Storage; Trouble Shooting; Diagnosis When Engine Does Not Start; Overheating - Sym Maxsym TL TL 500 Owner's Manual

Storage

If you plan to store the scooter for a long period, perform the following steps.
 Have the scooter cleaned thoroughly.
 Run the engine for several minutes and shut it off, then drain out the engine oil.
 Add new engine oil.
 Fill up the fuel tank with fuel, add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
 Reduce about 20% tire pressure. Have the scooter's two wheels raised off the ground.
 Carefully apply thin oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting.
 Lubricate all cables and the drive chain.
 Remove the battery and have it fully charged. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a month.
Make sure the battery is well charged during cold weather.
 Cover plastic bag over the muffler to avoid moisture to get in.
 Cover the whole scooter to protect it from dust and dirt.
NOTE :
 Make any necessary repairs before storing the scooter.
WARNING:
 Engine oil is toxic, recycle used oil properly.

12. Trouble Shooting

Diagnosis When Engine Does Not Start

 Is the ignition switch turned to "ON" position?
 Is there enough fuel in the fuel tank or there is only E mark shown in the fuel gauge?
 Is the rear or front wheel brakes applied when pressing start button?
 Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position, and press the horn button, if the horn does not sound, the fuse
may have been blown.
 Remove the front right cover to check the fuses, if the wire is obvious melted, replacement is needed.
 Is the side stand kicked down?
 When the EFi warning indicator goes on and stays on, contact an authorized SYM dealer for inspection.
 Leaving the scooter unused for a long period of time without adding fuel stabilizer, contact an authorized
SYM dealer for inspection.
If the engine still cannot be started after completing the above inspection, contact an authorized SYM dealer
for further inspection.
WARNING:
 Replacing fuses can cause wiring to overheat. Use only standard fuses of the correct specifications or
have the fuses replaced by an authorized SYM dealer.

Overheating

The engine is overheating when the below symptom occur:
 The high coolant temperature indicator comes on.
 Sluggish acceleration.
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