Operating Instructions; General; Pre-Operation Check; Initial Cold Starting - BOMBARDIER DS650 Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

General

This vehicle has five-forward gears.
To allow engine starting, the transmis-
sion must be on NEUTRAL or squeeze
the clutch lever to start in any gear.

Pre-Operation Check

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very
important prior to operating the
vehicle. Always check the prop-
er operation of critical controls,
safety features and mechanical
components before starting.
not done as specified here, severe
injury or death might occur.
Before using this vehicle, the operator
should always:
• Apply parking brake and check if it
operates properly.
• Check tire pressure and condition.
• Check wheels and bearings for
wear and damage.
• Check location of controls and en-
sure they work properly.
• Verify if steering operates freely.
• Activate throttle control lever sever-
al times to ensure it operates freely.
It must return to idle position when
released.
• Activate the brake levers and brake
pedal to make sure the brakes fully
apply. Levers and pedal must fully
return when released.
• Check all brake line fittings for tight-
ness and against leaks.
• Whit parking brake correctly ap-
plied, activate the clutch lever. It
must fully return when released.
• Check drive chain for adjustment
and lubrication.
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• Check sprockets for wear and dam-
ages.
• Check tightening of rear axle fasten-
ers.
• Check swing arm, if any lateral play
is detected DO NOT USE THE VE-
HICLE .
• Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
• Check for oil leaks on the engine, oil
tank and transmission.
• Ensure fuel valve is in fully open
position (ON).
• Clean headlamp and taillight.
• Ensure seat is properly latched.
• If you transport cargo, respect load
If
capacity. Ensure cargo is properly
secured to the vehicle.
• Look and feel for loose parts while
engine is off. Check fasteners.
• Ensure the path of travel is free of
persons and obstacles.
• Check operation of ignition switch,
start button, engine stop switch
and headlamps.
• Start engine, remove parking brake
and drive forward slowly a few feet
then apply all brakes individually to
test them.
Correct any problem you may have
found before riding. See an autho-
rized Bombardier ATV dealer as nec-
essary.

Initial Cold Starting

Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON.
Place the engine stop switch to run
position.
In severe cold weather, colder than -
20°C (- 4°F), move the choke lever to
full position.