Ignition Switch; Fuel Tank Cap - BOMBARDIER Outlander 400 Operator's Manual

13) Ignition Switch

Located on the console.
Key-operated, 3-position switch: OFF, ON
with lights and ON without lights.
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TYPICAL
1. Ignition switch
Insert key in switch and turn to the desired
position. To remove key, turn key to OFF then
pull it out.
The ON with lights position, turns on all lights
with either the engine running or not. Remem-
ber that having the lights on without the en-
gine running discharges the battery. Always
turn ignition to OFF after engine has been
stopped.
NOTE: While engine can be stopped by turn-
ing ignition key OFF, we recommend the en-
gine be stopped by the engine stop switch.
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14) Fuel Tank Cap

The fuel tank cap is located on the left side of
the rear fender.
CAUTION: Never place anything over fuel
tank cap because the vent hole on the top of
fuel tank cap can be blocked and the engine
could misfire.
Unscrew counterclockwise and remove cap
to allow fuel tank filling then fully tighten clock-
wise.
WARNING
Always stop engine before refueling.
Open cap slowly. If a differential pressure
condition is noticed (whistling sound heard
when loosening fuel tank cap) have vehi-
cle inspected and/or repaired before fur-
ther operation. Fuel is flammable and ex-
plosive under certain conditions. Never
use an open flame to check fuel level. Nev-
er smoke or allow flame or spark in vicinity.
Always work in a well-ventilated area.
Never top up the fuel tank before placing
the vehicle in a warm area. As tempera-
ture increases, fuel expands and may
overflow. Always wipe off any fuel spillage
from the vehicle.
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1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel gauge seat
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