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  • Page 1 KWANG YANG MOTOR CO.,LTD. SENTO/KIWI 50 KIWI 100...
  • Page 3 Dear Users: SENTO /KIWI We greatly appreciate your patronage of KYMCO This Owner‘s Manual describes the correct operating methods, inspection and SENTO /KIWI maintenance procedures for the KYMCO details in order to prolong the service life of motorcycle and provide you with a comfortable riding. Please note that the information and illustrations included in this manual may be different from the motorcycle in case specifications are changed.

  • Page 4: Warranty Exclusions

    WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 1. Any damage that results from accidents or other natural disasters. 2. Any damage that results from improper operating methods, modifications or not using genuine parts, and change of speedometer which shows false reading of mileage. 3. Any repairs and adjustments not performed by KYMCO specified service stations and no records provided.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING .............. 1 2. ASSEMBLY PARTS....................3 3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS................5 4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION ................... 11 5. ENGINE STARTING METHODS............... 19 6. NORMAL RIDING METHOD................22 7. PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING ................24 8.

  • Page 6: Precautions For A Safe Riding

    1.PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING (1) CLOTHES To relax and wear comfortable clothes are the main points for a safe riding. To observe traffic laws, keep a cool mind, relax and be careful will provide you a safe riding. (1)Wear helmet and fasten it tightly. (2)Have the clothes well-arranged.
  • Page 7 (2)RIDING METHOD The safety of two-wheel vehicles is influenced by sitting position. The rider should sit on the central part of the seat cushion. If the rider sits on the rear part of the seat, the load of front wheel will decrease. As a result, the handlebar will swing and cause danger to the rider.

  • Page 8: Assembly Parts

    2. ASSEMBLY PARTS R. Mirror Ignition Switch R. Front Turn Signal Light Oil Dipstick Exhaust Muffler Rear Carrier Fuel Tank Battery Right Passenger foot peg...
  • Page 9 L. Mirror Head Light L. Front Turn Signal Light Frame Serial NO(VIN) Main Stand Engine Serial Number Kick Lever L. Rear Turn Signal Light Taillight/Stoplight Left Passenger foot peg...

  • Page 10: Operation Instructions

    3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (1) IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING HANDLEBAR LOCK ：start the engine. The key cannot be taken out. From this position, press and turn the key left, the seat unlocked and the engine keep running.. :At this position, power is cut off and the engine stops. The key can be taken out.
  • Page 11 (2) STARTER BUTTON To start the engine, first turn on the ignition switch and then press the starter button. At this time, be sure to fully apply the front or rear brake ※ CAUTION: During engine running, do not push the starter button to avoid engine damage.
  • Page 12 (4) HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/ PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH Switch to this position for using high beam. When riding in downtown area or there is a car coming from the opposite direction, use low beam to avoid affecting the visibility of coming cars. PASSING When this switch is pressed ,the headlight flashes on to signal approaching cars or when passing.
  • Page 13 (6) SEAT LOCK/MET-IN BOX To open the seat, insert the ignition switch key into the seat lock and turn it right. Lift up the seat. Max. loading capacity of the met-in box is 10kg. To close the seat, put down the seat and press it down to make it lock automatically.
  • Page 14 SG20TA MODEL INSTRUMENTS (8) INSTRUMENTS ODOMETER: The total riding mileage is indicated by kilometer. The figure in black and white is an unit of 100m. SPEEDOMETER: The riding speed is indicated by km/hour or mph. TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT: When the turn signal switch is operated, this indicator light will wink.
  • Page 15 SD10RC MODEL INSTRUMENTS SD10RA MODEL INSTRUMENTS Limit 25km/hr Limit 45km/hr...

