KYMCO PEOPLE S 125 User manual

KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD.
OWNER’S MANUAL – PEOPLE S 50 / 125 / 200

Dear KYMCO Scooter Users:
Thank you for purchasing this KYMCO scooter and welcome to the
family of KYMCO scooter riders. To enjoy safer and more pleasant
riding, become thoroughly familiar with this owner's manual before you
ride the scooter. Your safety depends not only on your own alertness
and familiarity with the scooter but also the scooter’s mechanical
condition. A pre-ride inspection before every outing and regular
maintenance are essential. The quality of each KYMCO scooter is
guaranteed.
NOTE: 1. The information and specifications stated in this manual are for
reference only and subject to change without notice.
2. When starting the engine, the battery must be installed to
facilitate starting and increase the engine performance.

1. ENSURING A SAFE RIDE 01
RIDING GEAR 01
RIDINGMETHOD 02
CARRYING GOODS 02
2.PARTSLOCATION 03
VIN 06
ENGINE & KEY NUMBERS 07
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 08
IGNITION SWITCH & HANDLEBAR LOCK 08
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON 09
HEADLIGHT SWITCH 09
HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH 10
PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH 10
HORN BUTTON & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH 11
SEAT LOCK / MET-IN BOX 12
HELMET BUCKLE 12
INSTRUMENTS & INDICATORS 13
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MULTI-METER 15
CELLPHONESOCKET 17
REAR SHOCKS 17
4. PRE RIDE INSPECTION 18
ADVANCE INSPECTION 18
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION / REFILL 18
FRONT LUGGAGE BOX 19
TIRE INSPECTION 20
FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION / REFILLING 22
STEERING HANDLEBAR 23
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION 23
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION 24
BRAKE PAD WEAR 25
BRAKE SHOE WEAR 25
BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY INSPECTION
ANDADJUSTMENT 26
HORN / LIGHTS INPECTION 28
FRONT / REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
INSPECTION 29
BRAKE PERFORMANCE INSPECTION 29
REAR VIEW MIRROR ANGLE CHECK 29
LICENSE PLATE CHECK 29
REFLECTOR CHECK 29
PREVIOUS DAMAGE INSPECTION 29
LUBRICATION POINT CHECK 29
5. ENGINE STARTING METHOD 30
TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH “ON” 30
LOCK THE REAR WHEEL 30
USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON 31
STARTING WITH THE KICK PEDAL 32
6. NORMAL RIDING METHOD 33
STARTING THE ENGINE 33
REBOUNDING THE MAIN STAND 33
CORRECT SITTING POSITION 34
ROTATE THE THROTTLE GRIP 34
7. PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING 35
CORRECT RIDING 35
SPEEDCONTROL 35
PROPER RIDING & ENGINE LIFE 36
BRAKING WITH FRONT & REAR LEVERS 36
DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN STOPS/TURNS 37
RIDING IN RAIN – USE EXTRA CAUTION 38
8. HOW TO STOP RIDING 39
WHEN APPROACHING A PARKING SPOT 39
WHEN THE SCOOTER HAS STOPPED 39
PARKING 40
TABLE OF CONTENTS

HANDLEBAR 40
9. EASY MAINTENANCE 41
AIR FILTER CLEANING/REPLACEMENT 41
CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES 43
BATTERY 44
FUSE REPLACEMENT 46
ENGINE OIL CHANGE 48
TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL 49
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION 50
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION 51
RUBBER COVER INSPECTION 51
10. IMPORTANT NOTICES 52
ENGINE FAILS TO START/STOPS RUNNING 52
IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN 52
PERIODIC INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE 53
SPECIFICATIONS (50cc) 54
SPECIFICATIONS (125cc) 55
SPECIFICATIONS (200cc) 56
11. KYMCO CLEAN AIR 57

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1. ENSURING A SAFE RIDE
RIDING GEAR
•In order to ensure a safe ride be sure to relax and wear
comfortable clothing.
•Observe all traffic laws and be careful.
1) Always wear a helmet and make sure it is fastened.
2) Arrange your clothing – fasten shirt cuffs to prevent
them from hooking the brake lever.
3) Wear low healed shoes.
4) When riding, use both hands to grasp the handlebar.
It is very dangerous to hold the handlebar with just
one hand.
•A scooter rider should NEVER wear loose clothing
•To avoid the risk of being burned, DO NOT touch the
exhaust muffler during or up to 10 minutes after riding.
•When parking the scooter, keep it away from dry grass or
any other flammable objects or materials.

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RIDING METHOD
•Safety on a two-wheeled vehicle is influence by seating
position. The rider should sit on the central part of the
seat cushion. Should the rider sit on the rear part of the seat,
the load of the front wheel will decrease, the handlebars
could swing therefore putting the rider in danger.
•When making a turn, it will be easier for the rider to steer
the scooter by leaning the body inward slightly. Failure
to do this could result in a loss of balance.
•When riding on a damaged or gravel road be sure to slow
down your speed and hold the handlebars tightly.
CARRYING GOODS
•Maintain proper posture at all times while operating the scooter.
•The handlebars will feel different when carrying goods on
the scooter. Overloading may cause the handlebars to swing.
Do not exceed maximum loading capacity.
1) Maximum loading capacity of the met-in box is 10 kg.
2) Maximum loading capacity of the rear carrier is 5 kg.
3) Maximum loading capacity of the front tool box is 1.5kg.

