Pre-Operation Check - BOMBARDIER outlander max series 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 critical controls,
safety features and mechanical compo-
nents before starting. If not done, severe in-
jury or death might occur.
Before using this vehicle, the operator should
always:
• Remove the vehicle lock.
• 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.
• Ensure fuel valve is in fully open position
(ON).
• Clean headlamps, direction indicator
lamps and brake lamp.
• Ensure front access compartment cover
and rear storage compartment cover are
properly latched.
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• Ensure that the operator's and either the
passenger's seat or the convertible rack
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, headlamps
and direction indicator lamps switches as
well as hazard warning button.
• 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 convertible rack 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.
Correct any problem you may have found be-
fore riding. See an authorized Bombardier
ATV dealer as necessary.