HERO Super Splendor Owner's manual

PREFACE

Your Authorised Hero MotoCorp dealer will be glad to provide further information or

assistance and is equipped to handle your future service needs.

Let us make this world a safer, healthier and more environment friendly place.

We at Hero MotoCorp, are committed to demonstrate excellence in our environment

performance on a continual basis, as an intrinsic element of our corporate philosophy. To

achieve this we commit ourselves to continue product innovations to improve environment

compatibility, comply with all applicable legislation including environment legislation and

strengthen the green supply chain.

Your motorcycle is conforming to latest (Bharat stage-III norms) regulation for emission,

safety & noise levels. We are also using non asbestos brake shoes/pads and engine gaskets

which are environment friendly in nature.

This booklet is your guide to the basic operation and maintenance of your new

Hero MotoCorp Super Splendor. Please take time to read it carefully. As with any fine

machine, proper care and maintenance are essential for trouble-free operation and optimum

performance.

Thank you for selecting a Hero MotoCorp Super Splendor. We wish you many miles of

continued riding pleasure in the years ahead.

ALL INFORMATION, ILLUSTRATION, PHOTOGRAPH, DIRECTIONS,

SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER CONTENTS COVERED IN THIS OWNER'S

MANUAL ARE BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT INFORMATION

AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF ITS PRINTING APPROVAL, AND THE

ACCURACY OR CORRECTNESS OF THE SAME IS NOT UNDERTAKEN OR

GUARANTEED. Hero MotoCorp Ltd RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE

CHANGES IN ITS CONTENTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND/OR

INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION, WHATSOEVER. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO

REPRODUCE ANY PART OF THIS PUBLICATION WITHOUT OBTAINING

PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

NOTE

Pg. No.Pg. No.

CONTENTS

Pg. No.

MAINTENANCE

îThe Importance of Maintenance

îSafety Precaution

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MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 2

SAFE RIDING TIPS 4

ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS 5

MOTORCYCLE VIEWS 7

PARTS FUNCTION 10

îIgnition switch

îInstruments & Indicators

LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS

RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS

STEERING LOCK

SIDE STAND INDICATOR/SIDE STAND SWITCH

FUEL VALVE

FUEL TANK

10

11

12

13

ENGINE OIL 15

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK/TOP UP PROCESS 15

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT PROCESS 16

14

TYRES 17

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION 18

RIDING 19

BRAKING/PARKING/UTILITY BOX 20

13

ANTI-THEFT TIPS 5

TIPS FOR HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT 6

21

TOOL KIT/FIRST AID KIT

23

22

STARTING THE ENGINE

ROAD SIGNS

îMaintenance Schedule

îSpark plug

îValve clearance

îCarburetor

îThrottle operation

îOil screen filter & Centrifugal filter

îAir cleaner

îClutch

îDrive chain

îFront brake

îRear brake

îBrake wear indicators

îSide Stand

îStop lamp switch

îBattery

îFuse replacement

îHeadlamp adjustment

SUSPENSION

FRONT WHEEL

REAR WHEEL

WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY DETAILS

HERO GENUINE PARTS

ZONAL/REGIONAL/AREA OFFICES

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26

27

29

30

31

32

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

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45

47

44

AIR SUCTION VALVE

XXXXECY

ZXYYYYY

VIN and Engine No. may be required:

1. During registration of the motorcycle.

2. For dealing with legal & insurance departments.

Location: Stamped on the right side of the

steering head tube.

VIN: MBLXXXXEMYZXYYYYY

Location: Stamped on the lower side of the

left Crankcase.

MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION

Engine No.: XXXXECYZXYYYYY

Model: Super Splendor

VIN Engine

Variants

XXXXEC Y Z X YYYYY

Engine

Description Year of

Manufacturing Assembly Plant Month of

Manufacturing Serial Number

MBL XXXXEM Y Z X YYYYY

Manufacturer

code Vehicle

Description Year of

Manufacturing Assembly Plant Month of

Manufacturing Serial Number

Cast wheel/Electric start/Drum

Spoke wheel/Electric start/Drum EL

EM EC

EC

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine No.

