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Baja motorsports RT50-R 2009 Owner's Manual

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RT50-R Retro SCOOTER
Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.
No one under the age of 16 should operate this scooter.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Minimum Recommended Age
Requirement 16
Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life!
Do not remove this operator's manual from this vehicle.
Please obtain, review, and follow provincial / municipal government acts and regulations
pertaining to owning and operating this scooter.
Rev. G
030509

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  • Page 1 RT50-R Retro SCOOTER Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information. No one under the age of 16 should operate this scooter. OWNER’S MANUAL Minimum Recommended Age Requirement 16 Rev. G 030509 Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life! Do not remove this operator’s manual from this vehicle.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the BAJA INC. RT50-R Retro Scooter. Your Scooter is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. During the warranty period BAJA INC. will at its option, repair, provide replacement parts or replace your BAJA INC.
  • Page 3 WARNING This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new user or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the vehicle. All operators should obtain, review, and follow provincial and municipal government acts and regulations pertaining to owning and operating an on-road vehicle.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT ......................2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS/WARNINGS ............3 NHTSA SAFETY NOTICE ..................8 PRE RIDE CHECK LIST ..................9 LOCATION OF WARNING LABEL ..............10 FUEL AND OIL ..................... 13 OPERATION ......................14 STARTING THE ENGINE ................14 DRIVING SAFELY ..................

  • Page 5: Important

    Important Please read this manual and follow all instructions carefully. To emphasize the special information, the symbol and the words WARNING or CAUTION have some special meanings. Pay attention to the messages. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury. CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.

  • Page 6: General Precautions/Warnings

    General Precautions WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND/ OR OTHER PROPERTY. ● Read and follow all instructions in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, any accompanying supplements, Do not discard this owner’s manual, safety video, or any other material or documentation included with this vehicle.
  • Page 7 Additional Warnings Protective Clothing/Equipment ● Most accident fatalities are due to preventable head injuries. Always wear a properly fitting motorcycle type helmet approved by agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), Safety Helmet Council of America (SHCA), or Snell Memorial Foundation (SNELL). ●...
  • Page 8 Additional Warnings (continued) Traffic Safety (continued) ● Always obtain mature, supervised instruction and sufficient practice in an decongested area before operating this vehicle on any public thoroughfare. ● Excessive vehicle speed is a leading cause of accidents, which can cause death or serious harm to you, other people, and/or property. Always obey all applicable traffic safety laws while operating this vehicle, being sure to account for current weather and traffic conditions and slow down if necessary.
  • Page 9 Additional Warnings (continued) Engine/Motor Safety ● Keep the engine/motor free of dirt and debris, especially in the throttle linkage area. ● Never start the engine/motor without checking to see that the throttle control is in the idle position. ● Never start the engine/motor unless you are properly seated with your hands firmly on the controls.
  • Page 10 Additional Warnings (continued) Fueling ● Check the fuel supply before each use. Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Always allow at least 1in. of expansion space at the top of the fuel tank. There should not be any fuel in the filler neck.

  • Page 11: Nhtsa Safety Notice

    Additional Warnings (continued) Maintenance (continued) ● Store this vehicle in a place where gasoline fumes cannot reach an open flame, spark, or other source of ignition. Drain the fuel tank in a cool well-ventilated area prior to any long-term storage. Never store this vehicle in a close proximity to appliances such as water heaters or furnaces.

  • Page 12: Pre-Ride Checklist

    Pre-Ride Checklist WARNING! ALWAYS PERFORM THE ENTIRE PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST BEFORE USING THE VEHICLE AS THIS CAN HELP YOU SPOT PROBLEMS THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS ENTIRE CHECKLIST BEFORE EVERY RIDE CAN CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO YOURSELF AND/OR OTHERS Front Brake lever...

  • Page 13: Location Of Warning Label

    Location of Warning Label Read and follow the warning label on your Scooter. Make sure you understand the label. Keep the label on the Scooter. Do not remove it for any reason. If the label comes off or becomes difficult to read, you should get a replacement by contacting BAJA INC.
  • Page 14 Pre-Ride Checklist (continued) Before Starting the Engine/Motor 1. Engine oil level a) Check for leaks b) Tighten filler cap securely. c) Add oil if required. 2. Fuel level a) Add fuel as necessary. b) Do not overfill (no fuel in the filler neck). c) Do not mix oil with gas.
  • Page 15 Pre-Ride Checklist (continued) Before Starting the Engine/Motor 6. Fasteners a) Check that axle nuts are secure. b) Check for missing fasteners. Replace as necessary. c) Check that all other fasteners are secure. Tighten as necessary. 7. Steering Make sure steering turns freely. 8.

