Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Open the access cover.
Loosen the screws and open the bat-
tery access panel.
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1. Screw
2. Battery access panel
Charging the Battery
The vehicle is equipped with a
maintenance-free type battery and
is completely sealed; there is no need
to add water to adjust the electrolyte
level. The battery may need to be
charged if the vehicle has not been
ridden for at least one month.
Always have the battery replaced by an
authorized Can-Am On-Road dealer.
WARNING
Do not use conventional lead-acid
type batteries. Acid may leak out
through the battery vent of a con-
ventional lead-acid type battery.
Acid may also leak if the battery
case is cracked or damaged, which
can cause severe burns.
The battery can be charged while it is
installed on the vehicle.
NOTICE
Follow the instructions
provided with your battery charger.
Improper charging may damage the
battery.
To charge the battery, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Open the front storage compart-
ment.
2. Remove the battery access panel.
3. First connect the RED (+) cable to
the corresponding terminal.
4. Connect the BLACK (-) cable to the
corresponding terminal.
NOTICE
Always connect the RED
(+) cable first to avoid damaging the
electrical system of the vehicle.
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1. BLACK (-) terminal
2. RED (+) terminal
5. Start the battery charger. Charging
time will depend on the charging
rate.
When the battery is charged:
6. First disconnect the BLACK (-) cable.
7. Disconnect the RED (+) cable.
NOTICE
Always disconnect the
BLACK (-) cable first to avoid dam-
aging the electrical system of the
vehicle.
8. Close the battery access panel and
the front storage compartment.
A standard battery charger can be
used. The recommended charge rate
is 2 A. If the battery is dead, it can be
jump started with a car battery (see
ROAD SIDE REPAIRS
section).
For home charging, a “trickle” charger
can be used to slowly 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.
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