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About running-in of a motorcycle

The first 1000 km operation is very important in the entire
service life of a motorcycle. A correct running-in can guarantee
both the longest service life and the best performance of the
vehicle. Running-in can polish machined surfaces and form
smooth engagement.
Careful and patient running-in can make the motorcycle
stable in driving and give a full play to its excellent
performance. It is important not to do any operation that may
cause overheat to engine components.
For
specific
"Running-in of a new vehicle".
Please carefully read the manual and strictly observe all
instructions or descriptions.
Special attention shall be paid to the contents emphasized
with the terms of "warning" "caution" and "note", etc.
Warning......It concerns with personal safety. Ignoring it
may result in accident.
Precaution......It refers to operational methods that must
be followed or measures that should be taken, so as to prevent
damage.
Note ... ... It refers to special explanations to make
maintenance or important descriptions more explicit.
The operation manual shall be deemed as a permanent
document of the motorcycle. When transfer the vehicle to
others, the instruction manual shall also be transferred to the
new owner.

Important Cautions

running-in
method,
please
refer
to

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  • Page 1 Important Cautions About running-in of a motorcycle The first 1000 km operation is very important in the entire service life of a motorcycle. A correct running-in can guarantee both the longest service life and the best performance of the vehicle. Running-in can polish machined surfaces and form smooth engagement.
  • Page 2 QM125/250-2X(GS) QM125/250-2X(CG) The instruction manual takes QM125-2X(GS)as example. There are some differences among various models. For any unconformity between your vehicle and the instruction manual, the real vehicle shall prevail.
  • Page 3 Foreword Thank you for your choosing our motorcycle. In design, development and manufacture of the series motorcycle, our company applies the latest advanced technology and equipment to provide you with a motorcycle that is reliable in performance, novel in design and elegant in appearance. Motorcycle driving is one of the most exciting sports.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 User Instructions ............3 Chapter 2 Installation Position of Parts ........5 Chapter 3 Control Part .............. 6 Chapter 4 Instructions on Fuel and Engine Oil ....14 Chapter 5 Running-in of New Motorcycle ......16 Chapter 6 Inspection before Driving ........18 Chapter 7 Essentials of Driving ..........
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 User Instructions

    Chapter 1 User Instructions Instructions on safe driving of motorcycle There should be a condition for the motorcycle to serve your well. The condition is paying attention to safety at any time. Therefore, you must observe the traffic laws and follow the six points below. Wear safety helmet Safe driving starts from wearing a safety helmet.
  • Page 6 Please carefully read all instructions in "inspection before driving" of the manual to guarantee the safety of you and passengers. Position of serial numbers Chassis number (or VIN code) Engine number Position of metal nameplate Chassis number (or VIN code) and engine number is necessary for registration of your motorcycle.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Installation Position Of Parts

    Chapter 2 Installation Position of Parts Handle bar instrument Clutch grip Rearview mirror Left handlebar switch Speedometer Ignition switch Tachometer Right handlebar switch Front brake grip Accelerator Left side view Fuel tank switch Carburetor Air cleaner Helmet lock Front wheel Gear lever Center stand Side stand...
  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Control Part

    signal indicator on the panel " " Chapter 3 Control Part and turning signal lamp will flash. Precaution: If one of front and rear turning lights is damaged, the indicators on the instrument panel and the turning lights may be lit consistently, or may flash fast or slow.
  • Page 9 There types, Left handlebar control system three-position showed following sketches, to be used for different models. " " (OFF) position All circuits are disconnected and the key can be removed. " " (ON) position All igniting circuits are ON and Clutch grip ①...
  • Page 10: Horn Button

    lamp. After lane change or turning, pressed, the brake light will be lit timely turn the signal light OFF. automatically. Horn button ③ Electric start button ③ Press " " button to turn on the Press " " button and the start motor circuit.
  • Page 11 accelerate, turn the grip towards hazard. yourself. To decelerate, turn the During fuel refilling, grip away from yourself. shutdown the engine and turn the key to OFF position. Smoking or Fuel tank cap lighting fire is strictly forbidden during fuel refilling. Gear lever To open fuel tank cap, insert the key and turn it clockwise.
  • Page 12 Precaution: The vehicle is equipped with two stands, a center stand ① and When the transmission is in a side stand②. neutral position, neutral indicator lamp is lit on the If you want to use center instrument board. Despite the stand to park the vehicle, grasp lamp is lit, be careful to release the the handlebar with left hand and...
  • Page 13 raise the enrichment lever to the system, shutoff it timely to prevent highest position. After starting, overheat that may damage the lower the lever to a half way and silencer elbow. allow the engine to warm up to a proper temperature, before Kickback start lever...
  • Page 14 Helmet lock is equipped under reserve can be available. “ ” Close position the seat at left side. To open the helmet lock, insert the ignition key Turn the fuel switch to this into the lock and turn it clockwise position after engine...
  • Page 15 central stand or side stand and turn the spring tension ring to the required position. The first stage is the softest and the fifth stage is the hardest. The second stage is as the factory setting. WARNING The springs of both sides must be at the same stage.
  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Instructions On Fuel And Engine Oil

