SETTING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION
1. Depress the clutch lever and engage the first gear
by pressing rear end of gear shift lever.
2. Open the throttle slowly and simultaneously
release the clutch lever gently and gradually. The
vehicle starts moving forward.
3. As the vehicle picks up speed, shift to the next
higher gear by closing the throttle, applying the
clutch and pressing the gear shift lever rear end
once again.
4. Release the clutch lever and open the throttle
smoothly. Select the required gear in similar
manner.
Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to keep the engine to
run smoothly in its normal operating speed range.
The gear ratios have been carefully chosen to meet
Starting the engine
Turn the fuel cock lever to the ‘ON’ or ‘RESERVE’
position based on the availability of fuel in the tank.
Insert the control key into the ignition cum steering
lock and turn it to the ‘ON’ position.
Keep the transmission in neutral and press the
electric starter switch* to start the engine electrically
or kick start.
When the engine is cold
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Pull the choke lever and start the engine using
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).
Do not keep the engine in idling rpm for long and do not
open excessive throttle when engine is idling and the
vehicle is parked. It leads to overheating of engine and
damage to internal components.
Do not run the engine indoors where little or no ventilation
available. Exhaust gases are extremely poisonous.
* Applicable for electric start model only
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CAUTION
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