KYMCO PEOPLE S 50 2005 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
KWANG YANG MOTOR CO.,LTD.
PEOPLE S 50
2 Stroke

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. 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.PARTS
3.OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
LOCATION
NUMBER
NUMBER KEY NUMBER
IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING HANDLEBAR LOCK
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON HEADLIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH
HORN BUTTON/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
SEAT LOCK/MET-IN BOX
HELMET BUCKLE
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
OPERATION INSTRUCTION FOR MULTI-METER
ADVANCE INSPECTION ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING
FRONT LUGGAGE BOX
FRAME
ENGINE
TIRE INSPECTION
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1
3
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
12
13
18
8
18
15
20
21

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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24
25
26
30
31
36
40
42
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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 REPLACEMENT
APPEARANCE CLEANING
CLEANING &
FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING
STEERING HANDLEBAR INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
BRAKE PAD WEAR BRAKE SHOE WEAR
BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
HORN/LIGHT INSPECTION
FRONT/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION BRAKE PERFORMANCE
INSPECTION BACK MIRROR ANGLE CHECK LICENSE PLATE CHECK
REFLECTOR CHECK PREVIOUS ABNORMAL PARTS INSPECTION
LUBRICATION POINT CHECK
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29
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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47
49
50
51
52
54
FUSE CHANGE
10.IMPORTANT NOTICES
BATTERY
53
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
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11.KYMCO CLEAN AIR SYSTEM (FOR EURO 2)

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.
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.
(1) Wear helmet and fasten it tightly.
(2) Have the clothes well-arranged. Fasten shirt cuffs
and keep them from hooking the brake lever.
(3) Wear low-heeled shoes for a safe riding.
(4) When riding, use both hands to grasp the handlebar.
it is very dangerous to hold the handlebar with one
hand.
CAUTION:
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(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)

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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.
(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.
(1) Max. loading capacity of the met-in box is 10kg.
(2) Max. loading capacity of the rear carrier is 5kg.
(3) Max. loading capacity of the front luggage box is 1.5kg.
(1)
(2)
(3)

(1) Headlight switch (P.9)/
Electric starter button (P.9)
(2) Speedometer (P.13)
(3) Main stand
(4) Ignition switch (P.8)
(5) Helmet holder (P.12)
(6) Oil tank cap (P.15)
(7) Muffler (P.12)
(8) Front Luggage Box
2. PARTS LOCATION
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(3)(7)
(2)
(4)
(5) (1) (6)
(8)

(1) Seat lock (P.12)
(2) Fuel fill cap (P.21)
Headlight dimmer switch (P.10)/
Passing signal switch (P.10)/
Turn signal switch (P.11)/
Horn button(P.11)
(3) Met-in box (P.12)
(4) Helmet holder (P.12)
(5) Center hook (P.17)
(6) Side stand
(7)
(8) Kick starter pedal (P.31)
(9) Air cleaner housing (P.39)
(1)
(6)
(5) (8) (9)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(7)
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(2)
(3)
(1)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9) (5)
(4)
(1) Headlight
(2)Leftbackmirror
(3) Rear brake lever
(4) Left front turn signal light
(5) Left front cushion
(6) Right front cushion
(7) Right front turn signal light
(8) Front brake lever
(9) Right back mirror