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Safe Riding Tips / Daily Safety Checks
•Familiarise yourself well with starting,
acceleration and braking of the vehicle.
•When applying the brakes, use both, the
front and rear brakes. Applying only one
brake may cause the rider to loose control,
use more of the front than rear judiciously
depending on road surface conditions.
•Riding at proper speed and avoiding
unnecessary acceleration and braking are
important not only for safety and low fuel
consumption, but also for longer life of the
vehicle and smooth operation.
•During rainy season ride the vehicle more
cautiously. Remember vehicles skid more
easily during light showers.
•Drive cautiously. Start early and reach your
destination safely.
•Always carry vehicle registration papers,
insurance and a valid driving licence with
you.
• Rainy Season Care : Fit & Finish Parts
It is suggested to customer to take
appropriate care in area of heavy
monsoon or high rainfall area.
• Enough fuel level for planned distance of
journey. No fuel leakage in fuel lines.
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•Engine oil level (bet upper - lower level mark)
•Throttle cable play of 2 - 3 mm. Smooth
operation & positive return to closed position,
•Steering Lock lever not fouling.
•Brake Pedal Play - 20 to 30 mm.
•Wear lining Indicator within usable range.
no brake dragging.
•Drive Chain slack of 25 to 35 mm adequately
lubricated.
• Function of all lights & horn
• Smooth steering movement without restriction
•Clutch lever play - 2 to 3 mm
•Both stands return to their fully up position.
• Correct inflation pressure in both tyres
adequate tread depth - no cracks / cuts.
• Correct rear viewing span adjustment of
mirror.
The appropriate surface preventive coat to
avoid rusting / poor surface finish on
a c c o u n t o f a d v e r s e a t m o s p h e r i c
conditions.
Running In
• Always keep the speed below the limits
mentioned in the table.
• Do not race the engine excessively.
• Do not start moving or race the engine
immediately after starting. Run the engine
for a minute at idle speed to give the oil a
chance to workup into the engine.
• Do not run at constant speed. Vary the
engine speed.
Fuel Saving Tips :
A well maintained vehicle and good driving can
contribute a lot to the saving of petrol.
Following are a few simple fuel saving tips.
Good Riding Habits :
• Ride smoothly and steadily at an optimum
driving speed of 40 to 45 Km/h.
• Avoid harsh braking.
• Change the gear judiciously according to
the speed & load requirement.
• Don’t overload the vehicle above the
specified payload.
• Use the accelerator judiciously.
• Cut off the engine if you want to stop for
more than two minutes.
Proper running-in is important for the better life
and trouble free performance of the vehicle.
• During first 2000 kms running-in period do
not exceed following speed limits.
Kms 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
0 - 1000 15 30 45 55
1000 - 2000 20 40 60 75
Fuel Check fuel lines and connections for
leakage.
Spark plug Inspect and clean spark plug. Adjust
electrode gap. Replace periodically
Air filter Clean / Replace the air filter element
periodically.
Engine oil Check level. Use recommended grade
and quantity.
Brakes Ensure that the brakes are not
dragging / binding.
Clutch Ensure correct clutch lever play.
Tyre pressure Always maintain the recommended tyre
pressure.
Carburettor Clean and adjust the carburettor.
Adjust idling speed.
Vehicle Maintenance (Ensure Following)