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2. PARTS LOCATION
(1) Headlight Switch & Electric Starter Button– pg 9
(2) Speedometer – pg 13
(3) Main Stand
(4) Ignition Switch – pg 8
(5) Helmet Holder – pg 12
(6) Battery / Fuse – pg 45 & 46
(7) Muffler
(8) Front Luggage Box – pg 19

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(1) Seat Lock – pg 12
(2) Fuel Fill Cap – pg 22
(3) Met-in Box – pg 12
(4) Helmet Holder – pg 12
(5) Centre Hook – pg 19
(6) Side Stand
(7) Headlight Dimmer Switch – pg 10
Passing Signal Switch – pg 10
Turn Signal Switch – pg 11
Horn Button – pg 11
(8) Kick Starter Pedal – pg 31
(9) Air Filter Housing – pg 41

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(1) Headlight
(2) Left Side View Mirror
(3) Rear Brake Lever
(4) Front Left Turn Signal Light
(5) Front Left Shocks
(6) Right Side View Mirror
(7) Front Brake Lever
(8) Front Right Turn Signal Light
(9) Front Right Shocks

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VIN
•To read the VIN, remove the plastic
cover with a flat head screwdriver.
•The VIN on your scooter should match
your written documentation and
warranty certificate.
VIN:
_____________________________
Please write your VIN in the space above.

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ENGINE NUMBER
•The engine number is stamped on
the left engine case.
Please write your engine number in the space above.
KEY NUMBER
•The key number (1) will be needed
when you order replacement parts.
_________________________________________
Please write your key number in the space above.

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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IGNITION SWITCH / HANDLEBAR LOCK
(1) ON: In this position power is connected and you are able
to start the engine. The key cannot be taken out.
(2) OFF: In this position, there is no power connected and the
engine will stop. The key can be taken out.
(3) LOCK: In this position the handlebar is lock. The key
can be taken out.
Locking Method
The handlebar can be locked by turning the handlebar to the left as far as
possible. Push and turn the ignition switch key counter clockwise until
you reach the “LOCK” position.
Unlocking Method
Turn the ignition switch key clockwise until you reach the “OFF”
position. The “LOCK” will release automatically.
•To ensure that the scooter is locked, turn the handlebar
gently.
•While riding do not turn the ignition key to “LOCK”,
this could result in a loss of control and accidents.
•Do not park your scooter in a place that blocks traffic.

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ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
To start the engine the ignition switch must be turned to “ON”.
Fully apply the front or rear brake lever to connect the power
and then push the electric starter button.
•To avoid engine damage do not push the electric
start button while the engine is running.
•Before using the electric start button be sure
that the headlight and turn signal switches are
in the “OFF” position.
•Release the electric start button immediately
after the engine has started.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
In this position the parking light, headlights,
instrument lights and taillight turn off together.
In this position the parking light, instrument lights
and taillight are turned on.
In this position the parking light, headlight, instrument
lights and taillight are turned on.

HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH /
PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH
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(1) Switch to this position for using high beams.
(2) Use low beams when driving in a downtown area or
when there is oncoming traffic. High beams can affect
the visibility of oncoming traffic.
•Indicator light appears when high beams are in use.
PASSING
•This switch allows you to flash your high beams
if necessary to other vehicles.

HORN BUTTON / TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
•When the ignition switch key is in the “ON” position,
push the horn button and it will sound.
•Move the turn signal switch to (1) →this will activate the
right turn signal.
•Move the turn signal switch to (2) ←this will activate the
left turn signal.
•Push the button (3) to release the turn signal switch.
•Press (4) to use the horn.
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•The turn signal light will NOT release automatically.
•Be sure to manually release the turn signal switch.
•Failure to do so may affect traffic safety.

SEAT LOCK / MET-IN BOX
(UNDERSEAT STORAGE)
•Turn off the engine by turning the switch key to the “OFF”
position.
•Turn the key LEFT to unlock the seat.
•If the engine is still running, keep the switch key at the “ON”
position and push to the LEFT to unlock the seat.
•To close, push the seat down – it will lock automatically.
Double check that it is locked by pulling up the seat cushion.
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•Never leave the key under the seat cushion!
HELMET BUCKLE
1. Open the seat with the ignition switch key and lift up the seat.
2. Put the helmet retaining ring into the helmet buckle.
3. Put the seat down and it will lock automatically.
•Reverse the order of the above steps when taking the
helmet off of the buckle.
•When riding be sure that you are wearing the helmet and
that it is not still on the scooter. Leaving it on the scooter
could result in damage of coated parts, or interfere with
the safe operation of the scooter and could result in a loss
of control and possible injury to the rider.

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INSTRUMENTS & INDICATORS
(1) FUEL GAUGE: The fuel gauge shows the volume of
gasoline in the fuel tank. If the fuel gauge pointer is at
the “E” area, fuel levels are low or empty. Refill with
unleaded gasoline (either 92 or 95) as soon as possible.
(2) SPEEDOMETER (km/hr): The riding speed is indicated in
kilometers per hour.
(3) SPEEDOMETER (mph): The riding speed is indicated in
miles per hour.
(4) ODOMETER: Total riding mileage is indicated
in kilometers.
(5) CLOCK: Displays time (can be adjusted manually).
(6) ADJUST KEY: Used to correct and set the odometer.

(7) TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT (LEFT): This indicator
light will blink if you are using the left turn signal.
(8) LOW BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT: Lights up when you are
using the short distance light is turned on.
(9) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT: Lights up when you are
using the long distance light is turned on.
(10) TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT (RIGHT): This
indicator light will blink if you are using the right turn signal.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTI-METER
(3)
Press and hold Button B for
5 seconds – this selects the
service mode.
Holding for an addition 2
seconds will return it to
ODO / TRIP
(2)
Press and hold Button B
for 2 seconds:
change function to
ODO / TRIP
(1)
Press and hold Button
A for 2 seconds:
Change to mph or km/h
Button B (mode)
Button A (adjustment)