Riding; Braking - HERO SPLENDOR iSMART 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, press
•
the clutch lever and press the starter switch.
Do not open the throttle during starting the
•
vehicle.
WARNING
! !
Never run the engine in a closed area, the
exhaust contains poisonous gases.

RIDING

After the engine has been warmed up, the
•
vehicle is ready for riding.
While the engine is idling, press the clutch
•
lever and depress the gearshift pedal to shift
into 1 (low) gear.
st
4
3
2
1
N
Slowly release the clutch lever and at the
•
same time, gradually increase engine speed
by opening the throttle. Coordination of the
NOTE
throttle and clutch lever will assure a smooth
positive start.
When the vehicle attains a moderate speed,
•
close the throttle, press the clutch lever and
shift to gear by depressing the gearshift
2 nd
pedal.
The sequence is repeated progressively to
•
shift 3 and 4 (top gear).
rd
th
Below is the riding recommendation to
avoid clutch slippage, uneven stalling
and getting the optimum performance:
Gear Min. speed (km/h) Max. speed (km/h)
1st 0
12
2nd
20
3rd
30
4th
! !
Do not shift gears without operation of clutch
and without closing the throttle otherwise this
would lead to damage of gears.

BRAKING

For normal braking, close the throttle and
•
gradually apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while shifting down gears to
suit your road speed.
For maximum deceleration/quick stopping,
•
close the throttle and apply the front and
rear brakes simultaneously.
For integrated braking system (IBS)
To stop the vehicle, press the rear brake pedal
for the application of front and rear brakes
simultaneously. However, for more effective
braking, it is advised to apply front and rear
25
20
45
70
Max.
CAUTION