Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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Tire Damage
Check all tires for:
- Cuts, slits and cracks in the tires.
- Bumps or bulges in the side of the
tire or the tread.
- Nails or other foreign objects in the
side of the tire or tread.
- Air leaks (hissing sound) caused by
an ill-fitting rim or a faulty tire valve.
If any of the above occurs, have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as
possible by an authorized Can-Am On-
Road dealer.
Tire Tread Wear
Check minimum tread depth by using
the tread-wear indicators (hard rubber
bars molded at the base of the tread;
1 in figure below).
Check in three
locations across the tire tread:
- Outer edge
- Center
- Inside edge.
The tread-wear indicators will appear
across the treads that have been worn
down to the minimum tread depth.
When at least one tread-wear indicator
appears across the tread, have the tire
replaced as soon as possible by an
authorized Can-Am On-Road dealer.
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TIRE TREAD WEAR
1.
Tread-wear limit indicator
A. Appropriate tread depth
B. Minimum tread depth, replace tire
It is normal to see uneven wear on
tires depending on how the vehicle is
driven and road conditions. The front
tires external or internal edges and the
rear tire center tread will wear unevenly
depending on if the vehicle is driven
smoothly or aggressively.
Tire Rotation
Rotate front tires when tread depth
reaches 4 mm (5/32 in).
This will
maximize tire life.
WARNING
The tires are designed to rotate
only in one direction. Do not switch
the left and right front wheels. The
tires must be dismounted from the
wheels for tire rotation. If a tire is
mounted on the incorrect side, you
will have less traction and could
lose control.
CAUTION
Do not hold the front wheel spoke while
attempting to spin the front wheel as