Troubleshooting Guidelines - Can-Am DS 90 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
– Place switch to the ON position.
2. Burnt fuse.
– Check main supply fuse.
3. Weak battery or loose connections.
– Check connections and terminals condition.
– Have the battery checked.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Engine stop switch is in the OFF position.
– Place switch to the 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 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 and ensure choke is not applied.
• 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:
• Disconnect the spark plug cable.
• Remove the spark plug.
• 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.
4. No fuel to the engine (spark plug 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 Can-Am dealer.
5. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
– Remove spark plug then reconnect to spark plug cap.
– Check that ignition switch and/or engine stop switch is/are at the ON posi-
tion.
– Start engine with spark plug grounded to the engine away from spark plug
hole. If no spark appears, replace spark plug.
– If trouble persists, contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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