Bajaj Auto Legend 00300728 Service Station Manual Download

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RUNNING IN :

In the process of manufacturing the best possible materials
are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high
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 :

Always keep to the specified running-in speed.

Do not ride the vehicle at high speed.

Do not race the engine.

Do not run the engine under constant speed for
prolonged period, please vary the speed for better
bedding in of the mating parts.

Do not start moving or race the engine immediately
after starting. Run the engine for a few minutes at
idle speed to give the oil a chance to workup into all
engine parts.

The table given below shows the maximum permissible
speed during running in :

Distance

Max. vehicle speed in

in miles

gears (mph)

Ist

IInd

IIIrd

IVth

0-1200

STARTING : (Kick start)

Turn the Ignition switch to 'ON' position.

Confirm that the vehicle is in neutral gear, 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 for cold starting. Do not open throttle.
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)

Turn the Ignition switch to 'ON' position.

Confirm 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

Confirm that the turn indicator switch is “OFF” and
supplementary engine stop switch in “RUN” position.

Press the Start Button to start the engine.

Release start button as soon as engine starts.

When engine is cold :

Pull the choke lever in 'ON' position.

Press the Start Button with accelerator in completely
closed position.

Once the engine warms up, release choke lever to
'OFF' position .

When engine is warm :

While starting warm engine, open the accelerator 1/8th
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 star ting it may lead to severe engine
damages as lubricating oil take some time to reach all th
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 1

gear. Release clutch gradually and 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 4

to 3

to 1

gear :- Reduce the speed of the vehicle.

Depress the clutch lever completely and twist the gear
lever upwards and release the clutch lever gradually and
increase throttle. For further ease of gear shifting slightly
open the throttle momentarily while depressing the clutch
lever and then twist the gear lever upwards.

Do not tilt the vehicle towards spare wheel side. Engine
oil may drain out from the crankcase breather tube and
hence there will be a drop in oil level in the crankcase.
Accidently if the vehicles falls down on spare wheel side,
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.
Anticipate your stop well in advance for avoiding sudden
braking which may be dangerous.