HERO SPLENDOR iSmart User manual
Your motorcycle is conforming to latest (Bharat stage-III norms) regulation for emission,
safety & noise levels. We are also using non asbestos brake shoes/pads and engine gaskets
which are environment friendly in nature.
Your Authorised Hero MotoCorp dealer will be glad to provide further information or
assistance and is equipped to handle your future service needs.
Thank you for selecting a Hero MotoCorp SPLENDOR iSmart. We wish you many miles of
continued riding pleasure in the years ahead.
Let us make this world a safer, healthier and more environment friendly place.
We at Hero MotoCorp, are committed to demonstrate excellence in our environment
performance on a continual basis, as an intrinsic element of our corporate philosophy. To
achieve this we commit ourselves to continue product innovations to improve environment
compatibility, comply with all applicable legislation including environment legislation and
strengthen the green supply chain.
This booklet is your guide to the basic operation and maintenance of your new
Hero MotoCorp SPLENDOR iSmart. Please take time to read it carefully. As with any fine
machine, proper care and maintenance are essential for trouble-free operation and optimum
performance.
PREFACE
ALL INFORMATION, ILLUSTRATION, PHOTOGRAPH, DIRECTIONS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER CONTENTS COVERED IN THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL ARE BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF ITS PRINTING APPROVAL, AND THE
ACCURACY OR CORRECTNESS OF THE SAME IS NOT UNDERTAKEN OR
GUARANTEED. Hero MotoCorp Ltd RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE
CHANGES IN ITS CONTENTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND/OR
INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION, WHATSOEVER. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO
REPRODUCE ANY PART OF THIS PUBLICATION WITHOUT OBTAINING
PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
NOTE
Pg. No.
CONTENTS
Pg. No.
î Maintenance Schedule 27
MAINTENANCE 27
î Spark plug 29
î Air cleaner 30
î Throttle operation 32
î Valve clearance 32
î Carburetor 34
î Clutch 34
î Drive chain 35
î Oil screen filter & Centrifugal filter 29
î Front brake 37
ZONAL/REGIONAL OFFICES
ROAD SIGNS 49
î Fuse replacement 41
î Battery 40
î Side stand 42
î Suspension 43
î Washing the motorcycle 46
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 47
î Rear wheel removal 45
î Headlamp adjustment 43
î Catalytic converter 46
î Front wheel removal 44
HERO GENUINE PARTS
WARRANTY DETAILS
î Stop lamp switch 42
î Rear brake 38
î Brake wear indicator 39
STARTING THE ENGINE 26
SAFE RIDING TIPS 4
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION 1
îFuel valve 15
îSide stand switch 15
RIDING 23
TOOL KIT/FIRST AID KIT 25
TIPS FOR HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT 6
MOTORCYCLE VIEWS 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK/TOP UP PROCESS 17
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT PROCESS 17
TYRES WITH TUBE 18
ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS 5
ANTI-THEFT TIPS 5
PARTS FUNCTION 10
îIgnition switch 11
îi3s (Idle stop start system) 13
îLeft handlebar controls 12
îRight handlebar controls 12
îSide stand indicator 14
îFuel tank 16
îENGINE OIL 17
TUBELESS TYRES 20
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION 22
BRAKING/PARKING/UTILITY BOX 24
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 25
MBLXXXXACYZXYYYYY
XXXXEMY
ZXYYYYY
îDuring registration of the motorcycle.
VIN and Engine No. may be required:
îFor dealing with Legal & Insurance Departments.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Location: Stamped on the right side of the
steering head tube.
VIN: MBLXXXXACYZXYYYYY
Engine No.
Location: Stamped on the lower side of the
left Crankcase.
