MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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5. Fill up fresh petrol in the fuel tank.
6. Check and inflate the tyres to the specified tyre
pressure.
7. Check and correct the points mentioned in page no. 23.
8. Turn the ignition switch to ‘ON’ position. Start the
engine with choke ‘ON’ condition for a few minutes and
ride out.
RECOMMENDED TIPS WHEN TAKING A LONG TRIP:
A) Please keep the following items for use in case of
emergency:
1. Tool kit complete.
2. Recommended spark plug one number.
3. Head lamp and turn signal lamp bulb one each.
4. Throttle, clutch and front brake cable (incase of
drum brake vehicle) one each.
5. Drive chain lock - one number.
6. First aid kit.
B) Precautions to be taken for the journey:
1. Ensure engine cum transmission oil level and brake
oil level (only if applicable) are upto the level.
2. Adequate fuel in fuel tank.
C) Check your motorcycle for the following:
1. Tightness of all bolts and nuts with correct torque
value.
2. Fitness of tyres / tyre pressure / tread depth.
3. All bulbs, indicators and horn function.
4. Smooth functioning of all cables and their free play.
5. Smoothness of steering operation.
6. Drive chain and sprocket condition. Chain
adjustment.
7. Front / rear brake functioning and rear brake lamp
switch adjustment.
8. Front fork for any abnormality.
9. Fuel cock bowl filter cleanliness.
10. Spark plug gap and condition of spark plug.
11. Air filter element cleanliness.
12. Correct idling speed.
13. Lubrication of all items mentioned in the periodic
maintenance schedule.
14. Any other job as necessary.
15. Have your vehicle checked at any TVS Motor
Company Authorised Distributor or Dealer /
Authorised Service Centers.
CAUTION
Avoid using alkaline solution like detergent soaps for washing the
vehicle. This may damage head lamp and other lamp assemblies.
