BOMBARDIER 2006 outlander max 400, Operator'S Manual

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Pre-Operation Check
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WARNING
The pre-operation check is very
important prior to operating the
vehicle. Always check the prop-
er operation of critical controls,
safety features and mechanical
components before starting.
If
not done, severe injury or death
might occur.
Before using this vehicle, the operator
should always:
• Apply parking brake and check if it
operates properly.
• Check tire pressure and condition.
• Check wheels and bearings for
wear and damage.
• Check location of controls and en-
sure they work properly.
• Verify if steering operates freely.
• Activate throttle control lever sever-
al times to ensure it operates freely.
It must return to idle position when
released.
• Activate the brake lever and brake
pedal to make sure the brakes fully
apply. Lever and pedal must fully
return when released.
• Ensure transmission lever is work-
ing then reset in PARK position.
• Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
• Check for oil leaks on the en-
gine/transmission and drive train
components.
• Ensure fuel valve is in fully open
position (ON).
• Clean headlamps and taillight.
• Ensure front access compartment
cover and rear storage compart-
ment cover are properly latched.
• Ensure that the operator’s and ei-
ther the passenger’s seats or the
storage box are in place and prop-
erly latched.
• If you transport cargo, respect load
capacity. Ensure cargo is properly
secured to the racks.
• If you are pulling a trailer or other
equipment, ensure it respects the
tongue capacity and towing capac-
ity. Ensure trailer is properly se-
cured to hitch.
• Look and feel for loose parts while
engine is off. Check fasteners.
• Ensure the path of travel is free of
persons and obstacles.
• Check operation of ignition switch,
start button, engine stop switch,
headlamps, taillight and indicator
lights.
• Check passenger’s seat and back-
rest condition.
• Check the grab handles condition.
• Educate the passenger concerning
the basic rules for a safe ride.
• Make sure that the passenger, if
carrying one, is seated on the des-
ignated passenger's seat.
• When storage box is installed (in
place of rear seat), check if it is
latched properly.
• Start engine and drive forward
slowly a few feet and apply all
brakes individually to test them.
• Check operation of 2WD/4WD se-
lector.
Correct any problem you may have
found before riding. See an autho-
rized Bombardier ATV dealer as nec-
essary.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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