Shifting The Transmission; Winch Operation; Post-Operation Care - BOMBARDIER outlander 800 Operator's Manual

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.

Winch Operation

XT Models
See the ATV Winch Operator's Manual. This
manual should be kept in the tool box and re-
main in the vehicle at all times.
WARNING
The front winch hook of the so equipped ve-
hicles must be removed and stored when
riding the vehicle on public trails and/or
roads.
Failure to do so can increase the risk of in-
jury to bystanders.

Post-Operation Care

When vehicle is used in salt-water environ-
ment (beach area, launching/loading boats
etc.), rinsing the vehicle with fresh water is
necessary to preserve vehicle and its compo-
nents. Metallic parts lubrication is highly rec-
ommended. Use BOMBARDIER LUBE
(P/N 293 600 016) or an equivalent. This
must be performed at the end of each operat-
ing day.
When vehicle is operated in muddy condi-
tions, rinsing the vehicle is recommended to
preserve vehicle and its components and to
keep lights clean.
NOTE: Never use a high pressure washer to
clean the vehicle. USE LOW PRESSURE
ONLY (like a garden hose). High pressure can
cause electrical or mechanical damages.
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