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Hero · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

HF (97 cc)

Library entry covers 2013-2024

36 factory 44 guideline

Published source

Hero MotoCorp HF Deluxe Maintenance Schedule (heromotocorp.com PDF; notes only, chart grid not recoverable via WebFetch)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers HF Deluxe (current schedule sheet); notes-only extract.

80 items for a 2013 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Drum (or band / stirrup)
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2013 Hero HF (97 cc)

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

3 items

Adjust front drum brake

Brakes

Guideline
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 2,000 km

1 item

Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive chain. Factory: Note 5: workshop inspection, cleaning, lubrication and adjustment every 2000 km.

Every 3,000 km

22 items

Electric starter (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km; electric start version Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Front suspension / oil (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km; replace fork oil every 2 years or 30,000 km (note 9) Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Headlamp focus (inspect, adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I,A at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Nuts, bolts and fasteners (inspect torque)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Oil circulation (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Rear suspension (inspect mounting bushes)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Spark plug (inspect, clean, adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I,C,A at free services; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Stop lamp switch (inspect, adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I,A at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Throttle operation (inspect, adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I,A at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Valve clearance (inspect, adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I,A at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
i3s system (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km; i3s variant Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Fuel line (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Battery voltage (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Clutch lever free play (inspect, adjust)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: I,A at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Drive chain slider (inspect)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: I from 2nd free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Steering head bearing (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km; I,A every 6,000 km; I,L,A every 12,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Side stand / main stand (lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: L at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Side stand switch (inspect, clean)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: I,C at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Brake shoe (inspect, adjust)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: I,A at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Wheel bearings (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Wheels / tires (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: I from 2nd free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Evaporative emission control system (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: I at every free service; after free services, once in every 3,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

8 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,000 km

5 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil. Factory: Note 3: replace once every 6000 km; top up if near lower mark. Paid services every 3000 km/90 days.
Engine oil centrifugal filter (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: C at 1st, 3rd, 5th free services; after free services once in every 6,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Engine oil strainer screen (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: C at 1st, 3rd, 5th free services; after free services once in every 6,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Muffler, catalytic converter (inspect, emission check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: I,E at 3rd and 5th free services; after free services once in every 6,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Brake system: brake cam and brake pedal (clean, lubricate)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: C,L at 2nd and 4th free services; after free services once in every 6,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

3 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

1 item

Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

6 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 12,000 km

2 items

Spark plug (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: R at the 5th free service (12,000-12,500 km); after free services once in every 12,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)
Steering head bearing (inspect, lubricate, adjust)

Front end

Factory

Factory: I,L,A at 5th free service; after free services once in every 12,000 km Re-read from Hero HF Deluxe maintenance schedule pp.27-29 (heromotocorp.com)

Every 13,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 15,000 km

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element. Factory: Note 2: replace once every 15000 km; earlier in dust.

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

2 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 24,000 km

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 30,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil. Factory: Note 9: replace every 2 years or 30000 km, whichever earlier.

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

4 items

Engine Oil (top up)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Note-3 'Replace engine oil once in every 6000 km. Top up if the oil level is at or near the lower level mark.'
Rear Suspension (replace mounting bushes)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Note-10 'Inspect for any play in the rear suspension mounting bushes, replace if necessary.'
Steering Head Bearing (replace)

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: Note-8 'Inspect the bearings free play, replace if necessary.'
Wheels Bearings (replace)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Note-8 'Inspect the bearings free play, replace if necessary.'

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.