KYMCO Vitality 502T User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

KWANG YANG MOTOR CO.,LTD.

VITALITY 50

2 Stroke

4 Stroke

Dear KYMCO Scooter Users:

Thank you for purchasing this KYMCO scooter and welcome to the

family of KYMCO scooter riders. To enjoy safer and more pleasant

riding, become thoroughly familiar with this owner's manual before you

ride the scooter. You safety depends not only on your own alertness

and familiarity with the scooter but also the scooter mechanical

condition. A pre-ride inspection before every outing and regular

maintenance are essential. The quality of each KYMCO scooter is

guaranteed.

Note:

1. The information and specifications stated in this manual are for

reference only and subject to change without notice.

2. When starting the engine, the battery must be installed to

facilitate starting and increase the engine performance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING

2.PARTS

FRAME

ENGINE

KEY NUMBER

LOCATION

NUMBER

NUMBER

3.OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING HANDLEBAR LOCK

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON HEADLIGHT SWITCH

HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH

HORN BUTTON/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

SEAT LOCK/MET-IN BOX

HELMET HOLDER

CENTER HOOK

1

3
7

8

9

10
10

11

12
13
14

14
15

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

4.PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

ADVANCE INSPECTION ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING

TIRE INSPECTION

16
18

18
21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING

STEERING HANDLEBAR INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION

BRAKE PAD WEAR BRAKE SHOE WEAR

BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT

HORN/LIGHT INSPECTION

FRONT/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION BRAKE PERFORMANCE

INSPECTION BACK MIRROR ANGLE CHECK LICENSE PLATE CHECK

REFLECTOR CHECK PREVIOUS ABNORMAL PARTS INSPECTION

LUBRICATION POINT CHECK

5.ENGINE STARTING METHODS

6.NORMAL RIDING METHOD

7.PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING

23
24
25

26

27
29

30

31

35

37

8.HOW TO STOP RIDING

9.EASY MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER REPLACEMENT

APPEARANCE CLEANING

CLEANING &

41
43

43
47

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BATTERY

FUSE REPLACEMENT
ENGINE OIL CHANGE (4-Stroke)

TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL

SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING RUBBER COVER

INSPECTION FOR WIRE AND CABLE

10.IMPORTANT NOTICES

10.IMPORTANT NOTICES

POLLUTION-FREE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SPECIFICATIONS

11.KYMCO CLEAN AIR SYSTEM (FOR EURO 2)

48
50

52
53

55

56
57

58
59
61

1.PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING

(1) CLOTHES

To relax and wear comfortable clothes are the main

points for a safe riding.

To observe traffic laws, keep a cool mind, relax and be

careful will provide you a safe riding.
(1) Wear helmet and fasten it tightly.
(2) Have the clothes well-arranged. Fasten shirt cuffs

and keep them from hooking the brake lever.
(3) Wear low-heeled shoes for a safe riding.
(4) When riding, use both hands to grasp the handlebar.

it is very dangerous to hold the handlebar with one

hand.

CAUTION:

A scooter rider should not wear loose or too long

clothes to avoid danger.

During riding or 10 minutes after the scooter is

(4)

(2)

(1)

stopped, do not touch the exhaust muffler to avoid
scalding.

When parking the scooter, keep it away from dry

lawn or inflammables to avoid danger.

1

(3)

(2) RIDING METHOD

The safety of two-wheel vehicles is influenced by sitting

position. The rider should sit on the central part of the
seat cushion. If the rider sits on the rear part of the seat,
the load of front wheel will decrease. As a result, the
handlebar will swing and cause danger to the rider.

When making a turn, it will be easier for the rider to

steer the scooter by leaning the body inward slightly.

The scooter will lose its balance if the rider fails to

keep his body leaning inward.

When riding on a damaged or macadam road. Slow

down the speed and hold the handlebar tightly.

(3) CARRYING GOODS

Keep a good sitting posture to operate the scooter

properly.

(2)

(1)

The feel of the handlebar will be different when carrying

goods on the scooter. Overloading may cause the
handlebar to swing. Avoid riding with overload.
(1) Max. loading capacity of the met-in box is 10kg.

Max. loading capacity of the rear carrier is 5kg.

(2)

2

2. PARTS LOCATION

(1) Headlight switch (P.11)/

Electric starter button (P.11)

(2) Tun right signal indicator light (P.17)

(3) Speedometer (P.16)

(4) Tun left signal indicator light (P.17)

(5) Headlight dimmer switch (P.12)/

Passing signal switch (P.12)/Turn
signal switch (P.13)/Horn
button(P.13)

(2)(3)(4)(5) (1)

(1) Seat lock (P.14)

(2) Fuel fill cap (P.23)

(3) Met-in box (P.14)

(4) Helmet holder (P.14)

(5) Center hook (P.15)

(6) Side stand

(7) Center stand

(8) Kickstarter pedal (P.34)

(9) Air cleaner housing (P.43)

(1)

(2)(3)(4)(5)

(6) (7) (8) (9)

(1) Ignition switch (P.10)

(2) 2-Stroke: Engine oil tank cap

(P.18)

(1)(2)

(1) 2-Stroke: Low oil level indicator

(P.17)

4-Stroke: Low beam indicator

(P.17)

(2) Rear brake lever (P.27)

(3) Battery (P.48)/Fuse (P.50)

Throttle grip

(4)

Front brake lever

(5)

(6) High beam indicator light (P.17)

(2)(3) (1)

(6)(5)(4)

FRAME NUMBER

The read frame number, please remove
inner cover

with a flat head screwdriver.

the cover on

Always check that the frame number stamped on
your scooter is the same written in document and
warranty scooter is the same written in document
and warranty card.
Please write down your frame number in place below.

