Park The Scooter; Maintenance And Adjustment; Importance Of Maintenance - Sym Maxsym TL TL 500 Owner's Manual

 When the ABS is subjected by strong electromagnetic interference.
 Either tire is different from the standard size, replace with standard size.
 Either rim is deformed, replace the rim.
If the above mentioned happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on, then ride the scooter at more than
5 km/h, the ABS indicator should go off. If the indicator does not go off, have your scooter checked by an
authorized SYM dealer.
CAUTION:
ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices.
Be aware of how the ABS system operates and its limitations. It is the rider's responsibility to ride at
appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface and traffic conditions.

Park the Scooter

When approaching a parking position:
 Turn on turn indicator in advance, and smoothly close throttle to decrease speed.
 Fully close the throttle and pull brake levers smoothly.
After reaching the parking position:
 Reset the turn indicator switch, and turn the ignition switch off to stop the engine.
 To park the scooter, please refer to page 27 and page 28, "Side Stand" and "Main Stand".
 Turn the handlebar to the left and lock the handlebar (page 20).
CAUTION:
 Do not turn the ignition key off while riding.
 The side stand is for uneven ground surface and for short time parking use. Turn the handlebar
completely to the left to enhance stability.
 If it is necessary to park the scooter on a slope, do not let the front wheel direct the lower side; the
side stand or the parking brake may not perform correctly.
 To avoid heat damage from the exhaust pipe, park the scooter away from pedestrians and children.

10. Maintenance and Adjustment

Importance of Maintenance

The maintenance and adjustments mentioned in this chapter must be carried out in accordance with "Routine
Checks" and "Periodic Maintenance Schedule" to keep the scooter in well condition and to reduce air
pollution. Maintenance is the owner's responsibility. Be sure to inspect your scooter before every ride and
perform the routine checks. The first maintenance is extremely important and must be performed.
WARNING:
 Always follow the inspection, maintenance recommendations, and schedules in this owner's manual.
SYM cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performance. Only you can decide
whether or not you should perform a given task. If you lack proper experience or doubt your ability, please
contact your authorized SYM dealer for adjustments, maintenance, and repair work.
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