Dear Customer Thank you for choosing the ETON Beamer. This scooter was made in accordance with the international QS9000 standards and the directives of the European parliament and council. It conforms to all Federal DOT regulations for a class A moped. It was engineered and designed to provide a reliable form of economic transportation for your life style. This manual was designed to provide you with the basic understanding of the structure, function, operation and maintenance of the Beamer Scooter. By following the instructions in this manual, you will be able to maintain the performance and prolong the service life of your Beamer Scooter. We at ETON wish you many years of pleasurable driving. ETON America, LLC. Important Notices this owner's manual READ and UNDERSTAND The operator should completely read and understand this owner's manual before operating this vehicle. This owner's manual will instruct you in the safe operation of the vehicle. This manual contains warnings and cautions for some specific service methods which could cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle. ALWAYS Wear Protective Clothing While operating this vehicle, the driver must always wear protective clothing. Protective helmet with face shield, and hard soled boots should always be worn when operating this vehicle. OBEY all State and local laws and regulations Each state and local governing agency has laws and regulations for scooter operations. It is the owner's responsibility to know, understand and obey these laws and regulations. SPEED RESTRICTION Devices This vehicle is equipped with electronic speed limiting devices. Any attempt to change, over‐ride or bypass these ...
Vehicle Identification Numbers Engine serial number is located on the left-hand side of the engine on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is crankcase housing. located on the frame behind the foot guard and is covered by a small plastic cover plate ...
Control Feature Operations Engine Stop Switch Horn Button The stop switch is a red colored rocker switch located The horn button is a yellow push switch, located on the left‐hand handlebar. below the turning signal lamp switch on the left‐hand To start and run the engine, this switch must be handlebar. Pressing in on the button will sound the placed in the on, position. audible horn signal. Releasing the button will silence the horn. The vehicle is also equipped with a safety brake switch which will prevent the engine from starting until the parking brake is engaged. Head Light Control Switch For safety, the head light system of this unit was To stop your engine, place the switch to the stop, designed to be illuminated at all times while the unit Position is running. The intensity of the light is changed by In the stop, Position the ignition system is using the head light control switch located on the grounded preventing the spark plug from firing. right‐hand handlebar. It is a three position slide This switch can also be used as a safety or emergency switch. Far right position sets beam intensity to 20% stop switch. (Day Time Running), middle position sets beam Turn Signal Switch intensity to 80% (Low Beam), and far left position sets beam intensity to 100% (High Beam). The turning signal switch is a three position switch ...
Ignition Switch Instrument Panel The ignition switch is located on the control column's right side below the handlebars. A key is required to The instrument panel provides you with operating work the switch. This switch has three positions, conditions of your vehicle. To the left is the fuel gauge On, Off and " “ Locked. which indicates the fuel level in the fuel tank. When the needle reaches the red zone on the gauge, you are The switch must be in the on position for the running low on fuel and the tank should be refilled. engine to start and run. The off position This gauge is controlled by a fuel level sending unit disconnects power to the ignition and light circuits and located inside the fuel tank. stops the engine. The “ ” locked position, locks the steering column and allows the key to be removed. In The center speedometer indicates the current speed of order to turn the key to the " " locked position you your vehicle. The speedometer is calibrated in both must press down on the key with the steering column MPH, (Miles per hour) and KPH, (Kilometers per hour). turned slightly to the left. ...
Manual Choke Lever The throttle cable should be adjusted so there is 5‐10mm, (¼"), free travel of the throttle hand grip This scooter is equipped with a manually operated before the throttle starts to open. carburetion choke system. The engine choke lever is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting the Keep the throttle cable lubricated and operating engine from a cold start. smoothly. If the cable sticks or is hard to operate, lubricate the cable by disconnecting the cable from the When first starting the engine,(cold start) ,place the throttle hand grip and lubricating with a commercial lever in the full left position, (Choke closed or on) After cable lubricant available at your dealer. allowing the engine to warm up for 15‐20 seconds, Replace the cable if it shows signs of fraying or slowly move the lever back to the right until the engine corrosion or is kinked or bent. idles down runs smooth. The lever to the full right is the normal operation To adjust the throttle cable's free play, slide the position. (Choke open or off). protective cover down the cable to expose the cable adjusting system. Loosen the locking nut and adjust the cable length by turning the adjusting collar. Check the free travel in the throttle hand grip until you have 5‐10mm, ( ") free travel. Tighten the locking nut against the adjusting collar and slide the protective cover over the adjusting system. ...
