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Safety Information

Items to Be

Inspected

Inspection to Perform

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Service and

storage

compartments

Check if service and storage compartments are
properly latched

Chassis and

suspension

Check underneath vehicle for any debris on chassis
or suspension, properly clean chassis and
suspension

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Items to Be

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Inspection to Perform

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Indicator lamps

Check operation of engine temperature indicator
lamp (during first few seconds of key ON)

Ensure the N (neutral) and R (reverse) indicator
lamps come ON as applicable to transmission lever
selection

Lights

Check operation and cleanliness of headlights and
taillight

Check operation of high and low beam

Check operation of brake light

Engine

Ensure fuel valve is selected to the ON position

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Indicator lamps

Ensure engine temperature indicator lamp is off
(shut engine off if light remains on)

Transmission

lever

Check operation of transmission lever (F, N and R)

Brakes

Drive forward slowly over a very short distance.
Apply both brake levers and the brake pedal
individually. The brakes must fully apply. The levers
and pedal must return to their rest position when
released

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

Summary of Contents for DS 250 2023 Series

Page 1: ...ended operator age 16 or older DS 250 category G 16 year old DS 250 category T 14 year old under adult supervision or 16 year old Adult supervision is required for the proper understanding of the risk...

Page 2: ...a at th h C CA AL LI IF FO OR RN NI IA A P PR RO OP PO OS SI IT TI IO ON N 6 65 5 W WA AR RN NI IN NG G W WA AR RN NI IN NG G O Op pe er ra at tiin ng g s se er rv viic ciin ng g a an nd d m ma aiin n...

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Page 5: ...ing or Turning on Hills 24 Stalling Rolling Backwards or Dismounting While Climbing a Hill 25 Operating Over Obstacles 26 Skidding or Sliding 26 Improper Modifications 28 Loading Carrying or Towing Ca...

Page 6: ...7 76 6 Starting the Engine 76 Shifting the Transmission 77 Stopping the Engine 77 T TU UN NE E Y YO OU UR R R RI ID DE E 7 78 8 Suspension Adjustment 78 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E T TR RA AN NS SP PO OR RT...

Page 7: ...IS SS SI IO ON N C CO ON NT TR RO OL L S SY YS ST TE EM M R RE EG GU UL LA AT TI IO ON N C CA AN NA AD DA A U UN NI IT TE ED D S ST TA AT TE ES S 1 12 20 0 N NO OI IS SE E E EM MI IS SS SI IO ON N A...

Page 8: ...NT TY Y F FO OR R T TH HE E E EU UR RO OP PE EA AN N E EC CO ON NO OM MI IC C A AR RE EA AS S T TH HE E C CO OM MM MO ON NW WE EA AL LT TH H O OF F T TH HE E I IN ND DE EP PE EN ND DE EN NT T S ST TA...

Page 9: ...s a an nd d jju ud dg ge em me en nt t S So om me e c ch hiilld dr re en n m ma ay y n no ot t b be e a ab blle e t to o o op pe er ra at te e t th hiis s A AT TV V s sa af fe elly y N Ne ev ve er r...

Page 10: ...operator of a new vehicle with the various ve hicle controls maintenance and safe operating instructions It is indispensa ble for the proper use of the product Keep this Operator s Guide in the ve hi...

Page 11: ...Safety Information 9 S SA AF FE ET TY Y I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...

Page 12: ...es s a an nd d O Ot th he er r H Ha az za ar rd ds s Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from the engine To re...

Page 13: ...reate hazards For example they could Create a loss of control and increase risk of crash Cause overheating or short circuits increasing the risk of fire or burn injuries Affect the protection features...

Page 14: ...esigned to ride on paved surfaces including sidewalks driveways parking lots and streets If you must shortly use the vehicle on such surfaces avoid abrupt inputs to steering accelerator and brakes Re...

Page 15: ...sary apply brakes several times to let friction dry out the pads Allow greater distance for braking Always keep in mind that braking distance is readily affected by but not limited to weather and terr...

Page 16: ...iif f t th he e o op pe er ra at to or r d do oe es s n no ot t k kn no ow w h ho ow w t to o o op pe er ra at te e t th hiis s v ve eh hiic clle e p pr ro op pe er rlly y iin n d diif ff fe er re en...