    Chapter 4 Instructions on fuel and engine oil 1. Fuel ! Warning Gasoline is inflammable and explosive. When handling gasoline, attention should be paid to prevent burnt or accident. ● In places where gasoline is stored or handled, shutdown the engine, do not smoke, and keep away from naked flame or spark.
  • Page 17 and SAE5W-30. Refer to the figure below: High Viscosity grade Temperature -2 2 -4 14 5 0 6 8 86 10 4 SE or SF level SAE10W-30 4-stroke lubricant is recommended. Note: Lubricant shall be replaced at 1000km or about one month for the first time, every 3000km thereafter.
  • Page 18: Chapter 5 Running-In Of New Motorcycle

    Chapter 5 Running-in of new motorcycle The importance of correct new vehicle running-in was mentioned in Foreword. The correct running-in method is as follows. Maximum speed The maximum speed during running-in period is shown in the table. First 800 km <5000 rpm At 1600 km <7500 rpm...
  • Page 19 running-in period, all engine parts have been run-in and other parts engaged. Then, all parts shall be adjusted, all fasteners be tightened, contaminated engine oil be replaced and filter element be replaced. Timely making 1000 km maintenance can guarantee a long engine life and the best engine performance.
  • Page 20: Chapter 6 Inspection Before Driving

    Chapter 6 Inspection before Driving Before driving, make sure to carefully check the following items. Never ignore the importance of the inspection. Contents Purpose 1、 Smooth Steering 2、Free steering handlebar 3、No loose Operate all lamps -- head light, tail light, brake light, Lighting instrument board lighting lamp, turning signal lamps Transmissio...
  • Page 21: Chapter 7 Essentials Of Driving

    Chapter 7 Essentials of Driving Warning: If it is the first time for you to drive this type of motorcycle, you are advised to practice on a road away from highways, until you have completely been familiar with the control and operation of the vehicle. Before driving, make sure that the side stand is returned to the uplift position.
  • Page 22 In case of failure in engine starting after two or three attempts, rotate the accelerator grip for 1/8 or 1/4 turns and try again. A motorcycle not used for a long time and poor atomizing fuel may result in starting difficulty. In this case, do not rotate the accelerator grip, but repeat starting.
  • Page 23 gear lever to engage the first gear, rotate the accelerator grip slowly to you and smoothly and slowly release the clutch grip. When the clutch is engaged, the motorcycle will move forward. To change into a higher speed gear, firstly decelerate a little, release the accelerator and, at the same time, press the clutch grip, shift the gear lever to the next higher speed gear position and release the clutch grip, slightly rotate the accelerator.
  • Page 24 ● Be sure to keep in mind that, never drive too fast down a slope! Never allow the engine to run a very high speed for a long time. Use of brake and parking method Rotate the accelerator grip outward to fully close the throttle. At the same time, apply the front and rear brakes with even forces.
  • Page 25: Chapter 8 Inspection And Maintenance

    Chapter 8 Inspection and Maintenance The following table shows the interval of regular maintenance in travel distance or number of months. At the end of an interval, be sure to carry out the specified inspection, lubrication and maintenance. If your motorcycle is used with heavy loads, such as high power driving in a dusty environment, the maintenance shall be carried out more frequently.
  • Page 26 List of Regular Maintenance 1000 4000 8000 Interval: based on odometer reading or Number of number of months months *Battery (specific gravity electrolyte) Carburetor Spark plug Gasoline filter Clutch *Valve clearance Air filter *Fuel hose Replace every 4 years Engine oil and oil filter Oil filter screen *Chassis bolt and nut Transmission oil...
  • Page 27: Lubrication Table

