BRP 2013 Spyder RT, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
WEAR CONDITION
REQUIRED
ACTION
Belt fabric worn,
exposing internal
components
Replace belt
Stone damage
Replace belt
NOTE: Hairline cracks do not require
the replacement of the belt, but must
be monitored closely — they may lead
to opened cracks or missing teeth, re-
quiring belt replacement. Damage to
the center of the belt will eventually
require belt replacement, but when
cracks extend to the edge of the belt,
belt failure is imminent.
When a drive belt is replaced, also re-
place the sprockets to increase the
longevity of the new drive belt.
Drive Belt Tension
While riding, if you feel vibrations in the
belt or if the belt is skipping sprocket
teeth, have the belt tension adjusted
as soon as possible by an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer.
Tires
WARNING
Tires that are not the recom-
mended type,
damaged, worn
down below the minimum tread
wear limit indicator or not properly
inflated can cause loss of control.
New tires will not operate at their
maximum efficiency until their
break-in is completed. Braking,
steering and VSS performance
may be reduced, so use extra
caution. Tires take about 300 km
(200 mi) of riding with frequent
braking to break-in. For riding with
infrequent braking, allow extra
time to break-in the tires.
The tires have been specifically de-
signed for the Spyder roadster. Use
only the BRP recommended tires,
which can be ordered only from an
authorized Can-Am roadster dealer.
Tire Pressure
Check pressure when tires are cold
before using the vehicle. Tire pres-
sure changes with the air tempera-
ture. Recheck pressure if temperature
has changed (e.g., significant weather
change, driving in the mountains).
COLD TIRE PRESSURE
Front tires
103 kPa ± 14 kPa
(15 PSI ± 2 PSI)
Rear tires
193 kPa ± 14 kPa
(28 PSI ± 2 PSI)
NOTE: The pressure difference be-
tween the left and right side tire should
not exceed 3.4 kPa (.5 PSI).
For your convenience, an electronic
pressure gauge is supplied in the tool
kit.
Tire Damage
Check all tires for:
– Cuts, slits and cracks in the tires.
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