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If your vehicle overturns or is involved in a
crash, be sure that you visit your Authorised
Hero MotoCorp
workshop for detailed
inspections.
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These instructions are based on the
assumption that the motorcycle will be used
exclusively for its designed purpose. Sustained
high speed operation or operation in
unusually wet or dusty conditions will require
more frequent service than specified in the
maintenance schedule.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
A Well-maintained motorcycle is essential for
safe economical and trouble-free riding. It will
also help reduce air pollution.
To help you, take proper care of your
motorcycle, the following pages include a
maintenance schedule and a maintenance
record for regular scheduled maintenance.
Consult your Authorised
Hero MotoCorp
Dealer for recommendation applicable to your
individual needs and use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Read the instruction before you begin and
make sure you have the tools and skills
required.
·
Carbon monoxide poisoning from
engine exhaust.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool
before touching.
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To reduce the possibility of a fire or
explosion, be careful when working around
petrol or batteries. Use only nonflammable
solvent
,
not petrol, to clean parts. Keep
cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
the battery and all fuel-related parts.
Remember that your Authorised
Hero
MotoCorp
workshop knows your motorcycle
best and is fully equipped to maintain and
repair it.
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Make sure the engine is “OFF” before you
begin any maintenance or repair. This will
help to eliminate several potential hazards:
To ensure best quality and reliability, it is
recommended to use
Hero MotoCorp
genuine parts for repair and replacement.
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To help prevent the motorcycle from
falling over,
park it on a firm, level surface
on the main stand.
·
Injury from moving parts.
·
Burns from hot parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed
to do
so.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the engine.
WARNING
!
!
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Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or
failing to correct a problem before you ride
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
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Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner's manual.