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

For your personal safety, do not attempt inspection or repairs not fully described in this rider’s manual. Contact an authorized dealer for service if you cannot determine the cause of a problem or if the inspection/repair exceeds your mechanical ability or tool resources. Do not perform any inspection or repair with the engine running.

Engine Cranks But Will Not Start

Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Low fuel Verify fuel level
Fuel pump doesn’t operate Turn engine STOP switch to RUN. Turn the ignition key on. The fuel pump should run momentarily and then stop. Check the fuel pump/ignition circuit breaker. See Fuse Replacement.
Battery voltage is too low Fully charge the battery. See the Battery Charging section for details.
Fouled spark plug(s) Please see your dealer.
Low compression Please see your dealer for an engine compression test.
Both front and rear IGN COIL fuses have become damaged or opened Check satellite fuse box to verify IGN COIL fuses are intact. See Fuse Replacement.

Starter Motor Clicks, Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly

Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Engine stop/run switch is in stop position Place switch in RUN position.
Discharged battery Fully charge the battery. See the Battery Charging section for details.
Loose or corroded battery cables Inspect battery cables.
Transmission is in gear Shift transmission into neutral or pull the clutch lever in to disengage the clutch. See Starting the Engine.

Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly

TIP
Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Discharged battery Fully charge the battery. See Battery Charging.
Loose or corroded battery cables Inspect battery cables and connections.
Fouled spark plug(s) Please see your dealer.
Contaminated fuel Inspect fuel for water/contamination. Please see your dealer.
Engine oil level incorrect or wrong oil type Inspect level and quality of oil. See Engine Oil Level.
Loose, broken, shorted ignition coil wires Inspect coil primary wires. Please see your dealer.
Air intake restricted Inspect air filter. See Air Filter.
Intake leaks Inspect air box, crankcase breather hoses, throttle body and intake boot joints.
IGN COIL fuse has become damaged or opened Check satellite fuse box to verify both IGN COIL fuses are intact. See Fuse Replacement.

Shifting Difficulties or Hard to Find Neutral

Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Clutch damage Replace clutch.
Clutch cable not adjusted properly Please see your dealer for inspection and adjustment.
Shift linkage not adjusted properly Please see your dealer for inspection and adjustment.
Incorrect oil or oil in poor condition Replace the oil with the recommended oil.

Engine Overheating

Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Debris lodged in radiator screen Inspect and clean the screen.
Plugged radiator Use a garden hose to flush any debris from the radiator fins. DO NOT use a high pressure washer, which can damage the radiator fins.
Blocked fan Inspect fan, remove any blockage.
Fan doesn’t operate Please see your dealer.
Low coolant Allow the engine to cool before checking coolant level. See Cooling System.
Air in cooling system Please see your dealer.

Battery Charging Rate Low or Battery Discharges

Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Loose/Corroded Charging Circuit Connection Check/clean battery cable connections. Check/clean charging circuit connections. Please see your dealer.
Accessory Load Exceeds Charge Rate Limit accessory operation when the engine is off.
Improperly Wired Accessory (Current Draw) Please see your dealer to check charging system output and current draw.

Brake Noise/Poor Brake Performance

TIP
See your dealer if brake performance does not return after these inspections.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Dust/Dirt On Brake Disc(s) Clean disc. See the Brake Disc Inspection / Cleaning section.
Worn Pads Or Disc/Brake Disc Damage Inspect pads. See the Brake Disc Inspection / Cleaning section.
Brake Fluid Level Low Or Fluid Contaminated Inspect fluid level/fluid condition. See the Front Brake Fluid Level and Rear Brake Fluid Level sections.

Anti-Lock Brake Light Remains Illuminated or Illuminates Intermittently

Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Blown fuse Check the fuses. See Fuse Replacement.
Loose or damaged pulse ring Inspect pulse ring for looseness or chipped teeth.
Debris lodged in components Inspect wheel speed sensor and pulse ring for debris.
Damage caused by debris Inspect wheel speed sensor for cracked housing.
Damaged components See service manual or authorized dealer.

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