Lifan 2006 250 V User Manual

PREFACE

Thank

you

for choosing

a motorcycle of the company. May

you

enjoy dding all the time.

The manual

contains the necessary bstuctions and

guidance

with respect to the

opemtion and maintenanc€ of the motorcycle, and BE SURE TO READ IT

CARI-

FULLY BEFORE YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE. Proper

operation and maintenance can

guarantee

a safe riding to minimize troubles

ofthe motorcycle and keep it in

a sound condition, which can extend the

engine service life. Your dealer will

provide you

with technical inquiry and after-sales

service.

The technical datainthe manual are the latest,

andwe reserve

absolute

right to amend them. The manual is

subject to change without notice. Please check carefully

the

product

nameplate,

VIN

record

and engine cod€ in the motorcycle, which

you

have

bought, and they are helpful for

you

to

get

the motorcycle a license

plate

and for future

inquiry.

Important

Notice

Operator and

passenger

This

motorcycle is designed to carry the opemtor and one

passenger.

Never

exceed tbe maximum loading capacity as specified in the manual-

Maximum load

150 kg.

On-road use

This motorcycle is designed to be used only on the road.

READ TIIIS

OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY

.

Pay

special

attention

to statements

preceded

by the following words:

AWARNING

Indicat€s a strong

possibility

of sever€

personal

injury or death ifinstructions are not followed.

CAUTION

Indicates a

possibility

ofpersonal injury or equipmenl damag€ if instructions

are not followed.

Note:

Cives

helpful

information.

This manual should be considercd as a

permanent part

ofthe motorcycle and

should remain with the motorcycle when resold.

CONTENTS

MOTORCYCLE SATE RIDING

2

Main Switch

Safe

Riding Rules

Protective

Cloths

Refitting

Loading and Accessories

PARTS LOCATION AND

VIN

RECORD

Parts Location
VIN Record

2
2
2

2
3

3
4

4

Instruments and Indicator

HaDdlebar Contsols

Clutch Lever
Front Bmke Lever

Gearshift

Pedal

Fuel Filler

Cap

Rear Brake Pedal
Fuel Cock

5

CONTROL

FIJNCTION

Choke lever

Steering Lock

Selection

S€at

Cushion

Helmet Lock

Check and Replace

Adjustment of Front

Bruke

Removing ofRight

Side Cover

Adjusment

of Rear Brake

R€ar Shock Abso.ber

Adjustrn€nt

ofBlake Light Switch

How to

Use

Brake

Wear Indicaton

PRX-RIDD

LNSPECTION

13
13

Brake System

Check ofBrake Fluid fevel

Leak ofBrak€

Fluid

Replacement ofBrake

Adjustment

of Clutch

Thrcttle

Grip

Clutch

Chain
Wheel

Lights

6
6

'7

7
,7

,7

9
9
9
9
9
10
l0
10
l0
ll
11
I2
I2
12

Fuse

Drive

Chain

t4
l4

Engine

Oil

Check

of

Lubdcation

ofcables

Lubrication

of Choke Cable and

Clurch Lever

Rear Brak€

and G€arshift Pedal

Front Brake

and Clutch Lever

Parts,{Fastene$

l4

15
15
16
16
l6
t7
l7
I7
t'7

17
l7
l8
t8
I9

20
2l

Side Stand

Switches

Rear Suspension

Battery

Check ofFrcnt Fork

Fuel

Adjustmed ofRear

Shock Absorber

OPERATION

GUIDE

Check of Steering Device

Starting the Engine

Wheel

Beaxing

Starting Procedure

of Warmed Engine

Battery

Gear shifting
Breaking-in

Replacement of Headlight Bulb

Dismantlement

of Front Wheel

Riding
Braking
Pa*ing

Mounting

of Fmnt Wheel

Dismantlement

of Rear

meel

MAINTENANCE

Mounting

ofRear Wleel

Tool

Kit

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Schedule

Troubleshooting

Block Diagram

Torsion

Specification

CleaDing

Engine oil
AiI Cleaner

Storuge Guide

Idle Speed

Removal ftom

Storage.....

SPECIFICATIONS
REPORTING

SAFETY DEFECTS

Adjushnent
Spark Plug

of Thrcttle Cable

CDIAGRAM

MOTORCYCLE

SAFE RIDING

Aw,r.nNrNc

Motorcycle

riding requir€s

special efforts on

your part

to ensure

your

safety. Knorv these requirements

below befbre

you

ride.

SAFf, RIDING RULES

l.Always make

a

pre-ride

inspection before

yolr

start

the

engine.

You

may

prevent

accident or cquipment darnage.

2,Manyaccidentsinvo]veinexperienccdriders.Mostcouni|ieSrequireaspccialmotorcycleridingtestorlicense'

your

motorcycle to

an

inexperienced

rider.

3.Many automobilc/motorcycle

accidents happen

because the aulomobile driver

docs not

"see"

the motorcyclist.

Make

yourscllconspicuous

to help avoid the accidcnt that

wrsn't

your

fault:

a

Wear

bdghl or reflective clothing-

aDon't

ride in anothcr

motorist's

"blind

spo."

4-Obey all

national and local laws and regulations.

Exccssive speed is a

facto. in nany accidenis. Obey the

speed

limits,

and NEVER tmvel

faster than condilions wanant.

Signal belore

you

makc a tum or lane change to

draw othcr

nlotorists'

attention..

5.Don't let other motorists

surprise

you.

Use extncaulion at intersections, parkirg

lot entrances and exits,

and always remember to ride

with both hands and keep

borh

feet

on llrc ridcr foorrests while the

passenger grasp

the rear handrail with

both feet on thc

passenger

footrests.

PROTECTIVE

CLOTHS

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same

Prolection.

2.ThccxiauStSystembeconrcslrotduringoperation.anditremainshotforawhi1ea1ierstoppingt
clothing that

fully covers

your

legs.

3.Do not

wear loose clothing that could

catch on the controi leve$, kick-stater,

footrests or wheels.

REFITTING

I\WARNING

Relitting

ofthe motorcycle, or r€moval

of original

parts,

may make the vehicle

unsafe or ill€gal.

Obey

all national

and local equipment regulations.

LOADING

AND ACCESSORIES

I\WARNINC

To

prevent

an accident, take

extreme care lvhen adding.ccessories

and cargo and riding with them.

Addition ofaccessories and cargo may reducea

motorcycle's

stability'

performance

and

safe operating speed. Remember these

perlbrmances

may be reduced

by

installation

ofthe rccessories not

produced

by

the company,

improper loading,

worn

tyre

and overall motorcycle conditions,

poor

road or weather conditions.

These

general

guidelines

may help

you

d€cide

whether or how to equip

your

motorcycle, and how to load it safely.

Loading

l.Keep calgo and accessory

weight low and close to the center

ofthe

motorcycle.

Lod weight

equally on both sides to nlininize imbalance. As weight

is located furthcr

liom the motorcycle's

cenler ofgravity, handling is

proportionally

affected.

2.Adjusi t)'rc

prcssure

and rear

suspension

to

suit load wcight and riding conditions.

-

r.\'ehicle

handling and stabiliry can be adversely affectcd by loosc cargo.

Rcchcck

cargo sccurity and

accessory mounts frequently.

.1.Do

not attach items to the handlebars, Iork, or fcndcr. Unstable

handling

or

slow

steering

response may

produce.

ce[uine accessories ofthe company havc bccn spccifically designed

and testcd

on the

motorcycle. Because the factory cannol tesl all other acccssories.

you

are

personally

responsible for seleciion. installation. and use ofaccesso es

not

produced

by the company.

Always lollow lhe

guidelines

under loading, and these below:

LCarefully inspect the a

cortroloperatron.

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inslall

fairings that decreasc cooling

air flowing to the engine.

i.Accessories may increase the tirne lhat hands of feet operatc controls,

resulting

in incrcascd rcaction

time in an emergency.

.+.Do

Dot add electical equipmcnt that will cxcccd

the motorcycle's electrical system capacity.

i.This motorcycle is not designed to

pull

a sidecar or trailcr. Handling

may

be seriously impaired if so equipped.

PART LOCATION AND VIN RECORI)

PARTS

LOCATION

(Fig.

l-l , 1-2 &l-3)

Fig. 1-1

G)

Taillight/Brake light O Rear tum signal lamp @ Seat cushion

@,A.ir

cleaner

6Front

tum signal lamp

@)

Rear brake

pedal

eil

Footrest

Fig. l-2

@

Headlight @ Fuel tank

[0Helmcl

holdcr

ORearwheel

@lMain

switch

@Ceurshilt

pedal

@Front

wheel

NOTE

A1lvays

sct the main switch is

OFF

and renlovc

the key

rvhen

the motorcycle

is not

kept in use-

Fig. l-3

f,tClutch

level

@

Handlebar

switch

@ M.t..

LJq

I rOnt braKe le!ef

!9

Tlfoulc

grip

VIN RECORD

(Fig.

2 & 3)

Please fill the VIN and

engine code ofyour motorcycle in

blank below.

They will help

order spare

parts

and find

out the vehicle once stolen.

Fig. 3
tlrrrngrne

cooc

vIN:

*m*

ENCINE

CODE:

*fTfT_fT_I-f-[-l *

NOTE
fD

The VIN

is slamped on the steering

pipe (Fig.

2).

O

The engine code is

slamped on the crankcase

(Fig.

3).

O

The vehicle

naneplate is fixed

on

the let

ofthc steering

pipe.

Fig.2

Ovnt

INSTRUMENTS

AND INDICATORS

(Fig.

s)

s,/l\ Description Function

o

Turn

signalindicatorFlashes rvhen eitheroftum

sienalis operatcd.

at

N eutral indicalor Lishts $hen lhe tnnsmission

is in neutnl.

High bean indicatorLighls when the headlighl

is on hilh beam.

@

Odomelcr Shows accumuldred mileagc.
Tdp melel

Shows mileagcpertrip.

Trip neter rcset knobReset

the trip mcter lo 0.

HANDLEBAR

CONTROLS

(Fig.

6 &

7)

Passing

Lamp Button

Depress

the button to control the

passing

lamp.

Headlight Dimmer

Set the dimmer to

-it

(HI)

to

select high beam

:i

10

select low beaD.

Turn

Signal Button

Move the

button to

<-

(L)

to signal a left turn and to

-"."f

(R)

to

signal a right turn. Releasing the

button. lct il

retum to center

position.

By depressing the button. the

sig-

nal lighl is

put

out.

Horn Button

Press thc

butlon

|<r-

to sound the hom.

trmergency

Switch

In

an emcrgency, depressing the

switch

to

"8"

(OFF)

will

stall

the

cngine at once; in normal case. set the

swilch at

-o"

(oN).

Light Snitch
P::The

taillight, position

lightand insfirment lights

arc brjght

Q)

Turn signal indicator

O

Ncutral indicator

l3i

High beam indicator

@

odometer

ru

I nf metef feset knob

Fig.6
OPassiDg

lamp button

OHcadlight

dimmer

E

Iunl slgDrll swrrcn

@

Hom button

CONTROL

FUNCTION

MAIN SWITCH

(Fig.

4)

The main

switch is used for controlling ignition

aDd illumina-

tion systems, the

control is as follows:

"

ry"

(OFF):

means that

(he

circuit is off, and the key can

be

removed.

"

O

"

(ON):

means that the

circuit is on, engine can be operated and

the

key cannot be removed.

PARKING

Iltaillight

and

position

light

are on. other circuit should be off, for

which

ii:

The headlight and the

said

lights

are brighr

purpose:

Electric

Starter Button

Set the key to

OFF, and

prcss

it into the ignition switch and releasc

the key

Depress the

butfon O to start up the engine.

This

done, tum the key

counterclockwise to PARKING

position

and takc

it out. To

I\WARNINC

cancel

parkjng

position,

tum

tbe key clockwise.

4

Refer to related instructions

belbre starting fhe

Fig. 7
@

Emcrgency switch

(0

Light

switch

O

Electric

starcrbutlon

engine.

CLUTCII

LE\'ER

Locatcd on

the left handlebaf, the clutch levcr bears

siarting s'vitch. Hold

liImly the lcvcr to the handlebar, disengage

the clutch, while

loose the lcver to en-

.rage

the

clutch.

GEARSIIIFT PEDAL

(Fig.

8)

With 5 speed, the

gearshift pedal

locatcd on the

left

of

cngrnc. The

pedal

should be used

togetherwilh the clutch when

the transmission is operated..

FRONT BRAKE LEVER

The fiont bmkc

lcvcr is fitted on the right handlebar.

Opcratc it

will

stop

the front wheel-

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

engine is in seNice or oul ofservice.

Fuel should bc

fillcd il'the tuel tank is empty.

The tuel cock should be set to ON

wben the engine has is startcd.

NOTE

Thc fuel cock

will function undff

vacuum

by

the engine when thc former

is

set

to ON or RES. llthc

pipe

is

not connected with thc carburetor

and its intake

manifold. or leakage ofixel occuls.

the

fucl

cock will work improperly.

CHOKE

LEVER

(Fig.

1l)

The chokc lever is

positioned

on lhe lcfl handlebar. It is

designed to help stating lhc cngine

in cool condition, for rvhich

puryose, put

thc

knob to left. When the enginc is

warmed

up.

the lever is back to odginal

position-

STEERING

LOCK

(Fig.

12)

To lock the steering head,

hrrn the handlebar to right as

far as it will

go,

then insert thc lock into

key

slol

and turn il

counterclockwisc

by l/8 ofa revolution.

To open thc stccring

lock,just tum the key clockwise.

SEAT CUSHION

(Fig.

13

)

To remove the seat cushion. unscrew

the bolt. To reinstall

the seat cushion.

insert the lug ofseat into

the holc in the main

fiame,

then tighten up the bolt.

NOTE

Makc sure that

the he

seat

cushion is mounted securely.

HELMET LOCK

(Fig.

14)

To open

the helmel lock, insert fhe key

into lock

slot.

and

tum it as

shown

in fig. 14. To lock

it.

just

turn the key io original
pPsrron.
,/l\WARNINC

Do not

ride th€ motorcycle if the helmet

is locked to-

getherwith

it, otheriyise, the helmet

may knock something to

caus€ the vehicle to be out ofcontrol

or happen an accident.

REMOVING OF

RIGHT SIDE COVER(Fig.1s&16)

Pull out

the cover as shown in Fig. 16, then.

remove it by

slipping

frontward.

To

install ihe cover, fit thc ring ofthe side

cover onto the

hook of main 1iame, ihen

put

it to

positior.

REAR sHoCK

ABSORBER

(Fig.

u)

Thc shock

absorber has 5 adjustmcnl

positions

for differ

Fig. li

O

Gearshifi

pedal

N. Neutral

F::-:---l

-

-ilrr

lf"l-l

-"rdE?

rw

Fig. l1
O

Choke

lever

Z-rst

7,q

{l

\\i

'

\l

Fig. 12
O

Steering

lock

]'--_---1t

l!

-'la.l

]\rVl

Fig.13

f.\l,Va

l.]

.44,.-

5%1

a--a
l:'4ffi-^l

Fig.1'l

The

pedal

is located on the right sidc ofvehicle.

Depressing the

pedal

by foot,

the rear brake will work.

FUEL FILLER CAP

(Fig.

9)

OPEN

lnscrt thc

key, tum ii

cloclflvise

by 1/4 ofa revolution,

the
cap may De openeo.
CLOSE

Cover the cap and inscrt the

key. tum itto original

position.

qe. 9

Awenntuc

Gl

o'cn

The fuel filler cap must be

locked bcfore the motorcycle

is used.

FUEL COCK

(Fig.

10)

Fuel in

ihe fuel tank is iiltered via thc vacuum cock

to

cnterinlo

the

carburetor-

The fuel cockhas 3

positions

as follows:

ON

With the

fucl

cock

in the

ON

position,

tuel will flow

from

the

main

luel

supply

to the carburetor. lfthe cngjne

is not in

use. tuel will not flow.

Fig.lo

RES

Means rcscrvc tucl.

with the fuel cock in the RES

position.

fuel will flow

from

the

resewe fuel

supply

to the carburetor. Use the

reservc fuel only when the

rnain supply is

gone,

for which

purpose,

set the coct

to PRI

position

and start thc

engine.

then tum it to RES

posilion.

Refill the tank

as

soon

as

possible

after switch-

ing

to RES. This done,

the tuel cock should bc sct

to

ON

position.

PRI

(fil1ing)

With lhc l'ucl cock in lhis

positiod,

firel may flow in

the

system

whenever the

5

ent loads

or idirg conditions. For iirthcr dclail. reler

to ADJUSTMENT

OF

REAR

SIIOCK ABSORBER hereinaticr.

Fig.15

Fig.

17

O

edju"t.'

Check

the

front brake lever and rear brakc

pcdal

ibr proper

free

play.

Adjust

thern

iIDecessary. Check the brake

systcm at low speedjust the vehicle is

started.

lfyou feel soft *'hen operating the

b.akc lever, it rneans the bmke system

is in

dangerous condition.