1

MBLXXXXEMYZXYYYYY

SPECIFICATIONSITEM

Dimensions

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Wheelbase

Saddle height

Ground clearance

Kerb weight

1995 mm

735 mm

1095 mm

1265 mm

785 mm

150 mm

Weight

Engine oil

Fuel tank

Fuel reserve capacity

Front fork oil disassembly

Power

Bore and stroke

Compression ratio

Displacement

Spark plug gap

Valve clearance (cold)

Idle speed

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

0.95 litre at disassembly and 0.75 litre at draining

13 litres (Minimum)

1.0 litre (Usable)

157 ml

6.72 kW (9 BHP) @ 7000 r/min

52.4x57.8 mm

9.1:1

124.7 cc

0.8-0.9 mm

0.05 mm

1400±100 r/min

Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rectangular Swing Arm with 5 step adjustable

Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Capacities

Engine

Intake (cold)

Exhaust (cold)

Chassis and suspension

Spark plug NGK CPR 6EA9

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

121 kg

2

Trail length 89 mm

Tyre size 2.75x18-42P/4PR

2.75x18-48P/6PR

Front

Rear

Caster angle 26°

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATIONSITEM

*MF stands for Maintenance Free

**MFR stands for Multi-Focal Reflector

3

12V-21/5W-**MFR

Primary reduction

Final reduction

st

Gear ratio, 1

rd

3th

4

Battery

Alternator

Starting system

Headlamp (High/Low)

Tail/Stop lamp

Turn signal lamp

Meter illumination

Neutral indicator

Turn signal indicator

Position lamp

Hi Beam indicator

Side stand indicator

Fuse

3.350 (67/20)

3.000 (42/14)

2.769 (36/13)

1.500 (30/20)

1.095 (23/21)

0.913 (21/23)

*MF Battery, MF-4:12V-3Ah

94 W @ 5000 r/min

Electric Start

15A/20A

Transmission

Electricals

Spoke Wheel/Cast Wheel (Optional)

Front Wheel

Rear Wheel

nd

2

Brakes Dia. 130 mm

Dia. 130 mm

Front (Drum type)

Rear (Drum type)

12V-35/35W Halogen Bulb-**MFR

12V-1.7W

12V-3.0W

12V-3.4Wx2

12V-1.7W

12V-1.7Wx3

12V-10Wx4 (Amber bulb) with clear lens- MFR**

îDuring night time, dip headlamps of your

motorcycle for oncoming traffic, or when

following another vehicle.

îAlways conduct simple pre-ride inspection

(page 18).

îAlways wear a helmet (ISI marked) with

chin strap securely fastened and insist on a

helmet for your pillion rider.

îRide defensively and at a steady speed

(between 40-50 km/hr).

îFor stopping motorcycle, use both brakes

simultaneously, keeping throttle in the close

position.

îRespect road signs and obey traffic rules for

your own safety and that of others on the

road (page 47 & 48).

îGive way to others on the road and signal

before you make a turn.

îTo make yourself more visible, wear bright

reflective clothing that fits well.

îTake care of loose/hanging clothes while

solo/pillion riding.

îGet your motorcycle serviced regularly by

the Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop.

îWhile riding, sit in a comfortable position

with your legs close to fuel tank.

îNever ride under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

îNever touch any part of the hot exhaust

system like muffler.

îDo not attach large or heavy items to the

handlebars, front forks, or fenders.

îDo not cross the continuous white/

yellow line in the center of the road, while

overtaking.

îConcentrate on the road and avoid talking

to the pillion rider or others on the road.

îNever take your hands off the steering

handle while riding.

îNever use cell phone while riding the

motorcycle.

îDo not litter the road.

îNever shift gears without disengaging the

clutch and closing the throttle.

îAvoid sudden acceleration, braking and

turning of your motorcycle.

SAFE RIDING TIPS

4

Do's: Don't:

îMake sure that the accessory does not

obscure any lamps, reduce ground

clearance, limit suspension travel or

steering travel, affect your riding position or

interfere with operating any controls.

îDo not pull a trailer or sidecar with your

motorcycle. This motorcycle was not

designed for these attachments, and their

use can seriously impair your motorcycle's

handling.

îBe sure electrical equipment does not exceed

the motorcycle's electrical system capacity

(page 3). A blown fuse can cause a loss of

lights.

Modifying your motorcycle or using non-

Hero MotoCorp accessories can make your

motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider

making any modifications or adding an

accessory, be sure to read the following

information.

ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS We strongly advise you not to remove any

original equipment or modify your

motorcycle in any way that would change its

design or operation. Such changes could

seriously impair your motorcycle's handling,

stability and braking, making it unsafe to

ride. Removing or modifying your lamps,

mufflers, emission control system or other

equipment can also make your motorcycle

illegal.

