Sym AK12U Series, Manual

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10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING   

(Please refer to the components location diagram for the following components.) 

 ROUTINE INSPECTION 

Check Items 

Check Key Points 

Engine Oil 

Is there enough engine oil? 

Fuel 

Is it enough? Is it Octane 90 or above 

Front 

Braking condition? (Brake lever free play: 10~20mm) 

Brake 

Rear 

Braking condition? (Brake lever free play: 10~20mm) 

Front 

Is tire pressure normal? (Standard: 1.75kg/cm

2

) 

Tires 

Rear 

Is tire pressure normal? 
(Standard: 2.0 kg/cm

2

 for 1 person, 2.25 kg/cm

2

 for 2 persons) 

Steering Handle 

Does the handle vibrate abnormally or is difficult to turn? 

Speedometer, lights, and 

rearview mirror 

Is it operated properly? 
Do lights come on? Can it be seen clearly from behind? 

Tightness of Main Components  Are screws, nuts loosen? 

Abnormal Points 

Do the previous troubles still exist? 

  ENGINE OIL INSPECTION AND CHANGE 

INSPECTION: 

Use the main parking stand to support the 
motorcycle on a level ground, remove the dipstick 
after engine stopped for 3~5 minutes. Wipe oil off 
the dipstick and then insert it into the guide tube 
again (Do not rotate it.) 

Remove the dipstick and check whether oil level is 
in between the upper and lower marks. 

※

  Add oil to upper limit if oil is under the lower limit. 

(Check cylinder, crankcase…etc for leakage.) 

OIL CHANGE: 

Change engine oil after the first 300km, and change 
the engine oil every 3,000km thereafter. Cleaning oil 
filter's every 6,000km. 

In order to maintain the engine’s maximum 
performance, check whether the engine oil is 
enough every 500km.    Add oil to upper limit if the 
engine oil has been found to be inadequate. 

Engine Oil : Use API SH, SAE 10w-30 grade or 
better engine oil.    Otherwise, damage will not be 
covered by warranty. 

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 Recommended Oil: 

SYM Genuine EXTRA 4X OIL.

Oil Capacity

：

1.0 Liter (0.8 liters for routine change), 

oil filter clean or change: 0.85 liters. 

CAUTION:

If any problem founded during routine inspection, correct the problem before using the motorcycle 
again, have your motorcycle checked and repaired by the 

“SYM dealer or authorized service 

personnel”

 if necessary. 

Upper limit 

Lower limit