Mash Two Fifty 250 cc User manual

User Manuel

Congratulations!
You are the happy new owner of a MASH which embodies a new spirit, a new
trend: a motorcycle with a look and a philosophy
"Vintage", synonymous with freedom.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using your MASH.
Enjoy the ride!

Important Cautions
About running-in of a motorcycle
The first 1000 km operation is very important in the entire service life of a
motorcycle. A correct running-in can guarantee both the longest service life and
the best performance of the vehicle. Running-in can polish machined surfaces and
form smooth engagement.
Careful and patient running-in can make the motorcycle stable in riding and give
a full play to its excellent performance. It is important not to do any operation
that may cause overheat to engine components.
For specific running-in method, please refer to "Running-in of a new vehicle".
Please carefully read the manual and strictly observe all instructions or
descriptions.
Special attention shall be paid to the contents emphasized with the terms of
"warning" "caution" and "note", etc.
Warning……It concerns with personal safety. Ignoring it may result in accident.
Precaution……It refers to operational methods that must be followed or
measures that should be taken, so as to prevent damage.
Note……It refers to special explanations to make maintenance or important
descriptions more explicit.
The operation manual shall be deemed as a permanent document of the
motorcycle. When transfer the vehicle to others, the instruction manual shall
also be transferred to the new owner.



There are some differences among various models. For any unconformity
between your vehicle and the instruction manual, the real vehicle shall prevail.
Foreword
Thank you for your choosing our motorcycle. In design, development and
manufacture of the series motorcycle, our company applies the latest advanced
technology and equipment to provide you with a motorcycle that is reliable in
performance, novel in design and elegant in appearance. Motorcycle riding is
one of the most exciting sports. The motorcycle is an ideal means of transport.
It can give you infinite riding pleasure. Before riding your motorcycle, please be
familiar with all stipulations and requirements mentioned in the instruction
manual.
The instruction manual deals in the correct use, maintenance and maintenance
of the motorcycle. Observing the following stipulations will provide a guarantee
to your motorcycle for a long time use without trouble. The distributor has
skillful and well trained technical professionals to provide the best maintenance
and service to your motorcycle.

Table of contents
Specification
Two Fifty............................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1
User Instructions.............................................................................................9
Chapter 2
Installation position of parts...........................................................................11
Chapter 3
Control Part.....................................................................................................12
Chapter 4
Instructions on fuel and engine oil .................................................................22
Chapter 5
Running in of new motorcycle ........................................................................24
Chapter 6
Inspection before riding................................................................................. 26
Chapter 7
Essentials of riding ......................................................................................... 27
Chapter 8
Inspection and maintenance...........................................................................31
Chapter 9
Measures to reduce pollution........................................................................ 54
Chapter 10
Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 55
Chapter 11
Storage ........................................................................................................... 59

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Mash Two Fifty 250 cc
Motor type
Single cylinder 4T, Air cooling
Engine capacity
249cc
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Idle speed
1450±100RPM
Power max
20 cv à 7500 tr/min
Torque max.
20.30Nm/6000r/min
Ignition
CDI
Speed max.
≥ 110 km/h
Spark plug
DR8EA
Battery
12V8Ah
Front tire
110/80-17
Rear tire
130/70-17
Oil motor
SAE10W-30
Quantity oil motor
1700 ml
Length /Width /Height
2140x710x1050 mm
Wheelbase
1370mm
Ground clearance
150mm
Weight
130kg
Weight max
300kg
Capacity fuel tank
réservocarburant
14 liters
Fuel
SP95 or SP98 (SP95 E10 not recommended)
This list is only information. Changes can be made to
Made by the manufacturer without warning to customers.

