Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting the Engine
Conditions Required for Engine
Starting
Transmission lever must be set to
NEUTRAL.
Emergency engine stop switch set to
RUN position.
Key in ignition switch and turned to the
ON position.
Engine start button pressed in.
Initial Cold Starting
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON position.
NOTE:
Do not forget, place the emer-
gency engine stop switch to RUN posi-
tion and apply brakes (front or rear).
In cold weather, colder than 0°C, place
the choke lever to full choke position.
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FULL CHOKE POSITION
Press the engine start button and hold
until engine starts.
NOTICE
Do not hold the engine
start button more than 10 seconds.
A rest period should be observed
between cranking cycles to allow
starter cool down. Pay attention not
to discharge battery.
NOTE:
Throttle assist may be used to
help start the engine faster. Press the
throttle lever slightly. If too much throt-
tle is used the choke system will not be
activated.
Release the engine start button imme-
diately after the engine has started.
After a few seconds, move the choke
lever from full choke position to an in-
termediate position until the optimal
engine RPM is achieved.
NOTE:
Overusing the choke may flood
the engine and make it hard to start.
Refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING
if it oc-
curs.
When the engine is warm, set the
choke lever to OFF and release brakes.
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CHOKE LEVER IN THE OFF POSITION
Warm Engine Starting
Start the engine as explained above
but without the choke. If the engine
does not start after two 5-second at-
tempts with the electric starter, set
the choke lever between the FULL and
OFF position. Start the engine with-
out activating the throttle lever. After
a few seconds, set the choke lever to
OFF position.
Shifting the Transmission
Let engine idle to warm up.
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