Can-Am Spyder RT, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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1. Upper mark (MAX)
2. Lower mark (MIN)
3. Operating range
Oil Level between Lower (MIN) and
Upper (MAX) Marks:
1. Do not add oil.
2. Properly insert and tighten dipstick.
3. Close the seat.
Oil Level under MIN Mark
Adjustment:
1. Add approximately 500 ml
(17 U.S. oz) of recommended
oil.
NOTE: The oil quantity between MIN
and MAX marks is 500 ml (17 U.S. oz).
2. Restart the engine and let it idle for
10 minutes.
WARNING
Exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide that can rapidly
accumulate in an enclosed or
poorly ventilated area. If inhaled,
it can cause serious injury or
death. Only run the engine in an
unenclosed, well ventilated area.
NOTICE
Adjusting the oil level on
a cold engine will result in overfill-
ing.
3. Stop the engine.
NOTE: Engine oil level verification
must be performed within 2 minutes
after engine stop.
4. Recheck oil level.
5. Repeat the above steps until oil
level reaches the dipstick between
the lower and upper marks.
Do not
overfill.
6. Properly insert and tighten dipstick.
7. Close seat.
Engine Oil Change
1. Prior to changing the oil, ensure ve-
hicle is on a level surface.
NOTICE
The engine oil and the en-
gine oil filter must be replaced at the
same time. The oil change should
be carried out with a warm engine.
CAUTION Engine oil can be
very hot.
2. Remove the following RH body pan-
els, refer to
BODY
subsection:
– Middle side panel
– Top side panel
– Acoustic panel.
3. Clean area around drain plug under
oil sump cover.
4. Place an appropriate drain pan under
oil sump cover.
5. Remove the drain plug and discard
the sealing washer and O-rings.
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TYPICAL - SE6 MODEL SHOWN
1. Engine oil drain plug
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