TNG Milano 49cc User manual

Milano Owner’s Manual
49cc, 125cc, 150cc
Rev 06-04

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A: INTRODUCTION
ThankyouforpurchasingaCMSIManufacturedTN’Gmotorscooter. CMSI has invested
over10yearsinestablishingthefacilities,technicalinfrastructureandnationwidesalesand
servicenetwork that exists todayas TN’G Scooters, atrademark of CMSI. TN’G
Scootersisgrowingrapidlyduetoits reputationinquality research,styling&design,
productionand service.
Werecommend genuineTN’Gproductsforreplacementpartsandaccessoriesas they have
beenspecifically designedforyour scooter andmanufacturedto meetCMSIdemanding
standards. Withthe intentionofachievingour goaltoprovidecomplete customersupport,
detailedpartscatalogs are available for you to view at ourwebsite,www.tngscooters.com.
Wecontinuously keep a largeinventoryof parts and accessories in stock to support our
TN’Gdealers,service centers and ultimately,TN’Gscooterowners. YourlocalTN’G
dealerknowsyour scooter the best and alwaysisinterestedinyoursatisfaction!Weadvise
yourlocalTNGdealermakeallrepairs on your scooter.Youcan find acompletelistof
dealersandservicecentersonourwebsite.

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ThisOwner’sManualcontainsimportantinformationonsafety,operation,andmaintenance.
Anyonewhooperates a TN’G Scooter should carefully readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
manualbeforeuse.
TN’GScootersarestreetlegalvehiclesin all 50 states. You need to check with your state
requirementson licenseandregistration toridethis scooterlegallyon publicroads.
SPECIALSYMBOLS
Significantsafety messages areprovidedbothin this manualandonthe scooter. Foryoursafety
andthesafetyof others please pay special attention to all warnings preceded by!.
!WARNING-Indicates risk of severe injuryorDEATHmay result to the scooter operator, a
bystanderor apersoninspecting orrepairingthe scooteriffailureto followtheseinstructions.
CAUTION- Indicates that special precaution must be taken to avoid damage to thescooter.
NOTE-ANOTEprovideskeyinformationto make procedures easier to spot.
ThisOwnerManualshouldbeconsideredasapermanentpartof the scooter as it contains

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importantinformationforoperation andmaintenanceof thescooter. Itshouldremainwith
thescooter at all times.
ThisOwner Manualcontainsthe mostcurrentproduct informationatthe timeofapproval
forprinting. TN’G Scooters reservestherighttomake changes atanytimewithout notice
andwithoutincurringany obligation. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthe manual,please
consultyourTN’Gdealers,orourwebsitewww.tngscooters.com.
Themost recentdocumentationwill alwaysbeavailableon ourwebsite.

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B:TABLEOFCONTENTS
A: INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................Page 2
B: TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................Page 5
C: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................Page 6
D: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................Page 13
E: COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS & FUNCTIONS...........................................Page 15
F: PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST...................................................................................Page 23
G: PROPER OPERATION....................................................................................Page 26
H: ROUTINE CHECKS & MAINTENANCE.......................................................Page 33
I: TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................Page 44
J: WARRANTY......................................................................................................Appendix

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C:SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
RIDING SCOOTERS IS FUN ONLY IF YOU PUT SAFETY AS YOUR TOP PRIORITY.
!WARNING:Beforeyoustartoperatingyourscooter:
• Besure you readthisownermanual completely and understandalloperating
features.
• Takesufficienttimetrainingwith safeandproperridingtechnique.
• Practiceuntil you are knowledgeable andcomfortablewithyour scooter.
• Knowledgeablewith all roadsigns.
!WARNINGFailure to follow anySAFETYINSTRUCTION could cause severeinjury
oreven death to the scooter operator,passenger or a bystander.
ProtectiveGear
Ridingascooter leaves the rider exposed. Therefore, wearing appropriateprotectivegear
canpreventor diminishinjuriesfromaccidents.
1. AnApprovedHelmet
Themajority ofseriousmotorcycleinjuries and deathsarethe direct resultofahead injury.
Therefore,driversand passengers should always wear an approvedhelmettopreventor
reducethe chance of headinjury.

