Can-Am OUTLANDER 6x6 T 2021 Series, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START (cont’d)
2. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed).
– Check fuel tank level.
– A failure of the fuel pump may have occurred.
– Check fuel pump fuse and relay.
– If engine does not start, seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, re-
pair shop, or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replace-
ment.
3. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
– Check injectors/ignition fuse condition.
– Remove spark plug then reconnect to ignition coil.
– Check that ignition switch and/or engine stop switch is/are at the ON posi-
tion.
– Start engine with spark plug grounded to the engine away from spark plug
hole. If no spark appears, replace spark plug.
– If trouble persists, seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair
shop, or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replace-
ment.
4. Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display
shows CHECK ENGINE.
– Seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair or replacement.
5. Engine is under a protection (limp home) mode.
– Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display shows
CHECK ENGINE, seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop
or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair or replacement.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Fouled or defective spark plug.
– Refer to ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
2. Lack of fuel to engine.
– Refer to ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
3. Engine is overheating. (CHECK ENGINE indicator light will turn on and HI
TEMP will appear in the multifunction display.)
– Refer to ENGINE OVERHEATS.
4. Air filter/housing clogged or dirty.
– Check air filter and clean if necessary.
– Check deposits in air filter housing drain.
– Check the position of the air intake tube.
5. CVT dirty or worn-out.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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