Baja motorsports SC50 User manual

Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life!
Do not remove this operator’s manual from this vehicle.
Please obtain, review, and follow provincial / municipal government acts and regulations
pertaining to owning and operating this scooter.
Minimum Recommended Age
Requirement 16
Rev. F
071808
SC50 SCOOTER
Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.
No one under the age of 16 should operate this scooter.
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Congratulations on your purchase of the BAJA INC. SC50-2
Scooter.
Your Scooter is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in the
material of workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of
purchase. During the warranty period BAJA INC. will at its option,
repair, provide replacement parts or replace your BAJA INC. 50cc
Scooter at no charge. This warranty does not cover normal wear
items or damage caused by neglect or misuse of the product.
Engine Warranty – 90 days
Frame Warranty – 90 days
Warranty is void if:
Frame is bent or broken due to abuse
Wheels are bent or broken
Fender bent or broken due to abuse
Any sign of impact, accident, jumping, spin-outs or roll over.
BAJA INC. is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim
person or otherwise resulting from the operation of this product in
any way.
Should you experience a problem or need to return your BAJA INC. SC50-2 Scooter for repair,
please call the BAJA INC. customer service department TOLL FREE at 1-888-863-BAJA (2252)
between the hours of 7am and 5pm Monday thru Friday PST and Saturday 8am to 4pm PST.
During DST hours change to MT. You will be instructed how to proceed.
A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED.

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This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or
otherwise transferred to a new user or operator. The manual
contains important safety information and instructions which
should be read carefully before operating the vehicle. All
operators should obtain, review, and follow provincial and
municipal government acts and regulations pertaining to owning
and operating an off-road vehicle. Children under the age of 16
should never operate this vehicle.
WARNING
!
It is the operators responsibility to know and obey all applicable
local, state and federal laws at all times while operating this
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registration, emissions, and noise
The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
!
WARNING
!

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IMPORTANT .................................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS/WARNINGS.................................................................. 3
NHTSA SAFETY NOTICE............................................................................................ 8
PRE RIDE CHECK LIST................................................................................................. 9
LOCATION OF WARNING LABEL............................................................................. 10
FUEL AND OIL .............................................................................................................. 13
OPERATION................................................................................................................... 14
STARTING THE ENGINE..................................................................................... 14
DRIVING SAFELY ................................................................................................. 15
SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE........................................................................... 16
STOPPING THE VEHICLE................................................................................... 16
PARKING................................................................................................................ 16
BREAKING IN........................................................................................................ 16
IGNITION SWITCH .............................................................................................. 17
BRAKE LEVERS AND THROTTLE..................................................................... 17
RIGHT BRAKE/SWITCH ASSEMBLY................................................................ 18
KICK STARTER ...................................................................................................... 19
LEFT BRAKE/SWITCH ASSEMBLY................................................................... 19
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................................................................... 20
SEAT LOCK ............................................................................................................ 20
FUEL TANK ............................................................................................................ 21
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 22
CHECKING AND CHANGING ENGINE OIL .................................................. 22
CLEANING OIL FILTER......................................................................... 22
CHANGING TRANSMISSION OIL.................................................................... 23
SPARK PLUG..................................................................................... 23
AIR FILTER ............................................................................................................. 24
BRAKES .................................................................................................................. 25
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT/FUEL HOSE INSP. ........................................... 26
TIRES....................................................................................................................... 27
BATTERY............................................................................................ 28
TRANSPORTING........................................................................................................... 32
STORAGE PROCEDURE.............................................................................................. 33
MAINTENANCE CHART ............................................................................................. 34
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................. 35
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 37
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION.................................................................................... 38
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY......................................................... 39
Table of Contents

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Please read this manual and follow all instructions carefully. To emphasize
the special information, the symbol and the words WARNING or CAUTION
have some special meanings. Pay great attention to the messages.
NOTE: Indicating special information which is to make maintenance easier or
instructions clearer.
WARNING and CAUTION are arranged like this:
This user’s manual contains important safety and maintenance information.
Read it carefully before riding. Failing to follow the warnings contained in this
manual could result in INJURY or DEATH.
It is important that this manual remain with the vehicle when you transfer it to
another user or owner.
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this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time
of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there will be some
discrepancies in this manual. We reserve the right to make product changes
at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the
same or similar changes to the vehicle previously built or sold.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.
WARNING-or-CAUTION
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The second part will describe WHAT COULD HAPPEN if you ignore
the WARNING or CAUTION.
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Important