Page 17: ...ge e 1 14 4 o or r o olld de er r u un nd de er r a ad du ullt t s su up pe er rv viis siio on n o or r b by y a an n o op pe er ra at to or r a ag ge e 1 16 6 o or r o olld de er r A Ag ge e R Re ec...

Page 18: ...ss se en ng ge er r s s V Ve eh hiic clle e o on n P Pa av ve ed d S Su ur rf fa ac ce es s W WA AR RN NI IN NG G P PO OT TE EN NT TI IA AL L H HA AZ ZA AR RD D O Op pe er ra at tiin ng g t th hiis s...

Page 19: ...on n a an nd d p pr ro ot te ec ct tiiv ve e g ge ea ar r W WH HA AT T C CA AN N H HA AP PP PE EN N R Riid diin ng g w wiit th ho ou ut t a an n a ap pp pr ro ov ve ed d h he ellm me et t iin nc cr re...

Page 20: ...h hiis s v ve eh hiic clle e w wiit th h d dr ru ug gs s o or r a allc co oh ho oll E Ex xc ce es ss siiv ve e S Sp pe ee ed ds s W WA AR RN NI IN NG G P PO OT TE EN NT TI IA AL L H HA AZ ZA AR RD D O...

Page 21: ...ge e H HO OW W T TO O A AV VO OI ID D T TH HE E H HA AZ ZA AR RD D A Allw wa ay ys s iin ns sp pe ec ct t y yo ou ur r v ve eh hiic clle e p pr riio or r t to o r riid de e t to o m ma ak ke e s su ur...

Page 22: ...t to or r m mu us st t a allw wa ay ys s k ke ee ep p b bo ot th h h ha an nd ds s o on n t th he e h ha an nd dlle eb ba ar rs s a an nd d b bo ot th h f fe ee et t o on n t th he e f fo oo ot tr re...

Page 23: ...ra ac ct tiic ce ed d t th he e s sk kiilllls s n ne ec ce es ss sa ar ry y t to o c co on nt tr ro oll t th hiis s v ve eh hiic clle e o on n s su uc ch h t te er rr ra aiin n A Allw wa ay ys s b be...

Page 24: ...o of f c co on nt tr ro oll o or r c ca au us se e v ve eh hiic clle e t to o o ov ve er rt tu ur rn n H HO OW W T TO O A AV VO OI ID D T TH HE E H HA AZ ZA AR RD D A Allw wa ay ys s f fo ollllo ow w...

Page 25: ...d de e N NO OT TE E A A s sp pe ec ciia all t te ec ch hn niiq qu ue e iis s r re eq qu uiir re ed d w wh he en n b br ra ak kiin ng g a as s y yo ou u g go o d do ow wn n a a h hiillll A Allw wa ay y...

Page 26: ...iq qu ue e a as s d de es sc cr riib be ed d iin n t th hiis s O Op pe er ra at to or r s s G Gu uiid de e o on n lle ev ve ell g gr ro ou un nd d B Be e v ve er ry y c ca ar re ef fu ull w wh he en n...

Page 27: ...ra ak ke e a af ft te er r y yo ou u h ha av ve e s st to op pp pe ed d D Diis se em mb ba ar rk k o on n u up ph hiillll s siid de e o or r t to o a a s siid de e iif f p po oiin nt te ed d s st tr r...

Page 28: ...th hiis s O Op pe er ra at to or r s s G Gu uiid de e S Sk kiid dd diin ng g o or r S Slliid diin ng g W WA AR RN NI IN NG G P PO OT TE EN NT TI IA AL L H HA AZ ZA AR RD D S Sk kiid dd diin ng g o or...

Page 29: ...du uc ce ed d s st to op pp piin ng g a ab biilliit ty y T Te es st t y yo ou ur r b br ra ak ke es s a af ft te er r lle ea av viin ng g w wa at te er r I If f n ne ec ce es ss sa ar ry y a ap pp pl...

Page 30: ...H HA AP PP PE EN N I Im mp pr ro op pe er r iin ns st ta alllla at tiio on n o of f a ac cc ce es ss so or riie es s o or r m mo od diif fiic ca at tiio on n o of f t th hiis s v ve eh hiic clle e m...

Page 31: ...ee ed d w wh he en n c ca ar rr ry yiin ng g c ca ar rg go o o or r p pu ulllliin ng g a a t tr ra aiille er r A Allllo ow w g gr re ea at te er r d diis s t ta an nc ce e f fo or r b br ra ak kiin n...

