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This booklet is your guide to the basic operation and maintenance of your new Hero HUNK. Please take time to read it carefully. As with any fine machine, proper care MotoCorp and maintenance are essential for trouble-free operation and optimum performance.
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Hero MotoCorp Ltd make changes in its contents at any time without notice and/or incurring any obligation, whatsoever. no one is allowed to reproduce any part of this publication without obtaining prior written permission from Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
î CATALYTIC CONVERTER TYRES AIR SUCTION VALVE PRE-RIDE INSPECTION BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING STARTING THE ENGINE DELIVERY CERTIFICATE RIDING/BRAKING HERO GENUINE PARTS PARKING/TOOL KIT JOB APPLICABLE TO PERIODIC SERVICES ANTI-THEFT TIPS SERVICE RECORD SHEET MAINTENANCE SERVICE ADVICE SHEET Importance of maintenance î...
Serial Number Description Manufacturing Manufacturing Model: HUNK Engine Variants Frame HUNK Electric Start/Disc/Cast (RR Disc) HUNK Electric Start/Disc/Cast (RR Drum) VIN and Engine No. may be required: 1. During registration of the motorcycle. 2. For dealing with Legal & Insurance Departments.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall length 2080 mm Overall width 765 mm Overall height 1095 mm Wheelbase 1325 mm Saddle height 800 mm Ground clearance 163 mm Weight 147 kg (Front Disc/Rear Disc) Kerb weight 145 kg (Front Disc/Rear Drum) Capacities Engine oil 1.2 litres at disassembly and 1 litre at draining...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Trail length 96.2 mm Front 80/100x18-47 P (Tubeless Tyre) Tyre size Rear 100/90x18-56 P (Tubeless Tyre) Dia. 240 mm Front (Disc type) Brakes Rear (Disc type) Dia. 220 mm Rear (Drum type) Dia. 130 mm Cast Wheel Front Wheel Rear Wheel Cast Wheel...
If you are involved in a crash WARNING Personal safety is your first priority. If you or Not wearing a helmet increases the chance î of serious injury or death in a crash. anyone else has been injured, take time to Be sure you and your pillion always wear a assess the severity of the injuries and whether î...
SAFE RIDING TIPS Do's: Don't Always conduct simple pre-ride inspection î Never use cell phone while riding the î (page 23). motorcycle. Always wear a helmet with chinstrap î Avoid sudden acceleration, braking and î securely fastened and insist on a helmet for turning of your motorcycle.
We strongly advise you not to remove any accessories can make your original equipment or modify your motorcycle Hero MotoCorp motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider in any way that would change its design or making any modifications or adding an operation.
Hero MotoCorp incompatible spares and accessories can upset or deteriorate your motorcycle’s running condition. Genuine engine oil: Hero 4T Plus SAE 10W 30 SJ grade (JASO MA) engine oil î recommended by and make sure you change it every 6000 km. (with Hero MotoCorp top up every 3000 kilometres) to keep the engine fit and environment healthy.
PARTS FUNCTION Instruments and Indicators The indicators are in the speedometer panel above the headlamp. The functions are as below. Description Function Sl. No. Select button To select odometer, tripmeter, hours & minutes. High beam indicator Light glows when headlamp is in Hi-Beam. Indicates engine rpm.
IGNITION SWITCH “ON” Position “OFF” Position/ Lock Open (1) Ignition switch (2) Ignition key (3) Steering lock position “LOCK” Position Key Position Function Key Removal The LCD panel illuminates & initial display of multi function digital segments are displayed. The tachometer needle and the fuel gauge needle will swing to the maximum Key cannot be removed scale once and back to its normal position.
DIGITAL CLOCK Digital Clock (1) shows hour and minute. To adjust the time, proceed as follows : Turn the ignition switch "ON". î Press and hold Select Button (2) and Reset î x1000r/min TRIP TOTAL Button (3) simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
• The time advances fast when the button is pressed and held. TRIP x1000r/min TRIP TOTAL x1000r/min TRIP TOTAL TOTAL LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS 1. Headlamp Dimmer Switch To end the adjustment press Select Button î Press the switch (1) upwards for High Beam (2).
RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS safety of the rider. The motorcycle cannot be started by starter switch until the clutch lever is operated when the vehicle is engaged in gear. 4. Bystarter lever To apply Bystarter, pull the lever (4) downwards, towards the rider, as directed on the switch.
