KYMCO People S 250 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
KWANG YANG MOTOR CO.,LTD.
PEOPLE 250

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 manual before you
ride the scooter. You safety depends not only on your own alertness
and familiarity with the scooter but also the scooter mechanical
condition. A pre-ride inspection before every outing and regular
maintenance are essential. The quality of each KYMCO scooter is
guaranteed.
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.
Note:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING
2.ASSEMBLY PARTS
3.OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
ENGINE NUMBER. FRAME NUMBER
IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING HANDLEBAR LOCK
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON. HEADLIGHT SWITCH
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH
HORN BUTTON/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
SEAT LOCK/MET-IN BOX
HELMET BUCKLE
CELL PHONE SOCKET
REAR CUSHION
INSTRUMENTS
ADVANCE INSPECTION. ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING
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3
7
8
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
21
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24
25
26
27
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29
35
38
40
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5.ENGINE STARTING METHODS
6.NORMAL RIDING METHOD
7.PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING
8.HOW TO STOP RIDING
9.EASY MAINTENANCE
AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND AIR CLEANER
REPLACEMENT
APPEARANCE CLEANING
CLEANING&
COOLING SYSTEM. TIRE INSPECTION
FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING
STEERING HANDLEBAR. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
HORN/LIGHT INSPECTION
FRONT/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION. BRAKE PERFORMANCE
INSPECTION. REAR MIRROR ANGLE CHECK. LICENSE PLATE CHECK.
REFLECTOR CHECK. PREVIOUS ABNORMAL PARTS INSPECTION.
LUBRICATION POINT CHECK
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51
FUSE CHANGE
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
POLLUTION-FREE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
10.IMPORTANT NOTICES
BATTERY
SPECIFICATIONS
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TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
10.IMPORTANT NOTICES
POLLUTION-FREE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING. RUBBER COVER
INSPECTION FOR WIRE AND CABLE
WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION 52

1.PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING
(1) CLOTHES
A scooter rider should not wear loose or too long
clothes to avoid danger.
During riding or 10 minutes after the scooter is
stopped, do not touch the exhaust muffler to avoid
scalding.
When parking the scooter, keep it away from dry
lawn or inflammables to avoid danger.
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To relax and wear comfortable clothes are the main
points for a safe riding.
To observe traffic laws, keep a cool mind, relax and be
careful will provide you a safe riding.
Wear helmet and fasten it tightly.
Have the clothes well-arranged. Fasten shirt cuffs and
keep them from hooking the brake lever.
Wear low-heeled shoes for a safe riding.
When riding, use both hands to grasp the handlebar. It
is very dangerous to hold the handlebar with one hand.
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CAUTION:
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(2) RIDING METHOD
The safety of two-wheel vehicles is influenced by sitting
position. The rider should sit on the central part of the
seat cushion. If the rider sits on the rear part of the seat,
the load of front wheel will decrease. As a result, the
handlebar will swing and cause danger to the rider.
When making a turn, it will be easier for the rider to
steer the scooter by leaning the body inward slightly.
The scooter will lose its balance if the rider fails to
keep his body leaning inward.
When riding on a damaged or macadam road. Slow
down the speed and hold the handlebar tightly.
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(3) CARRYING GOODS
Keep a good sitting posture to operate the scooter
properly.
The feel of the handlebar will be different when carrying
goods on the scooter. Overloading may cause the
handlebar to swing. Avoid riding with overload.
Max. loading capacity of the met-in box is 10kg.
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Max. loading capacity of the rear carrier is 6kg.

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2. ASSEMBLY PARTS
Fuel Fill Cap (P.24)
Center Hook
Met-in Box(P.14)/HELMENT
BUCKLE(P.15)
Cell Phone
Socket(P.16)/Met-in Box
Lamp
Rear Carrier(P.2)
Air Cleaner(P.40)
Rear Tire(P.22)
Main Stand
Engine Serial Number(P.7)
Side Stand(P.34)

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Battery(P.42)/Fuse(P.43)
Seat(P.14)
Frame Serial Number(P.7)
Reserve Water Tank Eye
Hole(P.22)
Ignition Switch(P.8)
Front Tire(P.22)
Exhaust Muffler

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Headlight
Left Back Mirror
Rear Brake Lever
Left Front Turn Signal Light
Left Front Cushion
Right Front Cushion
Right Front Turn Signal Light
Front Brake Lever
Right Back Mirror