FRAME NUMBER:

ENGINE NUMBER

The engine number is stamped on right engine case.
Please write down your engine number in place
below.

ENGINE NUMBER:

2-Stroke

4-Stroke

KEY NUMBER

The key number (1) will be needed when you order
replacement part. Record the number for your
reference.

KEY NUMBER:

(1)

3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

(1) IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING HANDLEBAR LOCK

(1) ON : At this position, power is connected to start

the engine. The key cannot be taken out.

OFF

(2) : At this position, power is cut off and the

engine stops. The key can be taken out.

(3) : At this position, the steering handlebar is

LOCK

locked. The key can be taken out

Locking Method

(2)

(1)

Turn the steering handlebar left to the full and then push
and turn the ignition switch key left to the " "
position the handlebar can be locked.

Unlocking Method

Turn the ignition switch key right to the" " and the
" " is released automatically.

LOCK

CAUTION:

After locking, turn the handlebar gently to make

sure that it is locked.

Do not turn the ignition switch to the"LOCK"

position otherwise the handlebar
will be out of cause accidents.

Don't park your scooter at a place to hinder the

traffic.

during riding,

control and

LOCK

OFF

(3)

(2) ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON " "

To start the engine, first turn on the ignition switch

ON

" "and then push the electric starter button. At
this time, be sure to fully apply the front or rear brake
lever in order to connect the power.

CAUTION:

During engine running, do not push the

electric

starter button to avoid engine damage.

Turn the headlight switch and turn signal

switch off before using the starter button.

Release the starter button immediately

electric

off

electric

after the engine is started.

(3) HEADLIGHT SWITCH

At this position, the position light, headlight,

instrument lights and taillight turn off together.

At this position, the position light, instrument lights

and taillight light turn on.

At this position, the position light, headlight,

instrument lights and taillight light all turn on.

(4) HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/PASSING

SIGNAL SWITCH

(1)

(2)

(1)
(2)

Switch to this position for using high beam.
When riding in downtown area or there is a
car coming from the opposite direction, use
low beam to avoid affecting the visibility of
coming cars.

CAUTION:

This indicator light comes on when the long

distance light is turned on.

PASSING

When passing, if there are cars coming

the opposite direction, press andfrom

PASSING switch and therelease the

to warn the comingheadlight will wink

cars.

PASSING

PASSING

(5) HORN BUTTON " "/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

When the ignition switch key is turned the" "

position, button and it will sound.

push the horn

Move the turn signal switch to (1) For turning

ON

to the
right. (2) For turning to the left. (3) Push the turn
signal switch button to release it.
(4) Horn Button.

The horn and turn signal switch do not work when the

ignition switch is the" ".

CAUTION:

OFF

The turn signal light will not release automatically.

Be sure to reset it after use; otherwise it may
affect the traffic safety.

PASSING

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(6) SEAT LOCK/MET-IN BOX

Unlock the seat and put the helmet in the MET-IN box.

Unlocking Method

Stop the engin and turn the ignition switch to the " "

OFF

position. Insert the ignition switch key into the seat lock
and turn it clockwise.

To lock the seat, push on it until it lock automatically.

Make sure the seat is secure before riding.

CAUTION:

Never put the key inside the seat cushion to lock

the seat.

(7) HELMET HOLDER

1.Open the seat with the key and lift up the

ignition switch

seat.

2.Put the helmet retaining ring into the helmet holder.

3.Put down the seat and it will lock automatically.
Take out the helmet in the reserve order of the above

steps.

CAUTION:

When riding, wear the helmet and do not retain it

on the scooter; the helmet may interfere with safe
operation and result in loss of control.

(7) CENTER HOOK

1. When using it, pull out the hook (1) from the inside.

2. Pushing the lock lever (2) left to unlock and
hang your bag on the hook on the footboard.

3. To remove a bag unlock the lock lever. Lift the
bag off the hook.

4. When not using it, push the hook back into its
original position to avoid hooking tour clothes
during riding.

(1)

(2)

(9) INSTRUMENTS AND INDACATORS

000000

(1) FUEL GAUGE: The fuel gauge is to show the

volume of gasoline in the fuel tank. If the fuel
gauge pointer is at the "E" area, the fuel is
insufficient. Refill 92# or 95# nonleaded gasoline
as early as possible.

(2) SPEEDOMETER (km/hour): The riding speed is

indicated by km/hour.

(3) SPEEDOMETER (mph): The riding speed is

indicated by mph.

(4) ODOMETER: The total riding mileage is

indicated by kilometer. The figure in black and
white is an unit of 100m.

(5) CLOCK METER: It displays time and date which

can be adjusted manually.

(6) ADJUST KEY: They are used to correct time and

(3) (2)(4)

(1)

(5) (6)

date.