Engine No.: XXXXEMYZXYYYYY
Model: Splendor iSmart
VIN
AB
Engine
EM
Variants
XXXXEM Y Z X YYYYY
Engine
Description Year of
Manufacturing Assembly Plant Month of
Manufacturing Serial Number
MBL XXXXAC Y Z X YYYYY
Manufacturer
code Vehicle
Description Year of
Manufacturing Assembly Plant Month of
Manufacturing Serial Number
Electric start/Drum/Spoke wheel
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION
Electric start/Drum/Cast wheel AC EM
1
Engine oil
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel reserve capacity
Front fork oil
Maximum power
Maximum torque
Bore and stroke
Compression ratio
Displacement
Spark plug gap
Valve clearance
Idle speed
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Caster angle
0.95 litre at disassembly and 0.80 litre at draining
8.7 litres (Minimum)
1.8 litres (Usable reserve)
163 ml
6.15 kW (8.36 Ps) @ 8000 r/min
0.82 kgf-m (8.05 N-m) @ 5000 r/min
50.0x49.5 mm
9.9:1
97.2 cc
0.6-0.7 mm
0.10 mm
0.10 mm
1400±100 r/min
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Swingarm with adjustable Hydraulic
Shock Absorbers
26°
Capacities
Engine
Intake (cold)
Exhaust (cold)
Chassis and suspension
Spark plug
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATIONSITEM
Dimensions
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Saddle height
Ground clearance
Kerb weight
1965 mm
770 mm
1095 mm
1235 mm
785 mm
160 mm
110 kg
Weight
NGK-CR7HSA, BOSCH-UR4AC,
Champion-P-RZ9HC (Federal Mogul)
2
* MF stands for Maintenance Free
** MFR stands for Multi-Focal Reflector
SPECIFICATIONSITEM
Trail length 79 mm
(Tyre with Tube/
Tubeless Tyre) Front
Rear
Primary reduction
Final reduction
st
Gear ratio, 1
rd
3th
4
Battery
3.722 (67/18)
3.143 (44/14)
3.181 (35/11)
1.706 (29/17)
1.238 (26/21)
0.958 (23/24)
*MF Battery 12V-3Ah
Transmission
Electricals
Spoke Wheel/Cast Wheel (optional)
Spoke Wheel/Cast Wheel (optional)
Front Wheel
Rear Wheel
nd
2
Alternator
Starting System
Headlamp (High/Low)
Tail/Stop lamp
Turn signal lamp
Meter Illumination
Neutral indicator
Turn signal indicator
120 W
12V-1.7Wx2
12V-1.7W
12V-3.0Wx2
Brakes Dia. 130 mm
Dia. 110 mm
Front (Drum type)
Rear (Drum type)
Hi Beam indicator 12V-1.7W
i3s indicator 12V-1.7W
Side stand indicator 12V-1.7W
Fuse 10 A, 15 A
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
2.75x18-4 PR/80x100-47P
2.75x18-6 PR/80x100-54P
Tyre size
Electric Start (i3s Idle Stop Start System)
12V-35/35W Trapezoidal Halogen Bulb-MFR**
5x21W MFR**
12V-10Wx4 (Amber Bulb) with clear lens-MFR**
Position lamp 12V-3.0W
3
îGive way to others on the road and signal
before you make a turn.
îRespect road signs and obey traffic rules for
your own safety and that of others on the
road (page 49 & 50).
îFor stopping motorcycle, use both brakes
simultaneously, keeping throttle in the close
position.
Do's:
îAlways wear a helmet (ISI marked) with
chin strap securely fastened and insist on a
helmet for your pillion rider.
îTo make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing that fits well.
î Before riding make sure in which mode you
are riding whether with i3s switch “ON’ or
“OFF”.
îGet your motorcycle serviced regularly by
the Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop.
îWhile riding, sit in a comfortable position
with your legs close to fuel tank.
îRide defensively and at a steady speed
(between 40-50 km/hr).
îTightly wrap loose/hanging clothes & avoid
entangling with moving parts.
îDuring night time, dip headlamps of your
motorcycle for oncoming traffic, or when
following another vehicle.
îAlways conduct simple pre-ride inspection
(page 22).
Don't
îNever use cell phone while riding the
motorcycle.
îAvoid sudden acceleration, braking and
turning of your motorcycle.
