Hiss Indicator Stays On)

    Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays on) ❙ Starter Motor Operates But Engine Check if there are no any metallic seals Does Not Start or stickers on the key. If the HISS indicator still stays on, have Check the following items: your scooter inspected by your dealer.

  • Page 83: Overheating

    Overheating The engine is overheating when the If the fan is not operating: following occurs: Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine. ● Coolant temperature gauge needle enter Transport your scooter to your dealer. the H (Hot) range. If the fan is operating: ●...

  • Page 84: Warning Indicators On

    Warning Indicators On Low Oil Pressure Indicator If the engine oil level goes down rapidly, your scooter may have a leak or another serious If the low oil pressure indicator comes on, problem. Have your scooter inspected by pull safely to the side of the road and stop your dealer.

  • Page 85: Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System) Indicator (Nss300A Only)

    Warning Indicators On ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator (NSS300A only) ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) If the ABS indicator stays on, your brakes will continue to work as a conventional system, Indicator (NSS300A only) but without the anti-locking function. If the indicator operates in one of the The ABS indicator may come on if you turn following ways, you may have a serious the rear wheel while your scooter is lifted off...

  • Page 86: Oil Change Indicator

    Warning Indicators On Oil Change Indicator Oil Change Indicator E type only The indicator comes on when the riding Except E type distance reaches the programmed oil change The indicator comes on when the riding intervals, at the initial 600 mile (960 km) and distance reaches the programmed oil change every 8,000 mile (12,800 km) after resetting intervals, at the initial 1,000 km (625 mile)

  • Page 87: Tyre Puncture

    Tyre Puncture Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel WARNING requires special tools and technical expertise. We recommend you have this type of service Riding your scooter with a temporary performed by your dealer. tyre repair can be risky. If the After an emergency repair, always have the temporary repair fails, you can crash tyre inspected/replaced by your dealer.

  • Page 88: Electrical Trouble

    Electrical Trouble Battery Goes Dead Burned-out Light Bulb Charge the battery using a motorcycle Follow the procedure below to replace a battery charger. burned-out light bulb. Remove the battery from the scooter while Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK charging.
  • Page 89 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Headlight Bulb 1. Pull the socket off the bulb without turning it. 2. Remove the dust cover. 3. Press the pin down and pull out the bulb without turning it. 4. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal.
  • Page 90 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Brake/Rear Turn Signal Bulb 1. Open the seat. P. 38 2. Remove the document compartment. 3. Remove the clips. P. 61 Rear turn signal bulb 4. Remove the tool box. Brake Light Bulb 5. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
  • Page 91 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Tail Light Bulb 5. Pull out the bulb without turning it. 6. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal. Bulb Rear body lower cover Tab B Socket Tab A Hook A Screw Screw...
  • Page 92 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Front Turn Signal Bulb 1. Open the left/right fairing pocket. P. 41 2. Remove the screws. Left 3. Remove the left/right front panel. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull Left front panel it out. 5.
  • Page 93 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ License Plate Light Bulb Bulb Screws License light cover 1. Remove the screws and license light cover. 2. Pull out the bulb without turning it. 3. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal.

  • Page 94: Blown Fuse

    Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse Blown Fuse (NSS300) Fuse box 1 Before handling fuses, see “Inspecting and Fuse box cover Replacing Fuses.” P. 52 ❙ Fuse Box 1 Fuses & Main Fuse 1 Spare (NSS300A) fuses Fuse box 1 Fuse box cover Main fuse 1 Spare 1.
  • Page 95 Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse ❙ 4. Install the parts in the reverse order of Fuse Box 2 & 3 Fuses removal. (NSS300A) 5. Close the seat. Fuse box cover Fuse box 2 Spare fuses Fuse box 3...
  • Page 96 Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse (NSS300) U,KO type Except U,KO type Fuse box cover Fuse box cover Spare fuses Fuse box 2 Fuse box 2 Spare fuses Fuse box 3 1. Turn the handlebar fully to the left. 2. Remove the right front panel. P.
  • Page 97 Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse ❙ Main fuse 2 4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Wire connector 5. Close the seat. NOTICE If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an electrical Starter problem. Have your scooter inspected by your dealer. Main fuse 2 magnetic switch...

  • Page 98: Information

    Information Keys.............P. 96 Instruments, Controls, & Other Features..P. 97 Fuels Containing Alcohol......P. 100 Catalytic Converter ........P. 101 Caring for Your Scooter......P. 102 Storing Your Scooter .......P. 104 Transporting Your Scooter ......P. 105 You & the Environment ......P. 106 Serial Numbers .........P. 107...

  • Page 99: Keys

    Keys Keys To make a duplicate key and register it with your HISS system, take the spare key, the key number plate, and the scooter to your dealer. Ignition key Except U, KO type The ignition key contains a special coded chip that is recognized by the immobilizer system (HISS) in order to start the engine.

