BRP can-am OUTLANDER 2021 Series Operator's Manual page 200

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER (cont'd)
5. CVT dirty or worn-out.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
6. Engine is under a protection (limp home) mode.
– Check multifunction gauge display for messages.
– Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display shows
CHECK ENGINE or LIMP HOME, seek service from an authorized Can-Am
dealer, repair shop or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair or
replacement. Please refer to the US EPA EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY
contained herein for information about warranty claims.
ENGINE OVERHEATS
1. Low coolant in cooling system.
– Check engine coolant, refer to ENGINE COOLANT in MAINTENANCE PRO-
CEDURES.
2. Dirty radiator fins.
– Clean radiator fins, refer to RADIATOR in MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
3. Cooling fan inoperative.
– Check cooling fan fuse or relay, refer to FUSES in MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES. If the fuse is good, 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 EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY
contained herein for information about warranty claims.
ENGINE BACKFIRE
1. Exhaust system leakage.
– Seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop or person of
your own choosing for maintenance, repair or replacement. Please refer to
the US EPA EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for informa-
tion about warranty claims.
2. Engine is running too hot.
– Refer to ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER.
3. Ignition timing is incorrect or there is an ignition system failure.
– Seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop or person of
your own choosing for maintenance, repair or replacement. Please refer to
the US EPA EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for informa-
tion about warranty claims.
ENGINE MISFIRE
1. Fouled/defective/worn spark plug.
– Clean/verify spark plug and heat range. Replace as required.
2. Water in fuel.
– Drain fuel system and refill with fresh fuel.
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