Modifications

îImproper accessories or modifications can

cause a crash in which you can be seriously

hurt or killed.

îFollow all instructions in this owner's manual

regarding accessories and modifications.

WARNING

NAME: _____________________________________________

________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

îPark your motorcycle in a locked garage

whenever possible.

ANTI-THEFT TIPS

îUse an additional anti-theft device of good

quality.

îAlways lock the steering and never leave the

key in the ignition switch .

îPut your name, address and phone number

in this Owner's Manual and keep it in your

motorcycle at all times.

îMany times stolen motorcycles are identified

by information in the Owner's Manuals that

are still with them.

ADDRESS: _______________________________________

PHONE NO : _____________________________________

Accessories

5

îFuel saving & reduce pollution: Switch "OFF" the engine while waiting at traffic signal points

to save fuel and reduce pollution, if the waiting period is long.

The following tips shall ensure a healthy motorcycle, healthy environment, and a healthy you.

îHealthy engine: The engine is the lifeline of every vehicle. To keep it healthy, it should be tuned

regularly, which will also help reduce pollution and improve vehicle performance & fuel

efficiency.

îRegular servicing: Get your motorcycle serviced at an Authorised Hero MotoCorp

workshop, as per the service schedule, for an optimum performance and keep the emission

level under check.

îGenuine engine oil: Hero 4T Plus SAE 10W 30 SL grade (JASO MA2) engine oil

recommended by Hero MotoCorp and make sure you change it every 6000 km (with top up

every 3000 kilometres) to keep the engine fit and environment healthy.

îNoise pollution: Noise beyond a certain decibel is pollution. Whether it is from horns or

defective mufflers, excessive noise will cause headaches and discomfort.

îEmission pollution: Get emission of your motorcycle checked by Authorised agencies atleast

once every 3 months or as notified by the government from time to time.

îGenuine spares: Always insist on Hero MotoCorp genuine parts as spurious or incompatible

spares and accessories can upset or deteriorate your motorcycle’s running condition.

SOME TIPS FOR HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

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(5) Turn signal switch

(3) Headlamp dimmer switch

(10) Neutral indicator

(4) Horn switch

(11) Speedometer

(1) Trip meter knob

(2) Side stand indicator

(7) Rear view mirror

(8) Passing switch

(9) High beam indicator

(6) Headlamp switch

(13) Turn signal indicator

(21) Leg guard

(16) Front brake lever

(12) Odometer

(17) Throttle grip

(18) Electric starter switch

(14) Trip meter

(15) Fuel indicator

(19) Ignition switch with steering lock

(20) Fuel tank cap

MOTORCYCLE VIEWS

*Accessories and features shown may not be part of standard fitment.

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17

18

19

20

21

11 1413

12

8910 15

1

6

3

2

4

5

7

TOP VIEW

(4) Rider foot rest

(2) Carburetor

(5) Main stand

(6) Side cover left

(3) Gear shift pedal

(1) Fuel valve

(9) Saree guard with women

pillion step

(8) Pillion foot rest

(7) Side stand

(10) Reflex reflector (14) Clutch lever

(13) Side stand switch

(11) Tail/Stop lamp

(12) Rear grip

(15) Front turn signal lamp

*Accessories and features shown may not be part of standard fitment.

MOTORCYCLE VIEWS

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124567 9

8

3

14

15

12

13

10

11

LEFT SIDE VIEW

(1) Pillion foot rest

(3) Rider foot rest

(2) Kick starter pedal

(4) Oil level window

(5) Rear brake pedal

(7) Starter motor

(6) Oil filler cap

(10)Front suspension

(8) Air suction valve

(9) Utility box

(11) Headlamp

(13) Battery compartment (inside)

(14) Rear turn signal lamp

(15) Rear shock absorber

(12) Visor

*Accessories and features shown may not be part of standard fitment.

MOTORCYCLE VIEWS

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RIGHT SIDE VIEW

10

11

12

13

15

14

123 4 5678

8 9

Light glows when headlamp is in Hi Beam

Light glows when the vehicle is parked on the side stand

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

Speedometer

Odometer

Turn signal indicators

Neutral indicator

Hi Beam indicator

Side stand indicator

Tripmeter knob

Tripmeter

Fuel gauge

Indicates riding speed

Shows accumulated distance traveled

Flashes when turn signal switch is operated

Light glows when vehicle is in neutral

Knob when pressed resets tripmeter to zero

Shows the distance travelled during a trip

Indicates approximate fuel quantity

Sl. No. Description Function

PARTS FUNCTION

Instruments and Indicators

The indicators are in the speedometer panel

above the headlamp. The functions are as

below.

