3.2 Proper operation
3.21 Before your first ride
The following things need to be done, before starting the engine for the first time:
1. Check battery for correct charge. This can be done by turning the headlight on and
honking the horn. (The first time charge of the battery should be done by an IFA
customer care center.)
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel (ratio of 5% oil). Only use mineral oil for mixing if possible !
Mixing oil with fuel is done in a container outside of the fuel tank, to insure proper
blending of oil and fuel. Never try blending oil and fuel in the tank, relying on the oil to mix
itself with the fuel.
We strongly recommend the new 2-stroke oil „Hyzet 43 Mot. SM“ for use with the
SR59 Berlin scooter. It runs smoother but the ratio stays at 5%.
3. Check transmission fluid level
4. Check tire pressure
Tires must be checked for correct tire pressure on a regular basis.
The correct tire pressure for the SR59 Berlin is:
Single driver: front 17.6 psi
rear 22.0 psi
Driver & buddyfront 22.0 psi
rear 29.4 psi
The pressures should not fall bellow the the suggested rates, because it might lead
to unsound tires.
5. Check for function of front and rear lights as well as function of the pilot lights on thje
instrument panel.
6. Check braking action of front and rear wheel (See section 2.34).
3.22 Running in
All movable parts of a new scooter must be run in. Especially Power trains and and engine must be
run in although they were manufactured to highest technical standards. This makes it important to
not overstress the engine throughout the first 900miles.
The driver and owner of a new motorscooter must know that the durability and reliability of the
scooter will be better, the more diligence is applied especially during the running in period of the
scooter. For this purpose, the following speed suggestions should not be exceeded while running
in the scooter:
1
st
gear appx. 9mph
2
nd
gear appx. 18mph
3
rd
gear appx. 28mph
4
th
gear appx. 37.5mph
As much as excessive speeds are to be avoided, driving too slow also damages the power train
and the engine while driving in the scooter. In result it should be taken great care, to switch gears in
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