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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Always use only recommended make and type of spark plug.
Replace the spark plug every 12000 km. Cover the spark
plug hole with cloth when the plug is removed to prevent dust /
water entry. It is advisable to tighten the new spark plug by
hand till the end and then tighten using plug spanner again
loose and re-tight the spark plug by 1/8 of rotation.
Caution
ENGINE OIL - LEVEL
Check the engine oil level periodically.
1. Place the vehicle on centre stand on a flat surface.
Wipe-off the surroundings of gauge oil level.
2. Remove the gauge and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the gauge back in its mounting hole. Do not
thread in.
4. Take out the gauge and check the oil level. The
level should be between minimum and maximum
level marks of the gauge (shown in the figure).
5. If the oil is less than the minimum level, add
recommended oil upto the maximum level mark.
Maximum
Minimum
6. Wipe out the oil traces with a clean cloth to
prevent dust accumulations.
7. Assemble back the gauge oil level.
TRANSMISSION OIL - LEVEL
Check the transmission oil level periodically.
1. Place the vehicle on centre stand on a flat surface.
Wipe-off the surroundings of oil level screw.
2. Remove the transmission oil level screw along with
a fiber washer from the rear end of crankcase L.