5

3

7

4

8

9

6

1 2

10

“OFF” Position/

Lock Open

“LOCK” Position

“ON” Position

Ignition switch

The engine can be started, Turn signal lamps,

Horn, Tail/Stoplamp and Passing Switch can be

operated. Fuel Gauge and Pass lamp will be

functional.

Key cannot be removed

Engine cannot be started and no electrical

system will be functional. Key can be removed

Key can be removed

Key Removal

Steering can be locked

Function

“LOCK”

“ON”

“OFF”

Key Position

2

1

3

(1) Ignition switch

(2) Ignition key

(3) Steering lock position

11

LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS

1. Passing switch

2. Headlamp switch

Gives an indication for passing ahead.

The switch has three position. Press the switch to operate the horn.

There is a clutch switch provided for the safety

of the rider. The motorcycle cannot be started

by electric starter switch until the clutch lever is

operated when the vehicle is engaged in gear.

IMPORTANT: To switch “OFF” the turn

signal after completing the turn, gently push

the knob inside.

5. Horn switch

6. Clutch Switch

RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS

6

1

2

marked by white dot.and

5

4

4. Turn signal lamp switch

Shift the turn signal switch sideways for right/

left indications and leave it to come back to its

normal position on its own.

îTail/Stop lamp

îFuel indicator lamp

îPosition lamp

îSpeedometer lamp

Headlamp “ON”

Position Action

“OFF”

Following is “ON”

3. Dimmer switch

Select “ ” for high beam and “ ” for low beam.

12

(1) Electric starter switch

1

3

Steering lock is with ignition switch. Put the

key (1) to "OFF" position & turn the handle

bar towards left or right & push the key

downwards & turn towards "Lock" position.

After locking take out the key.

STEERING LOCK

(1) Ignition key

13

1

Starter Switch

Ensure starter switch (1) is operated when the

vehicle is in neutral. If the vehicle is engaged in

gear press the clutch lever before operating

the starter switch. Release starter switch after

the engine has started.

Never hold starter switch continuously for

more than 5 seconds as continuously cranking

of engine will drain the battery.

CAUTION

SIDE STAND INDICATOR

When the vehicle is parked on side stand

(Ignition Switch “ON”), an indicator lamp

For the safety of the customer a side stand

indicator (1) is provided.

glows in the speedometer panel.

(1) Side stand indicator

SIDE STAND SWITCH

A side stand switch (1) is provided in the side stand,

when the vehicle is parked on side stand (Ignition

Switch “ON”), the switch enables the side stand

indicator lamp to glow on the speedometer panel.

(1) Side stand switch

1

The three way fuel valve is on the left side of

the carburetor.

FUEL VALVE

1

supply to the carburetor. Use the reserve fuel

only when the main supply is gone. Refill the

tank as soon as possible after switching to

“RES”. The usable reserve fuel supply is 1.0

litre (usable).

“ON” Position

At “ON”, fuel will flow from fuel tank to the

carburetor.

“OFF” Position

At “OFF”, fuel cannot flow from the tank to the

carburetor. Turn the valve “OFF” whenever the

motorcycle is not in use.

(1) “OFF” Position

(2) “ON” Position

(3) “RES” Position

1

2

“REV” Position

At “RES”, fuel will flow from the reserve fuel

3

îDo not operate the motorcycle with the fuel

valve in the “RES” position after refilling.

You may run out of fuel, with no reserve.

îDo not keep the fuel valve between “ON”

and “OFF” position while driving, since this

may drain reserve fuel from the tank.

NOTE

FUEL TANK

Fuel tank capacity is 13 litres (minimum)

including reserve supply of 1.0 litre (usable).

îTo unlock fuel tank cap (1) lift the key hole

cover (2), insert ignition key (3). turn it

clockwise and remove the cap.

îDo not overfill the tank. There should be no

fuel (4) in filler neck (5).

îTo lock, position the cap back on the opening

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(1) Fuel tank cap (2) Key hole cover

(3) Ignition key

with the arrow mark "D" on the cap facing

towards the front of the motorcycle then

press gently. The key springs back to the

normal position and cap gets locked.

1

2

3

5

4

(4) Filler Neck (5) Fuel

Do not park the motorcycle under direct

sunlight as it causes evaporation of petrol due

to heat and deterioration of paint gloss due to

ultra violet rays.

