RIDING YOUR TVS XL 100
Before riding your vehicle, make yourself throughly
familiar with all the controls of the vehicle and their
functions.
Inspection before riding
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Check the following items before riding
- Enough fuel for the planned distance of
running.
- Correct tyre pressure and adequate tread
depth / no cracks or cuts.
- Proper working of all lamps and horn.
- Smooth movement of steering.
- Smooth operation of throttle.
- Correct free play of front and rear brake.
- Free rotation of wheels.
Starting the engine
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Turn the fuel cock lever to the ‘ON’ or
‘RESERVE’ position. Insert the control key into
the ignition switch and turn it to the ‘ON’
position.
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Hold any one of the brake and just Press the
electric starter switch to start the engine
electrically otherwise kickstart.
When the engine is cold
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Actuate and hold the choke by pressing it
towards left side.
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Start the engine using electrical starter / kick
starter with no opening / very less opening of
throttle.
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Once the engine is started and running stable,
release the choke lever and ride the vehicle
(when the engine is warm / hot do not use
choke).
Caution
‘In i-Touch Start’ vehicles, incase if the ESI lamp
glows after switching ‘ON’ the ignition and while
pressing the electric starter switch, turn ‘OFF’ the
ignition and once again repeat the procedure of
starting the vehicle using electrical starter. If the
ESI lamp still glows take the vehicle to TVS Motor
Company Authorised Distributor or Dealer /
Authorised Service Centers.
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RI
DING
YOUR
TVS
XL
100
