Starting The Engine - Can-Am outlander 400 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Initial Cold Starting
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON position.
Place the engine stop switch to RUN.
In cold weather, under 0°C (32°F),
place the choke lever in full position.
TYPICAL
1. Full choke position
Press the engine start button and hold
until the engine starts.
CAUTION: Do not hold the engine
start button more than 30 seconds.
A rest period should be observed
between the cranking cycles to let
the starter cool down. Pay atten-
tion not to discharge the battery.
NOTE: The throttle can be used
to help starting the engine faster.
Press the throttle lever slightly; If it is
pressed too much, the choke system
will not be activated.
Release the engine start button imme-
diately when the engine has started.
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After a few seconds, move the choke
lever from full choke position to an in-
termediate position until the best en-
gine RPM is achieved.
NOTE: Over using the choke may
flood the engine and make it hard
to start. Refer to SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES if it occurs.
When the engine is warm, push
the choke lever to OFF, and release
brakes.
TYPICAL
1. OFF position
Warm Engine Starting
Start the engine as explained above
but without the choke. If the engine
does not start after two 5-second at-
tempts with the electric starter, pull
the choke lever and place it between
the ON and the OFF position. Start
the engine without activating the
throttle lever. After a few seconds,
push the choke lever to OFF.
Emergency Manual Starting
WARNING
Always place transmission lever
on PARK or NEUTRAL before start-
ing engine manually.
Manual start is provided in the event
electric start does not work.