Valve Adjustment; Spark Arrester; Radiator - BOMBARDIER Outlander 400 Operator's Manual

Valve Adjustment

See an authorized Bombardier ATV
dealer for valves adjustment.
Insufficient clearance will cause loss
of power and possibly damage the
valves. Excessive
cause noise.

Spark Arrester

The muffler must be periodically
purged of accumulated carbon.
WARNING
Never run engine in an enclosed
area. Never perform this opera-
tion immediately after the engine
has been run because exhaust sys-
tem is very hot. Make sure that
there are no combustible materi-
als in the area. Wear eye protec-
tion and gloves. Never stand be-
hind the vehicle while purging ex-
haust system. Respect all applica-
ble laws and regulations.
Select a well-ventilated area and make
sure the muffler is cool.
Place transmission on PARK position.
Remove the cleanout plug of the muf-
fler.
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1. Cleanout plug
2. Muffler
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clearance will
Block the end of the muffler with a
shop rag and start engine.
Momentarily increase engine RPM
several times to purge accumulated
carbon out of the muffler.
Stop engine and allow muffler to cool.
Reinstall the cleanout plug.

Radiator

Periodically check the radiator area for
cleanliness.
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TYPICAL
1. Radiator
Inspect radiator fins. They must be
clean, free of mud, dirt, leaves and any
other deposit that would prevent the
radiator to cool properly.
Remove as much deposits as you can
with your hands. If water is available
in proximity, try rinsing the radiator
fins.
If available, use a garden hose to rinse
the radiator fins.
WARNING
Never clean radiator with your
hands when it is hot. Let the radi-
ator cool down before cleaning.