The rear brake is the primary stopping brake on your Visually inspect the brake lines for any signs of wear. vehicle. Using the rear brake to stop your vehicle will Inspect the lines for leaks at all connections and look prevent steering control loss. for wear along the entire line. Replace the line if any worn areas are found. The brake is under great Use your front and rear brakes in combination to pressure when the brakes are applied and any worn control your speed while descending a grade. Use spot could cause a rupture of the line. caution not to apply too much pressure to your front Inspect the brake arm, spring, rod and fastener for brake so that the wheels lock up, stop turning, and signs of wear or damage. Operate the brake lever cause a loss of steering control. If the front wheels lock while watching the brake mechanism for proper up, stop turning, lightly reduce the pressure on the operation. Tighten, repair or replaces parts as needed front brake lever until it unlocks and the wheel start to to insure safe and proper operation of the brake turn. system. Clean any build‐up of mud or debris from the brake mechanism. Brake System Inspection The brakes are equipped with a wear indicator to alert you when your brake pads need replacing. Apply light pressure to the brake lever and slowly push the unit forward. If you hear a high pitched metallic scraping sound, you need to replace your brake pads. The minimum pad thickness is 3.0mm. DO NOT RIDE A VEHICLE WITH WORN BRAKE PADS. Check the rotor disc for cracks, warping or color distortion. Replace rotor disc at first sign of problem. Check rotor disc thickness. Minimum thickness is 3.1mm. Replace the disc if below minimum thickness. ...
Fill the reservoir to " from top with Dot‐3 SAEJ1703 Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir grade brake fluid. Refold the cover gasket as shown in picture and replace cover and bolts. Caution: DO NOT allow dirt to fall into the reservoir. Remove the reservoir cover by removing the two cover bolts. ...
with a locking fuel tank cap that is opened with the Purging the Brake Lines same key that is used in the ignition switch. To unlock your cap simply insert the ignition key into For the hydraulic brake system to operate safely, the the lock and turn clockwise until the cap releases. Lift brake system must be purged of air in the lines and the cap from the tank and refuel your vehicle with reservoir. unleaded automotive grade gasoline of 89 octane or higher. To bleed the air will require two people to perform the following procedure. Place a drain pan under the brake caliper to catch the Fuel Cap fluid. 1. Open the bleeder valve 1/2 turn counter To replace the cap, align the Locator lug on the cap 2. Squeeze the brake lever to expel air from the with the notch in the tank neck and press the cap system. down until you hear the locking lugs click. 3. While holding the brake lever, close the bleeder valve. 4. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until the brake fluid coming from the bleeder valve is a solid stream without any air, then close the valve and replace rubber protection cap. 5. Test the brake system by squeezing the lever. 6. The lever should feel firm and stop without fading. ...
Air Filter Replace the cap if damaged or if it will not seal to the tank. The fuel tank capacity is 5.5 liters, 1.5 gal. NEVER REFUEL YOUR VEHICLE when the engine is running or with a hot exhaust system. Spilling fuel on a HOT engine or exhaust could cause a fire. Wait 30 minutes after turning off the unit before refueling. Wipe up any fuel spills before restarting. Inline Fuel Filter To maintain the highest performance from your engine and to reduce excessive wear that could cause engine failure the engine requires a continuous flow of clean air. Air is taken into the engine through an air filter to clean the air prior to mixing it with fuel and oil in the carburetor. During normal operation the filter accumulates dirt from the air and will need to be cleaned to maintain the proper air flow. The filter should be cleaned every 3000 miles, more often if you ride in a dusty or dirty environment, and the element should be replaced Your vehicle is equipped with an inline fuel filter to every year. prevent dirt and debris from entering the carburetor and engine. The air filter box is located on the left side of the engine under the body cover. It is a black box about 6" The filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles or square and is attached to the crankcase with two bolts each year of operation. Replacement and fuel line and the carburetor by a tube. inspection should be performed by an authorized ETON dealer only. ...
Cleaning the Filter Spark Plug Replace the spark plug every 10,000 miles or if the plug should become damaged or fouled. We recommend that you use NGK ‐ CR7HSA. Disconnect spark plug wire. Clean dirt from around spark plug base with brush or air. (Caution: do not allow dirt or foreign material to enter the engine) Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench. Set the spark plug gap on the new plug to 0.023". Install the new plug screwing it in finger tight and then use the ½ plug wrench to screw the plug in another turn. Inspect the spark plug wire for cuts, nicks or other damage. Replace as needed. 1. Remove the air filter box cover. 2. Remove the filter element from the air box. Electrical Battery 3. Wash the element in a non‐flammable solvent such as Air‐Filter cleaner from your local auto parts dealer. 4. Dry the element completely before continuing. 5. Soak the element in clean engine oil until completely saturated. 6. Squeeze out the excess oil until the element does not drip any oil. 7. Allow the element to dry then reinstall the element and cover. Tires and Wheels ...