Page 32: ...tor should always perform the following pre ride inspection check list P Pr re e R Riid de e I In ns sp pe ec ct tiio on n C Ch he ec ck k L Liis st t W Wh ha at t t to o D Do o B Be ef fo or re e S S...

Page 33: ...or lamps come ON as applicable to transmission lever selection Lights Check operation and cleanliness of headlights and taillight Check operation of high and low beam Check operation of brake light En...

Page 34: ...cted Inspection to Perform Emergency engine stop switch Check that the emergency engine stop switch is working properly Ignition switch Check if ignition switch is working properly by restarting and s...

Page 35: ...ilities or judgment needed to operate this vehicle safely and may be involved in a serious accident Individuals with cognitive or physical impairments or who are high risk takers have an increased exp...

Page 36: ...ad dealer for available accessories you may require R Riid diin ng g G Ge ea ar r Actual weather conditions should help you decide how to dress Dress for the coldest weather expected Thermal underwear...

Page 37: ...e This includes snowmobile trails equestrian trails cross country ski trails mountain bike trails etc Never assume there are no oth er users on the trail Always stay to the complete right of the trail...

Page 38: ...Avoid riding in wet areas through muskeg or tall grass where debris can build up Should you ride in those areas inspect and remove all debris from your engine and hot spots Re fer to vehicle care for...

Page 39: ...there to help you and others When driving on hills or slopes two things are highly important be prepared for slippery surfaces or terrain variations and obstacles and use proper body positioning When...

Page 40: ...eeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds Keep both hands on handlebars and feet on foot pegs Maintain a constant speed or a slight acceleration during turn To reduce the risk of rollovers Use c...

Page 41: ...ergency braking optimal braking is obtained in straight line with high force applied without locking the wheels Remember braking distance depends on vehicle speed load and the type of surface Also the...

Page 42: ...or re cover from after an unsuccessful climbing attempt Try to avoid steep inclines If you re not careful you could tip over when going up hills If the hill is too steep and you cannot proceed or the...

Page 43: ...t t tr ry y t to o s st to op p o or r s sa av ve e t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e f fr ro om m d da am ma ag ge e Avoid all objects or depressions that will intensify the raising of one side of the v...

Page 44: ...d sound enough to support the total weight of yourself the vehicle and its load Be ever watchful of open water it is a sure indication that the ice thickness will vary Ice will also affect the control...

Page 45: ...ny frozen body of water before checking that the ice will safely support the ATV its riders and its load of cargo Remember that a given thickness of ice may be sufficient to support a snowmobile but n...

Page 46: ...riding on ice They will affect the steering of vehicle possibly causing it to slide or tip over especially at high speeds In addition braking distance may be affected Remember that gunning the thrott...

Page 47: ...BE EL LS S C CA AN NA AD DA A U UN NI IT TE ED D S ST TA AT TE ES S S Sa af fe et ty y H Ha an ng g T Ta ag g This vehicle comes with hang tags and labels containing important safety information Any p...

Page 48: ...he vehicle the safety labels on the vehicle have precedence over the labels in this guide L LE EF FT T F FR RO ON NT T F FE EN ND DE ER R L LA AB BE EL LS S L LE EF FT T R RE EA AR R F FE EN ND DE ER...

Page 49: ...TAND PROTECTIVE GEAR Read and understand all safety labels locate and read operator s guide and watch the safety video using the QR code link or visit Can am web site before operation Patent www brp c...

Page 50: ...re e a an nd d M Ma ax xiim mu um m L Lo oa ad d L La ab be ell S Sh hiif ft tiin ng g P Pr ro oc ce ed du ur re e L La ab be ell 704901192A D Do o N No ot t P Pu ulllliin ng g L Lo oa ad d L La ab be...

Page 51: ...O Of ff f r ro oa ad d U Us se e L La ab be ell Ce v hicule est con u pour un usage hors route et n est pas destin aux voies publiques This vehicle is an off road vehicle not intended for use on publ...

Page 52: ...tes and lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as neces...

Page 53: ...indicate vehicle s compliance A AN NS SI I S SV VI IA A C Co on nf fo or rm miit ty y E Em miis ss siio on n C Co on nt tr ro oll I In nf fo or rm ma at tiio on n Applicable when equivalent to a mode...

