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PARTS TO BE INSTALLED

UNCRATING

WARNING

Never stand at front or at rear of the vehicle
while straps are being cut.

NOTICE

Allowing the crate to drop may cause

serious damages to vehicle.

NOTICE

While manipulating to cut, take care

not to damage trim components with blade.

NOTICE

Never tip cover toward the front or

rear of the vehicle while lifting it.

NOTE:

Screws that are used are Robertson

#2

type that require the use of an appropriate bit
(Scrulox #2 from Snap-on

††

Tools or ECAR.1 from

Facom

†††

Tools).

1. Carefully lay the crate on its bottom.

2. Remove all screws retaining crate cover to

crate base.

3. Assisted by another person, lift up crate cover.

4. Raise cover vertically from both ends at the

same time.

2

2

1

1. Screw
2. Lift up crate cover

5. Remove protective wrapping from the vehicle.

6. Remove boxes from crate base.

7. Remove parts and equipments from crate

base.

8. Remove straps, hooks and brackets retaining

vehicle to crate base.

9. Move vehicle out of the crate base.

10. Ensure that the crate includes the following

items:

All Models except CE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

1

First oil change kit

1

CE Models

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

1

First oil change kit

1

2

Mirror kit

1

3

Vehicle lock kit

1

NOTE:

This vehicle comes with a hang tag and la-

bels containing important safety information. Do
not remove hang tag from vehicle, they are consid-
ered permanent parts of the vehicle.

PARTS TO BE INSTALLED

Battery

WARNING

Always connect RED positive cable first and
then BLACK negative cable.

CAUTION

Never charge or boost battery

while installed on vehicle.

NOTICE

Always charge battery before its in-

stallation on the vehicle.

NOTICE

Make sure not to squeeze battery ca-

bles between vehicle components.

Battery Installation

1. Refer to the latest edition of

CAN-AM ATV BAT-

TERIES SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 2009-1

for

proper activating, charging and maintenance
procedures.

2. Remove seat from vehicle.

† Robertson is a registered trademark of Robertson Inc.
†† Snap-on is a trademark of Snap-on Inc.
††† FACOM is a brand of the International tools Group, subsidiary of FIMALAC.

PREDELIVERY

2009-5

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Summary of Contents for Can-Am DS 450 EFI 2009

Page 1: ...Engine Coolant 6 Brake Fluid 6 SET UP 7 Tire Pressure 7 Brake Disk Cleanup 8 Protective Materials 8 Nerf Bars 8 ADJUSTMENTS 8 General Guidelines 8 Throttle Lever 8 Drive Chain 8 Clutch Lever 9 Gearsh...

Page 2: ...w typical construction of different assemblies and may not repro duce full detail or exact shape of parts However they represent parts that have same or similar function Content of this bulletin is de...

Page 3: ...9 Move vehicle out of the crate base 10 Ensure that the crate includes the following items All Models except CE ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 First oil change kit 1 CE Models ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 First oi...

Page 4: ...locking device is located in side a bag in the crate Refer to the following pic ture Refer to the Operator s Guide for locking device operation procedure vbl2009 007 001 Accessory Installation 1 Inst...

Page 5: ...ith an improper level may severely damage engine transmission Wipe off any spillage NOTE The same oil lubricates both engine and transmission Important Notice The Can Am DS 450 is the most advanced sp...

Page 6: ...ith BRP premixed coolant P N 219 700 362 Coolant Level Verification 1 Park vehicle straight on a level surface 2 Remove seat 3 Remove fuel tank cap 4 Remove access cover vmo2008 011 061_a 1 Access cov...

Page 7: ...008 011 018_a RH SIDE OF VEHICLE 1 MAX mark 2 MIN mark 3 Ensure that fluid is between MIN and MAX marks 4 If necessary add recommended brake fluid SET UP Tire Pressure NOTICE For transportation purpos...

Page 8: ...may occur 1 Ensure all net straps are properly secured vbl2008 006 015 ADJUSTMENTS General Guidelines All adjustments have already been performed at factory it is only necessary to validate them Howev...

Page 9: ...ween sprockets on upper run of drive chain 4 Drive chain free play must allow the following vertical movement by hand DRIVE CHAIN FREE PLAY 22 MM 7 8 IN V06H06Y CHAIN DEFLECTION 5 Adjust if required D...

Page 10: ...not spongy Parking Brake Lever CE Models 1 Verify that parking brake lever is properly ad justed by applying it vmo2008 018 013_b 1 Parking brake lever 2 Try pushing vehicle forward and backward 3 If...

Page 11: ...U D S to enter all start up information in the ECM and to ensure no fault codes are active and to clear any occurred faults Connecting a PC to Vehicle 1 Connect the PC to vehicle Refer to the latest e...

Page 12: ...ear the faults in B U D S NOTICE After a problem has been solved en sure to clear the fault s in the ECM This will properly reset the appropriate counter s This will also records that the problem has...

Page 13: ...lean vinyl and or plastic parts using flan nel cloths with BRP Vinyl Plastic Cleaner P N 413 711 200 4 Clean the entire vehicle including metallic parts with BRP Cleaner P N 293 110 001 400 g 5 Painte...

Page 14: ...ssion simultaneously Lubrication Oil filter Synthetic multi layer oil filter Decompressor Automatic Exhaust system BRP stainless steel Air filter 2 stage foam filter TRANSMISSION Clutch Wet clutch mul...

Page 15: ...mber of spark plug 2 Type Maintenance free battery type Battery Volt 12 volts 7 A h Starting system Electric start Start in any gear with clutch applied or on NEUTRAL Headlight bulb 2 x 35 W Front pos...

Page 16: ...S 450 DS 450 X xc 267 mm 10 5 in Rear Travel DS 450 X mx 282 mm 11 1 in TIRES DS 450 DS 450 X xc 48 kPa 7 PSI maximum 34 5 kPa 5 PSI minimum Front DS 450 X mx 69 kPa 10 PSI maximum 55 kPa 8 PSI minimu...

Page 17: ...g device on front wheels STEERING DS 450 DS 450 X xc 0 to 6 35 mm 0 to 1 4 in DS 450 X mx CE 0 to 6 35 mm 0 to 1 4 in Toe in vehicle on ground and measure on the center of tire tread DS 450 X mx 6 35...

Page 18: ...height DS 450 X mx CE 1 05 m 41 5 in Wheelbase 1 27 m 50 in DS 450 1 0 m 39 5 in DS 450 X xc 1 04 m 40 9 in Front DS 450 X mx 1 08 m 42 5 in DS 450 909 mm 35 8 in DS 450 X xc 932 mm 36 7 in Wheel tra...

Page 19: ...emixed coolant or a coolant specially designed for aluminum engines Type Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel Octane Inside North America 91 RON MON 2 Outside North America 95 RON Hydraulic brake Brake flui...

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