TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN
1. Ignition switch is in the OFF position.
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Place switch to the ON position.
2. Engine stop switch is in the OFF position.
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Place switch to the ON position.
3. Transmission is not set on NEUTRAL.
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Set transmission either in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch lever.
4. Weak battery or loose connections.
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Check connections and terminals condition.
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Have the battery checked.
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Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Blown fuse.
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Check fuel pump fuse.
2. Flooded engine (spark plugs wet when removed).
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(Drowned mode) If the engine does not start and it is fuel-flooded, this spe-
cial mode can be activated to prevent fuel injection while cranking. Proceed
as follows:
• Insert key in ignition switch and turn to ON 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, refer to MAINTENANCE INFORMATION sec-
tion.
• 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.
3. No fuel to the engine (spark plugs dry when removed).
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Check fuel tank level.
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A failure of the fuel pump may have occurred.
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Check fuel pump fuse.
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Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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