  • Page 16: Fuel And Oil

    FUEL AND OIL FUEL The proper fuel is very important for the engine. Ensure that there is no dust, dirt, or water which has mixed in the fuel. Please use regular unleaded 89 octane or higher gasoline. ENGINE OIL Your scooter has a four-stroke engine. Please use oil as described in the chart below.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! ALWAYS RETRACT THE SIDE STAND (2) PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE. If the engine is cold: Balance the scooter on its center stand (1) with the side kick stand (2) fully retracted. Make sure the ignition key is OFF, then rotate the throttle 5-8 times to prime the engine.

  • Page 18: Driving Safely

    Operation (continued) Driving Safely WARNING! FOLLOW ALL OF THE WARNINGS IN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING THE SCOOTER. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND OBEY ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS. WARNING! NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE. THE CARRYING CAPACITY IS 251 lbs.

  • Page 19: Shutting Off The Engine

    Operation (continued) Shutting off the engine Always shut off the engine by turning the ignition switch to OFF. Stopping the vehicle WARNING! WET, OIL, OR SANDY ROADS REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. HARD BRAKING ON THESE SURFACES COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

  • Page 20: Ignition Switch

    Operation (continued) Ignition switch The main ignition switch contains three positions: ● ON (2): The engine can start, the key (1) cannot be removed. ● OFF (3): This position shuts off the engine and allows the key to be removed. ●...

  • Page 21: Right Brake/Switch Assembly

    Operation (continued Right switch assembly • On/Off Safety stop Switch (1) The On/Off safety stop switch needs to be at “on” position before scooter will start. The safety stop switch is available in case of an emergency. • Electric starter switch (2) The electric starter switch is located directly under On/Off safety stop switch.

  • Page 22: Kick Starter

    Operation (continued) Kick starter Use the kick starter to start the engine if the battery is drained. Once started, leave the engine running until the battery recharges sufficiently to restart the scooter. Kick starter Left switch assembly High/low beam light switch (1 ●...

  • Page 23: Instrument Panel

    Operation (continued) Instrumental panel Speedometer (1) ● : Indicates the current driving speed in both mph and km/h. High beam indication lamp (2) ● Illuminates when high beam is selected. Turn signal lamp (3) ● : Indicates that the turn signal is activated. Fuel indicator (4) ●...

  • Page 24: Fuel Tank

    Operation (continued) Fuel tank The gas cap is located under the seat. To open, unlock and lift seat. WARNING! GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN FUELING YOUR SCOOTER ONLY FILL THE TANK IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND PLACE THE SCOOTER ON ITS CENTER STAND TO ENSURE PROPER FILLING WHILE ELIMINATING THE RISK OF STATIC IGNITION CAUSED BY IMPROPER GROUNDING.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Checking and Changing engine oil • Checking engine oil Remove engine oil dip stick cap (1). Check oil level on dipstick. Add oil if below 3/4 full. Refer to page 13 for correct engine oil type. • Changing engine oil To drain old engine oil, place catch basin under engine and unscrew drain plug (2) located on bottom left...

  • Page 26: Changing Transmission Oil

    Maintenance (continued) Changing Transmission oil The transmission oil was filled at the factory before shipment, Drain and refill transmission oil every 5000km (3100 miles) • Draining transmission oil Drain transmission oil by removing drain screw (1) located on bottom of transmission (2) . Drain oil into a catch basin and dispose of properly at oil reclaim facility •...

  • Page 27: Air Filter

    Maintenance (continued) Air filter Checking Air filter The air filter (1) is located on the left side of the scooter. Remove air filter cover by removing screws (2). If filter is dirty, follow cleaning instructions below. Cleaning Air filter 1. Remove foam element (3) from air filter housing (1).

  • Page 28: Brakes

    Maintenance (continued) Brakes FRONT HYDRAULIC DISK BRAKE INSPECTION 1. Inspect front disk brake caliper (1) for leakage. If brake fluid leaks, the safety of riding could be affected. 2. Inspect the brake hose (2) for cracks, and the joint for leakage. 3.

  • Page 29: Idle Speed Adjustment/Fuel Hose Insp

    Maintenance (continued) Idle speed adjustment To adjust the idle speed properly, you need a tachometer. If you do not have one, ask your authorized service center to perform this adjustment. Engine Idle adjustment Screw To adjust the idle speed: Start the engine and warm it up. Turn the engine idle screw in or out so that the engine idle speed is at 1450~1550 r/min.

