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FAQ
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Do we charge sales tax?
Only orders originating from
Missouri will be charged sales tax, 7.975%.
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What should I do before riding my gas scooter and goped?
Before operating your new
gas scooter and/or goped, make sure that all screws are tightened. Screws can
become loose during shipping. Additional, prior to opporating your gas scooter
and/or goped, apply chain oil to both the primary and secondary chains. Also,
ensure you lubricate the chains before you ride the gas scooter or goped for
the first time each day, after every hour of use, and before you put it away
at the end of the day. By lubricating the chains on your gas scooter and/or
goped, it will ensure your chains do not stretch or break. For 2 stroke gas
scooters and 2 stoke gopeds that utilize a gas/oil ratio, use a 25:1 gas to
oil ratio, with "regular unleaded gasoline" and "2 stroke
oil". Simply put the correct mesured amount of "two cycle oil" into
the "oil tank" and fill the "gas tank" with "regular unleaded gasoline". You
may have to use the kick start for the first few times in starting your new
motor scooter or moped.
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Do I have to mix gas and oil for my motor scooter or moped?
Oil and gas mixtures are "not"
used for 4 stoke motor scooters and mopeds. Although it is necessary for all
two stoke engines. Please consult your local mechanic before proceeding.
Maintenance Tips
Proper scooter maintenance is
crucial to getting the most out of your scooter. The following instructions
are for City Rider scooters sold at http://www.moped-scooters.com however most
of the principals are universal and can be utilized on all makes of scooters.
If you have any questions regarding the maintenance of your GAS scooter,
please contact us at scooters_mopeds@hotmail.com.
Furthermore we
remind scooter enthusiasts that although gas scooters are toys, they can be
dangerous if not respected. Please follow safe riding practices and ALWAYS
wear protective gear.
The following subjects are
addressed in Maintenance.
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Fuel and Oil mixture
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Chain
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Tires
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Throttle
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Brakes
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Carburetor
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Fuel and Oil mixture
Your scooter uses a 4-stroke
engine for power. A four-stroke engine was chosen for it's excellent power to
weight ratio. A two-stroke engine does not require that you ever change the
oil, however it does require that you mix quality grade 2-stroke oil with the
gasoline prior to filling your scooters gas tank. This ensures that your
engine will remain lubricated and give you reliable service.
To accomplish this
you can buy 2-stroke oil at almost any auto parts store or hardware store. The
oil and gas are the mixed together in a separate container before filling the
scooter. The mixture should be done at a 25:1 ratio (See ratio chart below).
Mixing the gas and oil too lean can cause the engine to run too hot resulting
in permanent engine damage. Mixing the gas and oil too rich will cause
decreased performance and result in a fouled spark plug. By strictly following
the 25:1 ratio you can be assured maximum performance from your scooter.
25:1
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Gallons of Gas
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Ounces of 2 stroke oil
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1
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5
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2
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10 1/4
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3
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15 1/2
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4
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20 1/2
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5
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25 1/2
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The spark plug is a crucial
and vulnerable part on your two-stroke engine. Your spark plug can be located
on the top of the engine under the protective rubber boot. Your scooter comes
with a tool kit containing a spark plug wrench for easy removal.
The spark plug must
be clean, and must be replaced promptly when signs of wear begin to show. The
condition of the spark plug can tell you a lot about how your motor is
running. The spark plug should be a light brown or golden color. If the
electrode is white, that can be a sign that your scooter is running too hot.
This can be a result of either running too lean (See the Carburetor section),
or that the fuel and oil mixture is too lean (See the Fuel and Oil mixture
section). If you are running your scooter too rich then your spark plug may be
black, covered with gas, oil, or carbon.
Another common
problem is that the spark plug gets clogged up with carbon and/or oil and
"fouls". This should be checked by assuring the electrode has a clean gap of .
023 in. If you are having a problem with fouling, just be sure that the gap,
as shown to the right, is clean and free of obstruction, A small piece of fine
grit sandpaper usually works well for this. New spark plugs can be purchased
from us on our parts page, or at almost any local hardware or auto parts store.
The air filter is used to
clean the air going into the engine. Periodic cleaning of this filter is
recommended to protect your gas scooter engine against the damaging effects of
dirt and abrasive particulates. Your air filter can be located on the front of
the engine and the protective cover can be removed with one screw.
When the protective
cover is removed the air filter is revealed. You can also see the small
workings of the choke and butterfly valve.
The filter should
be free from dirt and grease and appear clean. If there are contaminants on
the filter it can be cleaned in a container of gasoline. Allow the filter to
dry before re-installing it into your gas scooter.
The chain on your scooter
should be lubricated before every ride. The chain should also be checked for
tightness on a regular basis. If the chain is too loose a popping sound can be
heard and the scooter will jerk under acceleration, or the chain will just
jump off altogether. If the chain is too tight it will be noisy and bind, this
can be felt by pushing the scooter with the motor off.
On the 22.5cc
scooter there is a chain driven gear reduction, which must also be lubricated
before each ride. This gear reduction chain does is not adjustable and must be
replaced when an unacceptable amount of slack is present.
Access for
lubrication can easily be obtained through a small lubrication hole on the top
of the chain guard.
