KYMCO PeopleS 250 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
KWANG YANG MOTOR CO.,LTD.
Issued: 2008.Feb

INTRODUCTION
CAUTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the KYMCO PEOPLES 250/250i/300i.
It represents the result of many years of KYMCO experience in the
production of fine scooter vehicles. To ensure your riding enjoyment, you
should become thoroughly familiar with this Owner's Manual before riding
the scooter. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of
the features and operation of this vehicle. It also includes basic
maintenance and procedures. If you have any questions regarding the
operation, please consult a KYMCO dealer.
NOTE:
The information and specifications stated in this manual are for reference
only and subject to change without notice.
For injection engine vehicle, please avoid having a short-circuit and don’t
remove or install the battery wire while the ignition key turned on, otherwise
certain injection parts could be breakdown.
This Owner’s Manual covers the following models:
PEOPLES 250 ─ Carburetor type & Liquid-cooled engine
PEOPLES 250i/300i ─ Fuel injection engine & Liquid-cooled engine

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.SCOOTER SAFETY
2.PARTS LOCATION
FRAME SERIAL NUMBERS
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS、KEY SERIAL NUMBERS
3.OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
IGNITION SWITCH、STEERING LOCK
STARTER BUTTON、HEADLIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH、PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH
HORN BUTTON、TURN SIGNAL SWITCH、ENGINE STOP SWITCH
SIDE STAND SWITCH
SEAT LOCK、MET-IN BOX、HELMET HOLDER
SPEEDOMETER
CELL PHONE SOCKET、REAR SUSPENSION
4.PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
ADVANCE INSPECTION、ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING
ENGINE COOLANT
TIRE INSPECTION
1
3
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
20
21
8
21
22
23

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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27
28
29
37
38
39
40
5.STARTING THE ENGINE
6.RIDING
7.PARKING
8.MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
AIR CLEANER
SPARK PLUG
BATTERY
FUSE REPLACEMENT
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
CLEANING
SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL
STEERING HANDLEBAR、INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
BRAKE PAD WEAR
LIGHTS INSPECTION
33
30
31
42
43
44
45
46
47

SCOOTER SAFETY
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
1
CAUTION
Always wear a helmet. You should also wear a face
Clothes should be close-fitting. Fasten shirt cuffs and
1.
shield or goggles.
keep them from hooking the brake lever.
Shoes should be close-fitting, have low heels and offer
ankle protection.
Wear gloves.
Keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on
the floor boards while riding. During riding or 10
minutes after the scooter is parking, do not touch the
muffler to avoid scalding.
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4
To wear comfortable clothes is necessary for a safe riding.

2
RIDING METHOD
CARRYING GOODS
When carrying a load on the scooter, mount it as low as
possible and as close as possible to the machine. An
improperly mounted load can create difficult to handle.
The size of the “load”can affect the handling of the
scooter. Balance the load between the left and right side
of the scooter and fasten it securely.
Your riding skill and your mechanical knowledge from the
foundation for safe riding practices. We suggest that you
practice riding your scooter in a non-traffic situation
without obstacles until you are thoroughly familiar with
your machine and its controls. Remember practice
makes perfect.
CAUTION
Modification of the scooter, or removal of
orginal equipment, may render the vehicle
unsafe or illegal. Obey all application
equipement regulations in your area.
Max. Loading capacity of the met-in box is 10kg.
Max. Loading capacity of the rear carrier is 5kg.

(1) Headlight switch (P.10)/
Starter button (P.10)
(2) Speedometer (P.15)
(3) Center stand
(4) Ignition switch (P.8)
(5) Helmet holder (P.14)
(6) Battery/Fuse (P.43/P.44)
(7) Muffler
(8) Engine coolant overflow tank (P.22)
3
3
78
2
4
51
6
PARTS LOCATION
2.

(9) Seat lock (P.14)
(10) Fuel tank cap (Peoples 250)(P.25)
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15
14 17
10 12
13
16
4
11
(11) Fuel tank cap (Peoples 250i/300i) (P. 26)
Headlight dimmer switch (P.11)/
Passing signal switch (P.11)/
Turn signal switch (P.12)/
Horn button(P.12)
(12) Met-in box (P.14)
(13) Helmet holder (P.14)
(14) Center hook
(15) Side stand
(16)
(17) Air cleaner (P.44)

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18
24
23
22 21
20
(18) Headlight
(19) Rear brake lever
(20) Left front turn signal light
(21) Left front suspension
(22) Right front suspension
(23) Right front turn signal light
(24) Front brake lever
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