BOMBARDIER Safari 377 1988 Operator's Manual page 45

TROUBLE
SHOOTING __________________________ __
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NOTE: The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency. Therefore,
items should be checked out in the same order as mentioned in the trouble
shooting guide.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Engine turns over but 1. No fuel to the engine
Check the tank level. Check tor pos-
fails to start or starts
sible clogging of fuel line, item 4.
with difficulty.
2.
Flooded engine
Remove wet spark plug, turn igni-
tion to OFF and crank engine sever-
al times. Install clean dry spark plug.
Start engine following usual starting
procedure. If engine continues to
flood, see your authorized dealer.
3. Spark plug/ignition
Check that emergency cut-out
switch is at the upper position (ON)
and the tether cut-out switch cap is
snapped over the receptacle.
Check for fouled or defective spark
plug. Disconnect spark plug wire,
unscrew plug and remove from cyl-
inder head. Reconnect wire and
ground exposed plug on engine
cowl, being careful to hold away
from spark plug hole. Follow en-
gine starting procedure and check
for spark. If no sparks appear, re-
place spark plug. If trouble persists,
contact your authorized dealer.
4. Clogged fuel line Change fuel filter if necessary. Check
(water or dirt)
condition and connections of fuel
lines. Check the cleanliness of fuel
tank.
5. Carburetor Contact your authorized dealer for
repair.
6. Too much oil in fuel
See an authorized dealer for oil in-
jection pump adjustment.
7. Engine timing
Engine timing may be incorrect or
out of adjustment. Contact your au-
thorized dealer.
8.
Engine compression Running with a lean fuel mixture
may produce excessive engine wear
resulting in poor engine compres-
sion. If this occurs, contact your au-
thorized dealer at once.
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