Troubleshooting - Can-Am Rally 200 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
– Place switch to the ON position.
2. Transmission is not set on NEUTRAL.
– Set transmission either in NEUTRAL or press the brake lever.
3. Burnt fuse.
– Check main fuse condition.
4. 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. Burnt fuse.
– Check main fuse condition.
2. Mixture not rich enough to start cold engine.
– Check fuel tank level and check starting procedure, particularly use of the
choke.
3. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
– When the engine does not start after several attempts, the engine may be
fuel flooded. Proceed as follows:
• Turn ignition switch to ON position and ensure choke is not applied.
• Ensure the transmission lever is on NEUTRAL.
• Fully press throttle lever and hold while starting the engine.
• As soon as the engine starts, release throttle lever. Do not race engine.
If it does not work:
• Clean the spark plug cap area then remove it. Remove the spark plug
(tools are supplied in tool kit).
• Crank engine several times. Install new spark plug if possible or clean
and dry spark plug.
• 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 engi ne oil, if so, replace
engine oil.
4. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when remove d).
– Check fuel tank level; turn fuel valve to ON (a lso try on RES). A failure of
the fuel pump or carburetor may have occurred.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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