Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger 2020, Owner'S Manual

Page: 72 / 178

NOTICE
Fuel can damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. If gasoline
spills on the any part of the motorcycle, immediately rinse it off
with water or wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
PPRRIIM MIINNGG TTHHEE FFUUEELL SSYYSSTTEEM M
If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the fuel system before
attempting to restart the engine.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Turn the power switch on.
3. Move the engine stop/run switch to the RUN position.
4. Allow the fuel pump to run until it stops (about 2 seconds).
5. Move the engine stop/run switch to the STOP position.
6. Repeat steps 3–5 five times.
7. Move the engine stop/run switch to the RUN position.
8. Start the engine. See page 70.
SSTTAARRTTIINNGG TTHHEE EENNGGIINNEE
The starter interlock system allows the engine to be started only
when the transmission is in neutral, or when the transmission is in
gear with the clutch disengaged (clutch lever pulled in). The
engine should NEVER start in any gear except neutral if the
sidestand is down. See page 50.
TIP
If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the system before
attempting to restart the engine.
1. Perform the Pre-Ride Inspections. See page 57. Properly secure
any cargo.
2. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright
position. Retract the sidestand.
TIP
When the electrical system is activated with either the power
switch or the starter switch, the key fob must be within range.
See page 30.
3. Move the engine stop/run switch to the RUN position.
4. Shift the transmission to neutral.
5. Apply the front brakes. Disengage the clutch (pull the clutch
lever fully toward the handlebar).
6. The motorcycle may be electrically activated by pressing
either the starter switch or power switch. Then with the throttle
closed, press and release the starter switch to start the engine.
The starter motor will crank until the engine starts, but no more
than 3 seconds. If the engine does not start, wait five seconds
and try again.
70
OPERATION