Operation Manual

10.INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING

z Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side

walls for crack or damage.

z Visual check tires for any nails or small stones

wedged in the tread.

z Check the “tread wear indicator” condition to

see if tread groove depth is insufficient.

z A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and

should be replaced immediately.

Foreign materials (nails or small stones)

CAUTION:

Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss control of the

steering handle and a punctured tire(s).

STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION

z Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition switch key removed.

z Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.

z Operate steering handle up and down, and check front shock absorbers for noises due to bends.

z Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with wrenches for tightness.

z Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front & rear to check if it is loosen, has too much

resistance and pulls to one side.

z Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tight by the brake cables.

z Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer for a check or adjustment if any

abnormal conditions are found.

【Figures on the right are for operation checks only】

Tread wear

indicator

Crack and

damage