CAUTION Never hold starter switch continuously for more than 5 seconds as continuous cranking of engine will drain the battery. STEERING LOCK Steering lock is within the ignition switch, turn the key (1) to “OFF” position & turn the handle bar towards left or right & push the key downwards &...
“ON” Position Check the side stand for proper function and î the spring (3) for damage or loss of tension and the side stand assembly for free movement. Check whether the side stand indicator (1) î glows when the side stand is down. When the side stand is up, the side stand î...
springs back to the normal position and cap after switching to “RESERVE”. The reserve gets locked. fuel supply is 2.2 litre (usable). NOTE Do not operate the motorcycle with the fuel î valve in the “RESERVE” position after refilling. You may run out of fuel, with no reserve. Do not keep the fuel valve between “ON”...
pages give more detailed information on how WARNING and when to check the air pressure, how to Petrol is extremely flammable and is explosive inspect your tyres for damage, and what to do under certain conditions. Refill in a well ventilated when your tyres need to be repaired or replaced.
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Cuts, splits or cracks in the tyre. Replace the km-the readings will be higher than if the î tyre if you can see fabric or cord. tyres were "COLD". This is normal, so do not let air out of the tyres to match the recommended cold air pressures given below.
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You should not exceed 70 Km./hour for the 1st 24 hours or 105 Km./hour at any time thereafter. In addition you may not be able to safely carry as much load as with a new tyre. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you replace a damaged tyre.
Front brake-Check for correct brake fluid The recommended tyre for your motorcycle î level in master cylinder (page 42). are : Front: 80/100x18-47 P (Tubeless Tyre) Rear brake (Drum type)-Check î Rear: 100/90x18-56 P (Tubeless Tyre) operation and if necessary, adjust free play. Rear brake (Disc type)-Check for î...
STARTING THE ENGINE 4. Pull the Bystarter lever 1. Turn the ignition downwards as indicated switch “ON”. (Use Bystarter during cold conditions) 5. Press the starter switch. 2. Turn the fuel valve (Alternatively, kick start “ON”. pedal can be used for starting).
Flooded Engine When the motorcycle attains a moderate î speed, close the throttle, press the clutch lever If the engine fails to start after repeated and shift to 2 gear by lifting the gear pedal attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel. To upwards using the toe the gearshift pedal.
CAUTION WARNING Independent use of only the front or rear î Park the motorcycle on firm level ground to î brake increases stopping distance. prevent overturning. Extreme braking may cause wheel locking î î While parking vehicle on side stand engage and reduce control over the motorcycle.
MAINTENANCE ANTI-THEFT TIPS Always lock the steering and never leave the Importance of Maintenance î key in the ignition switch. This sounds A well-maintained motorcycle is essential for simple but people do forgets. safe economical and trouble-free riding. It will Be sure the registration information for your î...
* Burns from hot parts. be handled only by a skilled Let the engine and exhaust system cool Hero MotoCorp technician or other qualified technician; before touching. instructions are included in this manual only to * Injury from moving parts.
Maintenance work should be performed in accordance with standards and specifications of by properly trained and equipped Hero MotoCorp technicians. Your Authorised Distributor/Dealer meets all of these requirements. Ensure that each paid service is availed within 90 days or 3000 km from the date of previous service, whichever is earlier.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Dear Customer, We would strongly recommend the following schedule, to keep your motorcycle in perfect running condition and healthy environment. Motorcycle subjected to severe use or ridden in dusty area will require more frequent servicing. SERVICE ITEMS Next Next Next...
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SERVICE ITEMS Next Next Next Next Next Next Next Next Next Next 1st 60 DAYS 18000- 21000- 24000- 27000- 30000- 500- 3000- 6000- 9000- 12000- 15000- KM NOTE-1 3500 6500 9500 12500 15500 18500 21500 24500 27500 30500 Drive Chain Slider Battery Voltage Brake Shoe/...
ENGINE OIL Engine oil top up process Use only Hero Genuine Engine Oil. Park the motorcycle on its main stand. î BRAND: Hero 4T plus Start the engine & let it idle for 3-5 î GRADE: SAE 10W 30 SJ Grade minutes.
motorcycle in an upright position and that Reinstall the filter screen with the tapered î there are no oil leaks. end facing in. (1) Drain bolt (2) Sealing washer (1) Clutch cable (2) Kick start pedal (3) Kick stopper (4) Right crankcase cover CAUTION Remove centrifugal filter cover (6) &...
