KYMCO DOWNTOWN 300i 2011 User manual

DOWNTOWN 300i OWNER’S MANUAL
DO NOT REMOVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FROM THE VEHICLE.
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AS IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - SAFETY 1
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD 3
FORWARD & SAFETY INFORMATION 4-5
SCOOTER SAFETY 6-7
LOAD LIMITS & LOADING GUIDELINES 8
ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS 9
SECTION 3 - OPERATION 25
BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS 26
TIRE BREAK-IN & TROUBLESHOOTING 27
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION (PRI) 28
STARTING THE ENGINE 29
RIDING YOUR SCOOTER 30-31
PARKING YOUR SCOOTER 32
SECTION 2 – CONTROLS & FEATURES 10
LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS 11-14
KEY & IGNITION SWITCH 15
SECURITY SHUTTER 16
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 17-18
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY – DIGITAL CLOCK 19
RIGHT HANDLEBAR SWITCHES 20
LEFT HANDLEBAR SWITCHES 21
FUEL – INSPECTION, FILLING, RECOMMENDATIONS 22
SEAT & HELMET HOLDER 23
SUSPENSION 24
SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE 33
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE 34
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 35-36
ENGINE OIL 37-38
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE 39
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE 40
SPARK PLUG & BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION 41
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTIONS & REPLACEMENT 42-43
SIDE STAND 44
BRAKE FLUID 45
BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTERS 46
BATTERY & FUSE 47
TIRES & TIRE PRESSURE 48
CLEANING YOUR SCOOTER 49-50
STORAGE GUIDE 51
MAINTENANCE RECORD 52
SPECIFICATIONS 53
EMMISION CONTROL 54
WARRANTY INFORMATION 55

SECTION 1 - SAFET
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WARNING
To avoid damage to the scooter’s electronic fuel injection
system, do not remove or install a battery wire when the
ignition switch is at the “ON” position.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RECORD
1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN):
2. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (ESN):
3. FRAME SERIAL NUMBER (VIN):
Record the Vehicle Identification Number (1), Engine Serial Number (2), and Frame Serial Number (3) in the boxes above for
future reference (to assist you in ordering parts from your local authorized KYMCO dealer or for reference in case vehicle is
stolen).
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This owner’s manual contains important information on safety, operation and maintenance of your KYMCO Downtown 300i
scooter. Anyone who operates your scooter should read and understand the contents of this manual before riding this
scooter. For your safety, understand and follow ALL of the warnings contained in this Owner’s Manual and the labels applied
to your scooter. This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle, keep it with the scooter at all
times.
ON ROAD USE ONLY!
This scooter has been designed to be used on the road.
Particularly important information is called out in this manual by the following icons and notations:
FORWARD & SAFETY INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Failure to follow instructions associated with a WARNING symbol could result in severe injury or death to the rider, a passenger, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.
CAUTION
A CAUTION symbol indicates that special precautions must be taken to avoid damaging the scooter.
NOTE:
A NOTE symbol indicates key information about a
procedure or to clarify an operation.
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FORWARD & SAFETY INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing this KYMCO Downtown 300i scooter, and welcome to the KYMCO riding family. Please read this
owner's manual carefully before riding so that you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your scooter’s
controls, its features, its capabilities, and its limitations.
To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your scooter, provide it with the proper care and maintenance as described in this
manual.
For replacement parts and accessories, you should always use genuine KYMCO products, as they have been specially
designed for your vehicle and manufactured to meet KYMCO's demanding standards.
Keep this owner's manual aboard your scooter at all times, so that you can refer to it whenever you need information. This
manual should be considered a permanent part of the scooter and should remain with the scooter when it is sold.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be information in this
manual that differs slightly from your vehicle. KYMCO reserves the right to make product and publication changes at any time,
without notice, and without incurring any obligation.

SCOOTER SAFET
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your scooter can provide you many years of service and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand
the challenges that you can meet on the road. There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You will find
many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. Here are some very important safety tips:
Wear a helmet: Scooter safety equipment starts with a quality helmet. One of the most serious injuries you can suffer in a
crash is a head injury. Always wear a properly approved helmet. You should also wear suitable eye protection.