Page 54: ...h hn niic ca all I In nf fo or rm ma at tiio on n L La ab be ell D Dr riiv ve e C Ch ha aiin n A Ad djju us st tm me en nt t L La ab be ell 1 Location of drive chain adjustment label IMPORTANT ON PROD...

Page 55: ...ro op pe er r A AT TV V u us se e c ca an n r re es su ullt t iin n S SE EV VE ER RE E I IN NJ JU UR RY Y o or r D DE EA AT TH H F Fo ollllo ow w a allll iin ns st tr ru uc ct tiio on ns s a an nd d...

Page 56: ...fety labels on the vehicle have precedence over the labels in this guide L LE EF FT T F FR RO ON NT T F FE EN ND DE ER R L LA AB BE EL LS S L LE EF FT T R RE EA AR R F FE EN ND DE ER R L LA AB BE EL L...

Page 57: ...v ve er r u us se e w wiit th h d dr ru ug gs s o or r a allc co oh ho oll 8185 https can am brp com off road safety Safety Video Patent www brp com en about brp patents html A Ag ge e R Re ec co om m...

Page 58: ...er ra at to or r c ca ar rg go o a ac cc ce es ss so or riie es s a an nd d t tr ra aiille er r t to on ng gu ue e w we eiig gh ht t 704903811 150 kg MAX 330 lb kPa MAX 34 kPa 5 psi MIN 26 kPa 3 8 ps...

Page 59: ...iic ct to og gr ra am m W WA AR RN NI IN NG G S Se ev ve er re e b bu ur rn ns s c ca an n o oc cc cu ur r iif f t th he e c ca ap p iis s o op pe en ne ed d w wh he en n t th he e e en ng giin ne e i...

Page 60: ...58 Safety Information C Co om mp plliia an nc ce e H Ha an ng g T Ta ag g E EP PA A C Ce er rt tiif fiic ca at tiio on n IMPORTANT ON PRODUCT LABELS OUTSIDE CANADA UNITED STATES...

Page 61: ...o om mp plliia an nc ce e L La ab be ell 704907641 E Em miis ss siio on n C Co on nt tr ro oll I In nf fo or rm ma at tiio on n Applicable when equivalent to a model certified to US EPA Standards F Fu...

Page 62: ...niic ca all I In nf fo or rm ma at tiio on n L La ab be ell D Dr riiv ve e C Ch ha aiin n A Ad djju us st tm me en nt t L La ab be ell 1 Location of drive chain adjustment label IMPORTANT ON PRODUCT...

Page 63: ...61 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...

Page 64: ...on the functions of the various controls instruments and equipment available on your vehicle Illustrations used in this Operator s Guide may not be exact representations your model may differ For mor...

Page 65: ...e lever 3 LH brake lever 4 Parking brake 5 Transmission lever 6 Multifunction switch 7 Indicator lamps 8 Ignition switch 9 Fuel valve 10 Brake pedal 11 Tool kit 12 Seat latch 13 12 Volt power outlet C...

Page 66: ...imiter screw on the throttle lever housing The speed limit er prevents the throttle from being fully opened even when the throttle lever is pushed fully forward thus limiting available engine power an...

Page 67: ...da at tiio on ns s c co ou ulld d lle ea ad d t to o a an n a ac cc ciid de en nt t 1 To adjust speed limiter screw loosen lock nut 2 Turn speed limiter screw accordingly 1 Lock nut 2 Speed limiter s...

Page 68: ...h hiic clle e w wiit th h a a c co on nt tiin nu uo ou us s p pr re es ss su ur re e o on n t th he e b br ra ak ke es s m ma ay y c ca au us se e d da am ma ag ge e t to o t th he e b br ra ak ke e s...

Page 69: ...iid d s st ta an nd diin ng g u up p Y Yo ou ur r w we eiig gh ht t c co ou ulld d s sh hiif ft t f fo or rw wa ar rd d a ag ga aiin ns st t t th he e t th hr ro ot tt tlle e lle ev ve er r c ca au us...

Page 70: ...tion E En ng giin ne e S St ta ar rt t B Bu ut tt to on n To start engine set the emergency engine stop switch to RUN position N NO OT TE E The engine will not crank if the emer gency engine stop swit...

Page 71: ...IT TI IO ON N The other positions between OFF and FULL will be used depending on en gine temperature I In nd diic ca at to or r L La am mp ps s The indicator lamps are located in the middle of the ha...

