Schwinn hope 50, User Manual

16

Routine Care and Maintenance, 

continued

CLEANING

Keep your scooter clean so it will look good and perform well. Before washing, remove the contents of the storage compartment.

WARNING

• DO NOT allow water to come in contact with the ignition, battery, fuse compartment or other electrical parts. 
• DO NOT use high-pressure washers, as they can cause damage to the scooter’s body, mechanical and

electrical parts. 

• Hand wash with mild soap and water using a soft rag or mitt. 

DO NOT

use a brush that could scratch the finish. 

DO

NOT

use abrasive cleansers.

• Rinse thoroughly with clean water. 

DO NOT

allow water to come in contact with any electrical components. Dry with a

chamois or soft, absorbent cloth. 

Scooter will not start.

1. Make sure you have fuel in the fuel tank. 
2. Make sure you are squeezing one brake lever while starting the scooter. The scooter will not start if a brake is not applied.
3. Make sure the engine stop switch is in the ON 

position.

4. Make sure the side stand is retracted.
5. Make sure the key is in the ignition and turned to the ON 

position. 

6. The spark plug may need replacing (see “Replacing the Spark Plug”, page 15).
7. The fuse may have blown. Check the fuse (see “Replacing the Fuse”, page 15).
8. The engine may be overheated. Allow it to cool before attempting to restart the scooter.
9. The battery may be discharged. Use the kick starter (see “Starting the Scooter”,  page 9), or charge or replace the

battery, (see “Replacing the Battery”, page 14).

Poor engine power or poor fuel economy.

1. The air filter may be dirty (see “Cleaning or Replacing the Air Filter”, page 15).
2. The spark plug may need to be adjusted or replaced  (see “Replacing the Spark Plug”, page 15).
3. The tires may be over-inflated or under-inflated. Check tire pressure (see “Tire Maintenance”, page 11).

Troubleshooting