Indian Motorcycle SCOUT BOBBER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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AACCCCEELLEERRAATTIINNGG
Accelerate by opening the throttle (rolling the throttle control grip
rearward). For even acceleration, open the throttle with a smooth,
continuous motion. When you reach the recommended speed for
upshifting, shift up one gear.
WARNING
Accelerating abruptly could cause your body to shift rearward
suddenly, which could result in loss of control. Accelerating
abruptly could also cause loss of control on low traction surfaces.
Loss of control could result in serious injury or death. Always
accelerate gradually, especially on wet, slippery or other low
traction surfaces.
SSTTOOPPPPIINNGG TTHHEE EENNGGIINNEE
Before stopping the engine, bring the motorcycle to a complete
stop. Shift to neutral or disengage the clutch.
WARNING
Stopping the engine with the transmission in gear while the
motorcycle is moving could cause loss of rear wheel traction or
engine and transmission damage, which could cause loss of
control and serious injury or death. Always stop the engine after
the motorcycle is fully stopped and the transmission is in neutral.
If the engine stops unexpectedly while the motorcycle is moving,
pull the clutch and guide the motorcycle to a safe location off the
road and away from traffic. Turn the ignition switch off.
1. When fully stopped, shift into neutral.
2. Move the engine stop/run switch to the STOP position.
3. Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the ignition key.
PPAARRKKIINNGG
Choose a firm level surface to park the motorcycle.
1. When fully stopped, shift into neutral.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Fully extend the sidestand.
4. Turn the handlebars to the left and lean the motorcycle to the
left until the sidestand firmly supports the motorcycle.
5. Remove the ignition key.
PPAARRKKIINNGG OONN AA SSLLOOPPEE
If parking on a slope is unavoidable, park with the front wheel
uphill from the rear wheel. Place the transmission in first gear and
position the motorcycle so that it is stable when it rests on the
sidestand.
NOTICE
Always park with the front wheel uphill from the rear wheel when
parking on a slope. If the front wheel is downhill from the rear
wheel, the sidestand could retract and cause a tipover.
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