Baja motorsports RT50-R 2009, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nd follow provincial municipal government acts and regulations pertaining to owning and operating this scooter Minimum Recommended Age Requirement 16 Rev G 030509 RT50 R Retro SCOOTER Read this manual...

Page 2: ...rame Warranty 90 days Warranty is void if Frame is bent or broken due to abuse Wheels are bent or broken Fender bent or broken due to abuse Any sign of impact accident jumping spin outs or roll over B...

Page 3: ...al government acts and regulations pertaining to owning and operating an on road vehicle Children under the age of 16 should never operate this vehicle WARNING It is the operators responsibility to kn...

Page 4: ...T BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 18 KICK STARTER 19 LEFT BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 19 INSTRUMENT PANEL 20 SEAT LOCK 20 FUEL TANK 21 MAINTENANCE 22 CHECKING AND CHANGING ENGINE OIL 22 CLEANING OIL FILTER 22 CHANGIN...

Page 5: ...ther user or owner 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 improve...

Page 6: ...completely assembled To prevent possible injury or death read and follow the assembly instructions to make sure the vehicle was assembled properly Always perform the daily pre ride inspection specifi...

Page 7: ...Parts Never place hands feet any body parts or clothing near the engine wheels chain and other rotating parts of the vehicle while riding or running the engine Use extreme caution when performing req...

Page 8: ...can cause loss of control and or possible death injury and or property damage Practice turning in a safe area away from traffic until you are confident in your ability to control the vehicle at all ti...

Page 9: ...e operator bystanders and the engine motor itself All guards must be in place prior to starting the engine Operating the vehicle in conditions where water mud snow dirt sand or other debris can get in...

Page 10: ...e Do not modify the vehicle from the manufacturer s original design and configuration Never wash or operate the vehicle in freezing temperatures Water can freeze in the throttle cable conduit and or o...

Page 11: ...le while it is in motion NHTSA Safety Notice If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause serious injury or death you should immediately contact the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Page 12: ...CAN CAUSE DEATH SERIOUS INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO YOURSELF AND OR OTHERS Kick start lever Side stand Center stand Seat compartment lock Helmet Hook Front brake caliper Front Tire Rear Tire Rear...

Page 13: ...the Scooter Do not remove it for any reason If the label comes off or becomes difficult to read you should get a replacement by contacting BAJA INC Location of Warning Label WARNING Read and understan...

Page 14: ...re all warning decals are legible and securely attached b Replace as necessary 4 Tires a Ensure that both tires have at least 1 8 in tread depth at center b Both tires must be inflated to the pressure...

Page 15: ...that all other fasteners are secure Tighten as necessary 7 Steering Make sure steering turns freely 8 Frame chassis Check for bent damaged frame chassis components Replace as necessary 9 Battery if eq...

Page 16: ...ENGINE OIL Your scooter has a four stroke engine Please use oil as described in the chart below By using the prescribe oil you will realize the best lubrication for the engine Oil Capacity 0 5 qt 0 47...

Page 17: ...UTION DO NOT RUN THE STARTER FOR MORE THAN 5 SECONDS AT A TIME ALWAYS ALLOW AT LEAST 10 SECONDS BETWEEN STARTING ATTEMPTS If the engine is warm Balance the scooter on its center stand 1 with the side...

Page 18: ...ard off the center stand Straddle the seat while keeping one foot on the ground for stability Slowly turn the throttle to begin driving Place your foot on the floorboard as the scooter begins moving N...

Page 19: ...p prevent theft Park on smooth hard surfaces use the center stand whenever possible Breaking in Following this break in procedure ensures that your scooter is functioning properly and maximizes engine...

Page 20: ...othly and firmly Always engage the rear brake first Front brake 6 Squeeze the lever gently at first to avoid locking the front wheel Most of your stopping power comes from the front wheel which should...

Page 21: ...emergency Electric starter switch 2 The electric starter switch is located directly under On Off safety stop switch In order for scooter to start the key will need to be turned to on position as well...

Page 22: ...to restart the scooter Left switch assembly High low beam light switch 1 To activate the high beam move the switch to position 2 For low beam use position 3 Turn signal switch 4 Slide the switch plate...

Page 23: ...gnal is activated Fuel indicator 4 Indicates the fuel level Odometer 5 Indicates the total distance the vehicle has traveled in km Seat lock To open Insert the key just below the seat on the left side...

