I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE BACKFIRE
1. Exhaust system leakage.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
2. Engine is running too hot.
– Refer to ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER.
3. Ignition timing is incorrect or there is an ignition system failure.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE MISFIRE
1. Fouled/defective/worn spark plug.
– Clean/verify spark plug and heat range. Replace as required.
2. Water in fuel.
– Drain fuel system and refill with fresh fuel.
VEHICLE CANNOT REACH FULL SPEED
1. Engine.
– Refer to ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER.
2. Brake lock.
– Ensure brake lock is completely removed.
3. Air filter/housing plugged or dirty.
– Check air filter and clean if necessary.
– Check deposits in air filter housing drain.
– Check the position of the air intake tube.
4. CVT dirty or worn-out.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
5. Engine is under a protection (limp home) mode.
– Check multifunction gauge display for messages.
– Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display shows
CHECK ENGINE or LIMP HOME, contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
SHIFT LEVER IS HARD TO MOVE
1. Transmission gears are in a position that prevents the shift lever to work.
– Rock the vehicle back and forth to move the gears in the transmission and al-
low the shift lever to be set.
2. CVT dirty or worn-out.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
THE RPM INCREASES BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE
1. The transmission is on PARK or NEUTRAL position.
– Select the R, HI or LO position.
2. CVT dirty or worn-out.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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Summary of Contents for Can-Am 450 Series
Page 4: ...I VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 2 _______________ ...
Page 13: ...A SAFETY INFORMATION ________A SAFETY INFORMATION _______ 11 ...
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Page 113: ...C MAINTENANCE ______________ 111 ...
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Page 145: ...D TECHNICAL INFORMATION ______________ 143 ...
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Page 163: ...E TROUBLESHOOTING ______________ 161 ...
Page 169: ...F SPARE PARTS ______________ 167 ...
Page 171: ...G WARRANTY ______________ 169 ...
Page 181: ...H CUSTOMER INFORMATION ______________ 179 ...
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