Moving From ‘Stand Still Position’ - Bajaj Auto Chetak Owner's Manual & Service Records

• Moving from 'Stand Still Position'
Pull the clutch lever to its full travel and twist the shift
lever tube upwards in one smooth motion to put the
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vehicle in 1 gear. Release clutch gradually and
simultaneously, open the throttle gradually to move
away from stand still position.
• Do not run the vehicle with the clutch partially engaged.
Do not slip the clutch to overtake or to climb on a
gradient. This will damage the clutch.
• Downshifting of gears i.e. Shifting from 4 to 3 to
2 to 1 gear: Reduce the speed of the vehicle. Pull the nd st
clutch lever completely and twist the gear lever upwards
and release the clutch lever gradually and increase
throttle. For further ease of gear shifting slightly open the
throttle momentarily while pulling the clutch lever and
then twist the gear lever upwards.
• Do not keep the clutch lever depressed in neutral
while waiting at the traffic signals. This will result in
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Difficult gear shifting as the gear box is constant mesh
type which requires rotation of gears for ease of
engagement.
Warning: Do not tilt the vehicle toward the LH bonnet side.
Engine oil may flow out of through the crankcase breather
tube, to air cleaner, lowering the oil level in the crankcase.
Also, should the vehicle be allowed to fall accidentally on
its left side, ensure that the oil level is correct after picking
the scooter up and placing it on the stand. Failure to
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observe this warning could lead to engine seizure with
subsequent upset, serious injury, or even death.
Battery electrolyte may also leak out from the cells, if the
vehicle happened to fall on its left side. Electrolyte being
acid, can damage painting and rubber components.
Spilled acid around the battery area may be cleaned with
water and baking soda to neutralize the acid.