Page 24: ...STAND TO ENSURE PROPER FILLING WHILE ELIMINATING THE RISK OF STATIC IGNITION CAUSED BY IMPROPER GROUNDING NEVER SMOKE NEAR GASOLINE NEVER OVERFILL THE GAS TANK ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FUEL CAP IS SECUREL...

Page 25: ...m left side of engine Drain engine oil into proper catch basin Dispose of oil properly at oil reclaim facility Cleaning oil filter Drain engine oil per instructions above Remove oil filter plug 2 loca...

Page 26: ...de of transmission 2 Add 12L 4oz 80W 90 gear oil Spark Plug Check up of Spark Plug 1 Remove the cap of spark plug and spark plug 2 Clean spark plug all around or replace it if it is corroded or there...

Page 27: ...filter cover by removing screws 2 If filter is dirty follow cleaning instructions below Cleaning Air filter 1 Remove foam element 3 from air filter housing 1 2 Wash foam element 3 in water or a mild...

Page 28: ...for wear and hydraulic system for leaks 4 To add brake fluid unscrew the 2 screws 4 on top of the brake fluid container located on right handlebar Add DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid Do not mix brake fluid...

Page 29: ...sure the engine is fully warm before adjusting the engine idle speed Inspect the fuel hose for damage and fuel leakage If any defects are found the fuel hose must be replaced Fuel Hose Idle speed adj...

Page 30: ...cooter with improper tires or even improper tire air pressure could be hazardous If you use improper tires or improper tire air pressure you may loose control of the scooter Always use the size and ty...

Page 31: ...arging batteries For best results charge the battery at a low current see above You can fast charge the battery at 2A for up to 1hr You may wish to use a trickle charger 5A to keep the battery charged...

Page 32: ...AREA WHILE THIS PROCEDURE IS BEING PERFORMED POISON CAUSES SEVERE BURNS Contains sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing To prevent accidents rinse empty container with water ANTIDOTE...

Page 33: ...ctrolyte is completely drained Never leave children unattended around battery If air bubbles cease to float to the top of the electrolyte bottles tap lightly on top DO NOT remove container from batter...

Page 34: ...te The red positive cable has a larger diameter than the black negative cable 3 After charging is complete press down firmly with both hands to seat the caps Do not pound or hammer The battery is now...

Page 35: ...tch fire if you do not handle it properly When draining fuel from the carburetor be sure to shut the engine off Do not smoke and never drain or refuel in an area where there are open flames or sparks...

Page 36: ...l pressure EXTERNAL 1 Spray all vinyl and rubber parts with rubber protection 2 Spray unpainted metal surfaces with rust preventative 3 Coat painted and plastic surfaces with car wax PROCEDURE FOR RET...

Page 37: ...n I Steering system I I I I I Steering shaft lubrication use Li grease I Fittings and Fasteners I T T T T Valve Gap I I I Inspect and clean adjust lubricate or replace if necessary C Clean R Replace T...

Page 38: ...d Loosen the drain screw and check that the carburetor is filled back up with fuel e If fuel is reaching the carburetor the ignition system should be checked next CAUTION Failing to troubleshoot a pro...

Page 39: ...ry 3 Make sure the fuel valve is not clogged and the fuel tank is not clogged 4 Check the idle speed If necessary adjust using a tachometer The correct idle speed is 1400 1600 r min 5 Make sure air fi...

Page 40: ...ransmission Transmission oil CVT 0 12L 4oz 80W90 Clutch Auto Centrifugal Capacity of gasoline 4 9L 1 3 gal Oil capacity 0 47 L 0 5 qt Lubrication method Pressure splash Bore and stroke 39mm x 41 4mm H...

Page 41: ...F Left switch assembly Horn switch Turn signal switch Brake assembly High Low beam switch R L HI LOW Right turn signal Lock B G Y G Y Y R Y W G W B1 W B1 Y W Y RG W G B Y B W G Y W B R W R G Y B1Y W G...

Page 42: ...lp your authorized service center or BAJA INC order parts The Frame number is stamped on front of scooter just above the front floor base A small cap will need to be removed to see the number The engi...

Page 43: ...or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications WARRANTY COVERAGE The Distributor warrants that each new 2009 and later vehicle is designed built and equippe...

Page 44: ...specifications which adversely affect performance Physical damage corrosion or defects caused by fire explosions or similar causes beyond the control of the Distributor Failures not caused by a defect...

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