Opening the Seat Insert the ignition key into the seat lock & turn to the right. Raise the rear of the seat to the upright position. Remove the ignition key. Closing the Seat Press the seat down to its normal position.
OPERATING CONTROLS Ignition Switch (OFF) Power not applied to the lighting & ignition circuit. (ON) Power applied to the lighting & ignition circuit. Key cannot be removed from switch in this position. (LOCK) Steering mechanism locked into place. Key can be removed from switch in this position.
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Stop Switch The Stop switch has two positions: Stop- Engine stops running. Stop Switch Run- Engine can run. Stop Position Start Button Turn the key in the ignition switch to on, hold the rear Position brake lever lightly, press the starter button &...
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Adding 2-cycle Mixing Oil Whenever the red “Low Mixing Oil” warning lamp turns on, you should add mixing oil as soon as possible. Open the mixing oil cover on the right side of the scooter and refill the mixing oil tank with a high quality 2-stroke oil such as Opti-2.
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Adjusting the Brakes Rear Brake Adjustment Park the scooter on its center stand on a flat surface. Check the rear brake free play by measuring how far the tip of the brake lever will move until it begins to resist further movement.
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When turning the brake adjustment nut, make sure that the nut rests in the correct position when you remove the wrench. The concave Brake Adjustment surface of the nut must rest flush against the pivot pin. (See Fig 14) Pivot Make sure that the brake adjustment nut does not look like Fig 15! This brake has been adjusted incorrectly.
PRE-RIDE CHECKS Brake Freeplay When applying a gentle pressure on the front & rear brake levers, check the freeplay measured at the lever tip. The freeplay should be between 10 and 20 mm. (See Page 10) Tires Tire pressure should be checked frequently. The cold tire pressures are as follows: Front 25 PSI Rear 30 PSI Tires should be regularly checked for damage to the rim as well as damage to the tire itself.
OPERATING THE SCOOTER Starting the Engine (cold) Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Hold the rear brake lever to apply rear brake. Set the stop switch to the “run” position (page 8). Do not open the throttle with your right hand. Press the starter button.
Controlling the Speed The scooter’s speed is adjusted by the throttle control. Rotate the control counterclockwise slowly to increase the speed, and rotate the control clockwise to decrease the scooter’s speed. Using the Brakes The brakes work best when the front and rear brakes are applied at the same time.
Steering Mechanism Examine the front fork to be sure it is not bent or damaged. Raise & lower the front of the scooter and rock it from side to side while listening for any unusual sounds caused by bent front forks. Also turn the front steering axle to make sure that it is not binding or too loose.
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Once the 5 screws have been removed, the cover can be carefully opened to reveal the filter element located within. (See Fig 17) Fig. 17 Gently remove the filter element for inspection & possible cleaning. (See Fig 18) Fig. 18 The air filter can be cleaned using compressed air and returned to service.
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Battery The battery is a “maintenance free” type. It should not require electrolyte replacement. To maintain a full charge on the battery, it is best to use the kick starter for short trips. Always charge the battery before storing the scooter for long periods of time.
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3) After the fluid has stopped draining, replace the drain plug in the drain hole and tighten the plug with a wrench until it is snug. (Do not over- tighten the plug!) 4) Unscrew the rear drive oil filler cap located on top of the rear drive assembly beside the rear wheel.
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Spark Plug Locate the spark plug by parking the scooter on it’s side stand and looking underneath the chassis from the right side of the scooter. (See Fig 23) Fig. 23 Pull off the spark plug cap, and remove the spark plug with the spark plug wrench provided in the tool kit.
Carburetor Adjustment Start the engine and let it idle for 5 minutes. Adjust the idle adjustment screw until the engine idles at 1500 +/- 100 RPM. (See Fig 25) Idle Adjustment Screw Fig. 25 Better access to the carburetor is obtained by raising the seat and remov- ing the screws which hold the luggage box in place.
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3) Is the stop switch in the run position? Review the Start Switch section on page 8. 4) Is there a spark at the spark plug? Review the Spark Plug section on page 21. 5) Is gas flowing to the carburetor? Raise the seat and remove the screws which hold the luggage box in place.
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5) Are the fuses OK? After making sure the ignition is turned off, expose the battery wiring. (Review the opening the battery compartment procedure on page 8) Locate the fuse block (See Fig 27) Fig. 27 Slide the spare fuse holder over the end of the fuse block and open the fuse block.
IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT If the ignition module must be changed, then use the following procedure. 1) Park the scooter on it’s side stand and look underneath the scooter floorboard just behind Fig. 30 the front wheel. Locate and remove the front screw which holds the cover unit in place.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCOOTER STORAGE If your scooter will not be used for two months or more, you should store it properly to ensure that it will run reliably when you take it out of storage. It is also advisable to make any repairs to the scooter that it may need prior to storage.
Warranty CMSI, Inc., warrants to the first retail purchaser of all TN’G scooters from an Authorized CMSI Dealer and each subsequent owner that the vehicle is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated in this warranty section. To Qualify For This Warranty •...
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To perform warranty repairs on any T N’G product that qualifies for such repairs. The selling dealer shall sign the Acceptance Certificate and a Card of Delivery upon delivery of the vehicle.The Card of Delivery outlines the steps your dealer has taken to fulfill his responsibility to properly assemble and service your new T N’G and inform you of proper break-in, warranty and service.
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Warranty Time Period for 49cc scooter models Coverage Begins The date the motorcycle is delivered to the first retail purchaser. Warranty CMSI shall repair or replace, at its option, any part (including parts of the emission control system) that is found defective in material or workmanship under normal use for the applicable time period.
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Your Legal Rights These warranties give you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. It is the responsibility of the owner to be aware of state laws which pertain to this issue in your particular state. These Warranties Do Not Cover Failures which are not due to a defect in material or factory workmanship.
DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED WARRANTY – NEW MOTORCYCLE T N’G warrants to the first retail purchaser and subsequent purchasers of this vehicle that the motorcycle is free from defects in materials ands work- manship for the period stated in “Warranty Time Period”. To Qualify For This Warranty •...
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DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY- MOTOR- CYCLE TIRES Warranty Time Period 90 days, or until the center tread is worn to a depth of 3/32" , whichever occurs first. • Alteration of the odometer so that the actual mileage connot be determined; alteration may VIOD coverage Replacement parts refer to Distributors Limited Warranties –...
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This Warranty Does Not Cover • Tires installed on non-CMSI Inc vehicles • Tires worn beyond the service limit specified in the appropriate Owners” Manual. • Tires rendered unserviceable by road hazard damage, such as impact breaks, punctures, cuts, or snags. •...
Parts installed by an Authorized CMSI/TN’G Dealer: Parts & Labor : No charge. Parts not installed by an Authorized CMSI/T N’G Dealer: Parts : No charge Labor : You pay for removal/installation charges This Replacement Parts Warranty Does Not Cover The following exclusions apply specifically to replacement parts in addition to the exclusions listed: •...
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