2015 Polaris Vegas Jackpot Owners Manual - Page 37

Pre-Ride Inspections Electrical Components Move the ignition switch to the ON position before performing the electrical inspections outlined on this page. Return the ignition switch 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 motorcycle. Electrical Item Headlamp Inspection Procedure Verify that the headlamp illuminates. Switch to high beam. Verify that the high beam indicator comes on and that lamp brightness increases. Taillight/Brake Light Verify that the taillight and license plate light illuminate. Verify that taillight brightness increases 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. Push the switch 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 top of the switch to activate the emergency flashers. Verify that all four turn signals flash, as well as the light on the indicator panel. Press the bottom of the switch to cancel the flashers. Verify that all signals and indicators stop flashing. Horn Press the horn button. Verify that the horn sounds loudly. Low Oil Pressure Start the engine. Verify that the low oil pressure display goes off in the multiDisplay function display. Neutral Indicator Place the transmission in neutral. Verify that the neutral indicator comes on. Engine Stop/Run Start the engine. Move the stop/run switch to the STOP position. Verify that the Switch engine stops. Attempt to restart the engine to verify that the engine WILL NOT start. 35