KYMCO ZX/SCOUT 50 Service Manual page 28

2
. GENERAL INFORMATION
OIL METER
1. Motor oil indicator light does not come on when there is no motor oil (Ignition switch ON)
Inspection/Adjustment
Check battery circuit by
operating turn signals.
Connect indicator light
bulb to battery for bulb
inspection.
Check connectors for
proper operation.
Remove oil meter and
check operation of
indicator light by
moving float
Float up = Light off
Float down = Light on
2. Motor oil is sufficient but the indicator light remains on (Ignition switch ON)
Inspection/Adjustment
Check connectors for
proper connection.
Remove oil meter and
check operation of
indicator light by
moving float
Float up = Light off
Float down = Light on
Symptom
Signals dim, remain
Signals operate
on or don't operate
properly
Bulb lights
Bulb does not light
Good
Good
Symptom
Good
Good
Probable Cause
Burned out fuse
Weak or dead battery
Faulty ignition switch
Loose or disconnected
connector
Broken wire harness
Burned out bulb
Loose wire connector
Faulty
Broken wire harness
Incorrectly connected wire
Faulty float
Faulty
Broken or shorted wire in
meter
Probable Cause
Loose or disconnected
connector
Faulty
Broken wire harness
Incorrectly connected wire
Faulty float
Faulty
Broken or shorted wire in
meter
Damaged oil tank
Foreign matters in oil tank
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