TVS Apache RTR 160 HYPER EDGE 2015, Owner'S Manual, Page: 33 / 60

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STARTING THE ENGINE
Turn the fuel cock lever to ‘ON’ or ‘RESERVE’
position based on the availability of fuel in the tank.
Insert the control key into the ignition cum steering
lock and turn it to the ‘ON’ position. Wait till the self
test cycle of speedometer gets over.
Keep the transmission in neutral and press the
electric starter switch to start the engine
electrically or kick start.
When the engine is cold
q Pull the choke knob and start the engine using
kick starter with no opening / very less opening
of throttle.
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Once the engine is started and running stable,
push back the choke knob and ride the vehicle
(when the engine is worm / hot do not use
choke).
RIDING YOUR APACHE RTR 180
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Warning
Do not run the engine indoors where little or no
ventilation available. Exhaust gas is extremely
poisonous.
Caution
Do not keep the engine in idling rpm for long and do
not open excessive throttle when engine is idling and
the vehicle is parked. It leads to overheating of
engine and damage to the internal components.
SETTING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION
1. Depress the clutch lever and engage first gear
by pressing the gearshift lever down.
2. Open the throttle slowly and simultaneously
release the clutch lever gently and gradually.
The vehicle starts moving forward.
3. As the vehicle picks up speed, shift to the next
higher gear by closing the throttle, applying the
clutch and lifting the gear shift lever up.
4. Release the clutch lever and open the throttle
smoothly. Select the required gears in similar
manner.
Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to keep the engine to
run smoothly in its normal operating speed range.
The gear ratios have been carefully chosen to meet
the characteristics of the engine.