Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
WEAR CONDITION
REQUIRED
ACTION
Belt fabric worn,
exposing internal
components
Replace belt
Stone damage
Replace belt
NOTE: Hairline cracks do not require
the replacement of the belt, but must
be monitored closely — they may lead
to opened cracks or missing teeth, re-
quiring belt replacement. Damage to
the center of the belt will eventually
require belt replacement, but when
cracks extend to the edge of the belt,
belt failure is imminent.
When a drive belt is replaced, also re-
place the sprockets to increase the
longevity of the new drive belt.
Drive Belt Tension
While riding, if you feel vibrations or
noise in the belt or if the belt is skipping
sprocket teeth, have the belt tension
adjusted as soon as possible by an au-
thorized Can-Am On-Road dealer. Pay
particular attention during break-in pe-
riod (first 1 000 km (600 mi)).
Wheels and Tires
WARNING
Tires that are not the recom-
mended type,
damaged, worn
down below the minimum tread
wear limit indicator or not properly
inflated can cause loss of control.
New tires will not operate at their
maximum efficiency until their
break-in is completed. Braking,
steering and VSS performance
may be reduced, so use extra
caution. Tires take about 300 km
(200 mi) of riding with frequent
braking to break-in. For riding with
infrequent braking, allow extra
time to break-in the tires.
The tires have been specifically de-
signed for this vehicle. Use only the
BRP recommended radial tires, which
can be ordered only from an authorized
Can-Am On-Road dealer.
When the rear tire is removed or re-
placed, perform the following:
– Check and clean the rear sprocket
bearing. Replace if damaged or bro-
ken.
– Check and clean the rear axle bear-
ings. Replace if damaged or broken.
– Replace and lubricate the bearing
seal of the rear axle.
– Replace and lubricate rear axle
O-ring.
– Check and clean the rear axle wear
sleeves. Replace if damaged or bro-
ken.
When the rear wheel is removed or re-
placed, perform the following:
– Replace rear wheel nut.
– Replace and lubricate the bearing
seal of the rear axle.
– Replace and lubricate rear axle
O-ring.
– Check rubber damper condition.
Replace if damaged or broken.
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