  • Page 30: Tires

    Maintenance (continued) Tires 3.0 mm (0.12 in) Front Rear Size 3.00 x 10 3.00 x 10 Tire Tread Condition WARNING Operating this scooter with improper tires, or even improper tire air pressure could be hazardous. If you use improper tires or improper tire air pressure, you may loose control of the scooter.

  • Page 31: Battery

    Maintenance (continued) Battery (gas scooter) Your scooter uses a sealed, maintenance-free lead acid battery rated 12V3AH. The battery is located underneath the floorboard. Charging new batteries ● : Fill the battery with the acid in the pre-packed bottles and allow to rest for 30 minutes prior to sealing the battery.
  • Page 32 WARNING The following procedure is very dangerous and should be performed with utmost care and attention. Wear protective eye wear, rubber gloves, and have water available should electrolyte come in contact with skin or eyes. KEEP ALL CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE AREA WHILE THIS PROCEDURE IS BEING PERFORMED.
  • Page 33 Note: The following page is for vehicles with battery’s containing separate electrolyte pack. Preparing the battery: · Place battery on level surface. Remove sealing tape from top. (see figure 20) · Take the electrolyte container out of the plastic bag. ·...
  • Page 34 How to Initially Charge the battery: Connect the red positive (+) cable to the red positive (+) pole of the battery. (see figure 23) Connect the black negative (-) cable to the black negative (-) pole of the battery. (see figure 24) Note: The red positive (+) cable has a larger diameter than the black negative (-) cable.

  • Page 35: Transporting

    Transporting It is best to transport the scooter in the normal upright position. Before transporting the scooter drain the fuel from the carburetor as follows: Drain fuel from carburetor into an empty container by loosening the carburetor drain screw (1). The carburetor drain screw is located at the bottom of the engine .

  • Page 36: Storage Procedure

    Storage Procedure If you do not use your scooter for a long period of time, it will need special service requiring appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For this reason, we recommend that you trust this maintenance work to your authorized service center.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance Chart It is very important to inspect and maintain your scooter regularly. Follow the guidelines in the chart. The intervals between periodic services in miles are shown. At the end of each interval be sure to perform the maintenance listed. Interval (miles) MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Item...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide is provided to help you to find the cause of some common complaints. COMPLAINT: Engine is hard to start or does not start at all. Something is probably wrong with the fuel system or ignition system. CAUTION Failing to troubleshoot a problem correctly can damage your Scooter.
  • Page 39 Trouble shooting (Continued) Ignition System Check Remove the spark plug and reattach it to the spark plug lead. Turn ignition key to the “RUN” position. Slide the engine stop switch to the “Run” position. Push the electric button “START “. If the ignition system is operating properly, a blue spark should jump across the spark plug gap.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Description Data Engine type 4-stroke/ air cooled Overall length 1778mm (70 inches) Overall width 66.4mm (26 inches) Overall height 1099mm (43.25 inches) Dead weight 73.94kg (163lbs.) Payload 114kg (251lbs) Suspension Front- Telescopic fork Rear- Mono shock Passengers Transmission Transmission oil 0.12L (4oz.) 80W90 Clutch Auto, Centrifugal...

  • Page 41: Electrical Diagram

    Electrical Diagram Fuse...

  • Page 42: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION You need to know the frame and engine serial numbers to get warranty work, theft recovery and consumer safety information. You also need these numbers to help your authorized service center or BAJA INC. order parts. The Frame number is stamped on front of scooter just above the front floor base.

  • Page 43: Emission Control System Warranty

    Emission Control System Warranty BAJA INC. – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The emission control system warranty period for this vehicle begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the first purchaser other than an authorized dealer, or the date it is first used as a demonstrator, lease, or company vehicle, whichever comes first and continues for 60 months after that date, or 12,000km, whichever comes first, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
  • Page 44 If an emergency situation exists when a warranted part or a dealer is not reasonably available to the owner, repairs may be performed at any available service establishment, or by the owner, us- ing any replacement part. The Distributor shall reimburse the owner for the expenses, including diagnostic charges, not to exceed the Distributor’s suggested retail price for all warranted parts replaced and labor charges based on the Distributor’s recommend time allowance for the war- ranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate.
  • Page 45 BAJA INC. P.O. Box 61150 Phoenix, AZ. 85082 Tel: 602-443-9180 Toll Free: 888-863-2252...

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