Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i User manual

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a “Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i” motorcycle, one of the finest motorcycles
in the country.
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important. Hence, before you ride the bike, please read this Owner's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the operating mechanism, controls and maintenance requirements. This will
ensure you a long and trouble free ownership experience.
To keep your bike in perfect running condition and deliver consistent performance, we have specially programmed the
periodic maintenance services which includes 3 Free and 4 Paid services. We earnestly advise you to avail all these
services at any of our Vehicle Dealers or Authorised Service Centres as per the schedule contained in this booklet
Your “Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i” comes with a warranty of 2 Years or 30,000 Kms. whichever occurs earlier from the
date of sale. For details please refer to “Warranty : Scope & Limits” given in this manual.
We urge you to entrust all your service needs to a Bajaj Dealer or Authorised Service Centre only. They are well
equipped with all necessary facilities / genuine parts / oil and trained manpower will ensure the best care for your bike.
Should you require any additional information or wish to convey any grievance you may contact us on our toll free no.
/ e-mail mentioned on front cover inner page of this manual.
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED
Thank you for choosing a Bajaj and wish you unlimited miles of happy riding!!

Table of Contents
Description
Identification Data..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Location of Parts...........................................................................................................................................................................3
How to Ride your Bike................................................................................................................................................................11
• Running In.......................................................................................................................................................................11
• Riding the Bike................................................................................................................................................................11
• Fuel Saving Tips.............................................................................................................................................................13
Safe Riding Tips..........................................................................................................................................................................14
General Maintenance Information...............................................................................................................................................15
• Engine Oil........................................................................................................................................................................15
• Battery..............................................................................................................................................................................17
• Monsoon Care................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Daily Safety Checks.....................................................................................................................................................................19
Non-use Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Chart.................................................................................................................................21
Schedule for Periodic Part Replacement...................................................................................................................................24
Warranty : Scope & Limits......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Service Records...........................................................................................................................................................................31
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Service Coupons
Battery Warranty Card
DOC. NO.: 71110997 REV. 00, DEC. 09

Warning
This indicates that a potential hazard or injury to you or other persons and to the vehicle can
happen, if the advise provided is not followed.
Safety and Warning Information
Caution
This indicates that a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage. Follow the advise
provided with the caution.
The description and illustration in this booklet are not to be taken as binding on the manufacturers.
The essential features of the type described and illustrated herein remaining unaltered.
Bajaj Auto Limited reserves the right to carry out at any moment without being obliged to bring this
booklet upto-date.
Modifications on the vehicle, parts or accessories as may be convenient and necessary.
Notice

Identification Data
The Frame and Engine serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. These are the unique alpha-numeric codes to
identify your vehicle from others of the same model and type.
1
Frame Number Location :
On the LH side of steering tube.
(Alpha-Numeric - 17 digits).
Engine Number Location :
On LH side crankcase near gear change lever
(Alpha-Numeric - 11 digits)

2
Engine : 4 stroke, Single Cyl., Natural air
cooled.
Bore x Stroke : 58.00 mm x 56.40 mm
Engine Displacement:149.01 cc
Compression Ratio : 9.5 + 0.5 : 1
Max. Net Power : 15.05 Ps at 9000 rpm
Max. Net Torque : 12.45 Nm at 6500 rpm
Ignition System : Microprocessor controlled digital
CDI
Spark Plug : Champion RG 4 HC, 2 Nos.
Spark Plug Gap : 0.6 to 0.8 mm
Lubrication : Wet sump, Forced.
Transmission : 5 speed constant mesh.
Front Brake : Hydraulic disc type.
Rear Brake : Mech. expanding shoe & drum
type.
Fuel Tank Capacity :
Full :15 litres
Reserve :3.2 litres
Usable Reserve :2 litres
Dimensions :
Length :2055 mm
Width :790 mm
Height :1100 mm
Wheel base :1320 mm
Min. Turning radius :2320 mm (Min.)
Ground clearance :165 mm (Min.)
Tyre Size Front :2.75 x 17”, 41P
Rear :100/90 x 17”, 55P
2
Tyre Pressure Front :1.75 kg/cm (25 PSI)
2
Rear (Solo) :2.00 kg/cm (28.5 PSI)
2
Rear (Pillion) :2.25 kg/cm (32 PSI)
Electrical System : 12 Volts DC
Head Lamp :35/35 W-HS1
Pilot Lamp :5 W Each 2 Nos.
Tail /Stop Lamp :LED/LED
Turn Signal Lamp :10 W (2 nos.)
Neutral Indicator Lamp :LED
Hi Beam Indicator Lamp :LED
Turn Pilot Indicator Lamp :LED
Side Stand Indi. Lamp :LED
Speedometer Lamp :LED Display
Rear No. Plate Lamp :5 W
Horn :12 V DC, 2 nos.
Battery :12V - 9 Ah
Vehicle Kerb Weight : 143 kg.
Gross Vehicle Weight : 273 kg. 0
Climbing Ability : 28% (16 max)
Note : All dimensions are under UNLADEN condition.
Above information is subject to change without any
notice.
Technical Specifications

