Troubleshooting - Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
– Place switch to the ON position.
2. Engine stop switch
– Make sure that the engine stop switch is in ON position.
3. Transmission is not set on NEUTRAL.
– Set transmission either in NEUTRAL or press the brake lever.
4. Burnt fuse.
– Check main fuse condition.
5. Weak battery or loose connections.
– Check charging system fuse.
– Check connections and terminals condition.
– Have the battery checked.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Mixture not rich enough to start cold engine.
– Check fuel tank level and check starting procedure, particularly use of the
choke.
2. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
– Turn ignition switch to ON position and ensure choke is not applied.
– Ensure the transmission lever is on NEUTRAL position.
– Fully press throttle lever and hold while starting the engine.
– As soon as the engine starts, release throttle lever. Do not race engine.
– If it does not work: clean the spark plug cap area then remove it. Re-
move the spark plug (tools are supplied in tool kit), refer to SPARK PLUG
REMOVAL further in this guide.
– Crank engine several times. Install new spark plug if possible or clean and
dry spark plug.
– Start engine as explained above. If engine continues to flood, see an au-
thorized Can-Am dealer.
– Make sure to verify that there is no fuel in engine oil, if so, replace engine
oil.
3. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed ).
– Check fuel tank level; turn fuel valve to ON (al so try on RES.). A failure of
the fuel pump or carburetor may have occurred.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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