TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
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Place switch to the ON position.
2. Engine stop switch
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Make sure that the engine stop switch is in ON position.
3. Transmission is not set on NEUTRAL.
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Set transmission either in NEUTRAL or press the brake lever.
4. Burnt fuse.
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Check main fuse condition.
5. Weak battery or loose connections.
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Check charging system fuse.
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Check connections and terminals condition.
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Have the battery checked.
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Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Mixture not rich enough to start cold engine.
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Check fuel tank level and check starting procedure, particularly use of the
choke.
2. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
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Refer to SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
3. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed).
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Check fuel tank level; turn fuel valve to ON (also try on RES). A failure of
the fuel pump or carburetor may have occurred.
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Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
4. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
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Check main fuse condition.
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Remove spark plug then reconnect to spark plug cap.
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Check that ignition switch and/or engine stop switch is/are at the ON posi-
tion.
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Start engine with spark plug grounded to the engine away from spark plug
hole. If no spark appears, replace spark plug.
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If trouble persists, contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
5. Engine compression.
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If no pulsating resistance is felt, it suggests a major loss of compression.
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Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Fouled or damaged spark plug.
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Check item ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
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