Starting The Engine; Shifting The Transmission; 2Wd/4Wd Selector - BOMBARDIER outlander max 800 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Insert key in ignition switch and turn to ON.
Place the engine stop switch to RUN.
Press the start button and hold until the en-
gine starts.
CAUTION: Do not hold the start button more
than 30 seconds. A rest period should be ob-
served between the cranking cycles to let the
starter cool down. Pay attention not to dis-
charge the battery.
Release the start button immediately when
the engine has started.
NOTE: If the battery is dead, engine cannot
be started. Have the battery recharged or re-
placed.

Shifting the Transmission

Let engine idle to warm up.
Apply brakes and select the desired gear
range H or L.
NOTE: The brake must be applied when the
transmission lever is engaged in the park po-
sition.
Release brakes.
CAUTION: Make sure parking brake is fully
disengaged before operating the ATV.
Gradually press the throttle lever to increase
engine speed and thus engaging the continu-
ously variable transmission (CVT).
At the opposite, when the throttle lever is re-
leased, the engine speed decreases.
Using the Reverse
CAUTION: When changing from forward to
reverse, or vice-versa, always completely
stop the vehicle and apply the brake prior to
moving the transmission lever.
The same procedures as SHIFTING THE
TRANSMISSION above apply except for the
following.
Set the transmission lever in REVERSE posi-
tion.

2WD/4WD Selector

The 4WD mode may be selected or deselect-
ed when the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION: The vehicle must be stopped to
engage or disengage 2WD/4WD selector.
Mechanical damage may occur if selector is
engaged or disengaged while driving.
CAUTION: If the rear wheels are spinning, re-
lease the throttle and wait engine return to the
idle before selecting the 4WD mode.
The 4WD mode is engaged when the selector
is pushed downwards.
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