BOMBARDIER ATV 2004 400 XT OUTLANDER OPERATOR OWNER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
While reading this Operator's Guide, remember that:

WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

NOTICE ...........................................................................................

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European Community.............................................................................. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES ........................................................ OPERATION WARNINGS ................................................................. SAFETY WARNING .......................................................................... RIDING TIPS .................................................................................... Clothing ................................................................................................... Carrying Loads......................................................................................... Hauling a Trailer ....................................................................................... Working with your ATV............................................................................ Recreational Riding..........................
........................................................ Environment ............................................................................................ Design Limitation..................................................................................... Off-Highway Operation............................................................................ General Operating and Safety Precautions.............................................. Uphill Driving ........................................................................................... Downhill Driving ...................................................................................... Side Hilling............................................................................................... Drop-Offs................................................................................................. Riding Techniques ................................................................................... Routine Maintenance .........................
..................................................... LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ........................................ VEHICLE INFORMATION HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR ATV ........................................................ Engine and Vehicle Identification Number Location ................................ CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT ........................................ 1) Throttle Lever.................................................................................... 2) 2WD/4WD Selector .......................................................................... 3) Brake Lever ....................................................................................... 4) Brake Lever Lock .............................................................................. 5) Transmission Lever ........................................................................... 6) Vehicle Lock ...................................................................................... 7) Multi-Function Switch .............
.......................................................... 8) Direction Indicator Switch ................................................................. 2

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9) Horn Button...................................................................................... 10) Hazard Warning Button .................................................................... 11) Speedometer ................................................................................... 12) Indicator Lights................................................................................. 13) Ignition Switch ................................................................................. 14) Fuel Tank Cap................................................................................... 15) Fuel Gauge ....................................................................................... 16) Fuel Valve......................................................................................... 17) Brake Pedal ...................................................................................... 18) Footpeg ............................................................................................ 19) Ac
cess Panel .................................................................................... 20) Rear Storage Compartment ............................................................. 21) Seat Latch ........................................................................................ 22) Front/Rear Cargo Rack ..................................................................... 23) Trailer Hitch ...................................................................................... 24) Radiator Cap..................................................................................... 25) 12-Volt Power Outlet........................................................................ 26) Fuses................................................................................................ 27) Tool Box ........................................................................................... 28) Rewind Starter Handle ..................................................................... 29) Dipstick ............
................................................................................ 30) Winch (if so equipped) ..................................................................... 31) Winch Control Switch (if so equipped) ............................................. 32) Fairlead (if so equipped) ................................................................... LIQUIDS........................................................................................... Fuel ......................................................................................................... Engine/Transmission Oil......................................................................... Engine Coolant........................................................................................ Brake Fluid .............................................................................................. Battery .................................................................................................... BREAK-IN PERIOD .................
.......................................................... Engine..................................................................................................... Belt ......................................................................................................... 10-Hour Inspection ................................................................................. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ................................................................. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... General ................................................................................................... Initial Cold Starting.................................................................................. Warm Engine Starting............................................................................. Emergency Manual Starting ................................................................... Stopping the Engine ...................................................
............................ Shifting the Transmission ....................................................................... Winch Operation (if so equipped) ...........................................................

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83 Flooded Engine........................................................................................ 83 Engine Overheat...................................................................................... 83 Post-Operation Care ................................................................................ 84 Turn Over................................................................................................. 84 ATV Immersion........................................................................................ 84 Storage and Preseason Preparation ........................................................ 84 CARGO AND TRANSPORTATION .................................................... 85 Cargo ....................................................................................................... 85 Transportation.......................................................................................... 86 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION MAINTENANCE CHART....................................................
............... 88 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 91 Engine/Transmission ............................................................................... 91 Carburetor................................................................................................ 95 Air Intake System .................................................................................... 96 Electrical .................................................................................................. 97 Drive Train ............................................................................................... 101 Steering System ...................................................................................... 102 Suspension .............................................................................................. 105 Brake ....................................................................................................... 106 Body/Frame .......................
...................................................................... 106 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 107 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 110 SI* METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE.................................................. 114 WARRANTY BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2004 BOMBARDIER® ATV PRODUCTS ............................................ 116 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.................................................. 119 PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER ............................................ 121 CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP .............................................. 123

SPECIAL PROCEDURES ..................................................................

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