  • Page 16: Pre-Ride Inspection

    4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION (1) ADVANCE INSPECTION Get into a good habit of inspection before riding. For the sake of safety and to prevent vehicle damage and traffic accidents, the pre-ride inspection is absolutely required. ※ CAUTION: Be sure to perform inspection and maintenance for your new motorcycle after it is purchased for one month or ridden for 300km.
  • Page 17 (3) BRAKE INSPECTION Ride the motorcycle at low speed on a dry road and respectively apply the front and rear brakes to check the brake performance. 1~2cm 1~2cm The brake lever should have proper free play. "Free play" means the distance from the position of loose brake to the position of fully applied brake.
  • Page 18 CRACKS & DAMAGE Check the tire-contact area for crack or damage. Abnormal Wear Check the tire-contact area for abnormal wear. 4. FOREIGN OBJECTS OF METAL PIECE & Imbedded GRAVEL objects Check the tires and tire-contact area for imbedded objects of metal piece and gravel. 5.
  • Page 19 (5)FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING Check if the fuel is sufficient. If the fuel gauge pointer is at "E" (red line), refill #92 or #95 nonleaded gasoline as soon as possible. 《Refilling Method》 1.Stop the engine before refilling. 2.Turn the ignition switch key directly from the “ . ”to the “...
  • Page 20 (6) STEERING HANDLEBAR Visually inspect the steering handlebar for damage. Apply the front brake and move the handlebar upward and downward to check for abnormal noise. Move the steering handlebar upward, downward, rightward and leftward to check for any loose parts. Check if the handlebar rotates freely.
  • Page 21 (8) BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT Adjust the brake lever free play with the brake adjusting nuts. After adjustment, fully apply the brake levers and check if the free play is within the specified value (1～2cm). Increase play Decrease play ※CAUTION: After the brake is adjusted, align the groove of adjusting...
  • Page 22 (10) HORN/LIGHTS INSPECTION Turn the ignition switch " " and press the horn button to check if it sounds. Headlight/Taillight Inspection: Turn on the headlight switch to check if the headlight and taillight are good and check the light shells for dirt and damage.
  • Page 23 (11)FRONT/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION Check the condition of the front/rear shock absorbers by pressing down on the handlebar and seat several times. (12) BRAKE PERFORMANCE INSPECTION Fully apply the front and rear brake levers and move the motorcycle forward to see if the braking effect is good. (13) REARVIEW MIRROR ANGLE CHECK Sit on the motorcycle uprightly and make a viewing test of the rearview mirror angle.

  • Page 24: Engine Starting Methods

    5. ENGINE STARTING METHODS (1) TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH " " Unlock the steering handlebar. Turn the ignition switch " " ※ CAUTION: Check the gasoline volume and engine oil level before starting the engine. Be sure to erect the main stand while starting the engine. (2) LOCK THE REAR WHEEL Apply the rear brake lever to connect the power for starting.
  • Page 25 (3) USE THE STARTER BUTTON Push the starter button without rotating the throttle grip. If the engine fails to start after the starter button is pressed for 3～4 seconds when it is warm, rotate the throttle grip for 1/8～1/4 turn to facilitate starting. When the motorcycle is not used for a long time or the fuel tank is empty, if the engine is still hard to start after the fuel tank is refilled with gasoline, slightly turn the...
  • Page 26 (4) START WITH THE KICK LEVER (1).Place the motorcycle on its main stand on level ground. (2).Depress the kick lever with force. When the engine is cold and does not start after the kick lever is depressed for 3～4 times, rotate the throttle grip TURN for 1/8～1/4 turn to facilitate starting.

  • Page 27: Normal Riding Method

    6. NORMAL RIDING METHOD (1) STARTING THE ENGINE Start the engine by referring to the starting methods specified in Section 5. ※ CAUTION: Keep your finger away from the button immediately after the engine is started to avoid engine damage. The rear brake lever should be kept at the braking position before riding.
  • Page 28 (3) CORRECT SITTING POSITION Ride astride on the motorcycle from the left side and sit upright. Touch the ground with left foot to avoid slipping. ※ CAUTION: The rider must wear helmet, gloves and goggles. Do not wear any clothes which will affect riding safety. (4) ROTATE THE THROTTLE GRIP Release the rear brake lever and slowly rotate the throttle grip, then the motorcycle will move smoothly.

  • Page 29: Precautions For Riding

    7. PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING (1) CORRECT RIDING Before moving, turn on the turn signal light and make sure whether the rear side is safe. Do not rush into the car lanes and always keep the motorcycle to the right to avoid danger. ※...
  • Page 30 (3) PROPER RIDING WILL PROLONG THE SERVICE LIFE OF ENGINE For a new motorcycle, keep the speed below 40km per hour within the first 1000km of riding. Avoid sudden acceleration and long-time riding at high speed. In hot weather, the engine overheats easily at long-time idling.
  • Page 31 (5) DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN STOP OR SHARP TURN Sudden stop and sharp turn are the main causes for slipping and could be very dangerous. In rainy days the road is slippery. Sudden stop will cause the motorcycle to slip. Be careful to avoid danger. (6) BE MORE CAREFUL WHILE RIDING IN RAINY DAYS A longer braking distance is required in rainy days than in...

  • Page 32: How To Stop Riding

    8. HOW TO STOP RIDING (1) WHILE GO NEAR THE PARKING PLACE Turn on the turn signal light in advance. Watch out vehicles coming behind or aside and stop the motorcycle to the right side slowly. Restore the throttle grip to closed position and apply the front and rear brakes as early as possible.
  • Page 33 (3) PARKING Place the motorcycle on its main stand on level ground and do not hinder the traffic. Stand on the left side and grip the handlebar straight with left hand and the side rod or rear carrier with right hand. Then, step down the main stand evenly with right foot and pull the motorcycle backward by force with right hand.