Make yourself easy to see: To make yourself more visible, wear bright reflective clothing, position yourself so other drivers
can see you, signal before turning or changing lanes, and use your horn when it will help others notice you.
Know your limits: Ride within the boundaries of your own skill at all times. Knowing these limits and staying within them will
help you to avoid accidents. Always ride with both hands on the handlebars.
Keep your scooter in safe condition: For safe riding, it is important to inspect your scooter before every ride and perform all
recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits, and only use accessories that have been approved by KYMCO for this
scooter.
Inspect your scooter before riding: Remember to perform an entire safety inspection to ensure you, and your passenger's
safety, before each ride.
Be extra cautious on bad weather days: Riding on bad weather days, especially wet ones, requires extra caution. Braking
distances can double on a rainy day. Stay off of the painted surfaces, manhole covers and greasy appearing areas on the
pavement, as they can be especially slippery. Use extreme caution at railway crossings and on metal gratings and bridges.
Whenever you are in doubt about the road conditions, slow down.
Modification: Modification of your scooter, or removal of original equipment may render the vehicle unsafe or illegal.
Obey all applicable equipment regulations in your area.

SCOOTER SAFET
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PROTECTIVE APPAREL
For your safety, always wear an approved motorcycle or scooter helmet,
eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and a long sleeved shirt or
jacket whenever you ride your scooter.
Helmets and protection
Your helmet is your most important piece of riding gear because it offers
the best protection against head injuries. Your helmet should fit your
head comfortably and securely. Always wear a face shield or goggles to
protect your eyes and to aid your vision.
Additional riding gear
In addition to a helmet and eye protection, you should also
use:
Sturdy boots with nonslip soles to help protect your
feet and ankles
o kLeather gloves t eep your hands warm and
Prevent blisters, cuts, burns and bruises
h 1. Wear gloves.
2. Clothes should fit properly (not too tight or loose).
3. Always wear a helmet. You should also wear eye protection.
4. Wear bright or reflective clothing.
5. Footwear should be the proper size, have low heels, and offer
ankle protection
elp
eA motorcycle or scooter riding suit or jack t tha
been designed for comfort as well as pr
t has
otection. Bright colored
and reflective clothing can help make you more noticeable in
traffic. Be sure to avoid loose clothing that can get caught on any
part of your scooter.
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases your chance of serious
injury or death in a crash. Be sure you and your passenger
always wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits
properly. You should also wear eye protection and other
protective apparel when you ride.
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LOAD LIMITS & LOADING GUIDELINES
Loading guidelines
Improperly loading your scooter will affect its stability and handling. You
should ride at reduced speeds when you are carrying a passenger or
cargo. Follow these guidelines whenever you carry a passenger or cargo:
Check that both tires are properly inflated
g a hazard,To prevent loose items from creatin
These general guidelines may help you decide how to add
accessories to your scooter and how to load it properly.
Load limits
These specifications are the load limits for your Downtown 300i
scooter.
Overloading the scooter will affect its stability and handling, be
sure to stay within the limits listed below:
Maximum weight capacity (includes
the weight of the rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories): ................... 780 lbs (354 kg)
Maximum cargo weight: ...................... 582 lbs (264 kg)
Rear carrier (rack)
weight Iimit: ......................................... 55 lbs (25 kg)
Under-seat compartment
weight Iimit: .......................................... 22 lbs (10 kg)
make
sure all cargo is securely tied down before you ride
as possible
Place cargo weight as close to the center of the scooter
o weight evenly on both sides
scooter
Balance carg of the
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading will affect vehicle handling,
stability and braking, and can lead to an accident. Never exceed
the stated load capacity of your scooter.
Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached.
Reduce speed when carrying cargo and allow for more room for
braking.
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ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS
There is a large variety of accessories available to KYMCO scooter owners. KYMCO cannot have direct control over the
quality or suitability of any accessories you may wish to purchase. The addition of unsuitable accessories to your scooter can
lead to unsafe operating conditions. It is not possible for KYMCO to test each available accessory on the market or
combinations of all such available accessories; however, your KYMCO dealer can assist you in the selection and installation of
quality accessories.
