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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General
This vehicle has five-forward gears.
To allow engine starting, the transmission
must be on NEUTRAL or squeeze the clutch
lever to start in any gear.
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.
Before using this vehicle, the operator should
always:
•
Apply parking break 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 levers and brake pedal
to make sure the brakes fully apply. Levers
and pedal must fully return when released.
•
Check all brake line fittings for tightness
and against leaks.
•
With parking break correctly applied, acti-
vate the clutch lever. It must fully return
when released.
•
Check drive chain for adjustment and lu-
brication.
•
Check sprockets for wear and damages.
•
Check tightening of rear axle fasteners.
•
Check swing arm, if any lateral play is de-
tected DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE.
•
Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
•
Check for oil leaks on the engine, oil tank
and transmission.
•
Ensure fuel valve is in fully open position
(ON).
•
Clean headlamp and taillight.
•
Ensure seat is properly latched.
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If you transport cargo, respect load capac-
ity. Ensure cargo is properly secured to the
vehicle.
•
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 and head-
lamps.
•
Start engine, remove parking brake and
drive forward slowly a few feet then apply
all brakes individually to test them.
Correct any problem you may have found
before riding. See an authorized Bombar-
dier ATV dealer if necessary.
Initial Cold Starting
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to ON.
Place the engine stop switch to run position.
In severe cold weather, colder than -20°C
(-4°F), move the choke lever to full position.
Press start button and hold until engine starts.
Release start button immediately when en-
gine has started.
WARNING
Do not apply throttle while starting.
After a few seconds, move the lever to half
position.
NOTE: Overusing choke may flood engine
and make it hard to start. Refer to SPECIAL
PROCEDURES if it occurs.
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