Fueling

Content Source: 2019 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9928968 R02) > Operation Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Fueling

Always dismount the motorcycle and refuel on level ground with the sidestand down. Review the fuel warnings. See Fuel and Exhaust Safety. Use only the recommended fuel. See Fuel Recommendation.

WARNING

Overflows or spilled gasoline could contact a hot engine or exhaust system and cause a fire, which could result in serious injury or death. Do not allow gasoline to contact hot components.

WARNING

Always open the fuel cap slowly and fill the fuel tank slowly to prevent spillage. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow for the fuel to expand.

To open the fuel tank cap , insert the ignition key into the cap lock and turn it counter-clockwise.
Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel tank filler neck.
Hold the nozzle while filling. Do not rest the weight of the nozzle and hose on the filler neck. Do not leave the nozzle unattended.
Add fuel to the tank until it crests the oval-shaped opening in the filler neck. The tank is full at this level. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel level should not rise into fill neck funnel. Overfilling may result in degraded performance of engine and evaporative emissions control system.
Always close and lock the fuel cap before remounting the motorcycle. With the key rotated counter-clockwise, close the fuel cap with your opposite hand and press it down firmly. Turn the key clockwise to secure the lock.
If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See Priming the Fuel System.

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.