Bajaj Pulsar 150 2019 Manual page 12

How to Ride Your Bike
Fuel Saving Tips
• Drive smoothly & steadily at speed
between 40 and 50 km/h .
• Drive at constant speed; avoid sudden
accelerations & harsh braking as far as
possible. Plan your trips properly with
minimum start-stops.
• Change the gear judiciously according to
the speed requirements. Drive as far as
possible in highest gear.
• Travel as light as possible; do not
overload the vehicle above the specified
payload.
• Stop the engine quickly at the end of the
journey. Avoid excessive idling. For
intermediate stoppages, cut-off the engine
if you want to stop for more than two
minutes.
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Classic
Vehicle Maintenance (Ensure Following)
Fuel Check fuel lines and connections for
leakage.
Spark plug Inspect and clean spark plug. Adjust
electrode gap.
Air filter Clean air filter element periodically.
Engine oil Check level. Use recommended oil for
top up or refill.
Brakes Ensure that the brakes are not dragging
/ binding.
Clutch Ensure correct clutch lever play.
Tyre pressure Always maintain the recommended tyre
pressure.
Carburettor Adjust idling speed.
General Maintenance Information
Wheel Puncture :
Use recommended levers
while removing the Tyre / Tube for puncture
work. This will avoid any damages to the
edges / scratches on paint of the wheel.
Tyre Pressure :
Keep appropriate tyre
pressure as mentioned below to increase life
of the tyre & for better fuel consumption.
Front 1.75 Kg/Cm (25.0 psi) 2
Rear (Solo) 2.00 Kg/Cm (28.5 psi) 2
Rear (with Pillion) 2.25 Kg/Cm (32.0 psi) 2
Classic
Drive Chain Slackness
• Chain top edge to be kept between the two
marks during chain slackness adjustment.
• Care should be taken, that the chain should
never run dry.
• L ubricate chain from outside with SAE 90 oil
at every 500 kms.
• Chain slackness will have to be adjusted
whenever required.
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