Summary of Beamer R4
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E-ton america beamer r4 owner’s manual copyright ©2008-2009 eton america, all rights reserved..
Page 2: Important Notices
2 dear customer , thank you for choosing the eton beamer. This scooter was made in accordance with the international qs9000 standards and the directives of the european parliament and council. It conforms to all federal dot regulations for a class a moped. It was engineered and designed to provide a...
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3 table of contents vehicle identification numbers ...................................................................................................................................... 5 controls, switches & feature locations ............................................................................
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4 table of contents wiring diagram ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 reporting safety defects ..................................................................................
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5 vehicle identification numbers . Controls, switches & feature locations locations of controls and features 1. Front brake lever 2. Rear brake lever 3. Front turn indicator lamps 4. Oil tank 5. Main parking stand 6. Rear turn indicator lamps 7. Fuel tank cap 8. Brake fluid reservoir engine serial n...
Page 6: Control Feature Operations
Control feature operations engine stop switch the stop switch is a red colored rocker switch located on the left‐hand handlebar. To start and run the engine, this switch must be placed in the on, position. The vehicle is also equipped with a safety brake switch which will prevent the engine from sta...
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7 ignition switch the ignition switch is located on the control column's right side below the handlebars. A key is required to work the switch. This switch has three positions, on, off and " “ locked. The switch must be in the on position for the engine to start and run. The off position disconnects...
Page 8: Brake Systems
8 manual choke lever this scooter is equipped with a manually operated carburetion choke system. The engine choke lever is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting the engine from a cold start. When first starting the engine,(cold start) ,place the lever in the full left position, (choke closed...
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9 the rear brake is the primary stopping brake on your vehicle. Using the rear brake to stop your vehicle will prevent steering control loss. Use your front and rear brakes in combination to control your speed while descending a grade. Use caution not to apply too much pressure to your front brake s...
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10 hydraulic fluid reservoir remove the reservoir cover by removing the two cover bolts. Fill the reservoir to 1 / 8 " from top with dot‐3 saej1703 grade brake fluid. Refold the cover gasket as shown in picture and replace cover and bolts. Caution: do not allow dirt to fall into the reservoir. Copyr...
Page 11: Fuel System
11 purging the brake lines for the hydraulic brake system to operate safely, the brake system must be purged of air in the lines and reservoir. To bleed the air will require two people to perform the following procedure. Place a drain pan under the brake caliper to catch the fluid. 1. Open the bleed...
Page 12: Air Filter
12 replace the cap if damaged or if it will not seal to the tank. The fuel tank capacity is 5.5 liters, 1.5 gal. Never refuel your vehicle when the engine is running or with a hot exhaust system. Spilling fuel on a hot engine or exhaust could cause a fire. Wait 30 minutes after turning off the unit ...
Page 13: Tires And Wheels
13 cleaning the filter 1. Remove the air filter box cover. 2. Remove the filter element from the air box. 3. Wash the element in a non‐flammable solvent such as air‐filter cleaner from your local auto parts dealer. 4. Dry the element completely before continuing. 5. Soak the element in clean engine ...
Page 14: Front Forks
14 12v-9ah-gtx9 when reinstalling the battery, be sure to connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal and the black cable to the negative (‐) terminal. The battery should be replaced every three years or when it no longer holds a charge. Do not expose the battery, for extended periods of time...
Page 15: Engine & Transmission Oil
15 engine & transmission oil checking engine oil level your scooter uses automotive type engine oil to lubricate the engine. The engine oil dip stick is located on the right hand side of your engine below the transmission shifting lever. To check your oil level, remove the dip stick by turning the t...
Page 16: Preoperation Inspection
16 changing transmission oil your scooter uses sae 80w‐90 gear oil to lubricate the drive and transmission gears. The gear oil should be changed before each riding season or every 5000 km operation. 1. Place an oil catch pan under t he unit directly below the transmission box. 2. Remove the transmis...
Page 17: Driving Your Beamer
17 note: your beamer is equipped with a safety brake interlock switch which will prevent the engine from starting without the brakes being applied. Your unit should start within 10 seconds of pushing the starter button. If the unit fails to start check the following: 1. Engine stop switch is "on” po...
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18 main center parking stand side kick out stand copyright ©2008-2009 eton america, all rights reserved..
Page 19: Specifications
19 b b e e a a m m e e r r m m a a t t r r i i x x r r 4 4 specifications engine type four cycle air/oil cooled (epa compliant) sohc displacement 149.5cc bore / stroke φ57.4 * 57.8mm compression ratio / pressure 9.7 : 1 / 150‐190psi torque / power 10.5n m @ 6000rpm / 11.0ps @ 7500rpm max speed 110kp...
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20 carburetor make/size kei‐hin cvek‐019 26mm with manual choke main jet 1.12mm pilot jet 0.35mm air mixture adjustment back out 1 ‐ 2½turns idle speed idle 1600 ‐ 1800rpm battery lead acid (maintenance free)12v‐8ah main fuse 10amp fluids fuel type unleaded gasoline 89 octane volume 6.5 liters / 1.7...
Page 21: Maintenance Schedule
21 maintenance schedule first week every 30 days annually notes fuel lines i replace fuel & vent lines every 2 years throttle operation i i inspect as part of pre‐ride inspection air filter c r fuel filter r spark plug i, l i, l brake system i i inspect as part of pre‐ride inspection brake fluid i i...
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22 wiring diagram beamer r4 150 copyright ©2008-2009 eton america, all rights reserved..
Page 23: Reporting Safety Defects
23 reporting safety defects nhtsa safety notice if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying eton america, llc. If nhtsa receiv...
Page 24: Eton America, Llc.
24 eton america, llc. Limited vehicle warranty eton america warrants all new eton vehicles sold by authorized eton dealers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the following exclusions and limitations. New vehicles sold by an authorized dealer to original retail consumers...
Page 25: Eton America, Llc.
25 eton america, llc. Limited vehicle warranty the above stated policy is the only policy offered and backed by eton america, and no other organization or individual is authorized to make or offer any different arrangements. Some states prohibit certain limitations or conditions or do not allow excl...
Page 26: Eton America Llc
26 eton america llc scooter/moped limited warranty federal emmission control systems eton america llc warrants each new scooter/moped vehicle that includes as standard equipment a taillight and a stoplight; a) is designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of initial retail purchase wi...
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