Install kick stopper and kick start pedal. of spark plug box wrench provided in the tool bag. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil as î per specification. Visually inspect the spark plug electrodes î for wear. The center electrode should have NOTE square edges and the side electrode should Clean filters as specified in the...
AIR CLEANER The air cleaner is viscous type paper filter which enhances filtering efficiency. The air cleaner should be replaced at regular intervals (page 30). When riding in dusty areas, more frequent replacement may be necessary. Remove the seat assembly (page 20). î...
AIR CLEANER DRAIN TUBE (6) Element air cleaner Remove the drain tube (1) from the air cleaner (7) Air cleaner housing assembly (2) and drain the deposit into a Install a new air cleaner element in the î suitable container. Reinstall the drain tube. reverse order of removal.
THROTTLE OPERATION Cable Inspection Check for smooth rotation of the throttle grip from the fully open to the fully closed position. Check at full left and full right steering positions. Inspect the condition of the throttle cable from the throttle grip down to the carburetor.
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Check the clearance by inserting the feeler NOTE î gauge (7) between the adjusting screw (5) The checking or adjusting of valve clearance and valve stem. should be performed while the engine is cold. The clearance will change as the engine temperature rises.
CARBURETOR CLUTCH Idle speed Clutch adjustment may be required if the motorcycle stalls when shifting into gear or The carburetor is factory pre-set in order to tends to creep or if the clutch slips, causing achieve optimum performance and meet acceleration to lag behind engine speed.
Inspection Turn the engine “OFF”, park the motorcycle î on its main stand and shift the transmission to neutral. Remove hole cap (2). Drive chain slack (3) should be adjusted to î allow approximately 30 mm (1¼ inch) vertical movement by hand. Rotate the wheel and check drive chain slack as the wheel rotates.
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Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear or Loosen the rear axle nut (1) and sleeve î î damage. nut (2). Loosen the drive chain lock nut (3). î Turn both the adjusting nuts (4) in an equal î number of turns until the correct drive chain slack is obtained.
Drive Chain Slider (Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” on (page 30). Check the chain slider (1) for wear, The chain slider must be replaced if the or wear limit is reached. For replacement, visit your Authorised Distributor/Dealer. (2) Sleeve nut (3) Drive chain lock nut (4) Drive chain adjusting nut (5) Index mark CUTOUT (6) Scale graduation...
Brake Pad Wear Brake pad wear depends upon the severity of usage, the type of riding & road conditions. Generally, the pads will wear faster on wet & dirty roads. Inspect the pads at each regular maintenance interval. (1) Master cylinder (2) “MIN”...
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Location: Inside right side cover next to the battery. Rear Caliper Brake fluid recommended: Castrol Q Stop- DoT 3 or DoT 4 Fluid level- Ensure that the brake fluid level does not fall below "Lower" mark (2) on the reservoir parallel to the ground. The level decreases gradually due to piston movement to compensate pad wear.
REAR BRAKE Make sure that the cut-out on the adjusting Drum Type nut is seated on the brake arm pin (4) after Park the motorcycle on its main stand. î the final adjustment has been made. Measure the distance of brake pedal (1) î...
Specification REAR BRAKE WEAR INDICATION MF Battery,12V-4 Ah ETZ 5 It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water as the battery is an Maintenance-Free (sealed) type. If your battery seems weak and/or electrolyte is leaking (causing hard starting or other electrical troubles), contact your Authorised Distributor/Dealer.
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Battery charging Always visit your Authorised Distributor/Dealer if you see any symptom of battery discharge as earliest as possible to get the battery charged. The battery has a tendency to discharge rapidly if additional electrical accessories are fitted on the motorcycle. Battery storage If in case your motorcycle is not used for more î...
FUSE REPLACEMENT WARNING Refer to the safety precautions on (page 28). Never use a fuse with a different rating from î Fuse Box (A) Location : Below the seat that specified. It may lead to serious damage to the electrical system or a fire due to short Fuse Type: Blade fuse circuit.
Park the motorcycle on level ground. î Adjust the headlamp beam by loosening the î bolt (1) and moving the headlamp unit forward and backward for correct focus adjustment. Tighten the bolt after adjustment. î WARNING An improperly adjusted headlamp may blind oncoming rider/driver or it may fail to light the road for a safe distance.