3
Location of Parts
1. Fuel level indicator : Fuel level indicator shows available fuel in fuel tank & Reserve indicator also.
2. Tachometer : It shows the engine speed in RPM.
3. Odometer : The Odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has accumulated.
4. Steering cum Ignition switch : Key operated switch for Ignition ‘ON’/‘OFF’ & locking handle bar.
5. Battery charge indicator : It shows battery charge condition.
6. Speedometer : The vehicle speed will be display by digit.
7. Trip meter reset button : Both trip meter can be reset to zero by pressing the button.
8. Trip meter : The Trip meter shows the distance traveled since it was last reset to zero.
9. Side stand indicator : When Side stand is ‘ON’, the Side stand indicator will lit.
10. Neutral indicator : When the transmission is in Neutral & Ignition switch ‘ON’, the Neutral
indicator is lit.
11. Turn signal indicator (LH & RH) : When Turn signal switch is turned to Left or Right, Turn pilot indicator - LH
or RH will flash.
12. Hi beam indicator : When Headlight is ‘ON’ & Hi beam is selected with engine running, Hi beam
indicator will be lit.
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5
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4
Location of Parts
LOCK : Steering locked. Ignition OFF.
OFF : Steering unlock. Ignition OFF.
ON : Steering unlock. Ignition ON.
Steering cum Ignition Lock :
It has three positions. To Lock the Steering :
To lock the steering, turn the handle bar to the left or
right. Push & release the key. Turn the key to “LOCK”
position and remove the key.
To Unlock the Steering :
To unlock the steering, insert the key in steering cum
ignition lock & turn it clockwise to “OFF” or “ON”
position.
Key :
A common key is used for ‘Steering cum Ignition lock’,
‘Fuel tank cap’ and ‘Side cover lock’.

Location of Parts
Fuel Tank Cap
• To open the fuel tank cap, lift the flap, insert the
key in the lock and turn it clockwise.
• To lock ‘Fuel Tank Cap’ gently press the cap.
Fuel Tap
Fuel tap lever has following positions.
ON : When fuel level is above Reserve position.
RES : When fuel level is below Reserve position.
OFF : When fuel supply is to be cut off.
Fuel Tank
Cap
Fuel
Tap
OFF
ON
RES
5

Location of Parts
Left Handle Bar Switches
A. Dipper Switch : When headlight is ON, High or Low
beam can be selected with the dipper switch. Hi
beam indicator light located on Speedo console will
light up when high beam is selected.
: High Beam : Low beam
B. Turn Signal Switch : When the turn signal knob is
turned to Left ( ) or Right ( ) respective indicator
will start blinking however the cancellation will take
place automatically also when handle bar is throw
back in straight position. It can also be cancelled by
pressing the knob in other direction - manually.
A
B
C
D
C. Horn Button : ( ) Press button for sounding horn.
D. Pass Switch : Press the switch to flash the head
light. It is used to give signal to vehicles coming
from opposite side while overtaking.
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F
E
Location of Parts
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Right Handle Bar Switches
E. Head Light Switch : It has 3 positions.
: All lamps 'OFF'.
: While engine running, Tail lamp, Meter lamp
and Pilot lamp/s ‘ON’.
: While engine running, Head lamp, Pilot lamp/s,
Tail lamp and Meter lamps ‘ON’.
F. Starter Button :
Starter button operates the electric starter when
clutch lever is depressed with transmission in any
gear.
It is recommended to start the engine with the
transmission in neutral.
G. Engine Kill Switch :
The engine kill switch is for emergency use. During
emergency move the engine kill switch to the ‘OFF’
( ) position.
CAUTION : While starting ensure that engine kill
switch is in ON ( ) position. Keeping the kill
switch in OFF position Engine will not start.