Operating Instructions; General; Pre-Operation Check - BOMBARDIER outlander max 800 Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

General

The transmission lever must be on PARK or
NEUTRAL to allow engine to start.
NOTE: For your convenience, an override
mode allows the engine to be started with the
transmission lever in any position. Press and
hold the brake lever or the brake pedal while
pressing the start button.
To start the engine, place the engine stop
switch to RUN, insert the key in the ignition
switch and turn to ON, then press the start
button.

Pre-operation check

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very important
prior to operating the vehicle. Always
check the proper operation of critical con-
trols, safety features and mechanical com-
ponents before starting. If 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 oper-
ates properly.
• Check tire pressure and condition.
• Check wheels and bearings for wear and
damage.
• Check location of controls and ensure they
work properly.
• Verify if steering operates freely.
• Activate throttle control lever several times
to ensure it operates freely. It must return
to idle position when released.
• Activate the brake lever and brake pedal
to make sure the brakes fully apply. Lever
and pedal must fully return when released.
• Ensure transmission lever is working then
reset in PARK position.
• Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
• Check for oil leaks on the engine/transmis-
sion and drive train components.
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• Clean headlamps, and taillight.
• Ensure front access compartment cover
and rear storage compartment cover are
properly latched.
• Ensure that the operator's and either the
passenger's seat or the storage box are in
place and properly latched.
• If you transport cargo, respect load capac-
ity. Ensure cargo is properly secured to the
racks.
• If you are pulling a trailer or other equip-
ment, ensure it respects the tongue capac-
ity and towing capacity. Ensure trailer is
properly secured to hitch.
• 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, taillight and
indicator lights.
• Check passenger's seat and backrest
condition.
• Check the grab handles condition.
• Educate the passenger concerning the ba-
sic rules for a safe ride.
• Make sure that the passenger, if carrying
one, is seated on the designated passen-
ger's seat.
• When storage box is installed (in place of
rear seat), check if it is latched properly.
• Start engine and drive forward slowly a few
feet and apply all brakes individually to test
them.
• Check operation of 2WD/4WD selector
Correct any problem you may have found
b e f o r e r i d i n g . S e e a n a u t h o r i z e d
Bombardier ATV dealer as necessary.