Page 72: ...sition then pull it out Remember that having the lights on without the engine running discharges the battery Always turn ignition to OFF position after engine has been stopped N NO OT TE E While the e...

Page 73: ...a all The brake pedal is located on the RH side of the vehicle near the engine When pressed the rear brake is ap plied When released it should return to its original position Braking effect is proport...

Page 74: ...to o c co on nf fiir rm m 1 12 2 V Vo ollt t P Po ow we er r O Ou ut tlle et t T TY YP PI IC CA AL L 1 12 Vdc power outlet location Convenient for handheld spotlight or other portable equipment Remov...

Page 75: ...de eq qu ua at te e f fu ue ell C Ca an na ad da a U Un niit te ed d S St ta at te es s M Mo od de ells s N NO OT TI IC CE E D Do o N NO OT T u us se e f fu ue ell f fr ro om m f fu ue ell p pu um mp...

Page 76: ...seated on the vehicle while filling 3 Unscrew fuel tank cap counter clockwise to remove it 1 Fuel tank cap 4 Insert the spout in the filler neck 5 Pour fuel slowly to allow time for the air in the ta...

Page 77: ...iis s c co om mp plle et te e U Us se e e ex x t tr ra a c ca au ut tiio on n E En ng giin ne e N NO OT TI IC CE E N Ne ev ve er r m miix x o oiill w wiit th h f fu ue ell T Th hiis s v ve e h hiic cl...

Page 78: ...1 10 0 s se ec co on nd ds s A A r re es st t p pe er riio od d s sh ho ou ulld d b be e o ob bs se er rv ve ed d b be e t tw we ee en n c cr ra an nk kiin ng g c cy yc clle es s t to o a allllo ow w...

Page 79: ...O OT TE E The engine will stop if any shifting is done at high RPM U Us siin ng g R Re ev ve er rs se e O Ov ve er rr riid de e 1 When the transmission lever is in the REVERSE position engine RPM is l...

Page 80: ...cr re ea as se e t th he e r riis sk k o of f a an n a ac cc ciid de en nt t Spring preload may vary from rider to rider according to weight Preload can be changed by setting both preload cams up or d...

Page 81: ...ply the parking brake 4 Secure the front of the vehicle by the front bumper and the rear of the vehicle by the rear bumper N NO OT TI IC CE E S Se ec cu ur riin ng g v ve eh hiic clle e a at t o ot t...

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Page 83: ...81 M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E...

Page 84: ...ature of the Authorized Can Am Off road dealer repair shop or person Name of the Authorized Can Am Off road dealer repair shop or person FIRST INSPECTION Replace engine oil Clean engine oil strainer I...

Page 85: ...t and outlet ducts Inspect gearbox oil Inspect drive chain and sprockets Inspect wheel nuts studs Inspect handlebar fasteners Inspect steering system column bearing etc Inspect tie rod ends Inspect fr...

Page 86: ...do not require components or service by BRP or authorized Can Am Off road dealers Although an authorized Can Am Off road dealer has an in depth technical knowl edge and tools to service your vehicle...

Page 87: ...equency of the air filter maintenance N NO OT TE E An accessory pre filter should be used to avoid snow accumulation when the ve hicle is used in such conditions Contact an authorized Can Am dealer fo...

Page 88: ...st t Perform all items indicated in the Pre Ride Inspection Clean engine oil strainer Inspect and clean CVT air inlet outlet ducts Inspect and lubricate throttle lever and cable Adjust if needed Insp...

Page 89: ...t drive belt Inspect and clean drive and driven pulleys Inspect fuel filter Inspect fuel lines and connections Perform fuel tank pressure test Adjust carburetor Replace spark plug Make sure the spark...

Page 90: ...s w wh hiic ch he ev ve er r c co om me es s f fiir rs st t Perform all items indicated in the Pre Ride Inspection Inspect valve clearance Adjust if needed Replace engine coolant Inspect radiator cap...

Page 91: ...Delivery Bulletin for detailed installation procedures F FI IR RS ST T iin ns sp pe ec ct tiio on n Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance...

Page 92: ...Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours D...

Page 93: ...Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For mai...

Page 94: ...fer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information sec...

Page 95: ...For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to...

Page 96: ...ew w o on ne e A Aiir r F Fiillt te er r R Re em mo ov viin ng g t th he e A Aiir r F Fiillt te er r N NO OT TI IC CE E N Ne ev ve er r r re em mo ov ve e o or r m mo od diif fy y a an ny y c co om m...

