CLYMER. PUBLICATIONS GARELLI MOPED OWNER SERVICE / REPAIR. 1976-1978| | | | | CAREZLLI MOPED OWNER SERVICE / REPAIR. 1976-1978 By ED SCOTT ERIC JORGENSEN Editor JEFF ROBINSON Publisher CILYMER. PUBLICATIONS World's largest publisher of books devoted exclusively to ‘automobiles, motorcycles, and boats. 222 NORTH VIRGIL AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90004CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Although mopeds have long been a favorite in Europe, it is only recently that they have become popular in the United States. Today they are more numerous and are ridden more often than ever before. The majority of moped dealers also sell bicycles or motorcycles. The number of compe- tent mechanics available cannot keep pace with the demand. Moped owners must often do their ‘own maintenance and repair. Moped maintenance and repair is not dif- ficult if you know what tools to use and what to do. Anyone not afraid to get his or her hands dirty, of average intelligence, and with enough ‘mechanical ability to change a light bulb can perform most of the procedures in this book, In some cases, a repair job may require tools or skills not reasonably expected of the home mechanic. These instances are noted in each chapter and it is recommended that you take the job 10 your dealer, a competent mechanic or machine shop. BASIC COMPONENTS Basically the moped is an engine powered bicycle. It has two pedals and can be ridden as an ordinary bicycle without running the engine. Figure 1 shows the major components of the Garell. Frame ‘The frame isa heavy duty, step-through bicy- cle frame with provisions for an engine. Engine ‘The engine is a very simple one-cylinder, 2- stroke engine cooled by air. It produces approx- imately two horsepower. This is the same type ‘of engine used on outboard motors, lawn mowers, and many motorcycles. It is very reliable and it is easy to maintain. ‘Clutch/ Transmission ‘The clutch/transmission js automatic, that is, there are no gears to shift and no clutch pedal or lever to worry about. The engine power is, transferred to the rear wheel by a drive-chain Just like on a bicycle or motoreyele. Suspension Spring type front forks and rear shock ab- sorbers smooth out rough roads. These are similar to those used on motoreycles but are simpler and require very little maintenance. Brakes ‘The brakes are operated by levers on the handlebar, similar to those used on bicycles and