Can-Am DS 250 2023 Series, Operator'S Manual

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T TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S
S SA AF FE ET TY Y IIN NF FO OR RM MA AT TIIO ON N
G GE EN NE ER RA AL L P PR RE EC CA AU UT TIIO ON NS S..............................................................................................................................................1 10 0
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.........................................................10
Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards ................................................10
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ...................................................................10
Accessories and Modifications...............................................................10
S SP PE EC CIIA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y M ME ES SS SA AG GE ES S................................................................................................................................1 12 2
O OP PE ER RA AT TIIO ON N W WA AR RN NIIN NG GS S ..................................................................................................................................................1 14 4
Age Recommendations (Canada and United States) ...............................15
Age Recommendations (Outside Canada and United States)...................15
Carrying a Passenger ...........................................................................16
Vehicle on Paved Surfaces....................................................................16
Riding Without Protective Gear ..............................................................17
Drugs or Alcohol ...................................................................................18
Excessive Speeds ................................................................................18
Proper Position on the Vehicle ...............................................................20
Unfamiliar Terrain .................................................................................20
Operating on Excessively Rough, Slippery or Loose Terrain ....................21
Turning Improperly................................................................................21
Excessively Steep Hills .........................................................................22
Climbing Hills .......................................................................................22
Down a Hill...........................................................................................23
Crossing 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 Cargo ........................................................29
Transporting Flammable or Dangerous Material......................................29
P PR RE E--R RIID DE E IIN NS SP PE EC CT TIIO ON N ....................................................................................................................................................3 30 0
Pre-Ride Inspection Check List ..............................................................30
R RIID DIIN NG G T TH HE E V VE EH HIIC CL LE E............................................................................................................................................................3 33 3
Riding Gear..........................................................................................34
Carrying a Passenger is Prohibited ........................................................35
Recreational Riding ..............................................................................35
Environment.........................................................................................36
Design Limitation ..................................................................................36
Off-Road Operation ..............................................................................37
Riding Techniques ................................................................................37
IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T O ON N P PR RO OD DU UC CT T L LA AB BE EL LS S ((C CA AN NA AD DA A//U UN NIIT TE ED D S ST TA AT TE ES S)) ..............4 45 5
Safety Hang Tag...................................................................................45
Vehicle Safety Labels............................................................................46
Compliance Hang Tags.........................................................................50
Compliance Labels ...............................................................................51
Technical Information Label...................................................................52
IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T O ON N P PR RO OD DU UC CT T L LA AB BE EL LS S ((O OU UT TS SIID DE E C CA AN NA AD DA A//U UN NIIT TE ED D
S ST TA AT TE ES S)) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................5 53 3
Safety Hang Tag...................................................................................53
Vehicle Safety Labels............................................................................54
Compliance Hang Tag ..........................................................................58
Compliance Labels ...............................................................................59