Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
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Driving in Reverse
Check that the area behind you is clear
and continue to look backwards while
you operate in reverse.
Keep your
speed low and do not back up for long
distances.
Shifting Out of Reverse
To shift out of reverse, stop vehicle and
push on upshift selector quickly to shift
into neutral and more longer to shift in
first gear.
Note: To shift out of reverse into 1st
gear, press the brake pedal and shift
up.
Operation During Break-In
A break-in period of 1 000 km (600 mi)
is required for the vehicle.
During the first 300 km (200 mi), avoid
hard braking.
WARNING
New brakes and tires do not oper-
ate at their maximum efficiency until
their break-in is completed. Braking,
steering and VSS performance may
be reduced, so use extra caution.
Brakes and tires take about 300 km
(200 mi) of riding with frequent brak-
ing and steering to break-in. For
riding with infrequent braking and
steering, allow extra time to break-in
the brakes and tires.
During the first 1 000 km (600 mi):
- Avoid full throttle acceleration.
- Avoid prolonged riding maintaining
constant RPM.
- If the cooling fans operate continu-
ously during stop and go traffic, pull
over and shut off the engine to let
it cool off or speed up to let air cool
off the engine.
After the break-in period, your vehicle
should be inspected as per the
MAINTE-
NANCE SCHEDULE
.
Fueling
Fuel Requirements
NOTICE Always use fresh gasoline.
Gasoline will oxidize; the result is loss
of octane, volatile compounds, and the
production of gum and varnish deposits
which can damage the fuel system.
Alcohol fuel blending varies by coun-
try and region. Your vehicle has been
designed to operate using the recom-
mended fuels, however, be aware of
the following:
- Use of fuel containing alcohol
above the percentage specified
by government regulations is not
recommended and can result in
the following problems in the fuel
system components:
●
Starting and operating difficulties.
●
Deterioration of rubber or plastic
parts.
●
Corrosion of metal parts.
●
Damage to internal engine parts.
- Inspect frequently for the presence
of fuel leaks or other fuel system
abnormalities if you suspect the
presence of alcohol in gasoline
exceeds the current government
regulations.
- Alcohol blended fuels attract and
hold moisture which may lead to
fuel phase separation and can re-