Troubleshooting - BOMBARDIER Outlander 400 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 the PARK or NEUTRAL.
– Set transmission either in PARK or in NEUTRAL or press 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 Bombardier ATV dealer.
Engine turns over but fails to start
1. Engine stop switch.
– Make sure that engine stop switch is in ON position.
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 plugs wet when removed).
– Refer to SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
4. No fuel to the engine (spark plugs dry when removed).
– Check fuel tank level; turn fuel valve to ON (also try on RES). A failure of the fuel pump
or carburetor may have occurred.
– Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
5. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
– Check main fuse condition.
– Remove spark plugs then reconnect to ignition coil.
– Check that ignition switch and/or engine stop switch is/are at the ON position.
– Start engine with spark plugs grounded to the engine away from spark plug holes. If no
spark appears, replace spark plugs.
– If trouble persists, contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
6. Engine compression.
– As the engine is pulled over with the rewind starter, "cycles" of resistance should be felt
as piston goes past top dead center. If no pulsating resistance is felt, it suggests a major
loss of compression.
– Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
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