Tip:
When making any adjustments to the chain it is very important to ensure the
chain and sprockets are perfectly aligned. If they are not the chain will most
certainly come off. To properly align the chain you must get your eye level
with the chain. Make sure that all components are aligned before tightening
the fasteners.
The
rear tire held on by an axle and two locking eyebolts. To adjust the chain,
loosen the axle bolts and the locking nuts. Use the eyebolt adjustment nuts to
tighten and align the rear tire. Once the chain is snug and straight tighten
the axel nuts. Finally cinch down the locking nuts on the eyebolts.
Sometimes it is
difficult to get the chain straight due to the fact that the motor and rear
wheel sprocket isn¡¯t aligned. If this occurs simply turn the scooter on its
side, loosen the three engine mounting bolts, and the engine can be easily
slid to either side to compensate for any misalignment.
The tires on your gas
scooter are pneumatic (air filled) tires. The tires require 85psi and can be
filled via the valve on the side of the tire. It is very important that the
tires have the proper inflation. Although the scooter has been prepared to
ride once out of the box, due to long shipping distances and elevation changes
we have yet to see one scooter with the correct pressure right out of the box.
Low tire pressure will make the scooter feel sluggish and a loss of power will
be felt. Remember:
85psi
You will notice that the valve on
the 22.5cc front tire is turned to the side a little and is not straight out.
This is intentional to keep the valve from hitting the frame of the scooter as
the wheel turns. If the valve is not angled you will hear a clicking sound
every time the tire makes a rotation. To cure this, let all of the air out of
the tire. Hold the tire with one hand and the rim with the other. Twist the
tire one-way and the rim the other. This will cause the tire to "slip" on the
rim and make the valve turn to one side. Once this is achieved refill the tire
to 85psi.
There are two main types of
scooter throttles. One is a twist type, and the other is a hand throttle.
Although the throttles are different in operation, they are essentially
mechanically the same. When the rider applies the throttle, a cable carries
this motion down to the engine. For continued smooth operation it is important
to keep this cable clean and free of obstructions.
Should the throttle
begin to feel loose and sloppy, the slack can be adjusted on the cable at the
handlebars. Simply loosen the lock nut and adjust the cable tension via the
adjustment screw. Once the desired tension is achieved retighten the lock nut.
The brake on your gas
scooter is a cable actuated drum brake. This style brake has proven well over
time and is very simple to maintain. The rear brake has two main adjustments.
The easier of the two is the adjustment on the handbrake itself. This
adjustment has two simple steps. To change the tension on the cable merely
back off the locking nut and screw the adjustment screw in or out accordingly.
Once the desired tension is achieved re tighten the locking nut.
Further adjustment
can be made at the brake drum itself. This task is easiest with two people.
First, loosen the adjustment at the handlebar hand brake and screw it all the
way in. Next go to the rear brake and loosen the Cable Clamp. Once loose, pull
back on the cable and have the second person push forward on the Brake Cable
Lever (push hard, you are pushing against a tight spring action). While
pushing the lever forward and pulling the cable back, quickly tighten the
cable clamp. Additional minor adjustments can be made where the cable meets
the rear brake.
The carburetor has many
adjustments on it and it is recommended that experienced persons make these
adjustments only, however we will point out the major points. The carburetor
is responsible for pumping the fuel and mixing it with the air at a precise
measurement. The carburetor does this with very small diaphragms, orifices and
ports, which are easily clogged by contaminants. This is why is extremely
important that you use only clean new fuel in your gas scooter.
First, the choke. There is a
choke lever on the side of the motor as pictured on the right.Some
scooters have "off" written at the top, and "on" written at the bottom. This
is incorrect and I don't know how they CONFUSED THE TWO.The
correct position of the choke is:
UP - CHOKE IS ON DOWN - CHOKE
IS OFF
When the scooter is brand
new, been run out of gas, been sitting for a long period or is very cold, it
may be necessary to prime the carburetor before attempting to start it. This
is accomplished with the primer pump bowl located at the bottom of the
carburetor. Simply press and release this pump several times until gas can be
seen flowing through the clear gas return line to the fuel tank. This will
help start the scooter under the aforementioned conditions, however if this is
done once the scooter has warmed up it may induce flooding.
Due to the fact that the
carburetor mixes the fuel and air at an exact ratio, elevation, temperature,
humidity and other weather related variables could have a detrimental effect
on your scooter's performance. The manufacturer pre-adjusts your scooter at
near sea level and depending where you live your scooter may require
adjustment. The adjustment screw, or "jet", can be located in the access hole
just to the right of the choke lever. Turning the screw clockwise will lean
the mixture while turning the screw counterclockwise will richen the mixture.
It is recommended that the jet be adjusted no more then ¨û turn at a time.
Test the scooter between turns and once peak performance we achieved we
recommend richening the adjustment a ¨û turn. This is due to the fact that the
leaner the engine is run, the hotter it will get, and this can induce a
possible seizure of the engine from overheating.
If the scooter will not idle
or idles too fast, an adjustment screw is provided next to the choke. Turning
this screw clockwise will increase the idle speed. Turning the screw
counterclockwise will decrease the idle speed. Remember that an idle speed
that is too fast can be dangerous.
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