Operating Instructions; General; Pre-Operation Check - Can-Am outlander 400 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 over-
ride 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 engine start button.
To start the engine, place the engine
stop switch to RUN, insert the key in
the ignition switch and turn to ON po-
sition, then press the engine start but-
ton.

Pre-Operation Check

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very
important prior to operating the
vehicle. Always check the prop-
er operation of critical controls,
safety features and mechanical
components before starting.
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 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 PARK position.
– 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 and taillight.
– Ensure front access compartment
cover and rear storage compart-
ment cover are properly latched.
– Ensure seat is properly latched.
– 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.
If
– 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,
engine start button, engine stop
switch, headlamps, taillight and in-
dicator lights.
– Start engine, remove parking brake
and drive forward slowly a few feet
and apply all brakes individually to
test them.
– Check operation of 2WD/4WD se-
lector.
Correct any problem you may have
found before riding. See an autho-
rized Can-Am dealer as necessary.
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