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RIDING THE VEHICLE
Pre-Ride Inspection
WARNING
Perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride to detect potential problems
during operation. The pre-ride inspection can help you monitor wear and
deterioration before they become a problem. Correct any problems that
you discover to reduce the risk of a breakdown or crash. See an authorized
Can-Am dealer if necessary.
Before using this vehicle, the operator and/or an adult should always:
– Apply parking brake and check if it operates properly.
– Check tire pressure and condition.
– Check wheels and bearings for wear and damage.
– Check location of controls and ensure they work properly.
– Verify if steering operates freely.
– Activate throttle control lever several times to ensure it operates freely. It must
return to idle position when released.
– Ensure that the speed limited screw is adjusted at the good position for the rider
capability.
– Check all brake line fittings for tightness and leaks.
– Activate the brake levers to make sure the brakes fully apply. Levers must fully
return when released.
– Ensure transmission lever is working then reset in NEUTRAL position.
– Check drive chain for adjustment and lubrication.
– Check sprockets for wear and damages.
– Check fuel and oil levels.
– Check for oil leaks on the engine, transmission and the drive system compo-
nents.
– Ensure fuel valve is in fully open position (ON).
– Ensure seat and front storage compartment are properly latched.
– Look and feel for loose parts while engine is off. Check fasteners.
– Ensure the path of travel is free of persons and obstacles.
– Check operation of ignition switch, engine start button, engine stop switch and
daytime running lights.
– Start engine, remove parking brake and drive forward slowly a few feet then ap-
ply all brakes individually to test them.
Correct any problem you may have found before riding. See an authorized
Can-Am dealer if necessary.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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