Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual, Page: 80 / 147

PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
WARNING
Perform a pre-ride inspection be-
fore 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 dis-
cover to reduce the risk of a break-
down or crash. See an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer as neces-
sary.
There is a pre-ride inspection checklist
on the Safety Card.
Inspect:
– Tires: Look for damage, incorrect
inflation and excessive tread wear.
Refer to the
TIRES
section.
– Wheels and lugnuts: Look for
damage. Twist each front wheel
lugnut by hand to be sure it is not
loose. Be sure the rear wheel axle
nut is in place.
– Drive belt: Look for fraying, cuts,
punctures and missing teeth. Verify
alignment. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the
DRIVE BELT
sub-
section.
– Leaks: Look under the vehicle for
any leaks.
– Front storage compartment
cover: Pull to check that it is prop-
erly latched.
– Ensure seat is properly latched.
–
Mirrors: Clean and adjust (see
AD-
JUSTING MIRRORS
).
– Brake pedal: Press and make sure
you feel firm resistance. Pedal must
fully return when released.
– Throttle handle: Twist several
times. Be sure it operates freely
and returns to idle position when re-
leased.
– Clutch lever: (SM5 model): Adjust
to your convenience (see CLUTCH
LEVER POSITION ADJUSTMENT
).
Squeeze to be sure it operates nor-
mally and fully returns when re-
leased.
– Gearshift selector (SE5 model):
Be sure gearshift selector operates
normally in both directions and re-
turns to center when released.
– Weight: Ensure that total load on
the vehicle (including operator, pas-
senger, cargo and added acces-
sories) does not exceed 200 kg
(441 lb).
Turn Ignition Key to the ON Position:
– Multifunction gauge cluster:
Check the gauges, indicators, mes-
sages and the fuel level.
– Lights: Check operation of head-
lights, tail light, brake light, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning lights.
– Horn: Check operation.
– Steering: Start engine and verify
that steering operates freely.
– Engine stop switch: Check that the
engine stop switch is working prop-
erly.
– Parking brake: Start engine, re-
lease parking brake and ensure park-
ing brake indicator is off on the mul-
tifunction gauge cluster.
– Brake: Drive forward slowly a few
feet then apply brake to test.
Always lock Safety Card back into posi-
tion.
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