Can-Am DS250 - Manual (Page 85)

SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Engine Overheat
If engine overheats and indicator light
turns on, try the following:
– Check and clean radiator fins. See
MAINTENANCE section.
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WARNING
The radiator can be very hot, wear
gloves before touching radiator.
– Reduce vehicle speed but try to
keep vehicle moving to supply air
to radiator. If engine is still over-
heating after approximately one
minute, stop vehicle and set trans-
mission to NEUTRAL and apply
parking brake. Stop engine.
– Let engine cool down. Check
coolant level and refill if possible.
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WARNING
In order to avoid potential burns,
do not remove the radiator cap or
refill cooling system when engine
is hot.
– Restart the engine, if the light does
not turn off right after engine start-
ing, stop engine and disconnect the
temperature sensor.
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1. Temperature sensor
2. Thermostat housing
Restart engine. If the light turn off and
the engine is cold or warm, not hot,
a potential problem with the sensor
or engine part is possible. Use the
vehicle as little as possible and see an
authorized Can-Am dealer as soon as
possible.
Turn Over
When vehicle is turned over or stays
tilted on the side, replace the vehi-
cle in its normal operating position (on
all four wheels) and wait 3 to 5 min-
utes before starting engine. Before
starting engine, check engine oil and
coolant levels and refill if necessary.
Vehicle Immersion
Should the vehicle become immersed,
it will be necessary to take it to an
authorized Can-Am dealer as soon as
possible. DO NOT START THE EN-
GINE!
CAUTION: Immersion of the vehi-
cle can cause serious damage if the
correct restart procedure is not fol-
lowed.
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