Engine Oil Cooler The engine oil is cooled by pumping the oil through an external oil cooling radiator located at the front of the unit. It is important that the Cooling fins of the radiator be kept clean of dirt Build up to prevent engine overheating. Remove any build up of mud and dirt from the cooling unit with a pressurized spray of water. 12V-9AH-GTX9 When reinstalling the battery, be sure to connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal and the black cable to the negative (‐) terminal. The battery should be replaced every three years or when it no longer holds a charge. Do not expose the battery, for extended periods of time, to freezing temperatures. If the battery has been frozen it will need to be replaced. There is an inline fuse on the positive lead of the battery to protect the wiring system from over loads. If your starter motor will not turnover and the battery is fully charged, check the inline fuse on the unit. Replace the fuse with a 7A fuse. Front Forks Check the front forks of your vehicle for signs of Inspect the Oil cooler line for leaks and damage. damage or leaking oil. If either is noticed, return the Replace any damaged lines and repair any leaking vehicle to your dealer for service. ...
Your engine requires SAE 20W‐40 engine oil and the Engine & Transmission Oil crankcase capacity is 1.0 Liters / 1 quart. The engine oil should be changed before the start of each riding season or every 1000 Km of operation. When riding Checking Engine Oil Level where conditions are dusty or humidity is high the engine oil should be change more frequently. Changing Engine Oil 1. Place an oil catch pan under the unit directly Your uses automotive type engine oil to Scooter below the engine crankcase. lubricate the engine. The engine oil dip stick is located 2. Remove the crankcase drain plug located on on the right hand side of your engine below the the bottom of the crankcase on the underside transmission shifting lever. of the unit. Remove the engine oil dipstick located on the right hand side of the engine To check your oil level, remove the dip stick by turning below the shifter shaft. the thumb hold counter clockwise until the stick has 3. Allow the oil to drain completely (15‐30 min). been completely disengaged from the threads. Pull the 4. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten. Torque to dip stick out of the crankcase and check the level of 17‐22 Ibf‐ft the oil as indicated on the dip stick. The engine oil is 5. Fill the crankcase with of SAE 20W‐40engineoil full when the oil reaches the level on the stick as ...
3. Do not over rev the engine. Changing Transmission Oil 4. Use light braking pressure to allow the brake pads to seat to the rotor and drums. PreOperation Inspection Procedures The following procedure must be performed before each operating session. 1. Checking your Scooter takes only a few minutes and may save you from serious injuries and costly repairs. Your Scooter uses SAE 80W‐90 gear oil to lubricate the 2. Check engine oil level. drive and transmission gears. The gear oil should be 3. Check engine fuel level. changed before each riding season or every 5000 Km 4. Check brake operations and brake fluid level. operation. 5. Check tire condition and pressure. 6. Check throttle operation and free play 1. Place an oil catch pan under t he unit directly adjustment. below the transmission box. 7. Check engine stop switch for proper operation. 2. Remove the transmission box drain bolt. 8.
NOTE: Your Beamer is equipped with a safety brake Learn to steer your scooter by shifting your weight in interlock switch which will prevent the engine from the direction of the turn. (Lean into the turn) starting without the brakes being applied. Your unit should start within 10 seconds of pushing the Use your front & rear brakes to control your speed and starter button. If the unit fails to start check the to stop. Sudden braking force can cause the vehicle to following: start sliding. To regain control, release the braking 1. Engine stop switch is "ON” position. pressure until you have regained control of the vehicle. 2. Brake levers applied fully. When the road surface is wet, the braking distance is double that of when the road surface is dry. If your battery does not have enough charge to turn Keep a safe distance between yourself and the vehicle the starter motor you can use the alternate kick starter in front of you. to crank the engine. Swing the kick starter foot‐pedal to the out board It is not recommended to operate this vehicle in position and while holding both brake levers, apply a slippery conditions such as on snow or ice covered quick downward push to turn the engine over. roads. When going downhill, release the throttle grip and use Driving your Beamer your brakes to control your speed. After washing your vehicle your brake shoe and pad may have become Your Beamer was manufactured to meet all Federal wet and will reduce the braking force until they have D.O.T. regulations. State and local regulations govern had a chance to dry. ...
