AVANTIS 49cc Operator's Manual

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Owner’s Manual9Additional Warnings (cont’d)Maintenance (cont’d)zStore this vehicle in a place where gasoline fumes cannot reach an open flame, spark,

49cc Scooter10Pre-Ride ChecklistWARNING! ALWAYS PERFORM THE ENTIRE PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST BEFORE USING THE VBEHICLE AS THIS CAN HELP YOU SPOT PROBLEMS TH

Owner’s Manual11Pre-Ride Checklist (cont’d)Before Starting the Engine/Motor1 Engine oil level aCheck for leaks.bTighten filler cap securely.cAdd oil i

49cc Scooter12Pre-Ride Checklist (cont’d)Before Starting the Engine/Motor (cont’d)6 Throttle aCheck for smooth operation. Make sure throttle "sna

Owner’s Manual13Pre-Ride Checklist (cont’d)Before Starting the Engine/Motor (cont’d)13 GuardsaCheck all guards converting all rotating parts, includin

49cc Scooter14OperationStarting the Engine (Gas)If the engine is cold:Balance the scooter on its center stand (1) with the side stand (2) fully retrac

Owner’s Manual15Operation (cont’d)Starting the Motor (Electric)To start an electric scooter, balance it on its center stand (1) with the side stand fu

49cc Scooter16Operation (cont’d)Shutting off the engine/motorAlways shut off the engine/motor by turning the ignition switch to OFF.Stopping the vehic

Owner’s Manual17Operation (cont’d)Ignition SwitchThe main ignition switch contains three positions:zON (2): The engine can start; the key (1) cannot b

49cc Scooter18Operation (cont’d)Right brake/switch assemblyzHeadlight switch (1): The headlight must always be on while the vehicle is in operation. S

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Owner’s Manual19Operation (cont’d)KickstarterUse the kickstarter to start the engine if the battery is drained. Once started, leave the engine running

49cc Scooter20Operation (cont’d)Instrument panelzSpeedometer (1): Indicates the current driving speed in both km/h and mph. zHigh beam indication lamp

Owner’s Manual21Operation (cont’d)Fuel tankLift the gas cap’s protective cover (1) and insert the ignition key into the lock. Turn the key and the gas

49cc Scooter22MaintenanceTransmission oilTo change the transmission fluid (gas scooters only), place a catch basin under the rear of the transmission

Owner’s Manual23Maintenance (cont’d)Brake Adjustment (cont’d)Make sure that the groove on the adjusting nut (1) is aimed at the rod pin (2). This secu

49cc Scooter24Maintenance (cont’d)LightsCheck for proper operation. Replace as needed with bulbs of correct wattage.Spark PlugReplace every 2,500 mile

Owner’s Manual25Maintenance (cont’d)Maintenance ScheduleFollowing the maintenance schedule will prolong your scooter’s life and help ensure trouble-fr

49cc Scooter26Maintenance (cont’d)Battery (gas scooter)Your scooter uses a sealed, maintenance-free lead acid battery rated GT5l-VS 4AH.zCharging new

Owner’s Manual27Maintenance (cont’d)Battery (electric scooter)To access the batteries, remove the fasteners securing the scooter’s left and right side

49cc Scooter28Maintenance (cont’d)Battery (electric scooter - cont’d)Remove the fasteners securing the battery restraining bracket. Remove the bracket

49cc Scooter2Table of ContentsTopic PageSafety Guidelines - Definitions 3General Precautions 4Additional Warnings 5Pre-Ride Checklist 10Operation 14Ma

Owner’s Manual29Troubleshooting (gas scooter)Hard/No StartingzFuel supply system: -Check fuel supply for water.-Check petcock for blockage.*-Check for

49cc Scooter30PartsOrder all replacement parts from your dealer. Take this manual and all supplements to the dealer when ordering or picking up parts

Owner’s Manual31SpecificationsDimensions/WeightsDimensions (LxWxH) 66”x26”x42”Wheelbase 47”Min. ground clearance 3.25”Tire size 10x3Net weight 192 lbs

49cc Scooter32Specifications (cont’d)Troubleshooting (electric scooter)zScooter does not start:-Charge or replace batteries.-Reconnect battery termina

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Owner’s Manual3Safety Guidelines - DefinitionsThis manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR

49cc Scooter4General PrecautionszRead and follow all instructions in this Owner's/Operator's manual, any accompanying supplements, and the E

Owner’s Manual5Additional WarningsProtective Clothing/EquipmentzMost accident fatalities are due to preventable head injuries. Always wear a properly

49cc Scooter6Additional Warnings (cont’d)Traffic Safety (cont’d)zNever use this vehicle to transport a passenger, materials or equipment, or animals.z

Owner’s Manual7Additional Warnings (cont’d)Engine/Motor SafetyzKeep the engine/motor free of dirt and debris, especially in the throttle linkage area.

49cc Scooter8Additional Warnings (cont’d)FuelingzCheck the fuel supply before each use. Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. A