Content Source: 2019 Indian Scout Bobber Owner’s Manual (9929713 R04) > Operation Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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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 the Fuel Recommendation section for details.
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.
  1. To open the fuel tank cap , insert the ignition key into the cap lock and turn it clockwise. Hold the key in this position while lifting the cap.
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  2. Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel tank filler neck.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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  5. Always close and lock the fuel cap before remounting the motorcycle. With the key rotated clockwise, close the fuel cap with your opposite hand and press it down firmly. Turn the key counter-clockwise to secure the lock.
  6. 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.

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