CLYMER.
PUBLICATIONS
GARELLI
MOPED
OWNER SERVICE / REPAIR.
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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 90004CHAPTER 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