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Instruments(P.18)
Engine Stop
Switch(P.11)/Headlight
Switch(P.10)/Electric Starter
Button(P.10)
Throttle Grip
Right Rear Turn Signal Light
Right Rear Cushion(P.17)
Left Rear Cushion(P.17)
Left Rear Turn Signal Light
Taillight/Stoplight
Headlight Dimmer Switch(P.12)/
Passing Signal Switch(P.12)/Turn
Signal Switch(P.13)/Horn
Button(P.13)
If the windshield is used that read and understand of the label on the windshield:
"The windshield influences the way that scooter drives and handles. Drive carefully in case of
strong wind and always used two hands and the handlebar."
CAUTION:

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ENGINE NUMBER
FRAME NUMBER
The engine number is marked on left engine case.
Please write down your engine number in place
below.
The read frame number, please remove with a
screwdriver the cover on inner cover.
Always check that the frame number marked on
your scooter is the same written in document and
warranty scooter is the same written in document
and warranty card.
Please write down your frame number in place blow.

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3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
(1) IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING
HANDLEBAR LOCK
:At this position, power is connected to start
engine. The key cannot be taken out.
:At this position, power is cut off and the
stops. The key can be taken out.
:At this position, the steering handlebar is
The key can be taken out.
the
engine
locked.
:At this position, power is cut off and the
engine stops, but the key can not be taken
out.

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Locking Method《》
Turn the steering handlebar left to the full and then
and turn the ignition switch key left to the " "
The handlebar can be locked.
push
position.
Unlocking Method《》
Push and turn the ignition switch key right to the " "
automatically.and the " " is released
After locking, turn the handlebar gently to make sure
that it is locked.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the" " position
during otherwise the handlebar will be out of
control and cause accidents.
Don't park your scooter at a place to hinder the traffic.
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CAUTION:

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(2) ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
To start the engine, first turn on the ignition switch
(" ")and then push the electric starter button. At
this time, be sure to fully apply the front or rear brake
lever (pedal) in order to connect the power.
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During engine running, do not push the starter
button to avoid engine damage.
Turn the headlight switch and turn signal switch off
before using the starter button.
Release the starter button immediately after
the engine is started.
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electric
off
electric
electric
(3) HEADLIGHT SWITCH
At this position, the position light, headlight,
instrument lights and taillight turn off together.
At this position, the position light, instrument lights
and taillight light turn on.
At this position, the position light, headlight,
instrument lights and taillight light all turn on.
CAUTION:
ENGINE
STOP
ENGINE
STOP
ENGINE
STOP

(4) ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine can be stopped when the engine stop
switch at this position " " and it won't start
even though the ignition switch is " ".
The engine can be started when stop switch at this
position " " but the ignition switch shall be turned
"".
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The engine stop switch is only used for temporary
engine stop.
When the scooter is parked and the engine stop
switch is not used, be sure to turn " " the ignition
switch to avoid battery overcharge.
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CAUTION:
ENGINE
STOP
ENGINE
STOP
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(5) HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/PASSING
SIGNAL SWITCH
Switch to this position for using high beam.
When riding in downtown area or there is a
car coming from the opposite direction, use
low beam to avoid affecting the visibility of
coming cars.
This indicator light comes on when the long distance
light is turned on.
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CAUTION:
PASSING
LIGHTS
LIGHTS
When passing,if there are cars coming
the opposite direction, press andfrom
PASSING switch and therelease the
to warn the comingheadlight will wink
cars.
PASSING

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(6) HORN BUTTON/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
When the ignition switch key is turned the" "
position, button and it will sound.
For turning right. For turning to the
left. Push the turn signal switch button to release it.
Horn Button.
The horn and turn signal switch do not work when the
ignition switch is the" ".
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push the horn
to the
The turn signal light will not release automatically. Be
sure to reset it after use; otherwise it may affect the
traffic safety.
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(7) SEAT LOCK/MET-IN BOX
Unlock the seat and put the helmet in the MET-IN box.
Unlocking Method
Stop the engin and turn the ignition switch to the " "
position. Turn the key left to unlock the seat.
If the engin is running. Keep the ignition switch key
at the " "position and also push it left to unlock
the seat.
To lock the seat, push on it until it lock automatically.
Make sure the seat is secure before riding.
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Never put the key inside the seat cushion to lock the
seat.
The lamplight and met-in indicator light will come on
while the seat is unlock, make sure the seat is locked.
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CAUTION: