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§TIRE INSPECTION §
y Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
y If a tire’s ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to
the specified pressure.
y Tires pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
y Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side walls for
crack or damage.
y Visual check tires for any nails or small stones
wedged in the tread.
y Check the “tread wear indicator” condition to see if
tread groove depth is insufficient.
y A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and should
be replaced immediately.
§STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION §
y Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition switch key
removed.
y Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
y Operate steering handle up and down, and check front shock
absorbers for noises due to bends.
y Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with
wrenches for tightness.
y Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front & rear
to check if it is loosen, has too much resistance and pulls to
one side.
y Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tight by the
brake cables.
y Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised
Dealer for a check or adjustment if any abnormal conditions
are found.
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
CAUTION:
y Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss
control of the steering handle and a punctured tire(s).
Tread wear
indicato
Crack and
dama
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Foreign materials
(nails or small
stones)
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