JM Star Sunny 50 Operating instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & SCOOTER HANDBOOK
JM STAR SUNNY 50 SCOOTER
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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing to buy a Sunny 50 scooter from AVFImports.
Your JM Star Sunny 50 scooter is EEC (European Economic Community) Certified, thorough checks have
beencarried out along theassembly line to ensureit has been built to thebest possible standard.
We are sure you will enjoy owning your scooter. Please take a few minutes to read through this handbook
and familiarize yourselfwith thefeatures your scooter has as wellas somesafety and riding tips.
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1)Basic information about your scooter
2)Know your scooter – Left hand side
3)Know your scooter – Right hand side
4)Storage on your scooter
5)Loading restrictions
6)Steering Lock, Seat Lock &Fuel cap
7)Electric starting your scooter
8)Kick Starting your scooter
9)Headlight and indicator controls
10)Operating your scooter
11)Braking
12)Parking your scooter
13)Tips for saferiding
14)Be aware of road conditions
15)Be aware of your surroundings
16)Scooters on hills
17)Fuel and Oil
18)Running in&caring for your scooter
19)Can I ungovern my scooter?
20)Battery and fuse
21)Electrical Diagram
22)Contact Information
CONTENTS

1) Basic informationabout your scooter
The JM StarSunny 50 scooter has a 50cc 4 Stroke
engine. To ensure a long engine life it is
important to take good care of your scooter and
have it serviced at regular intervals as outlined in
this manual and onyour warranty card.
The scooters do not need a warrant of Fitness as
they areclassed asamoped.
TheLTSAclasses theJM Star Sunny 50scooteras:
“LA –Moped with 2wheels”
The maximum power output of your scooter is
2.0KW(Thisis governed –seepage 19 formore)
Scooter Dimensions:
200cm long x 85cmwide x 130cm high.
Seat height is 70cm.
Fueltype = 91 unleaded
EngineOil = 10W404-Stroke
TransmissionOil = 80W90
Sparkplug =NGK-C7HSA
Tire pressure = 35psi
Battery= 12V4Ah
Fuse=12V10A
Youcan ride your scooteron acar
license, evena learner’s license

2) Know your scooter – Left hand side

3) Know your scooter - Righthand side

4) Storage on your scooter
There are three main storage areas on your
scooter. There is a glove box in front under the
handlebars, a storage box on the back of the
scooterandthe under-seat storage.
Refer tothe next page for the loading restrictions
foreachof thesestorage options.
Both the rear storage box and the under-seat
storage are secure and lockable. The rear storage
box can be detached completely from the
scooter but only once it has been unlocked. The
rear storage box isfittedwith areflector.
You should have received 2 small keys for the
rear storage box aswell asthetwomainkeys.
There are several ways to store your helmet on
the scooter. Some helmets will fit inside the rear
storage box or in theunderseat storage space.
Alternatively you can clip your helmet onto the
helmet lock under the front of the seat as shown
below. Once the seat is locked down the helmet
cannot easily beremoved from thisposition.
Themain ignitionkey will turnthe scooter on and
off, lock thesteering onthe scooter, open the
under seatstorage area and also unlock thefuel
cap. The smallkeyis for therearstorage box.

5) Loading restrictions
Themaximumrated load onthescooter is 150KG,
this can be made up of a single rider or a rider
with passenger. For example the rider might
weigh 90KG and the passenger 60KG, to give a
total weight of 150KG. This scooter is not
recommended for people who weigh over 150KG
by themselves. The scooter itselfweighs 86KG.
The maximum weight limit for the under seat
storage is 10KG, the maximum weight limit for
the rear storage box is 5KG.
Never carry a load on your scooter which
protrudes sideways beyond the line of your
mirrors or further forward or back of the
extremities of your scooter. Loads outside of
these areas can upset the balance of your
scooter and also can be dangerous to other road
users and or pedestrians.
NEVER let a passengersit on therear rack. The
weight limit on the rack isjust 5KG anddamage
will occurto your scooteris apassengerputs
their fullweight onthe rack.

