Filling The Fuel Tank - Triumph America Handbook

General Information

Filling the Fuel Tank

Avoid filling the tank in rainy or dusty
conditions where airborne material can
contaminate the fuel.
Contaminated fuel may cause damage to
fuel system components.
Fill the fuel tank slowly to help prevent
spillage. Do not fill the tank to a level above
the bottom of the filler neck. This will ensure
there is enough air space to allow for fuel
expansion if the fuel inside the tank expands
through absorption of heat from the engine
or from direct sunlight.
1. Fuel level
2. Filler neck
3. Air space
After refuelling always check that the fuel
filler cap is correctly closed and locked.
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Caution
Warning
Overfilling the tank can lead to fuel
spillage.
If petrol (fuel) is spilled, thoroughly wipe off
the spilled fuel immediately and dispose of
the cleaning cloth safely.
Take care not to spill any petrol (fuel) on
the engine, exhaust pipes, tyres or any
other part of the motorcycle.
Because petrol (fuel) is highly 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.
Petrol (fuel) spilled near to or on the tyres
will reduce the tyre's ability to grip the
road. This will result in a dangerous riding
condition causing loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.