Troubleshooting Guidelines - BRP can-am OUTLANDER 2021 Series Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. D.E.S.S. key is not installed on D.E.S.S. post.
– Securely install D.E.S.S. key to D.E.S.S. post.
2. Engine stop switch.
– Make sure that engine stop switch is in ON position.
3. Transmission is not set on PARK or NEUTRAL.
– Set transmission either in PARK or in NEUTRAL (only on 650 non-NRMM
compliant models) or press the brake lever.
4. Burnt fuse.
– Check main fuse condition.
5. Weak battery or loose connections.
– Check charging system.
– Check connections and terminals condition.
– Have the battery checked.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
6. Wrong D.E.S.S. key, multifunction gauge display shows BAD KEY.
– Use the proper key for this vehicle.
7. Weak starter or loose connections.
– Check starter connections.
– Check starter relay.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
– (Drowned mode) If the engine does not start and it is fuel-flooded, this
special 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.
• Move shift lever in park position.
• Press completely and HOLD throttle lever.
• Press the engine START button.
The engine should be cranked for 20 seconds. Release engine START but-
ton.
Release throttle lever and start/crank engine again to allow starting.
If it does not work:
• Clean the spark plug caps area then remove them.
• Remove the spark plugs.
• Unplug injector electrical connector.
• Crank engine several times.
• Install new spark plugs if possible or clean and dry spark plugs.
• Start engine as explained above.
If engine continues to flood, see an authorized Can-Am dealer.
NOTE: Make sure to verify that there is no fuel in engine oil, if so, replace
engine oil.
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