Operating Instructions; General; Pre-Operation Check - BOMBARDIER 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 override
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 start button.
To start the engine, place the engine stop
switch to RUN, insert the key in the ignition
switch and turn to ON, then press the start
button.

Pre-operation check

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very important
prior to operating the vehicle. Always
check the proper operation of critical con-
trols, safety features and mechanical com-
ponents before starting. If not done as
specified here, severe injury or death
might occur.
• Remove 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/ trans-
mission and drive train components.
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• 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.
• Ensure seat is 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, headlamp and
direction switches as well as hazard warn-
ing button.
• Start engine and drive forward slowly a few
feet and apply all brakes individually to test
them.
Correct any problem you may have found
b e f o r e r i d i n g . S e e a n a u t h o r i z e d
Bombardier ATV dealer as necessary.