AMERICAN IRONHORSE Classic SX, User Manual

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V E H I C L E G A S O L I N E C A P S
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OPERA
TION: FEA
TURES, CONTROLS & INDICA
TORS
Your AMERICAN IRONHORSE (All models except SX Classic, SW Thunder, TX Texas Choppers) is supplied
with one 5 gallon gas tank. The Texas Choppers is supplied with a 3.8 gallon gas tank and the Classic and
Thunder is supplied with two 2.5 gallon gas tanks. Each is fitted with its own gas cap. Take care not to cross
gas cap threads during reattachment.
To remove the left side tank gas cap, turn the cap clockwise. To secure left side tank gas cap, turn the
cap counterclockwise.
To remove the right side tank gas cap, turn the cap counterclockwise. To secure right side tank gas cap,
turn the cap clockwise.
WHEN REFUELING:
• ALWAYS REMOVE GAS TANK CAPS SLOWLY. PRESSURE BUILD UP IN FUEL TANKS CAN CAUSE
GASOLINE FLUID AND MIST TO CONTACT PERSON REFUELING.
• ALWAYS FILL TANK SLOWLY AND LEAVE THE TANK NECK SPOUT VOID AS FUEL EXPANDS WITH
AMBIENT, AND OPERATING, TEMPERATURE INCREASES.
• ALWAYS ENSURE THAT GAS TANK CAP IS SECURELY TIGHT AFTER REFUELING, TAKING SPECIAL CARE
NOT TO CROSS THREAD.
• NEVER REPLACE FACTORY EQUIPPED GAS TANK CAPS WITH ONES WHICH REQUIRE FEWER
TURNS TO REMOVE. THESE “QUICK CAPS” CAN EASILY BE DISLODGED AND ALLOW EASY
SPILLAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE TANK. SUCH SPILLAGE MAY BE SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITED,
AS IN A VEHICLE UPSET.
WARNING
• GASOLINE WITH FUEL ADDITIVES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE PARTS.
• GASOLINE SPILLS CAN DISCOLOR VEHICLE PAINT AND FINISHES. CLEAN OFF IMMEDIATELY.