Fuel Tank Cap - Triumph Street Twin Owner's Handbook Manual

General Information
Refuelling
Warning
To help reduce hazards associated with
refuelling, always observe the following
fuel safety instructions:
Petrol (fuel) is highly flammable and
can be explosive
conditions. When refuelling, turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
Do not smoke.
Do not use a mobile telephone.
Make sure the refuelling area is well
ventilated and free from any source of
flame or sparks. This includes any
appliance with a pilot light.
Never fill the tank until the fuel level
rises into the filler neck. Heat from
sunlight or other sources may cause
the fuel to expand and overflow
creating a fire hazard.
After refuelling always check that the
fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
Because petrol
flammable, any fuel leak or spillage, or
any failure to observe the safety
advice given above will lead to a fire
hazard, which could cause damage to
property, injury to persons or death.
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Fuel Tank Cap

1. Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap:
Remove the cover or lift up the flap.
Insert the key into the lock and turn the
key clockwise.
Rotate the cap anticlockwise and lift
clear of the tank filler neck.
To close and lock the cap:
Align the cap to the tank filler neck and
rotate the cap clockwise until the cap
seals against the filler neck.
In the fully closed position, a ratchet
mechanism prevents overtightening of
the cap by allowing the outer part of
the cap to turn independently of the
internal part.
Turn the key anticlockwise to lock and
withdraw the key.
Replace the cover.
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