| Gas Information: *gas tank on right side of frame in between seat and handle bars. USE UNLEADED *70 miles approximately per tank (watch your mileage and your tank) Starting Procedure For Tomos Mopeds: *put down the stand and stand on the left side of the moped *If engine is cold, press the choke lever down (on right side of moped near foot rest) DO NOT MANUALLY PULL UP THE CHOKE - MOPED WILL NEED TO BE TAKEN TO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR!! *slide the red on/off switch (located on right handle bar) to "on" position *hold in rear brake *hold throttle (right handle grip) open 1/3 turn *step down on the kick starter towards rear of moped *when engine starts, open throttle all the way until you hear the choke click off *WHEN ENGINE IS WARM, DO NOT OPERATE CHOKE Braking Procedure: *no clutch lever, no shifting gears *left hand lever (rear brake) right hand lever (front brake) *at low speeds and tight maneuvering, keep hand on left (rear) brake *use both brakes evenly when stopping abruptly *use extreme caution when braking on gravel and wet roads *never jam on either brake (you may cause a skid) *use mirrors at all times *never take your hands off of the handle grips, you will become very unstable *if you want to wave, beep your horn instead *use our turn indicators (they won't click off automatically) *don't ride side by side (it puts one of you over the center line) *ride single file and not too close *if you want to stop in the mid-travel get off the road! (pull off in a safe place) |
*pass carefully (you and the one you pass can scare easily) *stay off all private, chained, posted roads (you will be ticketed) *watch for cars pulling out quickly from hidden driveways Riding Instructions: *never ride a moped unless you are wearing a helmet *baskets or luggage racks are for lightweight items only - make sure cargo is secure *place both hands on the handle bars and both feet on the foot pedals when riding *obey all federal and local laws and regulations while riding *do not open and close throttle rapidly - this could cause possible loss of control of the moped (to accelerate, open throttle gradually, for deceleration close the throttle) *when slowing down the moped, coordination of the throttle and the front and rear brake is most important *when riding in wet or rainy conditions or on loose surfaces, exercise extreme caution when braking *when descending a steep grade, close the throttle slowly and use both brakes to slow down the moped *both front and rear brakes should be applied together *independent use of only the front or rear brake reduces stopping performance *excessive brake application may cause either wheel to lock, reducing control of the moped Road Conditions - Very Important! *10 mph to 15 mph are the perfect sightseeing speeds. *pot holes are everywhere and you hit hard (eyes on the road) *loose gravel and gravel rocks are like ice (loose gravel builds up at all forks, intersections and driveways) *very think shoulders on most roads, be aware of traffic behind you - use your mirrors. DON'T TURN HEAD!! *your chances of a mishap are greatly decreased at a lower speed *if you don't feel comfortable, don't go! |