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Start the engine, press the clutch lever and
shift into gear. Make sure the engine does
not stall, and the vehicle does not creep.
Gradually release the clutch lever and open
the throttle. The vehicle should start
smoothly and accelerate.
Other Checks
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Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear that could cause sticking or failure.
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Check for clutch cable model. Use genuine
clutch cables.
DRIVE CHAIN
The service life of the drive chain depends
upon proper lubrication and adjustment.
The drive chain (1) should be checked and
lubricated as part of the Pre-ride Inspection
(page 20).
Under severe usage, or when the
vehicle is ridden in unusually dusty areas, more
frequent maintenance will be necessary.
Inspection
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Drive chain slack (3) should be adjusted to
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Check for clutch cable routing.
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Turn the engine “OFF”, park the vehicle on
its main stand and shift the transmission to
neutral. Remove hole cap (2).
Poor maintenance can cause premature wear
or damage to the drive chain and sprockets.
remain constant as the wheel rotates. If the
chain is slack in one section and tight in another,
some links are kinked and binding. Binding can
be eliminated by frequent lubrication.
Rotate the wheel and check drive chain slack as
the wheel rotates. Drive chain slack should
allow approximately 20-30 mm vertical
movement by hand.
(1) Drive chain (2) Hole cap
(3) Drive chain slack
2
1
3
(4) Chain lock plate (5) Open end
4
5
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f proper adjustment cannot be obtained or the
clutch does not work correctly, visit your
Authorised
workshop.
Hero MotoCorp
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