I G N I T I O N S W I T C H
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2-1
OPERA
TION: FEA
TURES, CONTR
OLS & INDIC
A
T
ORS
A key controls access to the ignition switch. Always remove the ignition switch key when the vehicle is not in use.
The ignition switch is wired to activate the headlight.
DO NOT MODIFY THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BYPASS THIS FEATURE. ALWAYS OPERATE YOUR AMERICAN
IRONHORSE WITH THE HEADLIGHT ON TO IMPROVE YOUR VISIBILITY TO OTHERS FOR IMPROVED SAFETY.
The ignition switch has two operative positions as wired from the factory (Figures
1
and
1 6
). The OFF/LOCK
mode is located approximately at the 12 o’clock position. The switch mechanism is activated by inserting the key into
the ignition key slot and turning the switch mechanism straight up and down and parallel to the bike frame.
To reach the ON position, rotate the ignition switch to approximately the three o’clock position. The headlight will
come on when the switch has been positioned in the ON position. THERE IS NO IGNITION ON/HEADLIGHT OFF
POSITION.
OFF
ON, key is locked in switch
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