Kymco GT 125I User Manual

WARNING

To avoid damage from the scooter's electronic fuel injection system, do not remove or install a battery wire when the ignition switch is at the "ON" position.

Read this manual carefully.

This Owner’s Manual contains important information on safety, operation and maintenance of your KYMCO People GT 125i/200i/300i scooter. Any one who operates your scooter should carefully

read and understand the contents of this manual before riding the scooter. For your safety, understand and follow all of the warnings contained in this Owner’s Manual and the labels applied to your scooter. This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle, keep it with your scooter at all times. ON-ROAD USE ONLY This scooter has been designed to be used on the road.

Particularly important information is called out in this manual by the following icons and notations:

The SAFETY ALERT symbol with the exclamation point in the triangle means ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY CAN BE AFFECTED.

Failure to follow instructions associated with a WARNING symbol could

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

result in severe injury or death to the rider, a passenger, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.

A CAUTION symbol indicates that special precautions must be taken to avoid damaging the scooter.

The NOTE symbol indicates key information about a procedure or to clarify an operation.

Identification Numbers Record

11 22 33

1. VEH ICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ( VIN)

2. ENG INE SERIAL NUMBER (ESN)

3. FRA ME SERIAL NUMBER

Record the Vehicle Identification Number , Engine Serial Number and Frame Serial Number in the boxes above for future reference (to assist you in ordering parts from your authorized KYMCO dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - SAFETY ............................. 1 - 8

SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE.............25- 45

Forward .........................................................1

Scooter Safety.............................................2 - 3

Accessories & Modifications.............................4

Locations of Parts & Controls.........................5 - 8

SECTION 2 - CONTROLS & FEATURES.9 - 20

Ignition Switch ................................................9

Security Shutter .............................................10

Instruments ............................................11 - 13

Digital Clock..................................................14

Right-hand Handlebar Switch..........................15

Left-hand Handlebar Switch......................16 - 17

Fuel Recommendation...................................18

Seat..............................................................19

He l me t Ho l de r.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ..1 9

Suspension...................................................20

SECTION 3 - OPERATION......................21 - 25

Pre-ride Inspection........................................21

Starting the Engine....................................22 - 23

Maintenance Schedule..........................26 - 28

Engine Oil.................................................29

Engine Oil Replacement........................30 - 31

Transmission Fluid Change........................32

Air Filter Element Change...........................33

Throttle Operation.....................................33

Spark Plug................................................34

Coolant Level Inspection............................35

Coolant Replacement.................................36

Side Stand................................................37

Brake Fluid Level Inspection.......................38

Brake Pad Inspection..................................39

Battery & Fuse..........................................40

Tires........................... ..............................41

EMISSION CONTROL .......................43

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5

SECTION 1 -

FORWARD & SAFETY INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this KYMCO People GT 125i/200i/300i scooter, and welcome to the KYMCO riding family. Please read this owner's manual carefully before riding so that you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your scooter controls, its features, capabilities, and limitations. To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your scooter, provide it with the proper care and maintenance as described in this manual. For replacement parts and accessories, you should always use genuine KYMCO products, as they have been specially designed for your vehicle and manufactured to meet KYMCO's demanding standards. Keep this owner's manual aboard your scooter at all times so that you can refer to it whenever you need information. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the scooter and should remain with the scooter when it is sold. All information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be information in this manual that differs slightly from your vehicle. KYMCO reserves the right to make product and publication changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

SCOOTER SAFETY

IMPO RTANT SAFETY I NFORMATION

Your scooter can provide you many years of service and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges that you can meet on the road. There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You will find many helpful recommend ations

throughout this manual. Here are some very important safety tips:

Wear a helmet

Scooter safety equipment starts with a quality helmet. One of the most serious injuries you can suffer in a crash is a head injury. Always wear a properly approved helmet. You should also wear suitable eye protection.

Make your self easy to see

To make yourself more visible, wear bright reflective clothing, position yourself so other drivers can see you, signal before turning or changing lanes, and use your horn when it will help others notice you.

Know your lim its

Ride within the boundaries of your own skill at all times. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you to avoid accidents.

Keep your s cooter in safe condition

For safe riding, it's important to inspect your scooter before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits, and only use accessories that have been approved by KYMCO for this scooter.

Insp ect your sco oter befor e riding

Do not forget to perform an entire safety inspection to ensure you, and your passenger's safety, before each ride.

Be extra safety conscious on bad weather days

Riding on bad weather days, especially wet ones, requires extra caution. Braking distance can double on a rainy day. Stay off of the painted surfaces, manhole covers and greasy appearing areas on the pavement, as they can be especially slippery. Use extreme caution at railway crossings and on metal gratings and bridges. Whenever your are in doubt about the road conditions, slow down.

Modi fication

Modification of your scooter, or removal of original equipment may render the vehicle unsafe or illegal. Obey all applicable equipment regulations in your area.

SCOOTER SAFETY

PROTECTIVE APPAREL

For your safety, always wear an approved motorcycle or scooter helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and a long- sleeved shirt or jacket whenever you ride your scooter.

