Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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1. Rear knuckle grease fittings
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1. Rear stabilizer bar bushing grease fitting
Suspension Inspection
See an authorized Can-Am dealer, a re-
pair shop or person of your choosing if
any problem is detected.
Shock Absorbers
Inspect shock absorber for leaks,
bump stop wear out or other damages.
Verify fasteners are still well tightened.
Front Suspension Arms
Check suspension arms for cracks,
bending or other damages.
Rear Suspension Arms
Check suspension arms for distortion,
cracks or bending.
Brakes
Brake Fluid Reservoir Level
Verification
With vehicle on a level surface, check
brake fluid in reservoir for proper level.
Brake fluid level should be between
MIN. and MAX. marks.
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1. Brake fluid reservoirs
2. MAX
3. MIN
NOTE: A low level may indicate leaks
or worn brake pads.
Adding Brake Fluid
Clean filler cap before removing.
Add fluid as required. Do not overfill.
NOTE: Ensure filler cap diaphragm is
pushed inside the cap before closing
the brake fluid reservoir.
Recommended Brake Fluid
Always use brake fluid meeting the
specification DOT 4 only.
WARNING
To avoid serious damage to the
braking system, do not use fluids
other than the recommended one,
nor mix different fluids for topping
up.
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