Pre-Operation Check - BOMBARDIER DS 250 Operator's Manual

Pre-Operation Check

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very im-
portant prior to operating the vehi-
cle. Always check the proper oper-
ation of critical controls, safety fea-
tures and mechanical components
before starting. If not done, severe
injury or death might occur.
Before using this vehicle, the operator
should always:
• Remove vehicle lock.
• Apply parking brake and check if it
operates properly.
• Check tire pressure and condition.
• Check wheels and bearings for
wear and damage.
• Check location of controls and en-
sure they work properly.
• Verify if steering operates freely.
• Activate throttle control lever sever-
al 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 work-
ing then reset in NEUTRAL position.
• Check drive chain for adjustment
and lubrication.
• Check sprockets for wear and dam-
ages.
• Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
• Check for oil leaks on the engine/
transmission and drive train compo-
nents.
• Ensure fuel valve is in fully open
position (ON).
• Clean headlamps, direction indica-
tor lamps and brake lamp.
• Ensure front access compartment
cover is properly latched.
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• Ensure seat is properly latched.
• If you transport cargo, respect load
• If you are pulling a trailer or other
• Look and feel for loose parts while
• Ensure the path of travel is free of
• Check operation of ignition switch,
• Start engine, remove parking brake
Correct any problem you may have
found before riding. See an autho-
rized Bombardier ATV distributor/
dealer as necessary.
SAFETY INFORMATION
capacity.
equipment, ensure it respects the
tongue capacity and towing capac-
ity. Ensure trailer is properly se-
cured to hitch.
engine is off. Check fasteners.
persons and obstacles.
start button, engine stop switch,
headlamp and direction switches as
well as hazard warning button.
and drive forward slowly a few feet
then apply all brakes individually to
test them.
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