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Can-Am 2018 Defender Series User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
(If the engine does not start and it is fuel-flooded, the drowned mode can be
activated to prevent fuel injection and to cut ignition while cranking. Proceed
as follows:
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to ON position.
Press completely and HOLD accelerator pedal.
Turn key to START positio n.
The engine should be cranked for 10 seconds. Release engine START posi-
tion.
Release accelerator pedal and start/crank engine again to allow starting.
If it does not work:
Remove t h e s pa rk plu gs. Refer to SPARK PLUG S in the MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES section.
Crank engine several times.
Install new spark plug s if possible or clean and dry spark plugs.
If engine does not start, seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer,
repair shop, or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or re-
placement. Please refer to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY
contained herein for information about warranty claims.
2. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed).
Check fuel tank level.
Check fuel pump fuse.
Obstructed fuel pum p pre-filter or fuel pump failure. Seek service from
an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop, or person of your own choos-
ing for mainte na nce, repair, or replacement. Please refer to the US EPA
EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for information about
warran ty claims.
3. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
Check ignition fuse.
Remove spark plug then reconnect to ignition coil.
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. Please refer to the US E PA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY
contained herein for information about warranty claims.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Seat belt not buckled properly. Check cluster message.
Buckleupseatbelt.
2. Fouled or damaged spark plug.
Replace spark plugs.
3. Engine air filte
r plugged or dirty.
Check air filte
r and replace if necessary.
Check deposit
s in engine air filter housing.
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Can-Am 2018 Defender Series Specifications

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BrandCan-Am
Model2018 Defender Series
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish