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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS Turn the ignition key to the ON position before performing the electrical pre-ride inspections. Return the ignition key to the OFF position after completing these inspections. If inspection of any electrical item reveals component failure, repair or replace the component before operating the vehicle. Item Inspection Procedure Electrical Front Lights Turn the ignition key on. Verify that the headlights, auxiliary lights (if equipped) and park lamps illuminate. Switch to high beam. Verify that the high beam indicator comes on and that headlamp brightness increases. Adjust headlight aim as needed. Verify that the taillights and license plate light illuminate. Apply the brakes and verify that the taillight lamps increase in brightness. Verify that the left and right turn signals flash at the front and rear of the vehicle, and that the corresponding indicator lamp flashes in the gauge. Press the top of the hazard switch to turn the flashers on. Verify that all four turn signals flash, as well as the lamps in the gauge. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the flashers off. Verify that all signals and indicator lamps stop flashing. Press the horn button. Verify that the horn sounds loudly. Start the engine and verify that the low oil pressure lamp does not illuminate. Check power steering for smooth operation. General Engine Oil Level Fuel Level Coolant Level Tires Wheels Brake Fluid Level Park Brake Brake System Throttle Pedal Clutch System Front Suspension Rear Suspension Drive Belt Fasteners Mirrors Check the oil level. View the fuel gauge to check the fuel level. Check the recovery bottle coolant level. Inspect tire condition, pressure and tread depth. Inspect for loose, damaged or missing wheel nuts. Check the master cylinder brake fluid level. Verify that the vehicle does not roll when the park brake is set. Inspect brake system hoses, connections and brake pads. Check brake pedal for excessive travel or a spongy feel. Check throttle pedal travel, ensure smooth operation and full return. Check fluid level and pedal travel. Check for suspension wear or damage. Check for suspension wear or damage. Check for wear or damage. Inspect entire vehicle for loose, damaged or missing fasteners. Adjust for proper side and rear view. 52 38 56 65 66 63 29 64 27 60-61 38 38 38,58 38 74 See Page Rear Lights Turn Signals Emergency Flashers - Horn Low Oil Pressure Indicator Steering 38 37

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
Turn the ignition key to the ON position before performing the electrical pre-ride
inspections. Return the ignition key to the OFF position after completing these inspections.
If inspection of any electrical item reveals component failure, repair or replace the
component before operating the vehicle.
Item
Inspection Procedure
See
Page
Electrical
Front Lights
Turn the ignition key on. Verify that the headlights, auxiliary lights (if
equipped) and park lamps illuminate. Switch to high beam. Verify that
the high beam indicator comes on and that headlamp brightness
increases. Adjust headlight aim as needed.
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Rear Lights
Verify that the taillights and license plate light illuminate. Apply the
brakes and verify that the taillight lamps increase in brightness.
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Turn Signals
Verify that the left and right turn signals flash at the front and rear of the
vehicle, and that the corresponding indicator lamp flashes in the gauge.
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Emergency
Flashers
Press the top of the hazard switch to turn the flashers on. Verify that all
four turn signals flash, as well as the lamps in the gauge. Press the
bottom of the switch to turn the flashers off. Verify that all signals and
indicator lamps stop flashing.
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Horn
Press the horn button. Verify that the horn sounds loudly.
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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Start the engine and verify that the low oil pressure lamp does not
illuminate.
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Steering
Check power steering for smooth operation.
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General
Engine Oil Level
Check the oil level.
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Fuel Level
View the fuel gauge to check the fuel level.
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Coolant Level
Check the recovery bottle coolant level.
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Tires
Inspect tire condition, pressure and tread depth.
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Wheels
Inspect for loose, damaged or missing wheel nuts.
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Brake Fluid Level
Check the master cylinder brake fluid level.
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Park Brake
Verify that the vehicle does not roll when the park brake is set.
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Brake System
Inspect brake system hoses, connections and brake pads. Check brake
pedal for excessive travel or a spongy feel.
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Throttle Pedal
Check throttle pedal travel, ensure smooth operation and full return.
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Clutch System
Check fluid level and pedal travel.
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Front Suspension
Check for suspension wear or damage.
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Rear Suspension
Check for suspension wear or damage.
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Drive Belt
Check for wear or damage.
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Fasteners
Inspect entire vehicle for loose, damaged or missing fasteners.
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Mirrors
Adjust for proper side and rear view.
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