îNever touch any part of the hot exhaust
system like muffler.
îNever shift gears without disengaging the
clutch and closing the throttle.
îNever ride under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
îDo not cross the continuous white/
yellow line in the center of the road, while
overtaking.
îConcentrate on the road and avoid talking
to the pillion rider or others on the road.
îDo not attach large or heavy items to the
handlebars, front forks, or fenders.
îNever take your hands off the steering
handle while riding.
îDo not litter the road.
SAFE RIDING TIPS
4
îMake sure that the accessory does not
obscure any lamps, reduce ground
clearance, limit suspension travel or steering
travel, affect your riding position or interfere
with operating any controls.
Accessories
îBe sure electrical equipment does not exceed
the motorcycle's electrical system capacity
(page 3). A blown fuse can cause a loss of
lights.
îDo not pull a trailer or sidecar with your
motorcycle. This motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their
use can seriously impair your motorcycle's
handling.
Modifying your motorcycle or using non-
Hero MotoCorp accessories can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider
making any modifications or adding an
accessory, be sure to read the following
information.
ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove any
original equipment or modify your motorcycle
in any way that would change its design or
operation. Such changes could seriously
impair your motorcycle's handling, stability
and braking, making it unsafe to ride.
Removing or modifying your lamps, mufflers,
emission control system or other equipment
can also make your motorcycle illegal.
îFollow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
îImproper accessories or modifications can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
WARNING
îPark your motorcycle in a locked garage
whenever possible.
ADDRESS : ___________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
îAlways lock the steering and never leave the
key in the ignition switch .
îUse an additional anti-theft device of good
quality.
NAME : _______________________________
Many times stolen motorcycles are identified
by information in the Owner's Manuals that
are still with them.
PHONE NO : __________________________
îPut your name, address and phone number
in this Owner's Manual and keep it in your
motorcycle at all times.
ANTI-THEFT TIPS
5
The following tips shall ensure a healthy motorcycle, healthy environment, and a healthy you.
îHealthy engine: The engine is the lifeline of every vehicle. To keep it healthy, it should be
tuned regularly, which will also help reduce pollution and improve vehicle performance &
fuel efficiency.
îRegular Servicing: Get your motorcycle serviced at an Authorised Hero MotoCorp
workshop, as per the service schedule, for an optimum performance and keep the emission
level under check.
îGenuine engine oil: Hero 4T Plus SAE 10W 30 SL grade (JASO MA2) engine oil
recommended by Hero MotoCorp and make sure you change it every 6000 kms.
(with top up every 3000 kilometres) to keep the engine fit and environment healthy.
îNoise pollution: Noise beyond a certain decibel is pollution. Whether it is from horns or defective
mufflers, excessive noise will cause headaches and discomfort.
îEmission Pollution: Get emission of your motorcycle checked by Authorised agencies
atleast once every 3 months or as notified by the government from time to time.
îGenuine Spares: Always insist on Hero MotoCorp genuine parts as spurious or
incompatible spares and accessories can upset or deteriorate your motorcycle’s running
condition.
îFuel Saving & Reduce Pollution: Switch "OFF" the engine while waiting at traffic signal
points to save fuel and reduce pollution, if the waiting period is long.
TIPS FOR HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
6
TOP VIEW MOTORCYCLE VIEWS
*Accessories and features shown may not be part of standard fitment.
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108 912 15
13 17
19
(3) Headlamp switch
(1) Horn switch
(6) Passing switch
(8) Turn signal indicator
(4) Dimmer switch
(7) Rear view mirror
(5) Clutch lever
(2) Turn signal switch
(9) i3s indicator
(19) Throttle grip
(20) Electric starter switch
(21) Fuel gauge
(23) Leg guard (Optional)
(24) Fuel tank cap
(22) Ignition switch with
steering lock
(11) Neutral indicator
(14) Speedometer
(16) Tripmeter
(18) Front brake lever
(15) High beam indicator
(17) i3s switch
(12) Odometer
(10) Side stand indicator
(13) Trip meter knob
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