Sachs Speedforce 50 User manual

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CONTENTS
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Ride safely............................................................................... 15
Ride economically and environmentally .................................. 16
Running-in instructions ............................................................ 17
Starting ............................................................................. 18 - 19
Brakes .............................................................................. 20 - 21
Stopping the engine................................................................. 21
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing the scooter / cleaning agents............................ 22 - 23
Winter operation and corrosion protection............................... 23
Repairing paint damage / servicing the tyres .......................... 24
Lay-up commission.................................................................. 24
Technical modifications, accessories and spare parts ............ 25
OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
Identification number, engine number ........................................3
View of vehicle.......................................................................4 - 5
Cockpit, handlebar instrument....................................................6
Ignition lock and fork-column lock...............................................7
Digital clock ................................................................................8
Storage box, luggage hook.........................................................9
Fuel, fuel tank........................................................................... 10
Tank cap ...................................................................................11
Lubricating oil tank ...................................................................12
Side stand, parking stand......................................................... 13
SAFETY TEST
Checklist ...................................................................................14
Load and lights .........................................................................15

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CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine ......................................................................................45
Power transmission ..................................................................46
Chassis.....................................................................................46
Lubricants and operating fluids ................................................47
Electrical equipment .................................................................47
Dimensions and weights...........................................................48
WARRANTY AND SERVICE DATA
Warranty conditions.................................................................. 49
List of wear items...............................................................50 - 51
Inspection plan ..................................................................52 - 54
Proof of maintenance ........................................................55 - 56
NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
Transmission oil ........................................................................ 26
Checking steering bearing, telescopic fork............................... 26
Adjusting the shock absorber ................................................... 27
Tyres ......................................................................................... 28
Front wheel brake.............................................................. 28 - 30
Rear wheel brake ..................................................................... 31
Adjusting the play of the twist grip throttle control .................... 32
Cleaning the air filter.......................................................... 33 - 35
Checking the spark plug........................................................... 36
Fuse.......................................................................................... 37
Battery ................................................................................ 38 -39
Changing the light bulbs.................................................... 41 - 43
Adjusting the headlight ............................................................. 44

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SUMMARY AND OPERATION
Chassis number Engine number
The engine number (3) is located on the
left-hand side.
Key
With the scooter you get two separate in-
definite keys for:
- Ignition lock, lubricating oil tank, sto-
rage box and tank cap.
Keep the spare key at a safety place.
NOTE
The description for right- and left-hand side
is viewed from the driver.
The identification number (1) is located on
the frame below the front cover.
The chassis number is located on the frame
behind the cover (2).
Identification number

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1
2
8
7
3
6
5
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OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
Right-hand side view
1 Storage box with tool kit
2 Luggage hook
3 Cover for lubricating oil tank
4 Battery box and fuse
5 Ignition- and fork-column lock
6 Brake fluid container for
front wheel brake
7 Handbrake lever for front brake
8 Spark plug

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12
9
10
11
14
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OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
Left-hand side view
9 Handbrake lever for rear brake
10 Cockpit
11 Tank cap
12 Transmission oil filler screw
13 Kick starter
14 Parking stand
15 Air filter
16 Side stand

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2
3
5
4
1 2
3
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4
6
19
8
7
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OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
Handlebar instrument, left Handlebar instrument, right
Cockpit
6 Handbrake lever for front brake
7 Throttle
8 Light switch
Off
Position light
Position light and driving light
low beam
9 Starter button
CAUTION
The EMERGENCY OFF switch (5) is a
safety device and should normally be
in position
.
1 Fixed grip
2 Handbrake lever for rear brake
3 Direction-indicator switch
Switch to the left:
Left indicator on
Switch to the right:
Right indicator on
Push button for switch off
4 Push-button: horn
5 Emergency off switch
The engine does not start
The engine starts
Instruments
1 Speedometer km/h / mph
2 Odometer km
3 Fuel indicator
4 Digital clock
Instrument lights
5 Lown beam indicator green
6 Oil level - two stroke oil
red
indicator
7 Left and right direction
indicator green

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3
OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
Ignition- and fork-column lock
WARNING
While riding, do not switch the ignition
off !
NOTE
Keys
With the scooter you get two indefinite igni-
tion keys. Keep the spare key at a safety
place.
Key positions
NOTE
Activate the parking light only for a limited
period. Take into account the charge of the
battery.
The key can be removed in positions and
.
(1) Operating position
Ignition and all circuits activated.
(2) Ignition off
Fork column not locked (handlebars
can be freely turned to the left or
right).
(3) Fork column locked and Igni-
tion off
Turn the handlebar to the left as far
as to the stop.
Push and turn the key to the left un-
til it is in the LOCK position.
The fork column is now locked.

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OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
NOTE
The Cockpit is supplied by the vehicle bat-
tery. The display is only visible when the
ignition is on.
After disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery the clock time needs to be reset.
M Mode for:
date or time
S Set for:
date and time
Digital clock
Mode and Set
Button M press 1 time
Changing between date and
time
Button M press 2 time
until the month appears
The month value can be set by
pressing button S
Button M press 3 time
until the day appears
The day value can be set by
pressing button S
Button M press 4 time
until the hours appears
The hours value can be set by
pressing button S
Button M press 5 time
until the minutes appears
The minutes value can be set
by pressing button S
Button M press 6 time
End of mode. Date and time is
set and ( : ) flashes.
Button S press 1 time
The date value appears for a
moment
Button S press 2 time
The seconds are shown.
Press the button S again to
return to the time value.

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OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
-Do not store valuables in the box.
-Make sure that the seat has been locked
completely after is was pressed down.
-Take out valuables before washing to
avoid wetting these objects.
-Do not place thermal sensitive objects
in the box because of engine's heat and
high temperature.
Storage box
Unlock
-Insert the ignition key (1) into the lock
turn and press down the key to the right
or left direction (OPEN).
Lock
-Press down the seat (2) until the lock is
engaged.
- Pull out the ignition key.
Never leave the key in the storage box.
WARNING
After the seat is closed check if its locked
firmly! -Risk of accidents!
Maximum load capacity: 10 kg
Luggage hook
Use the hook (1) only for small baggage
pieces.
WARNING
Maximum load capacity: 1.5 kg
Do not transport bulky loads.

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OVERVIEW AND OPERATION
NOTE
The fuel indicator (1) is active when the
ignition is turned on.
The scale with the tank symbol remem-
bers for a tank stop.
0 = Empty
100 = Full
Dont run down the fuel tank until it is
empty.
Filling up with fuel
- Use only premium lead-free fuel (min. 95
octane)
Fuel, fuel tank
WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can ex-
plode. Do not smoke or bring a naked
flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands under the influence of heat
and the sun.Therefore, never fill the tank
to the brim. Never fill the tank while the
engine is running.
Never bring a glowing cigarette or naked
flame near an open tank, because fuel
vapour could suddenly ignite.
Fuel stock, tanking