VEB BERLIN SR59 User manual

Operating Manual for
STADTROLLER
BERLIN
SR59
Edition 1960
VEB INDUSTRIEWERKE LUDWIGSFELDE

The Stadtroller „SR 59-Berlin“ is a Product of VEB Industriewerke Ludwigsfelde.
Scooterstation offers full parts support for the SR59 Berlin scooter within the US. If you need parts
you can contact us at: (503)-231-2768 or e-mail us at [e-mail]
This operating manual was was written by a collective of Authors of the VEB Industriewerke
Ludwigsfelde.
Editorship conclusion: 11/1/1959
All rights reserved – Technical books press Leipzig GDR – Type setting & print: Technical books
print Naumburg (Saale) GDR.
KG 12/3/60

A lot of unnecessary frustration
will be avoided if you don´t put this operating manual aside carelessly, but instead briefly familiarize
yourself with the directions and suggestions this manual provides. All sections of this manual have
been compiled by skilled personell and serve the purpose of imparting knowledge about this vehicle
to you without which the operation of a modern motorvehicle would just be impossible. We want to
give you the maintenance and care advice necessary for you to be able to enjoy your vehicle,
instead of having to spend your valuable free time at an authorized dealers shop, that you should
better use for your own recreation.
It´s a simple fact that any new motorvehicle should be treated with a lot of care and attention. This
is why you will save lots of money, frustration and potential anger if you apply the knowledge
gained from this operating manual. Not only should you consider the given advice for a single ride,
but for the entire time in which you drive your motorscooter.
Please consider that the observance of our advice essentially contributes to the preservation of
your property and thus to the peoples property.
If you don´t find the information on the following pages sufficient or if you need additional advice,
you can always trustfully contact one of our authorized dealers. They will always help and advise
you, because our authorized dealers ought to avoid repairs before they happen by making qualified
suggestions and giving helpful advice.
VEB Industriewerke Ludwigsfelde
This manual was translated into english by Stephan Henkel and is property of Scooterstation Inc.,
OR. U.S.A. Copying or reproduction of this manual is prohibited without the written consent of
Scooterstation Inc.,USA. © 2002 Scooterstation. All rights reserved.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
This manual is to serve the purpose of reference only. Scooterstation is not responsible for any
malfunction or damage of your scooter resulting in the use of this manual. Scooterstation is not
responsible for any possible personal injuries or death that may result in the use of this manual.

Table of contents
1. Technical data ..................................................................................................... 11
1.01 Engine......................................................................................................... 11
1.02 Transmission and drivetrain........................................................................ 12
1.03 Brakes......................................................................................................... 13
1.04 Wheels........................................................................................................ 14
1.05 Suspension.................................................................................................. 14
1.06 Steering....................................................................................................... 15
1.07 Electrical system......................................................................................... 15
1.08 Frame.......................................................................................................... 15
1.09 Body............................................................................................................ 16
1.10 Equipment............................................................................................ 16
1.11 Dimensions & weight.................................................................................... 16
1.12 amounts of fillings........................................................................................ 17
2. Description.............................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Engine........................................................................................................... 18
2.11 Mode of operation.............................................................................. 18
2.12 Crankshaft......................................................................................... 22
2.13 Crankcase......................................................................................... 25
2.14 Cylinder and Cylinder head................................................................ 27
2.15 Piston and piston rod......................................................................... 29
2.16 Fan.................................................................................................... 30
2.161 Verifying the fan-drivebelt..................................................... 30
2.162 Changing the drivebelt.......................................................... 31
2.17 Electrical System.............................................................................. 32
2.171 alternator............................................................................. 32
2171.1 Verifying the Electrical system............................... 34
2.171.2 Electrical tuneup (every 6000 miles)...................... 35
2.127 Battery.................................................................................. 37
2.172.1 Maintenance.......................................................... 38
2.172.2 Insufficient charging of Battery............................... 39
2.173 Lights and signals................................................................. 39
2.173.1 Failure of signal horn
2.174 Regulator.............................................................................. 41
2.175 Ignition.................................................................................. 41

2.18 Carburetor and airfilter...................................................................... 43
2.181 Maintenance of carburetor.................................................... 45
2.182 Cleansing the airfilter............................................................ 50
2.2 Power Train................................................................................................. 52
2.21 Primary Transmission and clutch...................................................... 52
2.211 Adjusting the clutch.............................................................. 53
2.22 Gearbox............................................................................................ 55
2.23 Rear powertransmission.................................................................... 56
2.231 Chain maintenance.............................................................. 57
2.3 Chassis....................................................................................................... 60
2.31 Frame............................................................................................... 60
2.32 Front wheel balance beam fork......................................................... 61
2.321 Disassembling the balance beam fork.................................. 62
2.322 Adjusting the steering column bearings................................ 63
2.33 Rear wheel suspension..................................................................... 64
2.331 Disassembling the rear wheel suspension............................ 65
2.34 Brakes.............................................................................................. 66
2.341 Brake maintenance............................................................. 67
2.35 Axles and wheels............................................................................. 69
2.351 Flat tire............................................................................... 70
2.36 Tank................................................................................................ 74
2.361 Cleansing the fuelfilter.................................................... 75
2.37 Driver- and buddyseat...................................................................... 76
2.38 Instrument panel and theft protection............................................... 77
2.39 Tools................................................................................................ 78
3. Operating instructions............................................................................................ 80
3.1 Location and purpose of control levers and knobs....................................... 80
3.101 Air lever (Choke).............................................................................. 81
3.102 Throttle............................................................................................. 81
3.103 Ignition and lightswitch...................................................................... 82
3.104 Dipswitch.......................................................................................... 84
3.105 Clutch............................................................................................... 85
3.106 Kickstarter........................................................................................ 86
3.107 Foot gear switch............................................................................... 86
3.108 Rear brake foot lever........................................................................ 88
3.109 Front brake lever.............................................................................. 89
3.110 Sidestand......................................................................................... 89
3.111 Tip up hook...................................................................................... 90
3.2 Correct operation........................................................................................ 90
3.21 Before your first ride......................................................................... 90
3.22 Running in........................................................................................ 92
3.23 Starting up........................................................................................ 93