Can-Am DS250, Operator'S Manual

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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT
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TYPICAL — IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
1. Ignition switch
2. OFF
3. ON with lights
Insert key in switch and turn to ON po-
sition. To remove key, turn key to OFF
position then pull it out.
Remember that having the lights on
without the engine running discharges
the battery. Always turn ignition to
OFF position after engine has been
stopped.
NOTE: While the engine can be
stopped by turning the ignition key to
OFF position, we recommend the en-
gine be stopped using the emergency
engine stop switch.
9) Fuel Valve
The fuel valve is located on the RH side
of the vehicle near the engine.
This is a 3 position rotary valve; OFF,
ON, RES (reserve). Rotate the valve to
align its pointer to the desired position.
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1. Align the pointer toward the desired position
2. RES. (reserve)
3. OFF
4. ON
OFF
Stops fuel supply to carburetor.
NOTICE
Turn fuel valve to OFF po-
sition when vehicle is not being op-
erated for a prolonged period of time
or when transporting.
ON
Allows fuel to flow to carburetor. This
is the normal position for operation of
the vehicle.
RES (RESERVE)
When the normal supply of fuel in the
tank is used up (ON position), an emer-
gency supply of fuel is available by
turning the valve to RES. The reserve
contains approximately 10% of the
fuel tank capacity. Use the RES posi-
tion only when the ON supply is empty.
When in reserve, refuel as soon as pos-
sible. be sure to turn the valve back to
the ON position after refuelling.
NOTICE
Improper opening of fuel
valve will restrict the flow of fuel.
Make sure valve is fully opened
while running.
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