Schwinn Motor Scooters 50CG06SV - Manual (Page 11)

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AUTOMATIC CHOKE
NOTE: Your new scooter is equipped with an Automatic Choke. There is no manual choke and no need to apply the
throttle while starting.
KICK START
• For the first 100 miles (160 kilometers) it is recommended that you kick start the scooter, or use the kick starter to
“prime” the engine (force fuel into the carburetor) prior to using the electric starter. This preserves battery life and
reduces wear to the electrical starter
during the break-in period.
• The center stand must be down in order to use the kick starter. NOTE: Do not attempt to sit on the seat and start the
scooter with the center stand down.
• Place the key in the ignition and turn it to the ON position.
• Move the engine stop switch to the ON position. NOTE: The scooter will not start when the engine stop switch is in
the OFF position.
• Stand to the left of the scooter. Grasp the handlebar grip with your left hand and the luggage rack with your
right hand.
• Pull either brake lever. NOTE: The scooter will not start unless one brake is applied while starting.
• Extend the kick starter foot peg.
• “Kick” down on the kick starter quickly, then allow it to spring back into position. Repeat this procedure until the engine
starts. NOTE: You are forcing fuel up into the carburetor with each “kick”. It may take many “kicks” to start the engine for
the first time.
• When the engine starts, apply enough throttle to idle the engine for 20 to 30 seconds. NOTE: DO NOT open the throttle
while kick starting. Open the throttle only after the engine has started.
NOTE: To prolong engine life, allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature before driving. This usually takes
about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Retract the kick starter foot peg to its original position before driving.
• Grasp both handlebar grips and push the scooter forward to retract the center stand under the scooter. Mount the scooter.
• Use the kick starter to start the scooter or prime the engine in the following situations:
- If the scooter has been driven less than 100 miles (160 kilometers).
- In cold or wet weather.
- If the fuel tank has run completely dry (and more fuel has been added).
- If the scooter has been stored for more than two weeks.
- If the scooter fails to start using the electric starter button.
- If the battery is discharged.
ELECTRIC START
• Retract the center stand and sit on the seat with both feet on ground.
• Place the key in the ignition and turn it to the ON position.
• Move the engine stop switch to the ON position. NOTE: The scooter will not start when the engine stop switch is in
the OFF position.
• Pull either brake lever. NOTE: The scooter will not start unless one brake is applied while starting.
• Press the electric starter button for no more than five (5) seconds until the engine starts. Release the button as soon as
the engine starts. NOTE: DO NOT press the electric starter button continuously for more than five seconds. Damage to
the starter could occur.
• If engine doesn’t start, wait ten (10) seconds and repeat the starting procedure.
• If repeated attempts fail, use the kick starter to start the scooter or prime the engine. See “Kick Start” section above.
• When the engine starts, apply enough throttle to idle the engine for 20 to 30 seconds. NOTE: DO NOT open the throttle
while starting. Open the throttle only after the engine has started.
• NOTE: To prolong engine life, allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature before driving. This usually takes
about 2 to 3 minutes.
Starting the Scooter,
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