Helm ets and protectio n

Your helmet is your most important piece of riding gear because it offers the best protection against head injuries. Your helmet should fit your head comfortably and securely. Always wear a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes and to aid your vision.

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Additional riding ge ar

In addition to a helmet and eye protection, you should also use:

Sturdy boots with nonslip soles to help protect your feet and ankles.

Leather gloves to keep your hands warm and help prevent blisters, cuts, burns and bruises.

A motorcycle or scooter riding suit or jacket that has been designed for comfort as well as protection. Bright colored and reflective clothing can help make you more noticeable in traffic. Be sure to avoid loose clothes that could get caught on any part of your scooter.

WARNING

Not wearing a helmet increase your chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Wear gloves

Clothes should be fit properly (not too tight or loose)

Always wear a helmet. You should also wear eye protection

Wear bright or reflective clothing

Footwear should be the proper size, have low heels, and offer ankle protection

WARNING

Be sure you and your passenger always wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You should also wear eye protection and other protective apparel when you ride.

ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATION

There is a large variety of accessories available to KYMCO scooter owners. KYMCO cannot have direct control over the quality or suitability of accessories you may wish to purchase. The addition of unsuitable accessories to your scooter can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It is not possible for KYMCO to test each accessory on the market or combinations of all the available accessories;

however, your KYMCO dealer can assist you in selecting quality accessories and then install them correctly.

Use extreme cau tion when sele cting and in stalling the accessor ies for your scooter.

No modificat ions

KYMCO strongly advises you against removing any original equipment or modifying your scooter in any way that would change its design or operation.

WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can make your scooter unsafe and can lead to an accident. Never modify your scooter through the improper installation or use of accessories. All parts and accessories added to this vehicle should be genuine KYMCO or equivalent components designed for use on this scooter and should be installed and used according to instruction. If you have any questions, consult an authorized KYMCO dealer.

LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS

Rear Brake Lever

Headlamp

Left Turn Signal Lamp

Side Stand

Seat

Air Filter

Taillamp, Stoplamp

NOTE: Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in this manual.

LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS

Coolant Reservoir

Muffler

Oil Filler Cap/dipstick

1010

1111

Fuel Filler Cap

Rear Passenger Foot Peg

1212

1313

Right Turn Signal LED

1111

1313

1010

1212

NOTE: Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in this manual.

LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS

1515

1414

Front Turn Signal Lamp

1414

Headlamp( Low Bean Lamp)

1515

1616

Front Brake Lever

1616

NOTE: Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in this manual.

LOCATION OF PARTS & CONTROLS

Rear Turn Signal LED

1717

Engine Stop Switch

1818

Ignition Switch

1919

Battery and fuses

2020

Taillamp, Stoplamp

2121

Cell Phone Socket

2222

2121

1717

2222

1818

1919

2020

SECTION 2 -

CONTROLS&FEATURES

IGNI TION SWITCH

To operate the ignition switch and it's functions:

“ ” Position:

All electrical circuits are off. The engine will not start or run.

“ ” Position:

The ignition circuit is "ON" and engine can now be started. The key can not be removed from the ignition switch in this position.

“ ” Position:

To lock the steering, turn the handlebar all the way to the left, push down and turn the key to the " " position and remove the key. All electrical circuits are off.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

SECU RITY SHUTTER To open the ignition switch security

shut ter :

Push the shut-button on the ignition switch cover and then the shutter should be closed.

To shut the ignition switch security shut ter :

Insert the specific key until the fillister is facing the pin.

Turn clockwise and then the security shutter should be opened.

The keys have a unique code that is stamped on the tab supplied with the keys. This code is not stamped on the scooter and is not recorded in the vehicle's basic documentation for security reasons. Since this code is required if you need replacement keys, record this important code in the box provided on the inside of this Owner's Manual.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Inst r ument s

Odometer/Tripmeter: Press the "MODE" button to toggle between the overall and trip mileage.

Press the “ADJ” button for two seconds, then displays the ODO, TRIP(A,B) or SERVICE mode.

Press the “ADJ” and “MODE” button simultaneously at the TRIP mode, then the figure reset automatically.

Speedometer: Indicates the road speed in K/PH (kilometers per hour).

Turn Signal Indicator Light: Flashes when either turn signal is being used.

High Beam Indicator Light:This light is illuminated when the headlight high beam is on.

Fuel refill indicator “ “: This indicator lights when the fuel tank is near empty to alert the rider to refill the fuel tank as soon as possible.

Clock

Coolant temperature gauge

CONTROLS & FEATURES

CELP indicator: If flashing, it indicates that a fault has been detected in the scooter’s EFI or electrical system. Requires immediate inspection by a KYMCO dealer.

NOTE : Th e C E LP i n dic a tor ligh t s momentarily when the scooter is turned ON before the engine is running.

Oil service indicator: Lights when the scooter has reached the oil service interval mileage. The indicator also lights when the ignition is turned ON but should go out once the engine is running.

Press the ADJ. button for two second, then displays the ODO, TRIP or SERVICE mode. Press the ADJ. and MODE button simultaneously at the SERVICE mode, then the indicator go out automatically.

OIL

SERVICE

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