Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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Before Starting the Vehicle,
Inspect the Following:
Item Procedure
Tires
Look for damage. Inspect inflation and tread wear.
Refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
.
Wheels and
lug nuts
Look for damage. Twist each front wheel lug nut 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 information, refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Leaks Look under the vehicle for any leaks.
Storage com-
partment cov-
ers and glove
box
Check that they are properly latched.
ACS rear
suspension
(Base Mod-
els)
Verify inflation. Refer to BASIC PROCEDURES
Seats Ensure seats are properly latched.
Mirrors Clean and adjust: (see
MIRRORS
in
EQUIPMENT
.
Brake pedal
Press and make sure you feel firm resistance. Pedal
must fully return when released.
Throttle han-
dle Twist several times. Be sure it operates freely and
returns to idle position when released.
Gearshift se-
lector Be sure gearshift selector operates normally in both
directions and returns to center when released.
Weight
Ensure that total load on the vehicle (including op-
erator, passenger, cargo and added accessories)
does not exceed recommended load as indicate in
the
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
section.