Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Service Information

GENERAL

• Place the scooter on al level ground before starting any work.
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
• Work in a well ventilated area. Smoking or allowing flames or sparks in the work area or where the gasoline is stored can cause a fire or explosion.
• If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine in an enclosed area.
• The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. Run the engine in an open area or with an exhaust evacuation sustem in and enclosed area.

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQURE VALUES

Engine oil drain plug
   25 N*m (2.5 kgf*m, 18 lbf*ft)
Oil strainer screen cap
   15 N*m (1.5 kgf*m, 11 lbf*ft)
   Apply oil to the threads and seating surface.
Oil filter cartridge
   10 N*m (1 kgf*m, 7 lbf*ft)
   Apply oil to the threads and seating surface.
Transmission oil drain bolt
   24 N*m (2.4 kgf*m, 18 lbf*ft)
Transmission oil filler bolt
   24 N*m (2.4 kgf*m, 18 lbf*ft)
Spark plug
  12 N*m (1.2 kgf*m, 9 lbf*ft)
Tappet adjust nut
   9 N*m (0.9 kgf*m, 6 lbf*ft)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tappet adjuster
   E036
Oil filter cartridge wrench
   E052

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform the pre-ride inspection in the owner's manual at each scheduled maintenance period.

This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.

I: INSPECT AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
C: CLEAN
R: REPLACE
A: ADJUST
L: LUBRICATE

NOTE:

1 - At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
2 - Service more frequently if the scooter is ridden in unusually wet or dusty areas.
3 - Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle.
4 - Inspect every 18000 km (12000 mi) after replacement.
5 - Replace every 1 year, or every 10000km (6000mi), whichever comes first.
6 - Replace every 2 year, or at indicated odometer interval, whichever comes first.
7 - Replace every 2 years. Replacement requires mechanical skill.

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