Page 97: ...aiin niin ng g t th he e A Aiir r F Fiillt te er r H Ho ou us siin ng g N NO OT TI IC CE E N Ne ev ve er r r re em mo ov ve e o or r m mo od diif fy y a an ny y c co om m p po on ne en nt t iin n t th...

Page 98: ...ue en nt tlly y a an nd d a ad djju us st t a as s n ne ec ce es ss sa ar ry y D Do o n no ot t o ov ve er rf fiillll O Op p e er ra at tiin ng g t th he e e en ng giin ne e w wiit th h a an n iim mp...

Page 99: ...condition replace it if necessary 9 Clean engine and drain plug con tact surfaces then reinstall drain plug and washer Tighten to speci fied torque T Tiig gh ht te en niin ng g T To or rq qu ue e Dra...

Page 100: ...ag ge e t th he e r ra ad dii a at tiin ng g f fiin ns s w wh he en n c clle ea an niin ng g D Do o n no ot t u us se e a an ny y o ob bjje ec ct t t to oo oll t th ha at t c co ou ulld d d da am ma a...

Page 101: ...o o a av vo oiid d p po ot te en nt tiia all b bu ur rn ns s d do o n no ot t r re em mo ov ve e t th he e r ra ad diia at to or r c ca ap p iif f t th he e e en ng giin ne e iis s h ho ot t N NO OT T...

Page 102: ...lant into a suitable container 1 Cooling system drain plug 4 Disconnect the by pass hose from the top of the thermostat housing 1 By pass hose 5 Drain the system completely and reinstall the drain plu...

Page 103: ...e ec ca au us se e e ex xh ha au us st t s sy ys st te em m iis s v ve er ry y h ho ot t W We ea ar r e ey ye e p pr ro ot te ec ct tiio on n a an nd d g gllo ov ve es s R Re es sp pe ec ct t a allll...

Page 104: ...e en nd de ed d G Ge ea ar rb bo ox x O Oiill R Re ec co om mm me en nd de ed d X XP PS S G Ge ea ar rb bo ox x O Oiill Premium mineral chaincase oil Alternative if the XPS Product is Not Available SA...

Page 105: ...t ty yp pe es s o of f o oiill w wh he en n s se er rv viic ciin ng g t th he e g ge ea ar rb bo ox x 9 Reinstall the fill plug Tighten to specified torque T Tiig gh ht te en niin ng g T To or rq qu u...

Page 106: ...T TE E Place a rag around the cable luber to prevent lubricant splatter 9 Add lubricant until it runs out at the carburetor end of the throttle cable 10 Let the cable hang during approxi mately 15 min...

Page 107: ...emove it from the engine L LH H S SI ID DE E O OF F E EN NG GI IN NE E 1 Spark plug I In ns st ta alllla at tiio on n t th he e S Sp pa ar rk k P Pllu ug g 1 Prior to installation make sure the contac...

Page 108: ...sts us ing a firm wire brush Battery top should be cleaned using a soft brush and any grease cutting soap or baking soda solution 3 Apply dielectric grease or an equivalent product on battery posts to...

Page 109: ...s t to ou uc ch he ed d c clle ea an n iit t u us s iin ng g iis so op pr ro op py yll a allc co oh ho oll iit t w wiillll n no ot t lle ea av ve e a a r re es siid du ue e o on n t th he e b bu ullb...

Page 110: ...jju us st tm me en nt t a an nd d llu ub br riic ca at tiio on n b be ef fo or re e e ea ac ch h u us se e C CA AU UT TI IO ON N E En ns su ur re e t th he e e en ng giin ne e iis s O OF FF F a an nd...

Page 111: ...a an nd d d dr riiv ve e c ch ha aiin n f fa aiillu ur re e 1 Clean the side surfaces of the chain using a dry cloth N NO OT TE E Do not brush chain 2 Lubricate only with an approved O ring chain lubr...

Page 112: ...d r ro ot ta at te e o on n t th he e r riim m E Ex xc ce es ss siiv ve e p pr re es ss su ur re e m ma ay y b bu ur rs st t t th he e t tiir re e A Allw wa ay ys s f fo ollllo ow w r re ec c o om mm...

