Bombardier Recreational Products is building on the successful launch of its tough recreational-utility OutlanderTM 400 H.O. ATV by introducing four new models, the BombardierTMOutlander 330 H.O. 4x4 and 2x4, the Outlander 400 H.O. 2x4 and the Outlander 400 H.O. 4x4 XT.
"Our new Outlander models include all of the industry leading features and benefits for which the Outlander 400 H.O. 4x4 received so much acclaim," said José Boisjoli, President, Marketing, Snowmobiles, Watercraft and ATVs. "The introduction of these models continues Bombardier's commitment to bringing at least one new ATV model to the market every six months."
These new models offer advanced technology and are ideal for consumers who want a sporty look and a comfortable, superior ride in a lightweight package. The Outlander 400 H.O. 4x4 XT adds a value-added package, including the addition of a winch, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers, hand guards and chrome rims to the base 400 H. O. model. The Outlander 400 H.O. 2x4 offers many of the same benefits as the 400 H.O. 4x4 in a lightweight, attractively priced package. The Outlander 330 H.O. 4x4 and 2x4 models introduce a reliable new high performance Rotax® 4-TECTM engine to the Bombardier ATV line-up, based on the powerful 400cc engine of the Outlander 400 H.O. ATVs.
Bombardier Outlander ATVs feature the innovative TTITM (Trailing Torsional Independent) rear suspension which provides superior ride comfort over a broad range of terrains and conditions. This system significantly improves rider comfort by repositioning the two independent pivot points so that the rear wheels travel in a predictable straight "up-and-down" line when encountering bumps.
Outlander ATVs also include Bombardier's revolutionary SSTTM (Surrounding Spar Technology) frame. This one-piece perimeter steel frame provides greater strength, structural integrity, better engine protection and superior power to weight ratio.
The SST frame delivers a narrower bottom profile "runner", whose "slide and glide" action allows Outlander ATVs to virtually "ski" across obstacles without getting bogged down.
All Outlander models have a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) automatic transmission, full floorboards and eye-catching molded rack design. All 4x4 models include 2WD/4WD selection options. These new Bombardier models will be available starting in March 2003.
Bombardier Recreational Products designs, develops, builds, distributes and markets utility vehicles, Rotax® engines, Ski Doo® and Lynx® snowmobiles, BombardierTM ATVs, Sea-Doo® watercraft and sport boats as well as Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard marine engines and Ficht® direct fuel injection technology.
Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and services company, is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational products.
It also provides financial services and asset management in business areas aligned with its core expertise. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, the Corporation has a workforce of some 80,000 people in 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2002 stood at $21.6 billion Cdn. Bombardier trades on the Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and BBDd.F).
®, TM Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
For more information:
Marc R. Lacroix
Director, Communications and Public Relations
Snowmobiles, Watercraft and ATVs
Bombardier Recreational Products
(819) 566-3350
[email protected]
Current BombardierTM ATV line-up (November 2002)
| MID-SIZED ATVs | |
| OutlanderTM 400 H.O. 4x4 XT | New for 2003! |
OutlanderTM 400 H. O. 4x4 | |
| OutlanderTM 400 H.O. 2x4 | New for 2003! |
| OutlanderTM 330 H.O. 4x4 | New for 2003! |
| OutlanderTM 330 H.O. 2x4 | New for 2003! |
| UTILITY ATVs | |
| TraxterTM 500 XL | |
| TraxterTM 500 XT | |
| TraxterTM 500 | |
| TraxterTM MAX XT | New for 2003! |
| TraxterTM MAX 500 | World's first 2-up ATV! |
| SPORT-UTILITY ATVs | ENTRY LEVEL ATV |
| QuestTM 650 XT | RallyTM 200 |
| QuestTM 650 | |
| QuestTM 500 XT | New for 2003! |
| QuestTM 500 |
| SPORT ATVs | YOUTH ATVs |
| DS650TM Baja | DS50 TM |
| DS650TM | DS90TM |
| DS90TM 4-stroke | |
| Quest TM 50 | |
| QuestTM 90 | |
| QuestTM 90 4-stroke |
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or its subsidiaries
1998 PRODUCTION OF ROTAX ATV ENGINES BEGINS
Whether it's engines for two-wheel vehicles, entry into the karting sector or the production of Sea-Doo engines, Rotax has proven time and again throughout its long history its ability to open up new applications and vehicle categories with pioneering powertrain systems. In 1999, Bombardier makes All-Terrain Vehicles its next target market, putting its trust in the reliability and performance of Rotax engines, even for this demanding category of vehicle. Bombardier's first ATV model is thus introduced to the market at the turn of the millennium. The simple and robust Rotax Type 511 engine is at the heart of the ATV Traxter model. The combination of four-wheel drive, wet-running centrifugal clutch and 15-speed countershaft transmission operated by rocker switches on the handlebars, is intended to handle all types of terrain. And all with outstanding comfort – on the Traxter, the climb-through in front of the driver’s seat makes it very easy to get on.
The simple operation and robustness of the Rotax engine comes with a price tag, however. Complex and costly manufacturing leads to high production costs, which impacts negatively on market success. The Rotax team is obliged to develop more efficient alternatives. The situation is on a knife edge, and when the management once more wants to pull the plug on ATV development, the crucial idea comes from Michael Gumpesberger, who at that time works in the Rotax R&D division. A completely new beginning – defective previous designs are discarded – gives rise to the belt-driven 400cc engine. This powertrain remains the basic design for ATV engines to this day.