  • Page 34: Easy Maintenance

    9. EASY MAINTENANCE (1) AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND AIR CLEANER CLEANING & REPLACEMENT Take out the air cleaner and visually check if it is dirty or clogged. 1.Remove the screws attaching the air cleaner cover and remove the air cleaner cover. 2.Remove the air cleaner element.
  • Page 35 (2) FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Leakage Inspection Check the fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor for fuel leakage. Fuel tube connector Fuel tank ※ CAUTION: Check and replace any broken or damaged tube connector to avoid breakdown due to running out of gasoline.
  • Page 36 (4) BATTERY This model adopts the battery which needs no refilling of distilled water. When cleaning the terminal terminals, remove the screws attaching the battery cover on the floor board and then open the battery cover. When battery terminals are corroded, take out the battery for cleaning.

  • Page 37: Fuse Change

    (5) FUSE CHANGE Turn off the main switch and check if the fuse is burned out. When the fuse is burned out, replace with a specified fuse. Check for the cause of breakdown before replacing. Fuse Specification: 7Ax 2 ※ CAUTION: Be careful not to excessively expand the fuse clip during removal.

  • Page 38: Engine Oil Change

    (6) ENGINE OIL CHANGE 1.Place the motorcycle on its main stand on level ground. 2.Remove the oil dipstick. 3.Remove the drain bolt to drain the oil. 4.Refill fresh engine oil for 0.7 liter. Firmly tighten the oil dipstick. 5.Warm up the engine and check the oil level again after the engine is stopped for 20～30 seconds.

  • Page 39: Transmission Gear Oil

    (7) TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL Check the transmission gear oil tank for leakage. 1.Place the motorcycle on its main stand on level ground. After the engine stops for 2～3 minutes, remove the gear oil check bolt to check the oil level. 2.If the oil level is lower than the check bolt hole lower edge, add gear oil to the lower edge.
  • Page 40 (8) SPARK PLUG INSPECTION Check the spark plug side electrodes for wear.. Fouling deposits on spark plug electrodes . Spark Plug Removal: 1.Remove the spark plug with a spark plug remover. 2.The installation sequence is the reverse of removal. Spark Plug Cleaning: 1.It is better to remove spark plug deposits with a spark plug cleaner.
  • Page 41 (9) BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION /REFILLING Remove the 2 screws from the brake fluid Add recommended brake fluid DOT-4 into the tank until the fluid level reaches the upper limit and then put on the cover and tighten the screws. Recommended Brake Fluid: DOT-4 Upper Limit Do not mix brake fluid of different brands.

  • Page 42: Important Notices

    10. IMPORTANT NOTICES (1)WHEN THE ENGINE FAILS TO START OR STOPS DURING RIDING Is the gasoline enough? If the fuel gauge pointer is at the red line, refill #92 or #95 nonleaded gasoline. Is the way to start the engine correct? Is there any other faulty parts? (2) IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN For any trouble occurred during riding, go to a KYMCO...

  • Page 43: Sento/Kiwi Special Parts Introduce

    11. SENTO/KIWI SPECIAL PARTS INTRODUCE (1) PASSENGER FOOT PEG When using it , kick the button. When not using ,push the passenger foot peg into its original position. Button...
  • Page 44 (2) Turntable lock Turntable lock function to explain: Lighting lamp section Turntable lock function to explain lighting lamp section： 1.If seat to open ----> lighting lamp bright 30±10 seconds after to burn out。 2. .If seat to open --->lighting lamp to burn out. Turntable section：...

  • Page 45: Pollution-Free Periodic Maintenance Schedule

    12. POLLUTION-FREE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE In order to have a safe riding, maintain good performance, prolong the motorcycle service life and reduce pollution, make sure to perform the periodic inspection and maintenance. I: Inspect and clean, lubricate, refill, repair or replace if necessary. A: Adjust C: Clean R: Replace T: Tighten Regular Service Mileage (KM) Daily Pre-ride...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    13. SPECIFICATIONS(SENTO/KIWI 50) OHC air cooled 4- Engine Type Overall Length 1700 mm single cylinder Displacement 49.5cc Overall Width 710mm Bore x Stroke Overall Height 1050mm φ39×41.4mm Compression Ratio 11 : 1 Dry Weight 83kg Max. Output Wheel Base 1180 mm Based on the sales brochure of kymco Tire Size...
  • Page 47 13. SPECIFICATIONS(KIWI 100) OHC air cooled 4- Engine Type Overall Length 1660 mm single cylinder Displacement 101.7cc Overall Width 720mm Bore x Stroke Overall Height 1050mm φ50.0×51.8mm Compression Ratio 10.4 : 1 Dry Weight 88kg Max. Output Based on the sales Wheel Base 1180 mm brochure of kymco...
  • Page 48 By KWANG YANG Motor Co., Ltd. Frist Edition, Dec 2007(David OU) All rights reserved. Any reproduction or unauthorized use without the written permission of KWANG YANG Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. T300-SD10RA-HL-A1...
  • Page 49 KWANG YANG MOTER CO .,LTD NO.35 Wan Hsing Street,San Min District Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic Of China Telephone : 886-7-3822526 Fax : 886-7-3950021 Printed in Taiwan...

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