  • Page 100: Instruments, Controls, & Other Features

    Instruments, Controls, & Other Features Instruments, Controls, & U, KO type Be sure to record the key number provided with Other Features the key number plate and record it in this manual. Store the key number plate in a safe location. Ignition Switch To make a duplicate, take the spare key or the key number plate to your dealer.
  • Page 101 HISS (Except U, KO type) The HISS indicator flashes once. The Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) 3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. immobilizes the engine’s ignition system if an improperly-coded key is used to try and start EC Directive the engine.
  • Page 102 Instruments, Controls, & Other Features The declaration of conformity to R & TTE Document Bag Directive is provided to the owner at the time of The owner’s manual, registration, and purchase. The declaration of conformity should insurance information can be stored in the be kept at a safe place.

  • Page 103: Fuels Containing Alcohol

    Fuels Containing Alcohol Fuels Containing Alcohol The use of petrol containing more than 10% ethanol may: ● Some conventional fuels blended with alcohol Damage the painting of the fuel tank. ● are available in some locales to help reduce Damage the rubber tubes of the fuel line. ●...

  • Page 104: Catalytic Converter

    A defective catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your engine’s performance. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or equivalent.

  • Page 105: Caring For Your Scooter

    Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to clean water and dry with a soft, clean cloth. ensure the life of your Honda. A clean scooter 4. After the scooter dries, lubricate any moving makes it easier to spot potential problems.
  • Page 106 Caring for Your Scooter ❙ Washing Precautions Any condensation inside the headlights Follow these guidelines when washing: should dissipate after a few minutes of ● Do not use high-pressure washers: running the engine. High-pressure water cleaners can damage moving parts and electrical parts, Aluminium Components rendering them inoperable.

  • Page 107: Storing Your Scooter

    Storing Your Scooter ● Storing Your Scooter Avoid getting petrol, brake fluid, or detergents on the instruments, panels, or headlights. If you store your scooter outdoors, you should consider using a full-body motorcycle cover. Exhaust Pipe and Muffler If you won’t be riding for an extended period, When the exhaust pipe and muffler are painted, follow these guidelines: ●...

  • Page 108: Transporting Your Scooter

    Transporting Your Scooter Transporting Your Scooter After removing your scooter from storage, inspect all maintenance items required by the Maintenance Schedule. If your scooter needs to be transported, it should be carried on a motorcycle trailer or a flatbed truck or trailer that has a loading ramp or lifting platform, and motorcycle tie-down straps.

  • Page 109: You & The Environment

    You & the Environment You & the Environment drain or on the ground. Used oil, petrol, coolant, and cleaning solvents contain poisons Owning and riding a scooter can be enjoyable, that can hurt refuse workers and contaminate but you must do your part to protect the drinking water, lakes, rivers, and oceans.

  • Page 110: Serial Numbers

    Serial Numbers Serial Numbers Document Clips compartment The frame and engine serial numbers uniquely identify your scooter and are required in order to register your scooter. They may also be Tool box required when ordering replacement parts. The frame number is stamped on the rear of the frame body inside the luggage box.

  • Page 111: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications ■ Main Components Passenger capacity Rider and 1 passenger Type NF-04 Minimum turning 2.4 m (7.9 ft) Overall length 2,165 mm (85.2 in) radius Except KO type 755 mm (29.7 in) Displacement 279 cm (17.0 cu-in) Overall width KO type 725 mm (28.5 in) Bore ×...

  • Page 112: Service Data

    Recommended 0.035 in) Pro Honda HP Coolant coolant Idle speed 1,500 ± 100 rpm Honda 4-stroke motorcycle oil API Service Classification SG or higher, excluding oils Recommended marked as “Energy Conserving” or “Resource engine oil Conserving,” SAE 10W-30, JASO T 903 standard MB...

  • Page 113: Torque Specifications

    Specifications ■ ■ Bulbs Torque Specifications Headlights 12V-35/35W × 2 Engine oil drain bolt 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft) Brake lights 12V-16W × 2 Oil filter 26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft) Tail lights 12V-5W × 2 Front turn signal/ 12V-21/5W ×...

  • Page 114: Index

    Index Index Compartment ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator... 82 Document Bag ........40, 99 Accessories..........16 Owner’s Manual......... 40, 99 Tool Kit ..........40, 59 Coolant ..........54, 71 Battery ..........51, 62 Crankcase Breather ........63 Brake/Rear Turn Signal ......87 Brakes Fluid...........
  • Page 115 Frame Number......... 107 Instruments ..........20 Fuel Recommended ......... 36 Tank Capacity........... 36 Labels............6 Fuels Containing Alcohol......100 Left Fairing Pocket........41 Fuses............. 52, 91 Load Limits ..........17 Loading Guidelines........17 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....26, 81 Headlight Aim ........... 77 Luggage Box ..........40 Headlight Dimmer Switch......
  • Page 116 Oil Change Indicator......... 83 Right Fairing Pocket........41 Overheating ..........80 Safety Precautions........11 Parking ............13 Seat ............38 Parts Location..........18 Serial Numbers ........107 Passing Light Control Switch....28 Shutter ............31 Petrol ........... 15, 36, 108 Side Stand ..........
  • Page 117 Throttle ............76 Tool Kit ..........40, 59 Transporting Your Scooter ..... 105 Tripmeter ........... 98 Troubleshooting........78 Turn Signal Indicators ....... 27 Tyres Air Pressure ........55, 109 Puncture........... 84 Replacing ........... 55, 84 Warning Indicator On ....... 81 Washing Your Scooter ......

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