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Anapproved helmet needs to:
•MeetU.S.DepartmentofTransportation(DOT)andstatestandards. Inaddition
withlabelsfromtheSafetyHelmetCouncilofAmerica,theAmericanNational
StandardInstitute (ANSI),ortheSnell MemorialFoundationto assure theintegrity
oftheproduct.
•Fitssnuglyonyour head.
•Havenoobvious defects such as cracks, loose padding or frayedstraps.
2. EyeandFace Protection
•Aplastic faceshieldcanhelp preventaccidentsbyguarding thefacefromdebris,
allowingthe ridertodevote full attentiontothe road.
•Gogglescanprotect your eyes in the same manner. Neveruseeyeglassesor
sunglassesin placeaface shieldorgoggles.
3. Clothing
•Brightclothingshould be worn by the driversoastobeeasilyseen by other
motorists.
•Jacketandpantsshouldcoveryourarmsandlegscompletely,but not too loose to
flapin the windorcatchon the leversorwheelswhich could resultinanaccident.

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•Leatheror heavy denimclothingispreferred as thesematerialshelp to preventor
reduceabrasion.
•Bootsorshoes should be high enough to coveryouranklesandsturdyenoughto
providesupport.
•Glovesgive you a bettergripandhelp protect your handsfromtheelements.
SafeRiding
•Keepenough distance fromtheother vehicles aroundyouasthis givesyoutimeto
react.
•Ensurethat youhaveadriver’slicensewith correctclassificationtoride thisscooter
inyour state.
•Alwaysobservetherulesoftheroad. Observe the posted speed limit, and signal
yourturnswellinadvance.
•Knowyourlimits. Donotgofasterthenyouareabletocontrol. Alwaystravelata
speedthatis proper for the terrain,operatingconditions,andyourexperience.
•Alwaysinspect your scooter each timeyouuseitto make sure itisinsafeoperating
condition.
•Alwaysfollowtheinspection andschedulemaintenance proceduresdescribedin
thismanual.

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•Testyourbrakesafteroperationinwetconditions. Ifnecessary, apply the brakes
severaltimestoletfrictiondryout thelinings.
•Neverattemptwheelies,jumpsand other stunts, as these could cause damage to
thescooterandlossofcontrol.
•Alwayskeepbothhands on the handlebars and feet on the floor board during
operation.
•Neverconsume alcohol ordrugsbeforeor while riding scooter.
•Limitthetraveldistancetoavoidfatigue thatcanaffect yourperformance.
Being seen
Manyscooter accidents are causedby car drivers whodo not see scooter riders on the
road. Thereforeyou need toensuretofollow theseguidelines:
•Wearbright clothingtoincreasevisibility. Brightorange, yelloworgreenjacketsor
vestsand brightly coloredhelmetcanhelp others seeyou.
•Alwaysuse turnsignalswhenyou areplanningtoturn ormergeto main roadand
turnit offafteryou havemadeyourturn.
•Flashbrake lights wheneveryouaregoing to slowdownmorequickly or where
othersmaynotexpectyou are going to slow down.
•Stayoutof blind spot of other motorists.
•Whenyou cometoanintersection, movetotheportion ofyourlane that willbring
youintoanotherdriver’sfieldofsightat theearliestpossible moment.

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CarryingPassengers&Loading
!WARNING:
•This scooter is rated for 2 passengers; total weight of the rider and the
passenger must not exceed 330 lbs.
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•Do not exceed 17.5 lbs of cargo.
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•Attach the load securely since a loose load can catch in the wheel or rack
causingskidding.
Youshouldavoidcarryingpassengersorlargeloadsuntilyouhavegainedsufficient
experienceridingalone. Extraweightchangeshandling,stability,brakingperformance,turns,
acceleration and deceleration. To carry passengers safely you must:
1. Instructthepassengerbefore you start.
•Mustwear a helmet.
•Geton the motorcycle afteryouhavestartedthe engine.
•Sitas far forwardaspossiblewithout crowding the driver.
•Holdfirmly to yourwaist,hips,or belt orpassengerhandle.
•Keepbothfeetonthepegsatalltime,evenwhenthe motorcycle is stopped.
•Keeplegsawayfrom themuffler.
•Staydirectlybehindyou, leaningasyoulean.
•Avoidanyunnecessary talkingor motion.