    Lubrication Table Interval Every 6000 km or Every 12000 km or Item 6 months 12 months Accelerator wire Engine oil Clutch wire Engine oil Speedometer wire Grease Driving chain Lubricate every 1000 km *Brake cam shaft Grease Accelerator grip Grease Brake wire Engine oil Speedometer gear case...
  • Page 28 Tools water to the upper limit. Never use To help you for regular tap water. Precaution: maintenance, a set of tools is provided in the tool box on the Never damage, clog or alter rear left side of the vehicle. the vent pipe for battery.
  • Page 29 milk vegetable Spark plug containing magnesia. ④ Keep away from reach by children. 2. Electrolyte filling Before filling electrolyte, remove battery from the vehicle. 0.6-0.8mm Check electrolyte conforms specification requirements. Direction maintenance-free battery: After the first 1000 km and every 3000 km thereafter, clean off any carbon deposit from spark plug by using a small steel wire brush or a spark plug cleaner.
  • Page 30 yellow. If a spark plug is very Engine oil white or even glowing, it means A long service life of the the spark plug was working in engine depends on using high overheated conditions. Replace it quality engine oil and regular oil with a spark plug of higher caloric replacement.
  • Page 31 6、Shutdown the engine and wait for a minute before checking the oil level from engine oil ruler. The oil shall be kept on "F" (full) line. If the oil level is below "F" line, replenish until it reaches the "F". Precaution:...
  • Page 32 Front brake clearance between the front brake For the brake, the distance lever and handgrip. from natural status to braking If the front brake is a disk action is known as "free play". If brake, the free play of brake lever the front brake is a drum brake, measured at lever bracket shall be the free play of brake lever...
  • Page 33 drunk by mistake or contacts the Brake lining eyes or skin. If it is drunk by mistake, spit it out by force. If it contacts skin or eyes, wash with plenty of clear water and go to hospital. Precaution: The vehicle uses ethanol series hydraulic oil.
  • Page 34 Front brake light switch The switch of front brake ②Adjusting nut light is located below the brake grip. Loosen the screw and move Wearing limit of brake lining the switch position back and forth The motorcycle is provided to find a proper point so that the with brake lining wearing limit lamp is lit immediately when indicator in the rear brake.
  • Page 35 components replaced by your Silencer distributor. Fig. B Limit extension line is out of the allowed range Please keep away from the If the rear brake is disk brake, motorcycle silencer after a long refer to the paragraphs for front time driving, to avoid being burnt.
  • Page 36 Precaution: things as substitute for fuse. If a new fuse is blown in a short time, If the motorcycle is working it means there is a major electric in dusty conditions, the air filter trouble. Contact your distributor shall be checked and cleaned more immediately.
  • Page 37 2 、 Remove the tensioning band follows: screw of air filter connector. Pull out the intake pipe and separate it from the filter. ① ② 3、Take out the filter element ④ ③ 4 、 Pat the filter element while rotating it, to remove dust, and blow off remaining dust by using compressed air.
  • Page 38 Carburetor Adjustment of accelerator wire A stable carburetor is the basis of guaranteeing the engine performance. Before leaving the factory, carburetor been adjusted to the best condition. Any unnecessary adjustment shall be avoided. Please note that, there are two adjustment items for ①Locking nut ②Adjuster carburetor, i.e., accelerator wire clearance and idle speed.
  • Page 39 Make sure that the piston is on the performance, inspection top of the compression stroke. adjustment shall severely Insert clearance gauge observed at a regular time interval between the adjusting screw and specified Scheduled valve stem to ensure a proper Maintenance Scheme.
  • Page 40 Adjustment of driving chain ①Adjusting bolt ②Locking nut ③Mark ④Rear wheel shaft nut To adjust: 1、 Park the motorcycle with central stand. 2、 Loosen rear wheel shaft nut. 3、 Loosen the locking nut. Loosen nut (2) and rotate the 4、 Rotate the adjusting bolt left grip tensioning ring (3) clockwise and right to adjust the chain.
  • Page 41 Precaution: high tire pressure may reduce the The open end of driving contact area between tires and chain connection clip shall point road surface, causing wheel-slip away from direction and even out of control. It is rotation. necessary to always keep the tire pressure within specified limit.
  • Page 42: Chapter 9 Measures To Reduce Pollution

    Chapter 10 Warning: Problems may happen if no Troubleshooting standard tire is used. You are If the engine cannot be started, sincerely recommended to use check the following items to locate standard tire. the cause. Correct tire inflation pressure 1、 If there is fuel in fuel tank. is very important for normal 2、...
  • Page 43 1、 Remove spark plug Before any troubleshooting, connect it with the high it is advisable to consult with your voltage cable. distributor in advance. If the 2、 Turn the ignition switch to ON motorcycle is still in warranty position engine period, be sure to contact your shutdown switch to "...
  • Page 44 Table of Engine Troubleshooting Trouble Cause Remedy 1、 No fuel in fuel tank 1、 Refueling 2、 Fuel tank valve not 2、 Open the valve opened 3、 Clean fuel tank and No fuel in 3、 Fuel tank valve clogged fuel tank valve carburetor 4、...
  • Page 45 1、 Serious worn 1、 Replace cylinder body cylinder and piston and piston 2、 Serious worn out needle 2、 Replace bearing and bearings in small and big relate parts Abnormal noise ends of connecting rod 3、 Adjust ignition time from engine 3、...
  • Page 46: Chapter 11 Storage Method

    Chapter 11 Storage Method If the motorcycle is not used for a long time in winter or other seasons, it is necessary to carry out special maintenance with appropriate materials, equipment and techniques. Motorcycle When a motorcycle is not used for a long time, make preparation before storage: Wash the motorcycle, park it with the central stand on a solid and flat ground and prevent it from rolling.
  • Page 47 splashed to the vehicle body, terminal or wires. In case of corrosion, wash immediately with clear water and apply a coat of grease after drying off. Insufficient power may cause difficulty in engine starting, weak horn sounding and no flashing turning signal light. Then, immediately recharge the battery for 15-20 hours.
  • Page 48 The copyright and final power of interpretation of the manual belongs to our Motorcycle Inc. Without prior permission by our company, no part of the manual shall be reproduced, quoted or reprinted. All information, descriptions pictures and specifications in the manual are the latest before publishing.

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