Can-Am 2010 DPS, Technical Manual

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Section 01 TECHNICAL MANUAL
Subsection 02 (AIR CONTROLLED SUSPENSION (ACS))
GENERAL
During assembly/installation, use torque values
and service products as in the exploded views.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must be strictly adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, cotter
pins, etc.) must replaced with new ones.
Hoses, cables or locking ties removed during a
procedure must be reinstalled as per factory stan-
dards. Hoses must be properly inserted.
Be careful while manipulating nylon hoses, they
must not be kinked.
CAUTION Always wear safety goggles
when working with pressurized air system.
CAUTION The ACS suspension system
may be under high pressure (up to 6 bar
(85 PSI)). Release air pressure prior to work-
ing on the system. Refer to
RELEASING AIR
PRESSURE IN SYSTEM FOR SERVICING .
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(FEATURES)
The ACS suspension automatically keeps air pres-
sure constant with changing rider weights or loads
applied. The system can be adjusted on the fly to
suit rider's preferences.
The multifunction gauge indicates suspension set-
ting as follows.
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1. Requested setting (set point)
2. Actual setting (pressure transducer reading)
Refer to the following table to know the ACS pres-
sure related to multifunction gauge setting.
ACS SUSPENSION SETTINGS
SETTING PRESSURE
RIDING
COMFORT
RECOMMENDED
LOAD
ACS 1 0.5 bar (8 PSI) Softest
ACS 2 1 bar (15 PSI) Soft
Operator only
ACS 3 2 bar (30 PSI) Semi-soft
ACS 4 4 bar (55 PSI) Semi-firm
Transporting a
passenger OR
a cargo
ACS 5 5 bar (70 PSI) Firm
ACS 6 6 bar (85 PSI) Firmest
Transporting a
passenger AND
a cargo
Changing ACS Setting
To change the ACS setting proceed as follows:
– Press selector button several times until
AIR_SUSP is displayed.
– Press and release ACS button until the re-
quested setting is displayed.
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1. Selector button
2. AIR_SUSP displayed
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TYPICAL
1. ACS button
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