Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual

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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
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TO DECREASE SPEED
The throttle is spring loaded and should
return to idle when you release your
grip.
3) Clutch Lever (SM5 Model)
The clutch lever is in front of the left
handgrip.
The clutch controls the
transmission of power from the en-
gine to the rear wheel. The lever is
squeezed in to disengage power and
eased out to engage power.
Refer to LEARNING THE FRICTION
ZONE AND BASIC HANDLING sub-
section for detailed instructions.
Clutch Lever Position Adjustment
The distance between the clutch lever
and handgrip can be adjusted. Adjust
clutch lever position as follows:
1. Hold the clutch lever forward.
2. Turn the adjuster dial to the desired
position.
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CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Clutch lever
2. Adjuster dial
4) Gearshift Lever (SM5 Model)
The gearshift lever is in front of the left
footrest.
The gear pattern is Reverse-1-
Neutral-2-3-4-5.
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Lift up or press down fully to move se-
quentially from one gear to the next.
When the lever is released, it returns
to center where the mechanism resets
for the next shift up or down. Neutral
(N) is selected by either a half lift from
first gear or a half press from second
gear. Refer to the
SHIFTING subsec-
tion for detailed instructions.
To shift into reverse, refer to the OPER-
ATING IN REVERSE subsection for de-
tailed instructions.
5) Gearshift Selector (SE5 Model)
The gearshift selector is below the left
handgrip.
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1. Gearshift selector
Press selector forward to upshift. Pull
selector toward you to downshift.
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