Can-Am RYKER 2023 Series, Operator'S Manual

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completely sealed; there is no need to
add water to adjust the electrolyte
level.
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ttyyp pe e b ba atttte erriie ess.. A Acciid d m ma ayy lle ea akk o ou utt
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vve en nttiio on na all lle ea ad d--a acciid d ttyyp pe e b ba atttte erryy..
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cca asse e iiss ccrra acckke ed d o orr d da am ma ag ge ed d,,
w wh hiicch h cca an n cca au usse e sse evve erre e b bu urrn nss..
The battery may need to be charged if
the vehicle has not been ridden for at
least one month.
The battery can be charged while it is
installed on the vehicle.
A standard battery charger can be
used. The recommended charge rate
is 2A. If the battery is dead, it can be
jump started with a car battery (see
Roadside Repairs section).
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b ba atttte erryy..
For home charging, a “trickle” charger
can be used to slow charge the bat-
tery. This type of charger can be left
connected for a long period of time
without damaging the battery. Always
follow the charging time as recom-
mended in the charger instructions.
To charge the battery, proceed as
follows:
1. Remove the front service cover.
2. Remove the rubber insulator from
the positive battery terminal.
3. First connect the RED (+) cable to
the corresponding terminal.
4. Connect the BLACK (-) cable to
the corresponding terminal.
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cca all ssyysstte em m o off tth he e vve eh hiicclle e..
1. BLACK (-) terminal
2. RED (+) terminal
5. Start the battery charger. Charging
time will depend on the charging
rate.
When the battery is charged:
1. Disconnect the battery charger.
2. Reconnect the battery cables by
reversing the unplug procedure.
3. Slide back the rubber insulator
over the positive battery terminal.
4. Install the front service cover.
O On n B Bo oa arrd d D Diia ag gn no ossttiicc ((O OB BD D))
C Co on nn ne ecctto orr L Lo occa attiio on n
The on board diagnostic connector is
located in the front portion of the ve-
hicle, under the front service cover.
Refer to the OBD manufacturer in-
structions for connection and diagnos-
tic procedures.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES