Harley Davidson RT150 Scooter, RT150 Scooter Owner's manual
RT150 SCOOTER
Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.
No one under the age of 16 should operate this scooter.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Minimum Recommended Age
Requirement 16
Rev. B
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Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life!
Do not remove this operator’s manual from this vehicle.
Please obtain, review, and follow provincial / municipal government acts and
regulations pertaining to owning and operating this scooter.
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAJA INC. RT150 Scooter.
Your Scooter is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in the
material of workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of
purchase. During the warranty period BAJA INC. will at its option,
repair, provide replacement parts or replace your BAJA INC. 150cc
Scooter at no charge. This warranty does not cover normal wear
items or damage caused by neglect or misuse of the product.
Engine Warranty – 90 days
Frame Warranty – 90 days
Warranty is void if:
Frame is bent or broken due to abuse
Wheels are bent or broken
Fender bent or broken due to abuse
Any sign of impact, accident, jumping, spin-outs or roll over.
BAJA INC. is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim person
or otherwise resulting from the operation of this product in any way.
Should you experience a problem or need to return your BAJA INC. RT150
Scooter for repair, please call the BAJA INC. customer service department
TOLL FREE at 1-888-863-BAJA (2252) between the hours of 7am and 5pm
Monday thru Friday PST and Saturday 8am to 4pm PST. During DST hours
change to MT. You will be instructed how to proceed.
A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED.
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This manual should be considered as a permanent part
of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when
resold or otherwise transferred to a new user or operator.
The manual contains important safety information and
instructions which should be read carefully before
operating the vehicle. All operators should obtain, review,
and follow provincial and municipal government acts and
regulations pertaining to owning and operating an offroad vehicle. Children under the age of 16 should never
operate this vehicle.
WARNING
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It is the operators responsibility to know and obey all
applicable local, state and federal laws at all times while
operating this vehicle including but not limited to trafc
safety, vehicle registration, emissions, and noise
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT ........................................................................................................ 2
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS/WARNINGS ............................................................ 3
NHTSA SAFETY NOTICE .................................................................................... 8
PRE RIDE CHECK LIST ...................................................................................... 9
LOCATION OF WARNING LABELS................................................................... 12
OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 13
STARTING THE ENGINE ............................................................................. 13
DRIVING SAFELY ........................................................................................ 14
SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE .................................................................... 15
STOPPING THE VEHICLE .......................................................................... 15
PARKING ..................................................................................................... 15
BREAKING IN .............................................................................................. 15
IGNITION SWITCH ...................................................................................... 16
BRAKE LEVERS AND THROTTLE ............................................................. 16
RIGHT BRAKE/SWITCH ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17
KICK STARTER ........................................................................................... 18
LEFT BRAKE/SWITCH ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 18
INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................................................................. 19
SEAT LOCK ................................................................................................. 19
FUEL TANK .................................................................................................. 20
BATTERY INSTALLATION) ................................................................................. 21
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 24
SPARK PLUG .............................................................................................. 24
TRANSMISSION OIL ................................................................................... 24
ENGINE OIL ................................................................................................. 25
CHANGING ENGINE OIL, CLEANING OIL SCREEN ................................. 26
BRAKES ...................................................................................................... 27
AIR FILTER .................................................................................................. 28
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT/FUEL HOSE INSP. ....................................... 29
TIRES ........................................................................................................... 30
TRANSPORTING ................................................................................................. 31
STORAGE PROCEDURE .................................................................................... 32
MAINTENANCE CHART ..................................................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 34
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 36
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ............................................................................ 37
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY .................................................... 38
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Please read this manual and follow all instructions carefully. To emphasize
the special information, the symbol and the words WARNING or CAUTION
have some special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.
NOTE: Indicating special information which is to make maintenance easier or
instructions clearer.
WARNING and CAUTION are arranged like this:
WARNING-or-CAUTION
The rst part will identify a POTENTIAL HAZARD.
The second part will describe WHAT COULD HAPPEN if you ignore
the WARNING or CAUTION.
The third part will describe HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD.
This user’s manual contains important safety and maintenance information.
Read it carefully before riding. Failing to follow the warnings contained in this
manual could result in INJURY or DEATH.
It is important that this manual remain with the vehicle when you transfer it to
another user or owner.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specications contained in
this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time
of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there will be some
discrepancies in this manual. We reserve the right to make product changes
at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the
same or similar changes to the vehicle previously built or sold.
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General Precautions
WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
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● Read and follow all instructions in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual,
any accompanying supplements, and the Engine Owner’s Manual
before attempting to operate this vehicle. Do not discard this
Owner’s Manual, safety video, or any other material or
documentation included with this vehicle.
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND/OR OTHER
PROPERTY.
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● Exhaust fumes are toxic. California Proposition 65 warning:
Gasoline engine exhaust from this vehicle contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. The engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is tasteless, odorless, poisonous gas. Never
operate this vehicle indoors or in an enclosed area with adequate
ventilation.
● This vehicle may have been supplied to you completely assembled.
To prevent possible injury or death, read and follow the assembly
instructions to make sure the vehicle was assembled properly.
● Always perform the daily pre-ride inspection specied in this manual
before operating this vehicle.
● Modifying the vehicle and/or removing original equipment and/or
safety decals could make this vehicle unsafe for operation.
● Replace any safety decals that become unreadable or detached from
the vehicle. Decals provide critical warnings about potential hazards
or safety requirements.
● Never use this vehicle for stunt riding, spin-outs, donuts, racing , or
any form of competition.
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Additional Warnings
Protective Clothing/Equipment
● Most accident fatalities are due to preventable head injuries. Always
wear a properly tting motorcycle type helmet approved by the
agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), Safety
Helmet Council of America (SHCA), or Snell Memorial Foundation
(SNELL).
● Always wear face shields or goggles, boots, gloves and other
appropriate protective clothing.
● Long hair, loose clothes, or jewelry can get caught in moving parts
below and behind the seat or your surrounding environment.
Remove or tie back anything loose that can reach below and behind
the seat before riding.
Moving Parts
● Never place hands, feet, any body parts or clothing near the engine,
wheels, or other rotating parts of the vehicle while riding or
running the engine.
● Use extreme caution when performing required maintenance while
the engine is running.
● Keep guards and pads in place at all times. Prevent accidental
contact by any person whenever the vehicle is running.
● The guards over the brake, clutch, torque-converter, axle and drive
sprockets also help prevent mud and debris from contacting those
components.
Trafc Safety
● ALWAYS FOLLOW THE ENTIRE PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST PRIOR TO
STARTING OR RIDING THE SCOOTER.
● Your safety while riding this vehicle depends entirely on your ability
to exercise proper judgement. You must be of sufcient age,
understanding, mental capacity, and physical capability to safely
operate this vehicle.
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Additional Warnings (continued)
Traffic Safety (continued)
● Always obtain mature, supervised instruction and sufcient practice
in an decongested area before operating this vehicle on any public
thoroughfare.
● Excessive vehicle speed is a leading cause of accidents, which can
cause death or serious harm to you, other people, and/or property.
Always obey all applicable trafc safety laws while operating this
vehicle, being sure to account for current weather and trafc
conditions and slow down if necessary. DRIVE TO ARRIVE!
● Use extreme caution when riding on wet, slippery, rough or slopped
terrain. There is an increased risk of loss of control, which can result
in injury, death, and/or property damage.
● Always slow down when turning. High-speed turning can cause loss
of control and/or possible death, injury, and/or property damage.
Practice turning in a safe area away from trafc until you are
condent in your ability to control the vehicle at all times.
● Operating this vehicle at an unsafe speed, especially while turning,
can cause death, injury, and/or property damage.
● Never use this vehicle to perform any type of racing, stunt riding,
jumps, spin-outs, donuts, or other maneuvers, You could kill or
injure yourself or others and/or cause property damage.
● Never operate vehicle while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or
medication of any kind. Such operation is dangerous to yourself
and/or others and may be illegal in your area.
● Check the tire pressure before operating the vehicle using a properly
calibrated tire air pressure gauge.
● Stop the vehicle and shut off the engine immediately if the vehicle
makes unusual noises or vibrations. Check the vehicle for damage.
Excessive noise or vibration is a sign of loose or worn parts.
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Additional Warnings (continued)
Engine/Motor Safety
● Keep the engine/motor free of dirt and debris, especially in the
throttle linkage area.
● Never start the engine/motor without checking to see that the throttle
control is in the idle position and that the parking brake is set.
● Never start the engine/motor unless you are properly seated with
your hands rmly on the controls.
● Never tamper with, alter, or change the vehicle’s engine/motor
settings. The engine/motor governor is factory set and protects
the engine/motor from damage. Excessive engine/motor speed is
potentially dangerous to the operator, bystanders, and the
engine/motor itself.
● All guards must be in place prior to starting the engine.
● Operating the vehicle in conditions where water, mud, snow, dirt,
sand or other debris can get into the throttle cable conduit and/or the
throttle mechanism can cause the cable or throttle mechanism to
bind, which may lead to throttle sticking, loss of control, and
possible death, injury, and/or property damage.
Fasteners
● Make sure that all screws, nuts, and bolts are properly tightened.
Never over-tighten hardware that is designed to move, such as front
wheels, spindles, A-arm pivots, etc. Restricting moving parts can
cause a loss of control and possible injury or death.
● Always replace torque-type locknuts with new locknuts of the same
type after removing the old locknuts.
Fueling
● Check the fuel supply before each use. Never ll the fuel tank while
the engine is running or hot. Always allow at least 1in. of expansion
space at the top of the fuel tank. There should not be any fuel in the
ller neck. Replace the fuel cap tightly after refueling to prevent a
fuel spillage, re, or explosion hazard.
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Additional Warnings (continued)
Fueling (continued)
● Always use an original gas cap or an approved OEM replacement.
Never ll fuel tank while the vehicle is inside a building. Gasoline
vapors can cause injury or death and can pose a re or explosion
risk.
● Move the vehicle at least 10 ft. before starting the engine.
● Use extreme caution when starting the engine. Hot engine, mufer,
or drive components can cause serious burns on contact.
Maintenance
● Do not modify the vehicle from the manufacturer’s original design
and conguration.
● Never wash or operate the vehicle in freezing temperatures. Water
can freeze in the throttle cable conduit and/or on the throttle
mechanism, possibly resulting in throttle sticking, which can cause
the engine to continue to run and result in loss of control.
● Assembly, maintenance, and/or repair of this vehicle should only be
performed by designated dealers or authorized small-engine repair
centers for engine repairs to ensure quality work and safe vehicle
condition.
● Always disconnect the spark plug wire (gasoline vehicles) or shut
off the batteries (electric vehicles) before commencing any work in
the engine vicinity or where there is a possibility that the vehicle
could move unexpectedly. Keep the spark plug cable away form the
spark plug to avoid accidental starting.
● Avoid contacting the mufer, cylinder head, or any potentially hot
area on or around the engine when working on, around, or restarting
the engine.
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Additional Warnings (continued)
Maintenance (continued)
● Store this vehicle in a place where gasoline fumes cannot reach an
open ame, spark, or other source of ignition. Drain the fuel tank
in a cool well-ventilated area prior to any long-term storage. Never
store this vehicle in a close proximity to appliances such as water
heaters or furnaces.
● Engine, exhausts, and other components can become extremely hot
during operation. Use caution when near hot components.
● Never adjust, repair, or clean the vehicle while it is in motion.
NHTSA Safety Notice
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause serious injury
or death, you should immediately contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BAJA INC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between
you, your dealer or BAJA INC.
To contact NHTSA you may call the Auto Safety Hot line toll-free within the
United States on 1-800-424-9393 or write to: NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street SW,
Washington, DC 20590.
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Pre-Ride Checklist
WARNING! ALWAYS PERFORM THE ENTIRE PRE-RIDE
CHECKLIST BEFORE USING THE VEHICLE AS THIS CAN HELP
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YOU SPOT PROBLEMS THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH SAFE
VEHICLE OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS ENTIRE
CHECKLIST BEFORE EVERY RIDE CAN CAUSE DEATH,
SERIOUS INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO YOURSELF
AND/OR OTHERS
MIRRORS
FRONT BRAKE
LEVER
REAR BRAKE
LEVER
HEADLIGHT
CARBURETOR
LOCATED UNDER
SEAT
COMPARTMENT
THROTTLE
GRIP
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
LOCATED UNDER
SEAT
SEAT LOCK
RACK
TURN SIGNALS
HELMET HOOK
CALIPER
GAS CAP
SIDE STAND
CARBURETOR
DRAIN SCREW
CENTER
STAND
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KICK START
LEVER
TAIL LIGHT
TURN
SIGNALS
AIR FILTERFRONT BRAKE
REAR BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
Pre-Ride Checklist (continued)
Before Starting the Engine/Motor
1. Engine oil level
a) Check for leaks
b) Tighten filler cap securely.
c) Add oil if required.
2. Fuel level
a) Add fuel as necessary.
b) Do not overfill (no fuel in the filler neck).
c) Do not mix oil with gas.
d) Replace cap tightly.
e) Do not refuel a hot engine. Allow engine to cool before adding
fuel.
3. Warning decals
a) Make sure all warning decals are legible and securely attached.
b) Replace as necessary.
4. Tires
a) Ensure that both tires have at least .075in. tread depth at center.
b) Both tires must be inflated to the pressure indicated on the tire
sidewalls (36PSI).
c) Replace the tires if tread height is less then .075 in. at the center
of tires.
5. Throttle
a) Check for smooth operation. Make sure the throttle “snaps” back
to idle.
b) Check for frayed cable or damaged cable housing. Replace
damaged cable.
c) Check for mud, debris and ice in the throttle cable/mechanism.
Clean out any contamination.
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