Use extreme caution when selecting and installing the accessories for your scooter. No modifications.
KYMCO strongly advises you against removing any original equipment from, or modifying your scooter in any way that would
change its design or operation.
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can make your scooter
unsafe and can lead to an accident.
Never modify your scooter through the improper installation or use
of accessories. All parts and accessories added to this vehicle
should be genuine KYMCO or equivalent components designed for
use on this scooter and should be installed and used according to
the accessory manufacturer’s instructions. If you have any
questions, consult an authorized KYMCO dealer.
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SECTION 2 – CONTROLS & FEATURES
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LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS
1. Rear Brake Lever
2. Headlamp
3. Left Turn Signal Lamp
4. Side Stand
5. Seat
6. Air Filter
7. Taillight, Brake light
8. Coolant Reservoir
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LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS
9. Muffler
10. Oil Filler Cap / Dipstick
11. Fuel Filler Cap
12. Rear Passenger Foot Peg
13. Rear Turn Signal Light
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LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS
14. Front Turn Signal Light
15. Headlight (Low Beam)
16. Headlight (High Beam)
17. Front Brake Lever
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LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS
18. Rear Turn Signal Light
19. Right Handlebar Switch
20. Ignition Switch
21. Output Voltage 12V
22. Battery and Fuses (under
seat)
23. Windshield
24. Tail light / Brake Light
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KEYS & IGNITION SWITCH
Keys
Your Downtown 300i scooter is supplied with two identical ignition
switch keys. The ignition key operates the ignition switch, and the
steering lock, and is used to open the seat to gain access to the
under-seat storage compartment.
NOTE: The keys have a unique code stamped on the tab
supplied with the keys. This code is not stamped on the
scooter or recorded in the vehicle's basic documentation (for
security reasons). Since this code is required to obtain
replacement keys, record this important code in the box
provided near the front of this Owner's Manual.
Ignition Switch
To operate the ignition switch and its functions:
OFF Position : All electrical circuits are off. The engine will
not start or run.
ON Position : The ignition circuit is "ON" and engine can now
be started. The key cannot be removed from the ignition switch in
this position.
LOCK Position : To lock the steering, turn the handlebar all
the way to the left, push in and turn the key to the LOCK position and
remove the key. All electrical circuits are off.
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Security Shutter
Push the “SHUT” button on the ignition switch cover and then the shutter
(1) should be closed.
To shut the ignition switch security shutter:
Insert the specific key (2) until the fillister (3) is facing the pin.
Turn clockwise and then the securit
y
shutter should be o
p
ened.
SECURITY SHUTTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(1) Odometer / Trip Meter: Press the “MODE” button to toggle between the
overall and trip mileage.
Press the “ADJ” button for two seconds,
which then display the ODO, TRIP (A,B), or
SERVICE mode.
Press the “ADJ” and “MODE” button
simultaneously at the TRIP mode to reset
automatically.
(2) Speedometer: Indicates the road speed in km/h.
(3) Turn Signal Indicator Light: Flashes when either turn signal is being
used.
(4) High Beam Indicator Light: This light is illuminated when the headlight
high beam is on.
(5) Fuel Refill Indicator : This indicator lights when the fuel tank is near
empty to alert the rider to refill the tank as
soon as possible.
(6) Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the revolutions per minute
(RPM).
(7) Clock: Digital clock display.
(8) Coolant Temperature Gauge: Displays the coolant temperature.
Instrument Cluster
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(9) CELP Indicator: If flashing, it indicates that a fault has been detected in
the scooter’s EFI or electrical system. Requires
immediate inspection by your local authorized KYMCO
dealer.
NOTE: The CELP indicator lights momentarily when the scooter is
turned ON before the engine is running.
(10) Oil Service Indicator: Lights when the scooter has reached the oil
service interval mileage. The indicator also
lights when the ignition is turned ON but should
go out once the engine is running.
Press the ADJ and MODE button
simultaneously at the SERVICE mode, then
the indicator will go out automatically.
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