Bajaj Pulsar N160 Owner's Manual page 27

1. Starting The Engine:
• Ensure minimum 3 liters petrol is available in fuel tank.
• Turn ignition switch key to '
• Put kill switch in ' ' position.
• Confirm that transmission is in neutral / press the
clutch lever if transmission is in gear.
• Keep throttle closed & press starter button,
• Release starter button as soon as engine starts.
"Cranking ON and OFF duration" control –
Cranking ON-OFF duration control feature to avoid
battery discharge-
- 1st Crank ON (5 sec) & Disable for 2 sec.
- 2nd Crank ON (5 sec) & Disable for 2 sec.
- 3rd Crank ON (5 sec) & Disable for 10 sec. After a
gap of 10 sec cranking cycle continues.
• The motorcycle is equipped with a clutch switch. This switch
facilitates engine starting in neutral and gear position.
• Incase of battery discharged condition please bring the
vehicle to bajaj authorised workshop for repairs.
' position.
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2. Shifting Gears:
• Close throttle and depress the clutch lever fully.
• Shift into next higher or lower gear.
Gear shifting Lever
3. Moving Off:
• Check that side stand is up.
• Depress the clutch lever.
• Shift into 1st gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch lever slowly
and simultaneously.
• As the clutch starts to engage, open the throttle a
little more, giving the engine just enough rpm to keep
it from stalling.
Gear Shifting Pattern