2. Use 32:1 Gas/Oil Mixture. Combine 4oz of oil for every gallon of High-Octane Gasoline. 3. Tanaka Perfect Mix, or similar quality 2-Cycle Engine Oil recommended. Oil can be purchased from your local X-Treme Dealer, Outdoor Power Equipment Dealer or Power Sports Dealer.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT READ THIS FIRST! WARNING This product does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Standards and is not intended for operation on public streets, roads or highways. Serious injury can result from the unsafe operations of this product. Operator can minimize these risks by using certain safety equipment such as: safety helmet, goggles, gloves, elbow and kneepads and appropriate footwear.
Use only quality replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer. Transportation and Storage Carry your X-Treme XG-550 by the handle bar tube with the engine off and the muffler away from your body. Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank and fold the X-Treme XG-550 before carrying or storage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION…………………………………….…………………………………….. 2 QUICK REFERENCE…………………………………………………………………………………… 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………….……………........... 5-6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR X-TREME XG-550…………………………………………………….. 7 PACKING CONTENTS…………….……………………………………………………………………. 8 GETTING STARTED………………...……………………………..……………………………………. 8 Unfolding……………………………….………………….….…………………………………… 8 Fuse Installation..……….….…………………………………………………………………….. 8 Fueling..…..………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Starting…..………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Riding/Braking……………………………………………………………………………………… 10 FOLDING AND STORAGE……………..…………………..…………………………………………... 10 OPERATING PROCEDURES…………………………………….…………………………………….
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How To Adjust Carburetor Air/Fuel Mixture……………………………………………………… 23-24 How To Change Charger Socket………………………………………………………………… 24 How To Remove Free Wheel Clutch……………………………………………………………. 24 How To Change Fuse Holder……………………………………………………………………. 24-25 TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………………………………….. 25-26 Getting Broken Bolts Out………………………………………………………………………… 25 Scooter Won’t Move………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Bad Starter Solenoid……………………………………………………………………………… 26 DIAGRAMS………………………………………………………………………………………………..
PACKAGE CONTENTS Your X-Treme XG-550 comes with the following items in the box. Please locate all of the following: X-Treme XG-550 Gas Scooter Tool Kit Product Handbook 10amp Fuse Tire Tube Air Extension Valve (may be inside tool kit) 12V Charger...
GAS LEVER. 13. It may be necessary to repeat step 12 several times until the motor starts When starting the XG-550 for the first time, it may be necessary to pull the starter handle multiple times until it starts.
FOLDING AND STORAGE When you are done riding the XG-550 you can fold it down for compact storage and transportation. To fold down the XG-550, use one hand to push down on the folding handle while also gently pushing down on the handlebars.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Mixing Fuel WARNING! This is a two-stroke engine. Only run the engine on fuel, which is properly mixed with 2-cycle engine oil. Provide good ventilation when fueling or handling fuel. Always use gas with a minimum octane number of 90. ...
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED TOOLS To adjust and service the X-Treme XG-550 you will need the following tools: Allen Wrenches: 3,4,5,6 mm. Wrenches: 10,13,13 mm Open and ring combination. Short reach Spark Plug Socket ...
BRAKING SYSTEM The XG-550 uses both a front wheel disc/caliper braking system activated by a hand brake lever on each side of the handlebar. Squeezing the hand brake lever with your left hand activates the front brake. Squeezing the hand brake lever with your right hand activates the rear brake.
TIRES AND WHEELS The X-Treme XG-550 uses an identical rim and tires assembly on the front and rear wheels, which means that the tires can be rotated. The wheels are actually two wheel halves (split rim) bolted together to make it easier to remove and replace the tire and tube.
ADJUSTING THE HEAD UNIT The head unit will should come adjusted from the factory. However, riding on rough terrain and general use may cause the head unit to become loose over time. It may be necessary to adjust the head unit from time to time. To adjust the head unit: 1.
Clean the air filter. OTHER QUESTIONS For additional questions or technical assistance, go to www.x-tremescooters.com/support/ Thank You for purchasing an X-Treme XG-550. Please tell your friends about how much fun you had on the X-Treme XG-550 Page16...
How To Adjust Chain Tension 1.) To set the chain tension, loosen the axle nuts. 2.) Then locate the chain tension bolts. These bolts go from the rear axle to the frame. When you tighten the nuts on these bolts, they pull the whole axle and wheel back, tightening the chain.
4.) Verify brake pads are position correctly. 5.) Push the axle through until it just sticks out the other side of the wheel. 6.) Add the Larger Spacer and push axle through the fork on the Right Side. 7.) Start Nut on end of Axle. 8.) Using two 17mm wrenches tighten the outside Axle Nuts snugly and evenly.
get down to the cable within the scooter. Pull it through the body and then through the handle bar down tube. 3.) Unscrew the two screws on the electric start section of the throttle. This piece should split to allow you to remove the throttle cable from the handle. Release the throttle cable from the handle.
settles down into the groove on the throttle on the carb. 14.) Replace air filter cover and deck plate. How To Install Fuel Lines 1.) Attach the larger diameter hose on the nipple that is straight. 2.) Attach the smaller diameter hose on the nipple that is bent at a 90 degree angle. It also has the fuel filter attached.
How To Install Yellow Start Button 1.) Remove the old Start Button by removing the two small screws - one on each side of the button. 2.) Split the unit into two parts and you can take it off of the handle bars. 3.) Run the wires of the new switch down under the foot plate.
How To Know What Each Battery Connection Wire Is 1.) The heavy gauge red wire connects from the battery positive to the starter relay. 2.) The small gauge red wire connects from the battery positive to the fuse holder via the white connector.
How To Install Bearings 1.) Remove the rear wheel. 2.) Remove the old bearing. To do this, you will need to insert something, like a screw driver, from the opposite side and simply push it out. 3.) Put the new bearings in. You will want to use something like a rubber mallet so you do not crack the bearings.
throttle snapped open. Alternative Method: 1.) Run the motor full throttle and adjust slowly until you achieve max rpm. 2.) Give a 1/4 turn counterclockwise to provide just a little rich and ride scooter. How To Change Charger Socket 1.) Locate the rear of the charging socket. 2.) Follow wires and disconnect white plastic connector from controller.
2.) Unplug the two white connectors at the end of the fuse holder wires. 3.) Remove the large nut on the back side of the fuse holder. 4.) Slide the nut over the wire connectors one at a time and remove fuse holder from frame.
Either thee spring on the clutch may be gone or the bell has come off the transmission. Troubleshooting: Bad Starter Solenoid? The starter solenoid is a round piece down under the footplate. It has a rubber cap on it. Remove this cap and you will see two bolts. Take a screw driver and short across those bolts (you might get a little spark, but not enough to hurt you).
Rear Wheel Assembly Diagram Left Side consists of these parts from outside nut to inner wheel. 1. Nut 2. Washer 3. Chain tension bolts 4. FRAME-Scooter 5. ½” Spacer 6. Left inner wheel spindle The brake disk is mounted on the left wheel spindle, and the caliper is mounted to frame.
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! IF YOU NEED HELP CALL 253-777-0690 OR GO ONLINE www.x-tremescooters.com/support/ For General Information or Parts Visit www.x-tremescooters.com Revised10/26/11 Page31...