In fhis casc contact

your

dealer

for assistancc.

BRAKE FLUID

Check thc brake fluid for 1evel.

add it ifneccssary.

Brake fluid rccornmended:

DOT#4

NOTE

.Iffluid

DOT#4

is unavailable. DOT#3 may

be used instcad.

aCheck

the lining ofdisc

brakc.

aChcck

thc brake shoe.

aContact

your

dealcr for assistance ifyou cannot

corrcct thc

problem.

LEAK

OF'BRAKE FLUID

(FRONT)

Check

the

brakc system fbr leakage fro

pipc

uni! or blake cylinclerby apply­ing the brake lor fe$' minutes.
I\WARNINC

Brake fluid may

cause

irritation,

Avoid contacfing \lifh

skin or eyes. In

case ofcontact, flush thoroughly

with water and call a

doctor ifyour eyes were

cxposed. KEEP OLIT

OF

Rf,ACH

OF CHILDREN.

C-4.UTION

aHandle

brake fluid with care because it

can damage

plastic

and

painled

oWhen

adding brake fluid,

be sure the brake fluid tank is horizontal

before the

cap is removed,

or brake fluid may spill ouf.

oUse

only specified brake fluid from

a sealed container.

ONever

allow contaminants such as

dirt or water to entcr the brake fluid tank,

CLUTCH

Check the clutch lever for

propcr

lrcc play

and tunctioning- Adjust the frcc

play

ifnecessary.

THROTTLE

GRIP

Turning the

grjp.

check it for

pfoper

ftrnctioning

and lrcc

play.

Adjust the

fiee

play

ifnecessary.

Make

surc that the

grip

is back to original

position

actuated by torsion spring.

Ifnot

so, contact

your

dealer for adjustment.

ENGINE

OIL

(Fig.

18)

The

qualiiy

ofthc engine oii

piays

a vitalrole

in dcciding the engine

perfbr-

mance

and servicc lile. Engine oil must

be sclcctcd in accordance with the rules

belorv and othcr oils, such as ordinary machine

oil.

gear

oii and vegetable oi1, are

Fig. 16
O)

Stana

O

Ltook

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

I\WARNING

lf the

Pre-ridc inspection is not

perlbrmed,

sevcre

personal

iniury

or ve-

hicle damage may result.

lnspect

your

nrotorcycle every day before

you

ridc it. The items

listed here

will

only take a fcw mirutes to inspect.

and in thc long run they can

save tinc,

expcnsc, and

possibly yorr

life.

ITEM

ROUTINE CHECK

Front brake

Check it for

properfunction.

free

play,leak

ofbrake l'luid.

Add

brake fluid DOT#.1(or

DOT#l) ifnecessary.

Rearbrake

Chec\ ir for fur, riol Jnd frcc

plcl,

dJtu.. ri n<ce.sdn.

Clutch

Check it ibr

funclion and freeplay, adjust it ifnecessary.

Throttle lever

(

hcJk rr lo".moorh

oper

rg.

ori

erw

,c

adlLr:r

dnd

. rb-."re ir.

Ensinc oil

Chcck u I le!el, rdd rhe orl ifneces$ry.

Dri!echain

C heck rt for

troper

rension.

or adiLrst ir ifnecessrry.

Tye/uheel

Check itforprcssurc, won, damage andspoke lighiness.

Control/m€ter cable The

operation should be smoolh, orlubricdte it i[necessary.

Brake

&

gearslrift

pedal pin

The

operarion shoJld be.muolf. of I rb-cxre l rt I e.

Lc,rf).

Brake & clutch col]trolpi|ot

The operation shoxld b€

smooth, or

llrbricalc it ifnecessary.

Iheone?rion

'hould

bc

srnoorh,

or 1-bri(drc il ilnece,d-\.

(

hLc(

Jllul lhe n. or lrfl-ren un or ao usr

rhe

n i' ncccq.an.

Fueltank

Check tuel amount.

or

add it iI ncccs\i4.

fights and

irgnal

lamp

Check then forproper

irnciioning.

Batlcry

Chcck the electrolyte amount,

or add distilled water if necessary.

NOTE

Concct any discrepancy

belbre

you

ridc. Contact

your

dealer for assistance

if

you

cannot correct

thc

problen.

BRAKE

SYSTEM

BRAKE

LEVER AND PEDAL