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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM:
Engine does not turn
Possible causes
What to do
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
Place switch in the ON position.
2. Transmission is not set on the
NEUTRAL.
Set transmission either in NEUTRAL or squeeze
the clutch lever.
3. Weak battery or loose
connections.
Check connections and terminals condition. Have
the battery checked. Contact an authorized
Bombardier ATV dealer.
4. Engine stop switch is in OFF
position.
Place switch in the ON position.
SYMPTOM:
Engine turns over but fails to start
Possible causes
What to do
1. Mixture not rich enough to
start cold engine.
Check fuel tank level and check starting procedure,
particularly use of the choke.
2. Flooded engine (spark plugs
wet when removed).
Refer to
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
.
3. No fuel to the engine (spark
plugs dry when removed).
Check fuel tank level; turn fuel valve to ON (also try
on RES). A failure of the fuel pump or carburetor
may have occurred. Contact an authorized
Bombardier ATV dealer.
4. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
Check ignition fuse condition. Remove spark plugs
then reconnect to spark plug caps. Check that
ignition switch is at the ON position. Start engine
with spark plugs grounded to engine away from
spark plug holes. If no spark appears, replace spark
plugs. If trouble persists, contact an authorized
Bombardier ATV dealer.
5. Engine compression.
If no pulsating resistance is felt, it suggests a major
loss of compression. Contact an authorized
Bombardier ATV dealer.
SYMPTOM:
Engine lacks acceleration or power
Possible causes
What to do
1. Fouled or damaged spark plug.
Check item
Engine turns over but fails to start
.
2. Lack of fuel to engine.
Check item
Engine turns over but fails to start
.
3. Carburetor adjustments.
Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
4. Engine is overheating.
Check
Engine Overheat in SPECIAL
PROCEDURES
. If overheating persists, contact an
authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
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