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SC50 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. F
071808
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- Page 1 SC50 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. F 071808 Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life! Do not remove this operator’s manual from this vehicle.
- Page 2 Should you experience a problem or need to return your BAJA INC. SC50-2 Scooter for repair, please call the BAJA INC. customer service department TOLL FREE at 1-888-863-BAJA (2252) between the hours of 7am and 5pm Monday thru Friday PST and Saturday 8am to 4pm PST.
- 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 off-road vehicle.
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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.................0 FUEL.AND.OIL........................3 OPERATION........................4 STARTING.THE.ENGINE..................4 DRIVING.SAFELY.....................5 SHUTTING.OFF.THE.ENGINE................6 STOPPING.THE.VEHICLE..................6. PARKING........................6 BREAKING.IN......................6 IGNITION.SWITCH....................7 BRAKE.LEVERS.AND.THROTTLE.................7 RIGHT.BRAKE/SWITCH.ASSEMBLY..............8 KICK.STARTER......................9 LEFT.BRAKE/SWITCH.ASSEMBLY...............9 INSTRUMENT.PANEL.....................20 SEAT.LOCK........................20 FUEL.TANK........................2 MAINTENANCE........................22... -
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 great 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, and the Engine Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this vehicle. -
Page 7: Additional Warnings
Additional Warnings Protective Clothing/Equipment ● Most accident fatalities are due to preventable head injuries. Always wear a properly fitting motorcycle type helmet approved by the 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 and that the parking brake is set. ●...
- 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.
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Page 11: Nhtsa.safety.notice
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause serious injury or death, you should immediately contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BAJA INC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. -
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 SAVE 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
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. ATTENTION WARNING/ AVERTISSEMENT... - 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 7. Fasteners a) Check that all axle nuts and lug nuts are secure. b) Check for missing fasteners. Replace as necessary. c) Check that all other fasteners are secure. Tighten as necessary. 8. Steering a) Make sure steering turns freely.
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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 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 CENTER STAND (1) PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE. ATTENTION! SIDE KICK STAND (2) MUST BE PLACED IN THE UP POSITION IN ORDER FOR ENGINE TO START. DO NOT apply throttle while starting scooter. Applying throttle while starting scooter will disengage the automatic choke. -
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 300 POUNDS. -
Page 19: Shutting.off.the.engine
Check and adjust the brakes, throttle cable, tire pressure, and fasteners weekly before riding. This is in addition to the pre-ride inspection. ● Schedule regular maintenance with your authorized Baja Motorsports service center. ● Never add oil to the gasoline; your scooter uses a 4-stroke engine... -
Page 20: Ignition.switch
Operation (continued) Ignition switch The main ignition switch contains three positions: ● ON (1): The engine can start, the key cannot be removed. ● OFF (2): This position shuts off the engine and allows you to remove the key. ● LOCK (3): From the OFF position, push inward and turn the key counterclockwise to the LOCK position while turning the steering column to the left and... -
Page 21: Right.brake/Switch.assembly
Operation (continued) Right brake/ 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 brake/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 km/h and mph. 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 gas cap cover. To open, lift gas cap cover, insert key and turn. 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... -
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 12 for correct engine oil type. • Changing engine oil To drain old engine oil, place catch basin under engine and unscrew drain plug (1) 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 The scooter is equipped with tires of the size and type listed below: 3.0 mm (0.12 in) Front Rear Size 3.00 - 10 3.00 - 10 Tire Tread Condition WARNING Operating this scooter with improper tires, or even improper tire air pressure could be hazardous. -
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. Most battery’s will come with the electrolyte already sealed into the battery. Preparing the battery: · Place battery on level surface. Remove sealing tape from top. (see figure 20) ·...
- 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.
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Page 35: Transporting
Transporting It is best to transport the scooter in the normal 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 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. If you wish to service the machine for storage yourself, follow the general guidelines below: VEHICLE Place the vehicle on level ground and wash the entire vehicle. -
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
Scooter. Improper repairs or adjustments may damage the vehicle. Such damage may not be covered under warranty. If you are not sure about the proper action, consult your authorized service center or BAJA INC. about the problem. Fuel Supplying Check Make sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank. -
Page 39: Ignition System Check
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 “(grey button). If the ignition system is operating properly, a blue spark should jump across the spark plug gap. -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications Description Data Description Data Engine type 4 Stroke/Air Horsepower (HP 3.74Hp cooled Overall length 1740mm (68.5in) Displacement 49.5cc Overall width 610mm (24.02in) Starter Electric with supplement kick start Overall height 1120mm (44.09in) Brake Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Drum Dead weight 77kg Rear wheel 3.00-10... -
Page 41: 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 42 SC50 Wire Diagram...
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Page 43: 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... - Page 44 Coverage of repairs under this warranty applies only when repairs are completed at an authorized dealer or repair facility. The Distributor will not cover repairs performed outside of an authorized dealer or repair facility, except in an emer- gency situation. The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your vehicle’s emission control system.
- Page 45 No dealer is authorized to modify this Emission Control System Warranty. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact BAJA INC. (888) 863-2252 or the California Air Resources Board, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731 (for California registered vehicles only).
- Page 46 No dealer is authorized to modify this Emission Control System Warranty. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact BAJA INC. (888) 863-2252 or the California Air Resources Board, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731 (for California registered vehicles only).
- Page 47 Baja INC. P.O. Box 61150 Phoenix, AZ. 85082 Tel: 602-443-9180 Toll Free: 866-250-7155...