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
Electrical
Headlamp
Taillights/Brakelight
Turn Signals
Emergency Flashers
Horn
Neutral Indicator
CHIEF Low Oil Pressure
Display
CHIEFTAIN/ROADMASTER
Low Oil Pressure Display
Engine Stop/Run Switch
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.
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.
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.
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.
Press the horn switch. Verify that the horn sounds loudly.
Place the transmission in neutral. Verify that the neutral indicator lamp illuminates and that the letter "N"
displays in the gear position display.
Start the engine. Verify that "LO OIL" is not displayed in the MFD.
Start the engine. Verify that the low oil pressure indicator is not illuminated.
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.
Inspection Procedure
Pre-Ride Inspections
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