In a 2019 interview, Michael Gumpesberger reminisces, “We managed to persuade the MD to invest a lot of energy in this development. We began series production of the Outlander 400 model with its liquid-cooled, belt-driven Rotax engine, and it was highly successful. Today’s models, like the Rotax Type 427 engine, still derive from that.
It was the basis for of a whole series of engines. It started with a single cylinder, which was reduced from 400 to 325cc. Rotax had to market it to all segments. Then we added a second cylinder, and so on. We called this range of engines ‘Flex 2’. And that was how we got into ATVs.”
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New models of ATVs are equipped with an electric starter.
Therefore, problems with starting almost never arise. But in older models, manual kick starter can be installed. With him, beginners sometimes have difficulties.
To start the ATV, do the following:
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Paradoxically, but sometimes the owners of ATVs simply forget to pour gasoline into the tank. Therefore, before proceeding with the diagnosis, it is worth checking the fuel level.
It is not uncommon for the cause of the problem to be insufficient battery charge .
It can be charged at home. If the ATV is small, you can purchase an additional battery. The cost of batteries for budget models is relatively low.
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If the battery is good, but the starter does not work, it may be worth looking for the cause in the starting system. It is necessary to try to close the contacts, which are located on the starter relay. To do this, you need to use a screwdriver. The relay is usually located under the seat. Two thick wires are connected to it.
If you need to find a way to start the ATV without a key, you can also follow these steps. This technique will be effective only if the system is not controlled by the central computer . Otherwise, blocking will work.
If, after the manipulations, the engine starts up, then the problem is in the launch system .
Otherwise, you will need to look for the cause of the malfunction further or visit a service center.
Each ATV has a stop button on the steering wheel. Usually it is red. This button is responsible for turning off the ignition, it turns off the engine . If you do not bring it to its previous position, the engine, of course, will not start. Therefore, it is worth checking in what position the "Stop" button is located.
Another security system provided in ATVs is a special check. This is a cable that is attached to the ATV at one end and to the driver at the other. If the latter falls off the ATV while driving, check flies out and the ignition turns off. You won't be able to start the vehicle without this receipt either. If this part is lost, you will need to look for the appropriate contacts and close them directly.
Another possible reason why the ATV won't start is a blown fuse.
If the ATV is small, there is usually only one fuse. It is located next to battery . The suitability of this part for operation can be assessed visually. The cost of the fuse is cheap, so it is better to have several of these parts in stock.
If there is no spare fuse, and the failure happened away from home, you can insert wire instead. This is a temporary solution that will allow you to get home. It is impossible to constantly replace the fuse with wire. You can burn much more expensive elements of the system.
This part is located under the seat or next to the motor (depending on the model). It's a small box with wires coming out of it. They are connected to the ignition coil. It is difficult to assess the health of this part, so it is better to contact a service center with a similar problem.
If the spark plug wire is broken or the ignition coil is broken, it will not be difficult to check the performance of these systems.
The candle is unscrewed and inserted into the candle cap. Next, you need to attach it with the metal side to the engine and press the starter button. If there is no spark between the electrodes, this is a sign of a breakdown. Try cleaning the spark plug electrodes and adjusting the gap between them.
If there is a spark, then the problem lies either in the candle cap or in the candle. You need to buy a new part and change it.
It will be possible to eliminate many malfunctions and start the ATV even in the forest. For models with a manual transmission, you can try to start the engine from the pusher. It should be said right away that this cannot be done with an automatic transmission. In other cases, it is recommended to look for the cause of the breakdown according to the points listed above.
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Maxim Rogov / author of the article
Back in 2011, I got on a motorcycle for the first time and since then I have been addicted to motorsport.
I love trying new bikes. I dream of a BMW F800GT and a motorcycle tour of Peru.
What to do if the battery is low
When the ignition is on, the lights on the dashboard will be dim or not lit at all,
If a voltmeter is available, an arrow in the reddish area will indicate a battery dilemma,
The "spinning" sound on startup will become sluggish and viscous, and you will hear clicks from under the hood,
Presence of white or iron coating on battery terminals, which interferes with electrical conduction.
When you find signs of a low battery, you should first try to turn it on to cause the battery's chemistry to "warm up". This charge may be enough to start the engine. The main thing with all this. Do not hold the ignition for more than 5 seconds. If that doesn't work, try "making" your car using one of the following methods:
When choosing this method, take into account the fact that there is a surge in the vehicle's on-board network that can damage all sensitive electronics and the aircraft.
When using the cigarette lighter to start the engine, all sensitive devices must be turned off. For lighting , a donor car and a set of high-voltage wires that connect both batteries in strict polarity. First, they start the car assistant and charge for 5-10 minutes on their own battery . Then turn off donor car , start your engine. If there is no positive result, the procedure should be repeated, but at the same time, it should be started with the auxiliary engine running (it is recommended to maintain a speed of about 2000 rpm). With a positive result, the wires should be immediately removed and moved to a place where you can fully charge the battery as usual.
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The above methods are equally valid for both automatic and manual transmissions. But you can start "from the pusher" only on machines with a manual transmission. The help of several people is required who can accelerate your car at a speed of 10-20 km / h. After activating the neutral transmission and ignition, we wait for the assistants to accelerate the car to the desired speed, then shift into second gear and release the clutch smoothly. As soon as the engine starts, we immediately proceed to fully charge the battery to avoid repeating this procedure.
In terms of specifications, this method is similar to the previous one, with the difference that your vehicle is being driven by another vehicle towing rope . It is important to synchronize the actions of both drivers: the clutch will appear when the clutch is released. Your vehicle which can cause a skid or rock towing rope .