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Chapter 1
User Instructions
Instructions on safe riding of motorcycle
Always observe the traffic and licensing laws in your country and follow the five
points below.
Wear safety helmet
Safe riding starts from wearing a safety helmet. This is an important factor in
motorcycle riding. A high-quality safety helmet is the first thing of personal
protection in motorcycle riding. The most serious traffic accident is head injury.
Therefore, be sure to wear a safety helmet to ride a motorcycle.
Please be familiar with the vehicle
Your riding technique and your understanding of mechanical knowledge are the
basis of safe riding. Make exercises in a spacious place without other vehicle
and make yourself fully familiar with your motorcycle and control method. Be
sure to keep in mind that, skill comes from practice.
Understand what is a safe speed
Riding speed depends on road surface conditions, your skills and the weather.
Understanding the limit may prevent accident. At any time, accident may be
prevented as long as riding in the range of your skill.
Wear protected motorcycle clothes
Loose and fancy clothes may make you uncomfortable and unsafe in your
riding. Gloves, boots and safety helmet will show that you are qualified rider.
High quality and protected clothes shall be your selection. Please note that, in
rainy days, the braking distance is two times as much as that in fine weather.
Get away from any manhole cover, paint mark or oil stain surface to prevent
slipping, wet roads are dangerous. Avoid abrupt steering during acceleration. Be
careful when ride over railways and bridges and keep a safe distance with any
vehicle in front.
Inspection before riding
Please carefully read all instructions in "inspection before riding" of the manual
to guarantee the safety of you and passengers.

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Position of serial numbers:
Chassis number (code VIN) Engine number
Position of metal nameplate
Chassis number (or VIN code) and engine number is necessary for registration
of your motorcycle. Such numbers are needed with order components or
service, to allow the distributor to provide you with better service.
Chassis number (or VIN code) is on the riser pipe of chassis. Engine number is
on the left side of crankcase. Metal nameplate is on the riser pipe of chassis,
showing the main technical parameters, manufacturer and date of production
of the motorcycle.
Write the numbers in the spaces below, for future reference.
Chassis number :
Engine number :

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Chapter 2
Installation Position of Parts
Handle bar instrument
Speedometer
Ignition
switch
Clutch grip
Right handlebar
switch
Left handlebar
switch
Rearview
mirror
Front brake grip
Accelerator
Right side
Battery and
fuse box
Rear
footrests
Spark
plug
Front
Footrests
Brake
pedal
Left side
Drain
plug
Air filter

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Chapter 3
Control Part
Two keys are provided. Please use one key and put the other in a safe place for
future use.
Instrumental panel
1. Reset counter
2. Tachometer : Miles, km/h
3. General Odometer
Indicates the total distance traveled by the motorcycle since its first use.
4. Turn signal indicator
Lights up when turn signals are used.
Analogue counter
4
5
Digital counter
6
9
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5. Gearshift indicator
This indicator will show the current gear where the motorcycle is. There are all 5
gears. The 5 number indicators will be lit in turn on shifting. However, when the
gear shifter is set in the neutral mode, they will extinguish, but only neutral
indicator (N) is lit.
6. High beam indicator lamp
Indicates the distance traveled on a day or a partial area.
7. Trip mileage recorder
Indicates the distance traveled on a day or a partial area.
8. ABS indicator
Illuminates when the ABS system fails.
9. Injection indicator
Lights up in the event of failure of the injection system.
10. Minimum fuel level indicator
Lights up when the fuel supply passes to the reserve. Make an add-on as
soon as possible
Warning
When one of the two indicators is damaged, it is possible that the indicators of
the instrumentation, but also the indicators, light up or blink more or less
rapidly. In this case, we recommend that you identify the cause of the
malfunction and remedy it.

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Ignition switch
FIG. 1
There are four types position as showed in following sketches
OFF Position
All circuits are disconnected and the key can be removed.
ON Position
All igniting circuits are ON and the engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
Lock the handlebar Position
In order to lock the handlebar, turn the bar to the left, then insert the
key. Rotate it clockwise to full stop for locking the handlebar.
Parking position.
To park the motorcycle, turn the key to “ ” position. In this position,
the key can be removed and the tail lamps (parking lamps) and front
positioning lamps keep ON for parking on roadside at night.

