Troubleshooting Guidelines - Can-Am DS 250 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
– Place switch to the ON position.
2. Emergency engine stop switch.
– Make sure the emergency engine stop switch is in the RUN position.
3. Transmission is not set to NEUTRAL.
– Set transmission either in NEUTRAL or press the brake lever.
4. Burnt fuse.
– Check main fuse condition.
5. Weak battery or loose connections.
– Check charging system fuse.
– Check connections and terminals condition.
– Have the battery checked.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Mixture not rich enough to start cold engine.
– Check fuel tank level and starting procedure for a cold engine, particularly use
of the choke.
2. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
– Turn ignition switch to ON position and ensure choke is not applied.
– Ensure the transmission lever is set to NEUTRAL position.
– Fully depress throttle lever and hold while starting the engine.
– As soon as the engine starts, release throttle lever. Do not race engine.
– If the engine still does not start: clean the spark plug cap area then remove
it.
– Remove the spark plug (tools are supplied in tool kit), refer to SPARK PLUG
REMOVAL further in this guide.
– Crank engine several times.
– Install new spark plug if possible or clean and dry removed spark plug.
– Start engine as explained above. If engine continues to flood, see an autho-
rized Can-Am dealer.
– Ensure to there is no fuel in the engine oil due to engine flooding, if so, replace
engine oil.
3. 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.
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