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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
PARK or NEUTRAL.
Set transmission either in PARK or in NEUTRAL or
use the override mode.
3. Burnt fuse.
Check MPEM supply fuse and solenoids fuse.
4. Weak battery or loose
connections.
Check charging system fuse. Check connections
and terminals condition. Have the battery checked.
Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
SYMPTOM:
Engine turns over but fails to start
Possible causes
What to do
1. Burnt fuse.
Check ignition fuse condition.
2. Mixture not rich enough to start
cold engine.
Check fuel tank level and check starting procedure,
particularly use of the choke.
NOTE:
Below - 20
3. Flooded engine (spark plugs
wet when removed).
Refer to
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Engine compression.
As the engine is pulled over with the rewind starter,
“cycles” of resistance should be felt as piston goes
past top dead center. 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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