Battery; Rainy Season Care - Bajaj Pulsar 180 CC DTS-i Owner's Manual

General Maintenance Information
Battery : 12V - 9 Ah, MF
• Battery is located inside 'Side Cover' LH.
• Always ensure that battery electrolyte level
is in between max & min level marks.
• Check & top up battery by distilled water if
electrolyte level is below min level mark.
• Battery life would get adversely affected if
top up with 'Tap Water'.
• Environment care must be taken to dispose
off used battery. It is always recommended
to hand over the same to the Authorised
battery / Bajaj dealer for proper disposal.
• When battery is found discharged, it is
advised to get it charged immediately.
CAUTION : Do not drive/run vehicle in
battery disconnected condition. It may
lead to damage of electrical / electronic
components.
Spark Plug
• Remove spark plugs by using plug spanner.
• Clean the spark plugs.
• Adjust the gaps if incorrect by bending
outer electrode carefully.
Spark Plug Gap : 0.6 to 0.8 mm.
Spark Plug (2 Nos) : CHAMPION RG 4 HC
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General Maintenance Information
Front Brake Fluid Level
• Front brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is
located near RH switch on handle bar.
• To check oil level, keep the vehicle on Center
stand with handle bar in straight ahead
position.
• Always ensure that brake fluid level is above
'MIN' mark given on inspection window.
• Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 or equivalent brake
fluid (from sealed container) to top up if reqd.
It is advisable that brake fluid should be
replenished at every 30,000 Km or once in two
years whichever occurs earlier.

Rainy Season Care :

• It is suggested to customer to take
appropriate care in area of high rainfall
area. The appropriate surface preventive
coat to avoid rusting/poor surface finish on
account of adverse atmospheric conditions.
• Vehicle cleaning to be done with soft &
clean wet cloth to avoid scratches on
painted parts.
• Clean & lubricate all the important parts as
detailed in a periodic maintenance chart.
• Do not apply direct water jet on painted,
electrical / electronic parts.
• Do not obstruct engine cooling by adding
mud protection sheet from front.
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