Can-Am Spyder RT, Operator'S Manual

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WHAT TO DO IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES
WARNING
Connect the jumper cables as
specified in the jump start proce-
dure.
Batteries can emit explosive gas
that can ignite if jumper cables are
not properly connected.
To jump start the battery, proceed as
follows:
1. Move the other vehicle as close as
possible and preferably to the front
of the Spyder roadster. Make sure
the vehicles are not touching.
2. Shift the Spyder roadster into NEU-
TRAL (N) and engage the parking
brake.
3. Turn off the engine of the other vehi-
cle and all electrical accessories.
4. Open the hood of the other vehicle.
5. Open the front storage compart-
ment of the Spyder roadster.
6. Make sure the ignition switch is set
to OFF.
7. Remove the battery access panel.
8. Connect one end of the red POSI-
TIVE (+) jumper cable to the POSI-
TIVE (+) terminal of the Spyder road-
ster.
9. Connect the other end of the red
POSITIVE (+) jumper cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the
booster battery.
10. Connect one end of the black NEG-
ATIVE (-) jumper cable to the NEG-
ATIVE (-) terminal of the booster
battery.
11. Connect the other end of the black
NEGATIVE (-) jumper cable to
the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the
Spyder roadster.
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1. NEGATIVE (-) terminal
2. POSITIVE (+) terminal
12. Stand on the right side of the
Spyder roadster, apply brakes and
start the engine. If it does not
crank or it cranks slowly, check the
jumper cables to make sure they
are making good contact and try
again.
If it still does not start, there might
be a problem with the starting sys-
tem. Have the vehicle transported
(see
TRANSPORTING THE VE-
HICLE
) and repaired by the near-
est authorized Can-Am roadster
dealer.
13. As soon the engine starts, discon-
nect both jumper cables in the re-
verse connection order, starting
with the NEGATIVE (-) cable con-
nected to the Spyder roadster.
14. Run the engine at an idle of
900 RPM for a couple of minutes.
15. Have the battery fully recharged
with a battery charger (see
BAT-
TERY CHARGING
) or by a qualified
service station as soon as possi-
ble.
If the engine dies shortly after it has
been jump started or when the jumper
cables are disconnected, there might
be a problem with the charging sys-
tem. Have the vehicle transported
(see
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
)
and repaired by the nearest authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer.
After recharging battery, have the vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Can-Am
roadster dealer.
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