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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)
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Periodic Maintenance Information
A : Oil filler cap
B : Oil level gauge
C : Upper level
D : Lower level
A
B
C
D
Engine Oil : Check every week
• Always maintain engine oil level between
the upper and lower mark provided on oil
window.
• Replace the oil in accordance with periodic
maintenance chart.
Engine Oil Level Checking :
• Park the vehicle on level surface at center
stand to check the oil level.
• Check the oil level through the oil inspection
gauge as shown in the figure.a
Recommended
SAE 10W30 API ‘SL’ / JASO ‘MA’
OR
Oil
SAE 20W40 API ‘SL’ / JASO ‘MA’
Oil Capacity
900 ml.
It is most vital to adhere to recommended frequency
of oil change for the purpose of long life of critical
engine components. For details refer periodic
maintenance chart.
Wheel Puncture
Use the recommended levers
while removing the Tyre /
Tube for puncture work. This
will avoid any damages to the
edges / scratches on paint of
the wheel.
Oil Strainer
• Oil strainer is situated inside clutch cover.
• Oil Strainer should be cleaned periodically at
Vehicle Dealer / Authorised Service Center.
