Operating Instructions; General; Pre-Operation Check; Initial Cold Starting - BOMBARDIER DS 250 Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

General

Transmission lever must be on NEU-
TRAL and brakes applied (front or rear)
to allow engine starting.
To start engine, place the engine stop
switch to RUN position, insert key in
ignition switch and turn to ON then
press start button.

Pre-Operation Check

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very im-
portant prior to operating the vehi-
cle. Always check the proper op-
eration of critical controls, safety
features and mechanical compo-
nents 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
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 levers and brake
pedal to make sure the brakes fully
apply. Levers 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 tightening of rear axle fasten-
ers.
• Check swing arm, if any lateral play
is detected DO NOT USE THE VE-
HICLE.
• Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
• Check for oil leaks on the engine
and the transmission.
• Ensure fuel valve is in fully open
position (ON).
• Clean headlamps and taillight.
• Ensure seat is properly tightened.
• If you transport cargo, respect load
capacity. Ensure cargo is properly
secured to the racks.
• If you are pulling a trailer or other
equipment, ensure it respects the
tongue capacity and towing capac-
ity. Ensure trailer is properly se-
cured 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
and headlamps.
• Start engine, remove parking brake
and drive forward slowly a few feet
then apply all brakes individually to
test them.
Correct any problem you may have
found before riding. See an autho-
rized Bombardier ATV distributor/
dealer as necessary.

Initial Cold Starting

Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON.
NOTE: Do not forget, place the engine
stop switch to RUN position and apply
brakes (front or rear).
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