Bajaj Auto Legend 00300728, Service Station Manual

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LUBRICATION OF FRONT SUSPENSION
The locations of Grease nipples and recommended
intervals for lubrication of Front suspension by grease (HP
multipurpose or equivalent) are as under.
Antidive link bushes & 'O' rings.
Lubricate at Every 2000 miles.
Needle roller bearings of Front
brake panel.
Lubricate at Every 4000 miles.
Bushes & 'O' rings of Antidive
link & hub pin.
Lubricate at Every 2000 miles.
NON-USE MAINTENANCE
Non-use maintenance is necessary if a vehicle remains
off road for a longer duration. The correct and careful non-
use maintenance carried out before storing the vehicle will
prevent the vehicle from rusting and from such other non-
operational damages like fire hazards.
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Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
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Empty the fuel from the fuel tank and carburettor float
bowl (if fuel is left in for a longer time, the fuel will
break and could clog the carburettor.)
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Remove the spark plug and put several drops of 2T
oil into the cylinder. Kick the engine over slowly a few
times to coat the cylinder wall with oil and install back
the spark plug.
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Set the vehicle on a box or a stand so that both the
wheels are raised off the ground.
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Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent
rusting. Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or brake
shoes.
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Lubricate the control cables.
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Cover the entire vehicle neatly. Make sure that the
storage area is well ventilated and free from any
source of flames or spark.
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Remove battery from vehicle.
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Maintain electrolyte level at 'Upper Level'.
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Ensure that battery is fully charged. Charge the
battery once in a month.
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Keep the battery away from rain, dew, moisture &
direct sunlight. Store battery in cool & dry place.
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Tighten the upper lock ring nut to a specified torque.
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Check the steering again. If the steering is still tight
or loose repeat the adjustment. If the proper condition
cannot be obtained inspite of correct adjustment,
inspect the steering parts.
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Install handle bar covers.
OIL STRAINER CLEANING
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Oil strainer is situated in side the bolt as shown in fig.
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Remove the bolt and take out oil strainer.
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Clean it with petrol. Apply air jet to dry oil strainer and
assembled back.
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Oil strainer should be cleaned in accordance with
periodic maintenance chart ( i.e. at every 3000
miles.)
Oil strainer bolt
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
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For checking / topping up electrolyte level :
- Remove LH bonnet.
- Remove rubber strap holding battery and slide out
battery slightly for easy topping up.
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Remove battery filler cap & fill distilled water until
the electrolyte level in each cell reaches the upper
level line.
CAUTION : Add only distilled water to the battery. Do
not use ordinary water for topping up , it will shorten
life of battery.
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Apply petroleum jelly to the terminals & assembled
back battery on the vehicle .
Location of battery