Summary of Contents for Schwinn Motor Scooters Campus 50CA06BK
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® ® Gas-powered Scooter Model 50CA06BK and 50CA06BL WARNING • READ ALL WARNINGS AND ASSEMBLY/USE INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THE SCOOTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow the instructions in this manual. •...
Introduction KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THE SCOOTER This manual should be kept with the vehicle and should remain with the scooter when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. This manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully and thoroughly before the rider operates the scooter.
Safety Precautions, continued WARNING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. • DO NOT attempt to ride the scooter until you have read and understood the purpose and operation of all the controls described in this manual.
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Safety Precautions, continued WEAR A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET • Most serious motorcycle injuries and fatalities are due to head injuries. ALWAYS wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved motorcycle helmet when riding the scooter. Look for labels from the Safety Helmet Council of America, the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation.
Features Headlight Seat Luggage Rack Seat Lock (left side) Fuel Cap and Storage Compartment (under seat) Muffler Battery/Fuse Compartment Engine Oil Cap and Dipstick Engine Oil Drain Plug Center Stand Rear View Mirror Rear View Mirror CONTROLS Engine Stop Switch High Beam Low Beam Throttle...
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Features, continued Instrumentation Right Turn Signal Left Turn Signal Key and Ignition Switch Helmet Storage Hook VIN Badge Tail Light Left Turn Signal Right Turn Signal License Plate Bracket VIN Access Plate LEFT SIDE OF SCOOTER Air Filter Housing Kickstarter Transmission Oil Cap Transmission Drain Plug Rear Drum Brake Adjustment Nut...
Description of Features KEY, IGNITION SWITCH, STEERING LOCK AND SEAT LOCK • Your scooter comes with two keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place in case one key is lost. The key can be duplicated if necessary. DO NOT use anything other than the Schwinn Campus key in the ignition. •...
Description of Features, continued THROTTLE (RIGHT HANDLEBAR GRIP) • ACCELERATE: Twist the throttle toward you. • DECELERATE: Twist the throttle away from you or loosen your grip and the throttle will automatically return to the idle position. HELMET STORAGE HOOK •...
Before Every Ride For your safety and to keep the scooter in good working order, ALWAYS perform the following checklist before every ride. If you find any damaged or worn parts, DO NOT use the scooter. Contact your dealer for repairs. CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL •...
Starting the Scooter, continued AUTOMATIC CHOKE NOTE: Your new scooter is equipped with an Automatic Choke. There is no manual choke and no need to apply the throttle while starting. KICK START • For the first 100 miles (160 kilometers) it is recommended that you kick start the scooter, or use the kick starter to “prime”...
Breaking In the Scooter • For the first 100 miles (160 kilometers) it is recommended that you kick start the scooter, or use the kick starter to “prime” the engine (force fuel into the carburetor) prior to using the electric starter. This preserves battery life and reduces wear to the electric starter during the break-in period.
Routine Care and Maintenance WARNING • When performing routine maintenance on the scooter, NEVER start or run the engine in an enclosed area, even if the doors and/or windows are open. ALWAYS start and operate the scooter outdoors. • Allow the engine, muffler and other hot parts to cool before touching. •...
Routine Care and Maintenance, continued FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT • Test the brake lever free play. Apply light pressure each brake lever until you feel the brake engage. Pivot Pin Pivot Pin There should be very little free play between the Brake Brake “at rest”...
Routine Care and Maintenance, continued CAUTION • Always allow the engine to cool before performing any routine maintenance. When hot, scooter parts can cause severe burns. ADDING ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK • Oil should be checked every 300 miles (480 kilometers). •...
Routine Care and Maintenance, continued BATTERY MAINTENANCE • The battery is sealed and does not require electrolyte replacement. • To help preserve the life of the battery, use the kick starter method to start your scooter for short trips (see page 9). •...
Routine Care and Maintenance, continued REPLACING THE FUSE Fuse Case • If the electrical system is not working properly, a fuse may have blown. • Turn the ignition OFF • Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws from the battery door found in the floor board.
Routine Care and Maintenance, continued CLEANING Keep your scooter clean so it will look good and perform well. Before washing, remove the contents of the storage compartment. WARNING • DO NOT allow water to come in contact with the ignition, battery, fuse compartment or other electrical parts. •...
Professional Maintenance Schedule Contact your dealer for all inspections, repairs and major routine maintenance of the follwing items at the recommended intervals. Failure to follow the maintenance schedule voids all warranties. Initial 200 miles 600 miles At 2,500 miles (4,000 km) At 5,000 miles (8,000 km) Item (320 km)
The owner may bring a claim under the emissions performance warranty through an authorized Schwinn Motor Scooters dealer. The owner of the scooter may obtain further information concerning the emission performance warranty or may report violations of the terms of the emission performance warranty by contacting the Director, Field Operations and Support Division (6406J), Environmental Protection Agency, 405 “M”...
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