6) Steering Lock, Seat Lock &Fuel cap
To lock the steering
turn the handlebars
completely to the left.
Turn the key
anticlockwise to the
‘LOCK’ position and
removethekey.
It isa good habitto lock
the steering whenever
you park your scooter
in a public place. It is a
good theft deterrent.
The main scooter key will unlock the seat, the
seat is locked again by pressing down firmly on
the back of the seat over thelatch.
The fuel cap is also unlocked using the main
scooter key. As an additional feature the key
cannot be removed from the fuel cap until it is
put back into place and relocked. This helps
avoid losing thefuelcap.
Youshould have received 2 main keysand 2small
keys(for therear lock box) with yourscooter. It is
a goodideato separatetheseas soonas possible
to avoidlosingall thekeystogether.

7) Electric starting your scooter
Turn the ignition key to the ON
position. The Horn and
indicatorsshouldnowoperate.
The headlights won’t operate
untilthe engine is running.
Check that thescooterhasenoughfuel tostart.
Hold either one of
thebrakeleversin
Press the starter button in.
Hold for a second or two till
you hear the engine fire.
Your scooter is fitted with an automatic choke;
you may hear the engine speed increase for
approximately 3 minutes until the engine
reachesits optimal operatingtemperature.
There are two important things to note when it
comesto starting your scooter:
1) One of the brake levers must be held in
forthe starting button to operate.
2) Thesidestand MUST be up.
There isa safety cut out switch onthe
sidestand.Your scooterWILL NOT
start with thesidestand down

8) Kick starting your scooter
As a general rule you should use the electric
starter to start your scooter. You would usually
onlyusethe kick starter asanemergency start; ie:
in theevent of aflat battery.
Ensure the scooter is on its centre stand (If the
centre stand is in its folded up position it will
interfere with the path ofthe kick start lever)
Turn the ignition key to the
ONposition.
Hold either one of the
brakeleversin
While holding the left
handlebar with your
left hand and
supporting the scooter
with your right hand
on the rear rack give a
firm kick on the
kickstart bar.
CAUTION: If you start your scooter while i
t is
on itscentre stand theauto chokemaycause the
clutch to engage and the rear wheel will start to
spin. Take care to use the rear brake to stop the
wheel spinning before taking it off its centre
stand. Otherwise the scooter may lurch
forward
when the rear wheel suddenly
comes in contact
withthe ground.

9) Headlight and indicator controls
The headlight switch has
threepositions.
1) OFF
2) Parklights ON
(Includes Dashboard)
3) HeadlightON
The high/low selector
switch is on the left
handlebar. Only use high
beam when no other
traffic isaround.
The indicator can be
turned on by pushing
the switch sideways in
either direction. To stop
the indicators push the
switch in.
NOTE: TheHeadlights will onlywork
whentheengineisrunning
ALWAYSindicateat least 3 seconds
before turning or changing lanes.

10) Operating your scooter
Ensure the side stand
is up and start your
scooter. Support the
balance of the scooter
with one foot on the
ground.
The scooters are fitted with a centrifugal clutch
and CVT automatic style transmission – so there
is noclutch lever and no gears tochange.
Simplyreleasethe brakeandtwistthe throttle.
As the scooter starts to move away return your
foot to the scooter floor. Never put your foot on
the ground unless you are pulling to a complete
stop.
Increase the speed of your scooter by turning
and holding the throttle open. Slow down or
maintain speed by returning the throttle to the
idle position. The throttle is spring loaded so if
let go it will returnto the idle position.

11) Braking
Your scooter is fitted with a hydraulic disc brake
on thefront and adrumbrakeontherear.
Disc brakes are very effective. It is good practice
to apply both brakes simultaneously with even
pressure on each.
Avoid pulling the brake lever too suddenly, aim
forsmooth controlledmovement.
The rear brake light will come on when you pull
in either the front or the rear brake. Check that
the lenscover iskept cleanand free from mud or
dust which may reducethe visibility
Take extra care whenbraking in thewet orin
icyconditions. Try to useboth brakestogether.

12) Parking your scooter
Find a safe place to park your scooter. If it is
raining or likely to rain or snow try to park your
scooter under cover to avoid prolongedexposure
to wet orcold conditions.
Try to avoid parking your scooter behind parallel
parked cars. Sometimes cars will reverse to get
out of their park and may not see the scooter,
and knock it over.
Be careful parking your
scooter on soft/sandy
ground as the stand can
sink into the ground over
time causing your scooter
to fallover.
To put thescooteron tothecentre stand:
1) Hold the left handlebar with your left
hand
2) Kick the centre stand down to the
ground and hold it in place with your
right foot.
3) Gripping the rear rack bar firmly with
your right hand lift the scooter upwards
and backwards until the centre stand is
down and locked into place.
NOTE:
Be aware that the exhaust pipe gets very hot
during operation. Takecare to avoid touching it.
Take particularcare ifparking your scooter ondry
grass after running. The heat from the exhaust
pipeand motor couldcause afire.

