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RUNNINGIN:
Intheprocessofmanufacturingthebestpossiblematerials
are usedandallmachinedpartsarefinishedtoaveryhigh
degree of accuracy. But it is still necessary to allow the
moving parts to break in before subjecting the engine to
maximum stresses. The future performance and
reliability of the engine depends upon the care and
restraint exercised during its early life. The general
running in rules are :
lAlways keep to the specified running-in speed.
lDo not ride the vehicle at high speed.
lDo not race the engine.
lDo not run the engine under constant speed for
prolongedperiod, pleasevary the speedfor better
bedding in of the mating parts.
lDonot startmovingorrace theengine immediately
after starting. Run the engine for a few minutes at
idle speed to give the oil a chance to workup into all
engineparts.
The table given below shows the maximum permissible
speedduring running in:
Distance Max. vehicle speed in
in miles gears(mph)
Ist IInd IIIrd IVth
0-1200 10 20 30 40
STARTING :(Kick start)
lTurn the Ignition switch to 'ON' position.
lConfirmthat thevehicleisin neutralgear,turn indica-
tor switch is “OFF” and supplementary engine stop
switch in “RUN”position.
How to operate kick:
Move the kick slowly.
Ensure that ratchet is engaged, then kick.
When engine is cold :
Use‘CHOKE’only forcoldstarting. Donotopenthrottle.
Pull the choke lever and operate kick for starting.
Release the Choke lever to‘ OFF’ position immediately
once the engine starts.
When engine is warm :
Do not open throttle while kick starting. If the engine
fails to start with 2-3 kicks, slightly open the throttle (not
more than 1/4 th turn) before kicking.
STARTING:(With Self Start)
lTurn the Ignition switch to 'ON' position.
lConfirm that the vehicle is in neutral gear otherwise
engine will not start.
(Neutral switch is fitted on gear shifter assly for this
purpose as a safety feature.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
lConfirm that the turn indicator switch is “OFF” and
supplementary enginestopswitchin“RUN”position.
lPress the Start Button to start the engine.
lRelease start button as soon as engine starts.
When engine is cold :
lPull the choke lever in 'ON' position.
lPress the Start Button with accelerator in completely
closedposition.
lOnce the engine warms up, release choke lever to
'OFF'position.
When engine is warm :
lWhilestartingwarmengine,opentheaccelerator1/8th
to 1/4th and press the Start Button.
NEVER REV UP THE ENGINE TO HIGHER RPMs
IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING OR IN NEUTRAL
GEAR. If the engine is raved to higher RPMs immedi-
ately after starting it may lead to severe engine
damagesas lubricatingoil takesome timetoreach allth
components.
Moving from ‘Stand still position’
Pull the clutch lever and twist the gear control tube
upwards in one smooth motion to put the vehicle in 1st
gear.Release clutchgraduallyand simultaneously open
the throttle gradually to move away from stand still
position.
Don’t run vehicle with clutch lever partially depressed or
don’t slip the clutch to overtake or to climb a gradient.
This will damage the clutch.
Downshifting of gears i.e.. Shifting from 4th to 3rd to
2nd to 1st gear :- Reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Depress the clutch lever completely and twist the gear
leverupwards andreleasethe clutchlevergradually and
increasethrottle. Forfurther easeofgear shiftingslightly
openthethrottle momentarilywhiledepressingthe clutch
lever and then twist the gear lever upwards.
Donot tilt thevehicle towardsspare wheelside. Engine
oil may drain out from the crankcase breather tube and
hence there will be a drop in oil level in the crankcase.
Accidentlyif thevehiclesfalls downonspare wheelside,
ensure correct oil level after lifting and placing the ve-
hicle on stand.
Braking:
For stopping the vehicle smoothly and safely first close
the accelerator and then apply front and rear brake
simultaneously. Using only the front or rear brake is
dangerous and cause skidding and loss of control.
Anticipateyourstopwellinadvancefor avoidingsudden
brakingwhichmaybedangerous.