Rear shock absorber adjustment Rear shock absorber adjustment can made according to the load/road conditions. In direction A stiffer î In direction B softer î NOTE Always adjust both the rear shock absorber to the same position. Use the rear shock absorber adjustment tool (1) available in the tool kit.
î Position the front wheel between the fork legs by aligning the slot on the speed sensor with the lug on the fork leg and the disc between the brake pads to avoid damage to the pads. Insert the axle from the right side through the fork legs and wheel hub.
î Raise the rear wheel off the ground. î Remove the rear brake adjusting nut (1) and disconnect the brake rod (2) from the brake arm (3) by pushing down the brake pedal. Disconnect the brake stopper arm (4) from the brake panel (5) by removing split pin (6) and lock nut (7).
AIR SUCTION VALVE NOTE We at dealership take all above mentioned î precautions like recommended detergents and usage of muffler caps/plugs during wash to ensure quality wash. Do not put water inside the muffler during î washing. It is advisable to put a cover over the Exhaust pipe to avoid water entering the muffler.
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 1. STARTING TROUBLE - ENGINE DOES NOT START A. Fuel System Check fuel valve position Turn to “ON” position “OFF” “ON” Position Check fuel in Fuel Tank Refill No Fuel Rectify Check fuel Lines Leakage/Air Lock Consult Authorised Distributor/Dealer B.
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BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 2. ENGINE STARTS BUT STALLS Check Bystarter lever position Turn to “OFF” position “ON” “OFF” Position Replace Check Air Cleaner element Dirty/Clogged Consult Authorised Distributor/Dealer 3. POOR PICK UP Spark Plug Loose in Cylinder Head Tighten the Spark Plug Loose Replace Check Air Cleaner element...
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. DELIVERY CERTIFICATE IBQD No.: HUNK I certify having taken delivery of one Hero MotoCorp Motorcycle bearing the following particulars:- Engine No. Colour/Model Key No. Allotment No. Date of Sale Customer’s Name I have been explained by the dealer about correct and safe driving habits, warranty terms and conditions, service schedules and maintenance tips.
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Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Alongwith the motorcycle I have also received the following:- 1. Owner’s Manual 2. 2 Nos. Keys 3. 1 Set of tools (for details see below) 4. Standard Accessories Make 5. Battery Sr. No. 6. Tyre Front Make Sr.
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Hero MotoCorp Ltd. DELIVERY CERTIFICATE IBQD No.: HUNK motorcycle I certify having taken delivery of one Hero MotoCorp bearing the following particulars:- Engine No. Colour/Model Key No. Allotment No. Date of Sale Customer’s Name I have been explained by the dealer about correct and safe driving habits, warranty terms and conditions, service schedules and maintenance tips.
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Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Alongwith the motorcycle I have also received the following:- 1. Owner’s Manual 2. 2 Nos. Keys 3. 1 Set of tools (for details see below) 4. Standard Accessories Make 5. Battery Sr. No. 6. Tyre Front Make Sr.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF Hero MotoCorp GENUINE SPARE PARTS ? Assures long life î Ensures economy for a long time î Safety of vehicle and rider î Peace of mind î Value for money î Assured quality î CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ON USING NON-GENUINE PARTS Material used is inferior î...
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ON USING NON-GENUINE PARTS Improper air filtration resulting in premature engine failure î Element Air Cleaner Affects fuel efficiency î Poor engine performance î Frequent stalling of engine î Higher emission level î Spark Plug Poor engine performance î...
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Hero MotoCorp Ltd. JOBS APPLICABLE TO PERIODIC SERVICES Wash the vehicle, blow dry with air. î Inspect fuel line at every service. î Inspect throttle free play and operation at every service, adjust if necessary. î Inspect Bi-starter operation at every service.
SERVICE RECORD SHEET To be Filled in by Supervisor Engine Oil Authorised Free/Paid Job Card Km. Range Top-up/ Distributor/Dealer Date Reading Service Replace (Sig. & Stamp) 500 - 750 3000 - 3500 6000 - 6500 9000 - 9500 12000 - 12500 15000 - 15500 18000 - 18500 VIII...
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SERVICE RECORD SHEET To be Filled in by Supervisor Engine Oil Authorised Free/Paid Job Card Km. Range Distributor/Dealer Top-up/ Date Reading Service Replace (Sig. & Stamp) XVIII 51000 - 51500 54000 - 54500 57000 - 57500 60000 - 60500 XXII 63000 - 63500 XXIII 66000 - 66500...