2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback Owner's Manual (Page 25 of 152)

2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback Owner's Manual
Posted on 15 Mar, 2016
Model: 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback
Pages: 152
File size: 3 MB

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To reduce rider fatigue on long trips, a spring loaded throttle friction adjustment screw (10) is
located at the bottom of the throttle grip clamp on non cruise equipped models.
1. Slowly turn throttle control grip clockwise (toward the front of the motorcycle) to close the
throttle (decelerate).
2. Slowly turn throttle control grip counterclockwise (toward rear of motorcycle) to open the
throttle (accelerate).
Do not tighten throttle friction adjustment screw to the
point where the engine will not return to idle automatically.
Over tightening can lead to loss of vehicle control, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00031b)
3. Loosen the throttle friction adjustment screw so the throttle returns to the idle position when
the hand is removed from the grip.
4. Screw the throttle adjustment screw in to increase friction on the grip. This provides a
damping effect on throttle motion.
NOTE:
The throttle friction adjustment screw should not be used under normal stop and go operating
conditions.
Clutch Hand Lever
Do not position fingers between hand control lever and
handlebar grip. Improper hand positioning can impair
control lever operation and cause loss of vehicle control,
which could result in death or serious injury. (00032a)
See Handlebar Controls. The clutch hand lever (1) is located on the left handlebar and is
operated with the fingers of the left hand.
1. Slowly pull clutch hand lever in against handlebar grip to fully disengage clutch.
2. Shift to first gear using the gear shifter lever. See Gear Shift Lever.
3. Slowly release the clutch hand lever to engage clutch.
A clutch switch is incorporated into the left handlebar switch assembly. It enables the rider to start
the vehicle in any gear (or in neutral) as long as the clutch lever is pulled in. If the clutch is not
disengaged and the vehicle is in gear, the vehicle will not start.
HORN/TRIP Switch
HORN: See Handlebar Controls. The horn is operated by pressing on the HORN switch (2)


General
Year 2012
Make Harley-Davidson
Model Switchback
Language English
Pages 152
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 3 MB

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