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2. Adjustyour ridingtechniquewithpassenger
•Goslower
•Startslowingearlierasyouapproachastop.
•Maintainalargercushion of space ahead and to the sides.
•Wait for largergapswhen you want to cross, enter, ormergewith traffic.
Ascooteris not really designedtocarrycargo.However, smallloadscanbecarriedsafely
ifthey are positionedandfastenedproperly.
3. Therearluggagerack can carry 11 lbs max.Thecompartmentunder the seat can carry
6.5 lbs max. No more than 17.5 lbs. total.
4. Keepthe load low and distribute the load evenly. An uneven load cancausethescooter
todrifttooneside.
Gasoline& Exhaust Fumes
!WARNINGGasoline ishighly flammableand exhaustfumes arepoisonous:
•Turnoffenginebeforerefueling.
•notto spill anygasolineonthe engine, exhaustsystemor the plasticbody.
•Donot refuelwhilesmokingornear anyopenflame.

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•Donotoperate your scooter in a closed area as theexhaustfumes may cause loss
ofconsciousness ordeathwithina shorttime.
•Donotparkthescooternear any flammable source.
•Ifyouswallowgasoline, inhalegasolinevapororspillgasolineinto youreyes,see
doctorimmediately or callAmericanAssociationof PoisonControlCentersat 1-
800-222-1222 for assistance.
•Ifyouspillgasoline onyourclothes, changeandwashtheaffected areaimmediately
withsoap.
Modification
Anymodificationstothisscooterorremovaloforiginalequipmentwithoutapprovalfrom
TN’GScootersmaycauseittobeunsafeforuseandmaytriggersevereaccident.
Modificationsmayalsomakeyourscooterillegal touseand willvoidany andallwarranty
coverage.

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Model ML 150cc ML125cc ML49cc
ModelNumber ML150T-5 CS125T-5 ML494
Length 70.4 inches 70.4 inches 70.4 inches
Width 26.9 inches 26.9 inches 26.9 inches
Height 43.7 inches 43.7 inches 43.7 inches
DryWeight(No fuel) 249 lbs 222 lbs 200 lbs
Max.Load 330lbs 330 lbs 330lbs
MostEconomicalSpeed 30 mph 25mph 20mph
Noise 80dB(A) 80dB(A) 80 dB(A)
EngineType Air Cooled - 4 Stroke Air Cooled - 4 Stroke Air Cooled - 4 Stroke
CylinderArrangement Single Cylinder Single Cylinder Single Cylinder
Displacement 150cc 124.6cc 49.5cc
IgnitionType CDI CDI CDI
Transmission CVT CVT CVT
FrontBrake Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Drum Drum Drum
TireSize(Front) 3.5x10 3.5x10 3.5x10
TireSize (Rear) 3.5x10 3.5x10 3.5x10
TirePressure(Front) 29psi 29 psi 29 psi
TirePressure (Rear) 33psi 33 psi 33 psi
D:SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONSCONTINUED
ML 150cc ML 125cc ML 49cc
IdleRPM 1500 1500 1500
ExhaustValeGap(Cold) 0.10mm /0.004 inch 0.10mm/0.004inch 0.10 mm/ 0.004inch
SparkPlugType Autolight 4194 Autolight 4194 Autolight 4194
BatteryType 12V8Ah 12V6Ah 12V6Ah
Headlight(Hi/Lo Beam) 35 W / 35 W 35 W / 35 W 35 W / 35 W
FrontRunning Light 3W3W3W
Brake / Tail Light 21 W / 5 W 21 W / 5 W 21 W / 5 W
TurnSignal Lights 10 W 10 W 10 W
TurnSignal Indicators 3W3W3W
InstrumentIllumination 3W3W3W
Fuses 15Amps 15Amps 15Amps
FuelType 90 Octane 90 Octane 90 Octane
FuelCapacity 5.5 L / 1.45 gals 5.5 L / 1.45 gals 5.5 L / 1.45 gals
LubricatingOil SAE10 W30 SAE 10 W30 SAE10W30