Page 113: ...m 37 4 lbf ft R Re em mo ov viin ng g t th he e W Wh he ee ell 1 Slightly loosen wheel nuts 2 Lift and support the vehicle securely 3 Remove the wheel lug nuts then remove wheel I In ns st ta alllliin...

Page 114: ...w b br ra ak ke es s w wiillll n no ot t p pe er rf fo or rm m t to o t th he eiir r m ma ax xiim mu um m e ef ff fiic ciie en nc cy y u un nt tiill a af ft te er r t th he eiir r iin niit tiia all b...

Page 115: ...cle on a level surface brake fluid should be between MIN and MAX level marks U UN ND DE ER RN NE EA AT TH H R RH H R RE EA AR R F FE EN ND DE ER R R Re ep plla ac ciin ng g t th he e B Br ra ak ke e F...

Page 116: ...W WA AR RN NI IN NG G B Br ra ak ke e s sy ys st te em m m ma aiin nt te en na an nc ce e a an nd d r re ep pa aiir rs s s sh ho ou ulld d b be e p pe er rf fo or rm me ed d b by y a an n a au ut th h...

Page 117: ...os se e Pay attention to certain areas where mud or debris can accumulate and poten tially cause wear interferences or promote corrosion Wash the vehicle with a soapy water solution N NO OT TI IC CE E...

Page 118: ...BLACK cable of the battery The use of a low amperage trickle charger is recommended to keep battery fully charged Before using your vehicle after storage a preparation is required See an authorized C...

Page 119: ...117 T TE EC CH HN NI IC CA AL L I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...

Page 120: ...or to trace your vehicle in the event of loss These numbers are also required by the authorized Can Am Off road dealer to com plete warranty claims properly We strongly recommend that you take note of...

Page 121: ...119 E En ng giin ne e I Id de en nt tiif fiic ca at tiio on n N Nu um mb be er r L Lo oc ca at tiio on n VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION...

Page 122: ...rpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been re moved or rendered in...

Page 123: ...D D S ST TA AT TE ES S M MO OD DE EL L D DS S 2 25 50 0 NOISE EMISSION AND VIBRATION VALUES1 Noise Sound pressure LpA 80 dB 3250 RPM Uncertainty KpA 3 dB Vibration Hand arm system 2 5 m s2 3250 RPM Wh...

Page 124: ...122 E EC C D DE EC CL LA AR RA AT TI IO ON N O OF F C CO ON NF FO OR RM MI IT TY Y...

Page 125: ...123 U UK K D DE EC CL LA AR RA AT TI IO ON N O OF F C CO ON NF FO OR RM MI IT TY Y...

Page 126: ...124 This page is intentionally blank UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

Page 127: ...125 T TE EC CH HN NI IC CA AL L S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S...

Page 128: ...to 0047 in Exhaust 0 13 to 0 17 mm 0051 to 0067 in Displacement 249 4 cm 15 2 in Bore 71 mm 2 8 in Stroke 63 mm 2 5 in Starting system Electric starter Compression ratio 10 6 1 Lubrication Forced circ...

Page 129: ...hour Starting system Electric start Headlight bulbs 2 x 35 W Taillight bulb 1 x 5 21 W Indicator lamps 1 7 W Fuses Fan motor 10 A Headlights 15 A Other lights 15 A Main fuse 30 A DRIVE SYSTEM Rear ax...

Page 130: ...t torque 50 5 Nm 37 4 lbf ft BRAKES Front Hydraulic 2 discs Rear Hydraulic 1 disc Parking device RH brake lever includes a parking brake WEIGHT AND LOADING CAPACITY Dry weight 195 kg 430 lb Total vehi...

Page 131: ...tenance Procedures section Coolant Refer to Recommended Engine Coolant in Maintenance Procedures section Fuel Type Regular unleaded gasoline Octane 87 Pump Posted AKI 92 RON Refer to Fuel Requirements...

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Page 133: ...131 T TR RO OU UB BL LE ES SH HO OO OT TI IN NG G...

Page 134: ...T TO O S ST TA AR RT T Mixture not rich enough to start cold engine Check fuel tank level and starting procedure for a cold engine particularly use of the choke Flooded engine spark plug wet when remo...

Page 135: ...ark plug If trouble persists seek service from an authorized Can Am Off road dealer repair shop or person of your own choosing for maintenance repair or re placement Please refer to the US EPA Emissio...