13) Tips for safe riding
It is important to feel comfortable
and relaxed when riding your
scooter. However avoid wearing
clothes which are too loose (ie:
unbuttoned jacket or scarf) which
may get caught in a passing object
or cause distraction while you are
riding.
Ensure you have a helmet which is
a snug fit, it should not move
around on your head and should
always bedone upsecurely.
When riding, hold both
handlebars firmly at all
times. Avoid riding while
holding only one side ofthe
handlebar.
Wearcomfortable flat soled
shoesonly, never rideyour
scooterinbarefeet,jandels
or high heels.
NEVER attempt to talk on your cell
phone or read or send an SMS text
messagewhile riding yourscooter.
ALWAYSwear ahelmet when
riding your scooter, even in
your own driveway oron
privateproperty.

14) Be aware of road conditions
Always be alert as to the condition of the road
and surrounding environment.
Watch out for potholes ordebris onthe road.
Thescooterhassmalltiresandcan beadversely
affectedby suddenchangesin theroad surface.
If the road is wet it can become slippery and you
will need to allow more distance ahead to brake
and slow down. Also any water that has been
splashed around the front brake disc can make
thebrakes lesseffective.
Take extra care in the wet
when riding on or near
any painted road
markings as these can
become very slippery. If
possible remain upright
(avoid leaning) when
crossing over painted
lines to minimize the risk
of slipping sideways.
Take extra care crossing painted road markings
in thewet andavoid leaning if possible.

15) Be aware of your surroundings
Your surrounding environment can change
quickly; there may be ice on the road, or puddles
or mud. You mayhave glare from thesun onyour
visor or findyourself having to avoid ananimal or
childwhohasrunontotheroad.
Always drive defensively. Always
be ready to take action to avoid a
collision.
Sometimes cars and pedestrians
do not see scooters, always be
alert and ready to pull on the
brakes and stop quickly if
necessary.
Note: Sometimes it can be hard to hear cars
tooting, railway crossing bells or sirens from
emergency vehicles because you have a helmet
on. Try to beaware ofwhatother traffic isdoing.
Avoidundertakingcarsthat aretravelling
slowly or queued at trafficlights. NEVER wear headphonesor listento music whileriding a scooter.

16) Scooters on hills
Your scooter is rated to go up and down hills of a
maximum grade of 10%(1in 10).
Please be aware that going up or down hills of a
greater grade may cause undue wear and tear on
your scooter.
When travelling uphill the scooter will
automatically increase the revs and decrease the
speed, it will find the right loading on the belt
drive to gain the maximum speed possible on
anygivengrade.
When travelling downhill try to pulse the brakes
if possible, if they are held on at a constant
pressure for a prolonged period of time you may
experience brakefade. Try to limit speed build up
when travelling downhill. The brakes are
designed to slowthe scooter down from 50kmph.
If your speed becomes excessive the
performance of the brakes may be affected and
your safety will becompromised.

17) Fuel and Oil
The scooter is designed to run on 91 unleaded
fuel. Using 95 or 98 octane fuel can cause the
engine to run too hot and prematurely foul the
plugs.
The fuel tank holds 4.5 litres. You can expect to
get around 200km off one tank which equates to
approximately 185MPG.
Please note: The scooter does
not havea reserve tank sopay
close attention to the fuel
gauge. When the fuel needle
hits the red you should have
approx1.2litres of fuel left.
The scooters take standard 10W40 4-Stroke
engine oil. They take 80W90transmissionoil.
It is important to regularly check the oil level as
the consequence of a lack of oil in your engine
canbeverycostly.
The oil should be changed at the scheduled
service intervals which are 300km (run-in
service), 1000km, 2000km, 3000km, 4000km,
5000km and every 1000km thereafter.
Thesparkplug in thescooter isNGK-C7HSA.
Make ahabit ofchecking the engine
oil levelwiththedipstick once a week