Inspection And Maintenance Before Riding; Routine Inspection; Engine Oil Inspection And Change - Sym AK12W Series Manual

10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING

(Please refer to the components location diagram for the following components.)

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Check Items
Engine Oil
Fuel
Front
Brake
Rear
Front
Tires
Rear
Steering Handle
Speedometer, lights, and
rearview mirror
Tightness of Main Components Are screws, nuts loosen?
Abnormal Points
CAUTION:
If any problem founded during routine inspection, correct the problem before using the motorcycle
again, have your motorcycle checked and repaired by the "SYM dealer or authorized service
personnel" if necessary.

ENGINE OIL INSPECTION AND CHANGE

INSPECTION:
Use the main parking stand to support the
motorcycle on a level ground, remove the dipstick
after engine stopped for 3~5 minutes. Wipe oil off
the dipstick and then insert it into the guide tube
again (Do not rotate it.)
Remove the dipstick and check whether oil level is
in between the upper and lower marks.
¡ ° Add oil to upper limit if oil is under the lower limit.
(Check cylinder, crankcase...etc for leakage.)
OIL CHANGE:
Change engine oil after the first 300km, and change
the engine oil every 3,000km thereafter. Cleaning oil
filter's every 6,000km.
In order to maintain the engine's maximum
performance, check whether the engine oil is
enough every 500km. Add oil to upper limit if the
engine oil has been found to be inadequate.
Engine Oil : Use API SH, SAE 10w-30 grade or
better engine oil. Otherwise, damage will not be
covered by warranty.
¡ ° Recommended Oil: SYM Genuine EXTRA 4X OIL.
Oil Capacity¡ G 1.0 Liter (0.8 liters for routine change),
oil filter clean or change: 0.85 liters.
Is there enough engine oil?
Is it enough? Is it Octane 90 or above
Braking condition? (Brake lever free play: 10~20mm)
Braking condition? (Brake lever free play: 10~20mm)
Is tire pressure normal? (Standard: 1.75kg/cm
Is tire pressure normal?
2
(Standard: 2.0 kg/cm
Does the handle vibrate abnormally or is difficult to turn?
Is it operated properly?
Do lights come on? Can it be seen clearly from behind?
Do the previous troubles still exist?
14
Check Key Points
for 1 person, 2.25 kg/cm
2
)
2
for 2 persons)
Upper limit
Lower limit