Maintenance Schedule Every First week Annually Notes 30 days I Replace Fuel & Vent Fuel Lines Lines every 2 years Inspect as part of pre‐ride Throttle Operation I inspection Air Filter Fuel Filter I, L I, L Spark Plug I I Inspect as part of pre‐ride Brake System inspection Inspect as part of pre‐ride Brake Fluid inspection Inspect as part of pre‐ride ...
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Reporting Safety Defects NHTSA Safety Notice 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 ETON America, LLC. 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.
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ETON AMERICA, LLC. LIMITED VEHICLE WARRANTY ETON America warrants all new ETON vehicles sold by authorized ETON Dealers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the following exclusions and limitations. New vehicles sold by an authorized dealer to original retail consumers are covered by this policy for a period of six (6) months from the date of delivery. There is no mileage limitation. This warranty is given to the original retail purchaser and is non‐transferrable. Vehicles used in rental service or for certain commercial purposes are specifically excluded from this policy. (Check with your dealer for warranty application.) Items and conditions that are specifically excluded from this warranty program are; Damage caused by accidents, misuse, negligence, improper vehicle operation, Any modification or alteration to any standard specifications or equipment. Any repairs made by an unauthorized dealer or service firm, Use of non‐ETON genuine parts for repairs or alteration to standard specifications. Damage caused by failure to perform factory scheduled service‐maintenance. Damage which occurs as a result of improper storage. Damage caused by the use of improper fuel or lubricants, and/or failure to use proper oil/gas mixture on two stroke models. The following normal wear parts are specifically excluded from warranty coverage: Rubber parts Tires Belts Brake linings (after 30 days) Normal wear item Brake parts Cables Filters Spark plugs 10. Bulbs 11. Batteries (after 30 days) 12. Sprockets 13. External springs 14. Seat and hand grips. Scheduled maintenance service is the responsibility of the owner during and after the warranty period. In the event of a failure or required repair, the owner ...
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ETON America LLC SCOOTER/MOPED LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL EMMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ETON America LLC warrants each new scooter/moped vehicle that includes as standard equipment a taillight and a stoplight; Is designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of initial retail purchase with all applicable regulation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“US EPA”) and: Is free from defects in material and workmanship which would cause such Scooter/moped vehicle to fail to conform with applicable regulations of the US EPA, for a time period of two and a half (2.5) years and, depending on the engine displacement: This warranty period shall begin on the date the Scooter/moped vehicle is delivered to the initial retail purchaser, or on the date the Scooter/moped vehicle is placed in service as demonstrator, rental, lease, or company Scooter/moped vehicle prior to retail sale. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall be remedied during customary business hours at any authorized ETON America LLC Scooter/moped dealer located within the United States in compliance with the Clean Air Act and applicable regulation of the US EPA. Any part or parts replaced under this warranty shall become the property of ETON America LLC. OWNERS OBLIGATION. The following obligations must be fulfilled by the owner to maintain the validity of the ETON America LLC Emission Control System Warranty: Owner must deliver the scooter/moped vehicle to an authorized ETON America LLC Scooter/moped vehicle dealer or equally qualified service facility for inspection, maintenance service and adjustments according to the Periodic maintenance chart provided as part of, or supplemental to the Owner’s manual. Optionally, the Owner may perform this maintenance only if it is within the scope o f the Owner’s technical and practical ability, keeping in mind some maintenance operations may require special tools or technical expertise beyond the scope of the average Owner. In any event, the inspection, maintenance and adjustments are to be performed at the Owner’s expense. Owner must present a copy of the proof of initial retail purchase date, issued at the time of purchase to an authorized ETON America LLC Scooter/moped vehicle dealer at the time warranty repairs are performed on the Scooter/moped vehicle. You may also be required to show that you have performed the required maintenance which is related to the alleged defect, so you should have detail receipts indicating that the required periodic maintenance has been performed in accordance with the periodic maintenance chart in your Owner’s manual. LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following: Repairs or replacement required as a result of (i) accident, (ii) misuse or neglect, (iii) lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, (iv) repairs improperly performed or replacement improperly installed, (v) use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to ETON America LLC specifications which adversely affect performance and/or durability, (vi) alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by ETON America LLC, and/or (vii) use in competitive racing or related events. Replacement of parts and other services and adjustments required for routine maintenance. Any Scooter/moped vehicle on which odometer mileage has been changed so that the actual mileage cannot be determined. LIMITED LIABILITY. The liability of ETON America LLC under this Emission Control System Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of the defects in the materials or workmanship by any authorized ETON America LLC Scooter/moped vehicle dealer at its place of business during customary business hours. Please refer to ETON America LLC website: www.etonamerica.com . This warranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of ...