Pre-Operation Check - BOMBARDIER DS650 2005 Operator's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very
important prior to operating the
vehicle. Always check the proper
operation of
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:
a) Apply parking brake and check if it
operates properly.
b) Check tire pressure and condition.
c) Check wheels and bearings for
wear and damage.
d) Check location of controls and en-
sure they work properly.
e) Verify if steering operates freely.
f) Activate throttle control lever sev-
eral times to ensure it operates
freely. It must return to idle posi-
tion when released.
g) Activate the brake levers and brake
pedal to make sure the brakes fully
apply. Levers and pedal must fully
return when released.
h) Check all brake line fittings for
tightness and against leaks.
i) Whit parking brake correctly ap-
plied, activate the clutch lever. It
must fully return when released.
j) Check drive chain for adjustment
and lubrication.
k) Check sprockets for wear and
damages.
l) Check tightening of rear axle fas-
teners.
m) Check swing arm, if any lateral play
is detected DO NOT USE THE VE-
HICLE .
n) Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
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critical controls,
o) Check for oil leaks on the engine,
oil tank and transmission.
p) Ensure fuel valve is in fully open
position (ON).
q) Clean headlamp and taillight.
r) Ensure seat is properly latched.
If
s) If you transport cargo, respect load
capacity. Ensure cargo is properly
secured to the vehicle.
t) Look and feel for loose parts while
engine is off. Check fasteners.
u) Ensure the path of travel is free of
persons and obstacles.
v) Check operation of ignition switch,
start button, engine stop switch
and headlamps.
w) 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.