Special Procedures; Flooded Engine; Engine Overheat - BOMBARDIER rally 200 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 NEU-
TRAL.
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 the spark plug hole is cleaned.
Crank engine several times. 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 MAIN-
TENANCE section.
WARNING
The radiator can be very hot, wear gloves
before touching the radiator.
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– Reduce vehicle speed but try to keep ve-
hicle moving to supply air to radiator. If en-
gine is still overheating after approximate-
ly one minute, stop vehicle and set
transmission to NEUTRAL and apply park-
ing brake. Stop engine.
– Let engine cool down. Check coolant level
and refill if possible.
WARNING
In order to avoid potential burns, do not
remove the radiator cap or refill cooling
system when engine is hot.
– Restart the engine, if the light does not turn
off right after engine starting, stop engine
and disconnect the temperature sensor.
V06C2EY
1. Temperature sensor
2. Thermostat housing
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