Royal Enfield Bullet 500 2018, Owner'S Manual

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9
SAFE OPERATING RULES
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. Any fuel leak,
spillage, or negligence of adhere to safety norms
may lead to a fire hazard or explosion, which
could cause damage to property, injury to persons
or loss of life. When refueling your motorcycle,
please exercise utmost caution and carefully
observe the following rules:

Turn the ignition switch to the ‘OFF’ position

Open the fuel filler cap slowly. This will help to
release any pressure that may have built up in
the fuel tank.

DO NOT smoke and please ensure that there
are no open flames or sparks near the
motorcycle, when refueling OR servicing the fuel
system.

Refuel in a well ventilated area.
 DO NOT use a mobile telephone. Switch OFF
mobile telephones and any other electrical and
electronic devices including any appliances with
a pilot light.
 DO NOT fill the fuel tank to its brim. Please fill
fuel only till the bottom of the filler neck insert so
as to leave air space for fuel expansion, inside
the fuel tank. Overfilling the tank can lead to fuel
spillage.
 Avoid filling the tank in rainy or dusty conditions
where airborne material can contaminate the fuel.
Contaminated fuel may cause damage to fuel
system components.

After refueling, please ensure the fuel filler cap
is closed firmly and correctly.
WARNING
Fuel spilled on the floor or on motorcycle
tires will reduce the tire’s ability to grip the road.
This can result in dangerous riding condition,
potentially causing loss of control and could
result in an accident If fuel is spilled, thoroughly
clean up the spillage immediately. Take care not
to spill any fuel on the engine, exhaust pipes,
rubber parts or any other part of the motorcycle.