Fig. 2.32
Fig. 2.33
Fig. 2.34
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Remove the filter complete engine oil and
‘O’ ring (A). (Fig. 2.32)
Note:
Keep an oil bowl while opening the cap oil
filter to collect the left over oil.
While reassembling, ensure to assemble
the ‘O’ rings (A & C) and spring oil filter (B).
(Fig. 2.33)
Locate the seal end (1) of the filter towards
crankshaft. (Fig. 2.33)
Whenever the filter complete engine oil is
replaced, it is recommended to replace the
engine cum transmission oil along with it.
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Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of
dismantling.
SPARK PLUG
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Check the type of the spark plug.
Inspect and clean at initial 500 - 750 km.
Replace spark plug every 12000 km.
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Neglecting the spark plug leads to difficulty
in starting and poor performance.
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Before removing the spark plug, clean the
spark plug surroundings to prevent any foreign
materials from falling inside the cylinder bore.
l
Disconnect the sparkplug cap and remove the
spark plug. (Fig. 2.34)
Plug spanner
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Carbon deposits on the spark plug electrodes
prevents good sparking and causes misfiring.
Clean the deposits by blasting sand and
compressed air using a spark plug cleaning
machine as explained below:
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Ensure the air and power supply to the spark
plug machine is on.
TVS APACHE RTR 200
SERVICE MANUAL
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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