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any accompanying supplements, and the Engine Owner’s Manual
before attempting to operate this vehicle. Do not discard this
Owner’s Manual, safety video, or any other material or
documentation included with this vehicle.
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Gasoline engine exhaust from this vehicle contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. The engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is tasteless, odorless, poisonous gas. Never
operate this vehicle indoors or in an enclosed area with adequate
ventilation.
 
To prevent possible injury or death, read and follow the assembly
instructions to make sure the vehicle was assembled properly.
 
before operating this vehicle.
 
safety decals could make this vehicle unsafe for operation.
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the vehicle. Decals provide critical warnings about potential hazards
or safety requirements.
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any form of competition.
WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAN ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND/
OR OTHER PROPERTY.
General Precautions
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Additional Warnings
Protective Clothing/Equipment
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 
agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), Safety
Helmet Council of America (SHCA), or Snell Memorial Foundation
(SNELL).
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appropriate protective clothing.
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below and behind the seat or your surrounding environment.
Remove or tie back anything loose that can reach below and behind
the seat before riding.
Moving Parts
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wheels, chain and other rotating parts of the vehicle while riding or
running the engine.
 
the engine is running.
 
contact by any person whenever the vehicle is running.
 
sprockets also help prevent mud and debris from contacting those
components.
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STARTING OR RIDING THE SCOOTER.
 
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understanding, mental capacity, and physical capability to safely
operate this vehicle.

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Additional Warnings (continued)
Traffic Safety (continued)
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in an decongested area before operating this vehicle on any public
thoroughfare.
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cause death or serious harm to you, other people, and/or property.
 
 
conditions and slow down if necessary. DRIVE TO ARRIVE!
 
terrain. There is an increased risk of loss of control, which can result
in injury, death, and/or property damage.
 
of control and/or possible death, injury, and/or property damage.
Turning on a slope increases the risk of rollover. Practice turning in a
 
control the vehicle at all times.
 
can cause death, injury, and/or property damage.
 
jumps, spin-outs, donuts, or other maneuvers, You could kill or
injure yourself or others and/or cause property damage.
 
medication of any kind. Such operation is dangerous to yourself
and/or others and may be illegal in your area.
 
calibrated tire air pressure gauge.
 
makes unusual noises or vibrations. Check the vehicle for damage.
Excessive noise or vibration is a sign of loose or worn parts.
 

6
Additional Warnings (continued)
Engine/Motor Safety
  
throttle linkage area.
 
control is in the idle position and that the parking brake is set.
 
 
 
settings. The engine/motor governor is factory set and protects
the engine/motor from damage. Excessive engine/motor speed is
potentially dangerous to the operator, bystanders, and the engine/
motor itself.
 
 
sand or other debris can get into the throttle cable conduit and/or the
throttle mechanism can cause the cable or throttle mechanism to
bind, which may lead to throttle sticking, loss of control, and
possible death, injury, and/or property damage.
Fasteners
 
Never over-tighten hardware that is designed to move, such as front
wheels, spindles, A-arm pivots, etc. Restricting moving parts can
cause a loss of control and possible injury or death.
 
type after removing the old locknuts.

7
Additional Warnings (continued)
Fueling
 
the engine is running or hot. Always allow at least 1in. of expansion
space at the top of the fuel tank. There should not be any fuel in the
 
 
 
 
 
risk.
 
 
or drive components can cause serious burns on contact.
Maintenance
 
 
 
can freeze in the throttle cable conduit and/or on the throttle
mechanism, possibly resulting in throttle sticking, which can cause
the engine to continue to run and result in loss of control.
 
performed by designated dealers or authorized small-engine repair
centers for engine repairs to ensure quality work and safe vehicle
condition.
 
off the batteries (electric vehicles) before commencing any work in
the engine vicinity or where there is a possibility that the vehicle
 
spark plug to avoid accidental starting.
 
area on or around the engine when working on, around, or restarting
the engine.