Riding; Braking - HERO XPULSE 200 PROGRAMMED FI Manual

Running in
Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and
performance by paying extra attention to how
you ride during the first 500 km.
During this period, avoid full-throttle starts
and rapid acceleration.
To start the engine if any gear is engaged,
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press the clutch lever and press the starter
switch.
Do not open the throttle during starting the
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vehicle.
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Never run the engine in a closed area, the
exhaust contains poisonous gases.

RIDING

After the engine has been warmed up, the
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vehicle is ready for riding.
While the engine is idling, press the clutch
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lever and depress the gearshift pedal
downwards using the toe to shift into 1
gear.
Slowly release the clutch lever and at the
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same time, gradually increase engine speed
by opening the throttle. Coordination of the
throttle and clutch lever will assure a smooth
positive start.
When the vehicle attains a moderate speed,
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close the throttle, press the clutch lever and
shift to 2 gear by placing the toe on the
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underside of gear pedal and lift upwards.
This sequence is repeated progressively to
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shift to 3 , 4 and 5 gear.
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WARNING
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4
3
2
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Do not shift gears without operation of clutch
and without closing the throttle otherwise this
would lead to damage of gears.

BRAKING

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
This model is equipped with Anti-lock braking
system (ABS). ABS enhances active safety by
helping to prevent the wheels from locking
under braking.
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ABS is designed to meet two essential
requirements during every brake application:
To help provide vehicle stability.
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To help maintain steering control and
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manoeuvrability–on road surfaces.
The ABS system is self-regulating and
always active once vehicle speed exceeds
5 km/h.
The ABS computer acts on the basis of the
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comparative speeds of the front wheel. The
use of non-approved tyres can affect the
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CAUTION