Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Check pressure when tires are cold
before using the vehicle. Tire pres-
sure changes with temperature and
altitude. Recheck pressure if one of
these conditions has changed.
For your convenience, a pressure
gauge is supplied in tool kit.
Refer to
SPECIFICATIONS
for proper
tire pressure.
NOTE: Although the tires are specif-
ically designed for off-road use, a flat
may still occur. Therefore, it is rec-
ommended to carry a tire pump and a
repair kit.
Tire Inspection
Check tire for damage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
WARNING
Do not rotate tires. The front and
rear tires have a different size. The
left and right tires have different
unidirectional tread patterns.
Tire Replacement
Tires replacement should be per-
formed by an authorized Can-Am
dealer, a repair shop or person of your
choosing.
WARNING
– Replace tires only with the same
type and size as original tires.
– For unidirectional tread pat-
tern, ensure that the tires are
installed in the correct direction
of rotation.
– Tires should be replaced, by an
experienced person, in accor-
dance with tire industry stan-
dards and tools.
Suspensions
Front Suspension Lubrication
Use SUSPENSION GREASE (P/N 293
550 033) or an equivalent.
Lubricate front arms and stabilizer bar
bushings (if equipped).
There are two grease fittings on each
arm oriented upwards.
There is one grease fitting on each sta-
bilizer bar pivot bushing.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - TYPICAL
1. A-arm grease fittings
2. Stabilizer bar bushings grease fittings (if
equipped)
Rear Suspension Lubrication
Use SUSPENSION GREASE (P/N 293
550 033) or an equivalent.
Lubricate rear suspension arms (two
grease fittings on each arm), rear
knuckles (three grease fittings) and
rear stabilizer bar bushing.
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1. Rear suspension arm grease fittings
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