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E:COMPONENTDESCRIPTIONS & FUNCTIONS
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1. Battery
2. Center Stand
3. Muffler
4. Storage Compartment
5. Seat
6. Handle bars
7. Mirrors
8. Headlight
9. Air box & filter
10. Kick Starter
11. Side Stand
12. Storage Hook
13. Instrument panel
14. Ignition switch
15. Fuel Cap

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Controls
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1. Horn Button
2. Turn Signal Switch
3. Rear Brake
4. Hi / Lo Beam Switch
5. Speedometer
6. Front Brake Lever
7. Throttle
8. Electric Starter Button
9. Engine Stop Switch
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IgnitionSwitch/ Steering & SeatLock
TABLE 1.1
NOTE:Steeringcanonly lockwhenthehandle baristurnedleft.
CAUTION: Makesurekeyis in ‘OFF’ position after riding or opening seat. When key is
leftin ‘ON’positionandengine isoffyouwilldrainyourbattery.

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!WARNINGDO NOT CHANGE THE KEYPOSTION WHILETHE SCOOTER IS
IN MOTION. IT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLOR ANACCIDENT.
InstrumentPanel
TurnSignal SwitchandIndicator(see page 16 for switch location)
•Toassignright turn,pushthe switchto,andthe rightturnindicator lightflashes.
•Toassignleftturn,pushtheswitch to, andtheleft turnindicatorlightflashes.
•Tocancelturnsignal,pushinthe buttononthe switch.(White)
Lo/ HiBeamSwitchandHiBeamIndicator- Whenilluminated high beam is selected.
Seepage16forLo/Hibeamswitchlocation.Seepage18 for indicator location.
CAUTION:Be sure toalways useLO BEAM lightwhen facing oncomingtraffic.
1. TurnSignalIndicator
2. HiBeamIndicator
3. Speedometer
4. Odometer
5. Gas Gauge
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Speedometer(See page 18) - Indicates the operating speed.
Odometer(Seepage 18)-Indicatesaccumulateddistancein kilometers.
GasGauge(see page 18) -Indicates the fuelLevel. The needle moves towards “E” –
(empty)as thegaslevelis decreasing.
ThrottleControl(see page 16)
•Controlspeed by rotatingthethrottle. (RightGrip)
•Toaccelerate speed, rotate the throttle towards you.
•Todeceleratespeed,rotate the throttle away from you.
ElectricStarter(see page 16) - StartsEngine using battery power.
NOTE:Neverengage starter for more than 3-5 seconds atatime to avoid possible
damage.
HornButton(see page 16) -To sound thehorn, press this button.

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EngineStopSwitch(see page 16) – Setthe switch to on before startingthe engine. Set the
switchtoofffor EMERGENCYSTOP. Forexample,ifthescooteroverturnsoryou
cannotdecreasespeedwith the throttle.
Rear Brake Lever/ Front Brake Lever (see page 16) – To decrease speed and stop the
scooterfrommoving. Toapplyrearbrake,pulltheleft brake lever gradually. Toapplythe
frontbrake,pullthe rightlevertowards throttlegripgradually.
StorageCompartment
•Tounlockthe underseat storage compartment, seeTABLE 1.1 (page 17) under
ignitionswitch.
•Oncethe seat is unlocked, raise theseat pad to access the storagecompartment.
•Press the seat pad down to lock it.
!WARNING:
•Thestoragecompartmentcan carry 6.5 lbs max.
•Donotexceed maximum 17.5 lbs for cargo.
•Ensurethe storagecompartmentislocked beforeriding.