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.
page
104
Rear Lights Verify that the taillights and license plate light illuminate. Apply
the brakes and verify that the taillight lamps increase in
brightness.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Horn Press the horn button. Verify that the horn sounds loudly.
-
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicator
Start the engine and verify that the low oil pressure lamp does
not illuminate.
-
Steering Check power steering for smooth operation.
page
49
General
Engine Oil
Level
Check the oil level.
page
69
Fuel Level View the fuel gauge to check the fuel level.
page
49
Coolant Level Check the recovery bottle coolant level.
page
79
Tires Inspect tire condition, pressure and tread depth.
page
92
Wheels Inspect for loose, damaged or missing wheel nuts.
page
93
Brake Fluid
Level
Check the master cylinder brake fluid level.
page
89
Park Brake Verify that the vehicle does not roll when the park brake is set.
page
35
Brake System Inspect brake system hoses, connections and brake pads.
Check brake pedal for excessive travel or a spongy feel.
page
90
48
PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine
To Next Page
Loading...
