Pre-Ride Inspection - HERO SPLENDOR+ PROGRAMMED FI Manual

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

You should conduct pre-ride inspection
before riding the vehicle to enhance riding
comfort and safety.
Clean your vehicle regularly. It protects the
surface finish. Avoid cleaning with products
that are not specifically designed for vehicle
surfaces.
Inspect your vehicle very day before you start
the engine. The items listed here will only take
a few minutes, and in the long run they can
save time, expense and possibly your life.
Please follow the tips as given below:
Engine oil level-Check and top up engine
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oil if required (page 31). Check for leaks.
Programmed FI malfunction indicator
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lamp (MIL)-When the ignition switch is
turned "ON" the programmed FI
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) glows
continuously and then should go "OFF"
once the engine is started.
Fuel level-Ensure sufficient fuel is available
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in your fuel tank for journey. Fuel level
gauge needle should be above red band
(page 18). Check for leaks.
Front and Integrated brakes-Check
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operation. Adjust free play, if necessary
(page 41).
Tyres-Check condition and pressure
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(page 47).
Clutch-Check for smooth operation.
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Adjust free play, if necessary (page 36).
Drive chain-Check condition and
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slackness (page 38). Adjust and lubricate,
if necessary.
Throttle-Check for smooth opening and
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closing in all steering positions (page 37).
Lamps and Horn-Check that headlamp,
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tail/stop lamp, turn signal lamps and horn
function properly.
Rear view mirror-Ensure that the rear
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view mirror gives a good rear view when you
are sitting on the vehicle.
i3s switch-Make sure whether the i3s
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switch is in "ON" or "OFF" position
(page 15).
i3s system-Make sure that i3s system is
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functional properly (page 16).
Fitting & Fasteners-Check & tighten if
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necessary.
Steering-Check for smooth action for
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easy maneuverability.
Side stand indicator-Make sure that the
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side stand is up. If it is in down position the
side stand indicator (page18) will glow on
the meter console.
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