GAS GAS EC ROOKIE - 2005 Service Manual

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GAS GAS EC ROOKIE - 2005 Service Manual Manual pdf 21 page image

-19-BEFORE STARTING THE MOPED FOR THE FIRST TIMEIt is advisable to make sure that transportation from our warehouseto its final destination has not altered the original condition of themoped.- Check the condition of the sparking plug by removing the cap andunscrewing the plug.- Check to see that there is oil in the oil reservoir. Before startingthe engine, make sure that the oil supply reaches the right level.Upon removal of the screw, a slight tilting of the moped should sufficefor the oil to issue through the oil-level hole.- Check the clutch-fluid level and the front- and rear-brake fluid level.ENGINEEngine lubrication is carried out by means of the fuel, with the oilbeing supplied from a separate reservoir through a pump driven bythe moped engine.GEARBOX AND CLUTCHGearbox and clutch lubrication is achieved through the splutteringof the oil inside the crankcase. Both the gearbox and the clutch arelubricated by the same oil contained in the 500cc crankcase.This draining operation may be carried out by removing the clutchcap or by operating the oil-drain screw.- Draining the oil by operating the screw is easier. This should bedone while the engine is still hot, in order to achieve a cleanercrankcase and to benefit from a more fluid condition of the oil thatwill speed up the draining operation. Remove the screw and wait forthe crankcase to empty. Next, replace the screw, fill the crankcase,and use the dipstick to check that the right level has been reached.It is advisable to change the oil after the initial 500 Kms, with an oil-level check every 2500 Kms and a new change every 5000 Kms.CARBURETTORThis is one of the most crucial items for a proper engine performance,as it is within the carburettor that the petrol-air mixture is produced:a deficient carburetion process translates into a poor performanceand may damage the thermal area of the engine. Consequently, itis advisable to have the carburettor adjustment checked, ideally byan Authorized GAS GAS Dealer.Efforts must be made to ensure that the carburettor internalcomponents are clean and in good condition. For this purpose,periodically clean the carburettor and especially its jet by using anair jet or simply by blowing through it. Never use a wire to clean thecarburettor, as this might alter the bore and affect the engine negatively.Yet another cause of carburettor malfunctioning may be a blockedfuel-intake filter. Remove the screw securing the intake adapter,clean the filter if it is dirty, and replace it carefully to avoid damagingits filtering cloth.CorrectPoorRichDry and clear insulationWhite insulationDamp and black insulationChange carburation one stephigher.Change carburation one steplower.Spark plug condition