Page 136: ...t warranty claims 4 4 E EN NG GI IN NE E O OV VE ER RH HE EA AT TS S Low coolant in cooling system Check engine coolant Dirty radiator fins Clean radiator fins 5 5 E EN NG GI IN NE E B BA AC CK KF FI...

Page 137: ...7 U UN NU US SU UA AL L E EN NG GI IN NE E N NO OI IS SE E Valve adjustment Seek service from an authorized Can Am Off road dealer repair shop or per son of your own choosing for maintenance repair or...

Page 138: ...position that prevents the transmission lever en gagement in a different selection Rock the vehicle back and forth to move the gears in the transmission and al low the transmission lever to be set En...

Page 139: ...137 W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y...

Page 140: ...AT THEY CAN NOT BE DISCLAIMED THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY SOM...

Page 141: ...its original expiration date 5 5 C CO ON ND DI IT TI IO ON NS S T TO O H HA AV VE E W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y C CO OV VE ER RA AG GE E This warranty coverage is available only if each of the following...

Page 142: ...ons such as but not limited to freight insurance taxes license fees import duties and any and all other financial charges including those levied by governments states territories and their respective...

Page 143: ...the following list As a certifying manufacturer BRP will not deny emission related warranty claims based on any of the following 1 Maintenance or other service BRP or BRP s authorized facilities perf...

Page 144: ...nnector N NO OT TE E As related to the evaporative emission control system 4 Emission related components also include any other part whose only purpose is to reduce emissions or whose failure will inc...

Page 145: ...orized BRP dealer you should contact BRP by filling out the customer contact form at w ww ww w b br rp p c co om m or contact BRP by mail at one of the addresses listed under the CONTACT US section of...

Page 146: ...d or modified to change its intended use 2 2 L LI IM MI IT TA AT TI IO ON NS S O OF F L LI IA AB BI IL LI IT TY Y TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU O...

Page 147: ...irst retail con sumer or 2 the date the product is first put into use whichever occurs first and for a period of SIX 6 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for private use or commercial use In AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND...

Page 148: ...ers and the general public 6 6 W WH HA AT T T TO O D DO O T TO O O OB BT TA AI IN N W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y C CO OV VE ER RA AG GE E The customer must cease using the ATV upon the appearance of an an...

Page 149: ...o be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided BRP or an authorized Can Am ATV Distributor Dealer receives a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer of ownership i...

Page 150: ...h a way so as to adversely affect its operation performance or durability or has been altered or modified to change its intended use 2 2 L LI IM MI IT TA AT TI IO ON NS S O OF F L LI IA AB BI IL LI IT...

Page 151: ...RI IO OD D This warranty will be in effect from 1 the date of delivery to the first retail con sumer or 2 the date the product is first put into use whichever occurs first and for a period of 1 TWENT...

Page 152: ...IL LL L D DO O To the extent permitted by law BRP s obligations under this warranty are limited to at its sole discretion repairing parts found defective under normal use main tenance and service or r...

Page 153: ...accomplished under its responsibility To be compliant with the contract the good shall 1 Be fit for normal use for goods similar thereto and if applicable Correspond to the description provided by th...

Page 154: ...152 This page is intentionally blank BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREAS THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE INDEPENDENT STATES AND TURKEY 2023 CAN AM ATV...

Page 155: ...153 C CU US ST TO OM ME ER R I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...

Page 156: ...cation I In nt te er ra ac ct tiio on n w wiit th h B BR RP P I In nf fo or rm ma at tiio on n e g information collected when you call BRP s in house sales representatives buy items on a BRP web Site...

Page 157: ...the address list for marketing purposes or for the satisfaction survey or for general data privacy questions please contact BRP s Data Protection Officer at or by mail at p pr riiv va ac cy yo of ff f...

Page 158: ...an ny y Itterpark 11 40724 Hilden F Fiin nlla an nd d Isoaavantie 7 PL 8040 96101 Rovaniemi F Fr ra an nc ce e Arteparc B timent B Route de la c te d Azur 13 590 Meyreuil N No or rw wa ay y Ingvald Y...

Page 159: ...ed in the Contact Us section of this guide In case of change of ownership please join a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer Notifying BRP even after the expiration of the limited warran...

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Page 172: ...risk of losing control if you operate this vehicle on pavement NEVER OPERATETHISVEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS You can collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road OPERATOR AND...

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