Troubleshooting - Can-Am MAX 400 EFI Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTHING IS WORKING WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO ON OR
ON WITHOUT LIGHTS POSITION
1. Engine stop switch is in OFF position.
– Place engine stop switch to the RUN position.
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
– Place switch to the ON position.
2. Engine stop switch is in OFF position.
– Place engine stop switch to the RUN position.
3. Brake pedal is not pressed.
– Ensure to press the brake pedal.
4. Burnt fuse.
– Check main fuse condition.
5. Weak battery or loose connections.
– Check charging system fuse.
– Check connections and terminals condition.
– Have the battery checked.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
– (Drowned mode) If the engine does not start and it is fuel-flooded, this spe-
cial mode can be activated to prevent fuel injection and to cut ignition while
cranking. Proceed as follows:
• Insert key in ignition switch and turn to ON position.
• Press completely and HOLD throttle lever.
• Press the engine START button.
The engine should be cranked for 20 seconds. Release engine START but-
ton.
Release throttle lever and start/crank engine again to allow starting.
If it does not work:
• Clean the spark plug caps area then remove them.
• Remove the spark plugs (tools are supplied in tool kit), refer to SPARK
PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
• Crank engine several times.
• Install new spark plugs if possible or clean and dry spark plugs.
• Start engine as explained above.
If engine continues to flood, see an authorized Can-Am dealer.
NOTE: Make sure to verify that there is no fuel in engine oil, if so, replace
engine oil.
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