SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Flooded Engine
When the engine does not start after
several attempts, the engine may be
fuel flooded. Proceed as follows.
Turn ignition switch to ON and ensure
choke is not applied.
Ensure the transmission lever is on
NEUTRAL position.
Fully press throttle lever and hold
while starting the engine.
As soon as the engine starts, release
throttle lever. Do not race engine.
If it does not work:
Clean the spark plug cap area then re-
move it. Remove the spark plug (tools
are supplied in tool kit).
WARNING
Always wear eye protector and
gloves when the spark plug hole is
cleaned.
Crank engine several times. Install
new spark plug if possible or clean
and dry spark plug.
Start engine as explained above. If en-
gine continues to flood, see an autho-
rized Bombardier ATV dealer.
NOTE:
Make sure to verify that there
is no fuel in engine oil, if so, replace
engine oil.
Engine Overheat
If engine overheats and indicator light
turns on, try the following:
– Check and clean radiator fins. See
MAINTENANCE
section.
WARNING
The radiator can be very hot, wear
gloves before touching radiator.
– Reduce vehicle speed but try to
keep vehicle moving to supply air
to radiator. If engine is still over-
heating after approximately one
minute, stop vehicle and set trans-
mission to NEUTRAL and apply
parking brake. Stop engine.
– Let engine cool down. Check
coolant level and refill if possible.
WARNING
In order to avoid potential burns,
do not remove the radiator cap or
re
fi
ll cooling system when engine
is hot.
– Restart the engine, if the light does
not turn off right after engine start-
ing, stop engine and disconnect the
temperature sensor.
vmo2006-014-034_a
1. Temperature sensor
2. Thermostat housing
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