Tire Inspection; Steering Handle Front Shock Absorbers Inspection - Sym LV30/25/12W1-EU Série Manuel D'utilisation

10. Inspection and maintenance before riding

TIRE INSPECTION

 Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
 If a tire's ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to the
specified pressure.
 Tires' pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
Nails or small
stones embedded
CAUTION:
 Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss control of
the steering handle and a punctured tire(s).

STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION

 Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition switch key
removed.
 Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
 Operate steering handle up and down, and check front shock
absorbers for noises due to bends.
 Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with
wrenches for tightness.
 Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front & rear
to check if it is loosen, or has too much resistance, and pulls to
one side.
 Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tightly by the
brake cables.
 Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised
Dealer for a check or adjustment if any abnormal conditions are
found.
Crack and
damage
Tread wear
indicator
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 Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side
walls for crack or damage.
 Visual check tires for any nails or small stones
wedged in the tread.
 Check the "tread wear indicator" condition to see
if tread groove depth is insufficient.
 A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and
should be replaced immediately.