Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 68)

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Pre-Ride Inspections
Turn the power switch on and move the stop/run switch to RUN before performing the following electrical inspections. Turn
the power switch off after completing these inspections. If inspection of any electrical item reveals component failure, repair
or replace the component before operating the motorcycle.
Item Inspection Procedure
Electrical
Headlamp
Move the headlight switch from low beam to high beam to turn the lights on and verify operation of both
beams. Start the engine. Switch to high beam. Verify that the high beam indicator comes on and that lamp
brightness increases.
Taillights/Brakelight Verify that the taillights and license plate light illuminate. Verify that the taillight lamps increase in
brightness when the front brake lever is applied and also when the rear brake pedal is applied.
Turn Signals Move the turn signal switch to the left. Verify that front and rear left turn signals flash, as well as the
corresponding light on the indicator panel. Move the switch to the center position and push it inward to
cancel the signal. Verify that the signals and the indicator light stop flashing. Repeat the procedure for the
right turn signals.
Emergency Flashers Press the hazard switch to activate the flashers. Verify that all four turn signals flash, as well as the lamps on
the indicator panel. Turn the flashers off. Verify that all signals and indicator lamps stop flashing.
Horn Press the horn switch. Verify that the horn sounds loudly.
Neutral Indicator Place the transmission in neutral. Verify that the neutral indicator lamp illuminates and that the letter “N”
displays in the gear position display.
Low Oil Pressure Display Start the engine. CHIEF/DARK HORSE: Verify that “LO OIL” is not displayed in the MFD.
CHIEFTAIN/ROADMASTER: Verify that the low oil pressure indicator is not illuminated.
Engine Stop/Run Switch Start the engine. Move the stop/run switch to the STOP position. Verify that the engine stops. Attempt to
restart the engine to verify that the engine WILL NOT start.