Special Procedures; Flooded Engine; Engine Overheat - BOMBARDIER Outlander 400 Operator's Manual

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Flooded Engine

When the engine does not start after several
attempts, the engine may be fuel flooded.
Proceed as follows.
Turn ignition switch to ON and ensure choke
is not applied.
Ensure the transmission lever is on PARK.
Fully press throttle lever and hold while start-
ing the engine.
As soon as the engine starts, release throttle
lever. Do not race engine.
If it does not work:
Clean the spark plug cap area then remove it.
Remove the spark plug (tools are supplied in
tool box).
WARNING
Always wear eye protector and gloves
when cleaning the spark plug hole.
Crank engine several times. Add a small
quantity of engine oil in cylinder (equivalent to
a cap of oil quart). Install new spark plug if
possible or clean and dry spark plug.
Start engine as explained above. If engine
continues to flood, see an authorized
Bombardier ATV dealer.

Engine Overheat

If engine overheats and indicator light turns
on, try the following:
Check and clean radiator fins. See MAINTE-
NANCE section.
WARNING
The radiator can be very hot; wear gloves
before touching it.
Reduce vehicle speed but try to keep vehicle
moving to supply air to radiator. If engine is
still overheating after approximately one
minute, stop vehicle and set transmission to
PARK. Stop engine.
Place the ignition switch to ON position (DO
NOT RESTART ENGINE YET). The radiator
fan will cool the radiator.
Let engine cool down. Check coolant level
and refill if possible.
WARNING
Never refill cooling system when engine is
hot.
See an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer as
soon as possible.
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