TVS Apache RTR 160 HYPER EDGE 2015, Owner'S Manual, Page: 26 / 60

Fuel cock has the following three positions:
ON:
Fuel flows in this position when the fuel is
above the reserve level in the tank.
RES: Switch over the fuel cock lever to this
position when the fuel stops flowing in ‘ON’
position.
OFF: Fuel flow cuts off from the tank to
carburettor.
KNOW YOUR APACHE RTR 180
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During cold start, apply the choke and start the
vehicle using electric starter or kick lever
without opening / with less opening of throttle.
Once the engine is started and running in stable
RPM, push back the choke knob and ride the
vehicle.
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Leaving the fuel cock in ‘ON’ or ‘RESERVE’ position
may cause the fuel tank to completely drain out,
incase any malfunctioning of carburettor float
system. Similarly, if the fuel cock is positioned
between ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ may drain off entire fuel
while riding the vehicle.
Note
CHOKE KNOB
Choke ‘ ’ is provided in the carburettor assembly
itself. Gently pull out choke knob to operate the
choke.
Caution
Always use choke for starting the cold engine. Never
open the throttle fully when the choke is applied. It
may lead to flooding of engine and difficulty in
starting.