Can-Am MAVERICK X3 Series 2017 Operator's Manual page 125

ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
– (If the engine does not start and it is fuel-flooded, the drowned mode can be
activated to prevent fuel injection and to cut ignition while cranking. Proceed
as follows:
• Install key on D.E.S.S. post.
• Press completely and HOLD accelerator pedal.
• Press the engine START button.
The engine should be cranked for 10 seconds. Release engine START but-
ton.
Release accelerator pedal and start/crank engine again to allow starting.
If it does not work:
• Remove the spark plugs (tools are supplied in tool kit). Refer to SPARK
PLUGS in the MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES section.
• Crank engine several times.
• Install new spark plugs if possible or clean and dry spark plugs.
• If engine does not start, seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer,
repair shop, or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or re-
placement. Please refer to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY
contained herein for information about warranty claims.
2. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed).
– Check fuel tank level.
– Check fuel pump fuse.
– Obstructed fuel pump pre-filter or fuel pump failure. Seek service from
an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop, or person of your own choos-
ing for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Please refer to the US EPA
EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for information about
warranty claims.
3. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
– Check ignition fuse.
– Remove spark plug then reconnect to ignition coil.
– Start engine with spark plug grounded to the engine away from spark plug
hole. If no spark appears, replace spark plug.
– If trouble persists, seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair
shop, or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replace-
ment. Please refer to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY
contained herein for information about warranty claims.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Seat belt not buckled properly. Check cluster message.
– Buckle up seat belt.
2. Fouled or damaged spark plug.
– Replace spark plugs.
3. Engine air filter plugged or dirty.
– Check air filter and replace if necessary.
– Check deposits in engine air filter housing.
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