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Left handlebar control system
1.
Clutch grip
To start the engine or make a gear shifting, press the grip to release the
ride system and cut off the clutch.
2.
Dimmer switch
When dimmer switch is turned up to " " (high beam) position, the head
light is in high beam and the high beam indicator lamp on the instrument
panel is lit. On contrary, when it is turned down to " " (low beam) position,
the low beam is lit.
3.
Turn signal switch
When the switch is turned to left " " position, the left turning signal
lamp is lit and the indicator lamp on instrument panel flashes. When the
switch is turned to right " " position, the right turning signal lamp is lit
and the indicator lamp on instrument panel flashes.
Before turn the key to position, park the vehicle
with its side stand or central stand in a firm way.
If the handlebar is locked, the motorcycle is never pushed any longer;
otherwise you will lose balance.
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3

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4.
Horn button
Push the button
» to use the buzzer.
Right handlebar control system
1.
Engine shutdown switch
The switch is a rocker switch, located on the tip of right handlebar control
panel, with the rockshaft at the center of the rocker. When it is pressed in "
" start position, the switch is turned and the engine can be started. It is an
emergency switch.
If the switch is pressed in " " position, the starting circuit is completely cut
off and the starter motor cannot be started. Do not put the switch in this
position during riding.
2.
Front brake grip
To apply front wheel brake, slowly press the brake grip on the right
handlebar. As the motorcycle adopts hydraulic braking do not press it
abruptly or forcefully.
When the brake grip is pressed, the brake light will be lit automatically
3.
Electric start button
Press " " button to turn on the start motor circuit. During starting, put in
neutral gear position to cut off transmission and guarantee safety
Remember to turn on the flashing light each time you change lanes or
directions. Switch it off immediately afterwards.
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1
2
1
3
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4.
Accelerator grip
Accelerator grip is used to control the engine speed. To accelerate, turn the grip
towards yourself. To decelerate, turn the grip away from yourself.
Fuel tank cap
To open fuel tank cap, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Then, the fuel tank
cap can be removed together with the key. To replace the cap, align the arrow
on the cap and press the cap, together with the key, into the fuel tank cap hole
until a click sound is heard. Then, remove the key.
The starter motor shall be operated not more than 5
seconds. Heavy discharge may cause overheat to circuit and starter
motor. If starting is failed after several attempts, stop to check the fuel
supply system and starting circuit (refer to "Troubleshooting").

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(1)
Fuel nevel
(2)
Filler
Gear lever
The motorcycle is provided with a 5-speed gear transmission. The gear lever
connects to a ratchet mechanism in the transmission. After selecting a gear, the
gear lever returns to the home position, so that the next gear can be selected.
The neutral gear is between the low gear and two speed gear. From neutral
position, press downs the gear lever to engage a low gear. Raise the gear lever
one step to move forward a gear. Owing to the ratchet mechanism it cannot
move two or more gears up or down in one operation. To shift from 2-speed
gear to low gear, or from low gear to 2-speed gear, it passes the neutral position
but not stays there. To engage to neutral gear stop it in the middle of moving
from low gear to 2-speed gear.
Do not fill the tank excessively. Never splash fuel to hot engine. No fuel shall
be left on the upper part of the filler, or the fuel may overflow when fuel
temperature rises and expands, causing hazard.
During fuel refilling, shutdown the engine and turn the key to OFF position.
Smoking or lighting fire is strictly forbidden during fuel refilling.

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Warning
When the transmission is in neutral position, the neutral indicator lamp is lit on
the instrument board. Despite the lamp is lit, be careful to release the clutch
grip slowly to make sure if the transmission is really in neutral position.
When engaging into a low gear during high speed riding, the engagement of
clutch may make a sudden increase in engine speed. Before engaging a low gear,
slow down the motorcycle to prevent unnecessary wear of components in
transmission system.
Rear brake pedal
Press down this pedal to apply rear wheel brake, and the brake indicator light is
lit.
Side stand
The vehicle is equipped with a side stand. If you want to park vehicle with side
stand, step on side stand end to front limit position on chassis.

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Rear shock damper
Spring adjustment
The shock damper springs of rear wheel can be adjusted according to the
payload, riding mode and road conditions. The adjustment can be one of the
five stages. Park the vehicle on its central stand or side stand and turn the
spring tension ring to the required position. The first stage is the softest and the
fifth stage is the hardest. The second stage is as the factory setting.
Warning
If you park the vehicle on sloped ground, please let it head higher direction
to prevent it from sliding down.
For the sake of riding safety, before setting out, please make sure that stands
are return to upper position and they don’t loose and swag.
The springs of both sides must be at the same stage. Otherwise, they may
cause an unstable steering bar.
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