CAUTION

Petrol is extremely flammable and is explosive

under certain conditions. Refill in a well ventilated

area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or

allow flames or sparks in the area where the petrol

is refilled or where petrol is stored.

WARNING

15

GRADE: SAE 10W 30 SL Grade

BRAND: Hero 4T plus

(JASO MA2).

2. Savita Oil Technologies Limited.

ENGINE OIL

1. Tide Water Oil Co. (India) Ltd.

îAfter 2-3 minutes, check the oil level in the

oil level window (2). It must be between

upper and lower level marks.

Check engine oil level each day before

operating the motorcycle.

Use hero genuine engine oil or recommended

grade oil.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

îStart the engine & let it idle for 3-5 minutes.

OIL CAPACITY : 0.95 litre

Manufactured by :

îAdd the specified oil by removing the oil filler

3. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.

Do top up if oil level reaches towards the

lower level mark or every 3000 km

whichever is earlier.

Oil level should be between upper (3) and lower

(4) level marks in the oil level window (2).

îStop the engine & park the motorcycle on

its main stand on level ground.

ENGINE OIL TOP UP PROCESS

îReinstall oil filler cap & check for oil leaks.

cap (1) and filling till the upper level mark.

Do not overfill.

îQuantity of the oil to be filled is 0.75 litre

(approx) during oil change.

1

2

3

4

(1) Oil filler cap

(2) Oil level window

(4) Lower level mark

(3) Upper level mark

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îFill the crankcase through the filler hole with

approximately 0.75 litre of the

recommended grade oil.

îReinstall the oil filler cap.

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

PROCESS

îTo drain the oil, remove the oil filler cap and

drain plug (1).

Replace engine oil once in every 6000 km/6

months whichever is earlier.

îAfter the oil has completely drained, replace

the sealing washer (2) with a new one and

reinstall the drain plug.

Drain engine oil with the engine warm and

park the motorcycle on its main stand.

îStart the engine and allow it to idle for few

minutes.

îStop the engine and let the engine oil settle

down.

îRe check the oil level.

îMake sure that oil level is at the upper level

mark of the oil window with the motorcycle

in an upright position, and that there are no

oil leaks.

(1) Drain plug (2) Sealing washer

1

2

îRunning the engine with insufficient

oil can cause serious engine damage.

îRunning the engine with excessive oil can

cause spark plug fouling & loss in

performance.

îEngine oil is a major factor affecting the

performance and service life of the engine.

Non-detergent, vegetable or castor based

racing oils are not recommended.

CAUTION

To safely operate your motorcycle, the tyres must

be of recommended type and size, in good

condition with adequate tread, and correctly

inflated. The recommended tyres size is :

NOTE

The imported tyre(s) if fitted without ISI mark;

are in compliance of BIS standard and Central

Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, as declared by the

Tyre manufacturer.

Front

Rear

2.75x18-4PR/42P

2.75x18-6PR/48P

Air Pressure

Properly inflated tyres provide the best

combination of handling, tread life, and riding

Front

Rear

2

1.75 kgf/cm (25 psi)

2

2.25 kgf/cm (33 psi)

2

1.75 kgf/cm (25 psi)

2

2.80 kgf/cm (41 psi)

Rider only Rider and Pillion

Over inflation/Under inflation will affect the

performance.

CAUTION

Whenever you check the tyre pressure, you

should also examine tyre treads & side walls

for wear, damage & foreign objects:

îCuts, splits or cracks in the tyre. Replace the

tyre if you can see fabric or cord.

Inspection

Also, if you hit a pothole or hard object, pull to

the side of the road as soon as you safely can

and carefully inspect the tyres for damage.

Look for :

îBumps or bulges in the side of the tyre or the tread.

Replace the tyre if you find any bumps or bulges.

îExcessive tread wear.

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1

(1) Air pressure gauge

Make sure the valve stem caps are secure. If

necessary, install a new cap.

comfort. Generally, under inflated tyres wear

Under inflated tyres can also cause wheel

damage in rocky terrain. Over inflated tyres

make your motorcycle ride more harshly, are

more prone to damage from surface hazards

and wear unevenly.

unevenly, adversely affect handling, and are

more likely to fail from being overheated.

The recommended “Cold” tyre pressures are :

The tyres that are fitted on your motorcycle are

TYRES

designed to match the performance capabilities of

your motorcycle and provide the best combination

of handling, braking, durability and comfort.

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