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ROADSTER

PREDELIVERY

Bulletin

September 16, 2013

Subject:

Can-Am™ Spyder™ RT Predelivery
Instructions

No.

2014-1

YEAR

MODEL

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

2014

Spyder RT Series

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT NOTICE .......................

2

UPDATE SUMMARY ........................

3

MODEL LISTING .............................

4

UNCRATING ..................................

5

Crate Cover Removal .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .

5

Parts and Sub-crate Removal .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .

5

Parts Check. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .

7

Lifting the Front of Vehicle . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .

8

Front Wheels Installation . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .

9

Vehicle Removal . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 11

PARTS TO BE INSTALLED ................. 14

Front Cargo Module Installation . . .. . .. . .. .. . . 14
Battery . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 22
Body Parts Installation . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 24
Front Fenders . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 27
Windshield.. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 28
Rear Turn Signal Lights Installation (Japan
Models Only) .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 29
Antenna .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 33
Hang Tag and Safety Labels . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 34
Licence Plate .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 34
Accessories Installation. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 35
Vehicle Decals. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 35
Key Barrel - Trailer RT 622. .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 36

FLUIDS......................................... 36

General Guidelines . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 36
Fuel .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 36
Engine Oil. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 36

Clutch Fluid (SM6 Model) . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 37
Engine Coolant . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 38
Brake Fluid.. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 39

SETUP ......................................... 40

Guidelines .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 40
Tire Pressure .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 40
Drive Belt . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 40
Clutch Lever . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 42
Suspension . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 42
Lights. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 43
Storage Compartment Covers . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 45
Clock and Language Setting . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 47
B.U.D.S. Programming.. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 48

ASSEMBLY INSPECTION .................. 50

FINAL INSPECTION ......................... 51

Vehicle Test Run . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 51
Vehicle Cleaning . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 52
Delivery to Customer . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 52

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Summary of Contents for Spyder RT Series

Page 1: ...Turn Signal Lights Installation Japan Models Only 29 Antenna 33 Hang Tag and Safety Labels 34 Licence Plate 34 Accessories Installation 35 Vehicle Decals 35 Key Barrel Trailer RT 622 36 FLUIDS 36 Gen...

Page 2: ...n this document BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications designs features models or equipment without incurring obligation The illustrations in this document show the...

Page 3: ...tor removal added PARTS TO BE INSTALLED NEW Engine air inlet duct connection added PARTS TO BE INSTALLED Body parts installation sequence additions and modifications Also divided into smaller topics P...

Page 4: ...a USA Spyder RT SE6 B2ED Europe B9EH Australia B9EJ Brazil B9EB B9EE B9EL B9ER B9EV Canada USA B9ED B9EG B9EN B9ET Europe Spyder RT Limited SE6 B9EK B9EU Japan P N 703 100 433 Spyder RT S SM6 B5EB B5E...

Page 5: ...004_a Step 1 Locate front of vehicle 5 At front end of vehicle pull crate cover out to ward you then up to clear vehicle fascia NOTICE Do not lift crate cover vertically Pull crate cover out and up at...

Page 6: ...emove protective foam sheet from vehicle rbl2010 002 005 3 Remove windshield from front wheels rbl2014 004 029_a 1 Windshield to remove 2 Cut tapes here 4 Remove front wheels from crate base rbl2014 0...

Page 7: ...VD 1 Predelivery kit 1 Wheel caps All 2 Front cargo liner RT S RT Limited 1 Travel bag RT Limited 1 REAR CARGO COMPARTMENT DESCRIPTION MODEL QTY Service covers All 2 Windshield trim All 2 iPOD cable R...

Page 8: ...rx screw Windshield 2 M5 retaining nut Windshield 2 Windshield spacer Windshield 2 Hose clamp Air inlet duct 1 Lifting the Front of Vehicle WARNING No one should be standing in front or at the back of...

Page 9: ...d on top to increase contact surface of jack pad rbl2013 003 004_a TYPICAL FRONT OF VEHICLE 1 Jack 2 Wood piece 3 Wood piece removed earlier CAUTION Approach with care when vehi cle is on the jack as...

Page 10: ...o vehi cle rbl2013 003 006_a TYPICAL 1 Nut to remove both sides 3 Install front wheels on vehicle NOTE Ensure that the rotation direction shown by the arrow on the tire is respected WARNING The tires...

Page 11: ...e to the small volume of the ACS air spring chamber The anchoring hole of the shock absorber must NEVER exceed the lower bracket holes when adding air in the ACS spring To avoid damaging the ACS syste...

Page 12: ...35 lbf ft rbl2010 002 022_a 1 Shock absorber screw 2 Lower bracket 8 Install cap on ACS suspension manual inflation valve rmo2010 001 056_a 1 Cap to install RT S and RT Limited Models 9 Install the l...

Page 13: ...back of the crate and insert it under the rear wheel rbl2013 003 009_a TYPICAL 1 Wood piece back of the crate rbl2013 003 010_a TYPICAL 1 Wood piece removed earlier 12 Remove the piece of wood from b...

Page 14: ...ts holding the bottom and the top sec tions of sub crate rbl2014 004 007_a TYPICAL 1 Lower retaining bolt 2 Upper retaining bolts NOTE Be careful not to lose the caged nuts lo cated in the bottom fixa...

Page 15: ...ce cover NOTE Removal of fuse box service covers is required only to aid in the alignment of the front cargo module when installing it onto the front frame of the vehicle 7 Remove mirrors as follows 7...

Page 16: ...taining screws 11 Unlock and lift seat to full open position 12 Remove front and upper retaining screws from top side panels rbl2014 004 038_a TYPICAL 1 Top side panel both sides 2 Front retaining scr...

Page 17: ...8 024_a TYPICAL 1 Lower retaining screw 18 Remove front fascia from vehicle rbl2014 004 011_a 19 Turn up and store all wiring and connectors in front of vehicle to prevent them from be ing caught betw...

Page 18: ...will occur during engine operation Care must be taken not to damage radiators once protectors are removed 24 Insert hose clamp from PDI kit onto air inlet duct in cargo module as per following illustr...

Page 19: ...location 2 Adjuster cable routing 3 Side frame member All Models 28 Ensure air inlet duct in front cargo module is properly connected to the primary air intake silencer LH side NOTICE Inlet duct must...

Page 20: ...flange screws from PDI kit 32 Install 2 gold colored M6 hexagonal flange screws to secure bottom of storage compart ment Do not tighten yet rmr2010 038 026_a 1 Gold M6 screws 33 Install 4 black M6 he...

Page 21: ...power outlet Storage compartment light as applicable 37 Install the PTS connector retaining clip on the front frame rbl2014 004 046_a PTS HARNESS CONNECTOR SECURED TO FRAME 1 PTS harness connector 2...

Page 22: ...LH air duct low beam headlight trim panel CE models rbl2014 004 042_a LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT TRIM PANEL ILLUSTRATED CE MODEL 1 Plastic rivets to remove 3 42 Install M6 x 20 Torx screws and plastic wash e...

Page 23: ...03 012_b TYPICAL 1 Battery 2 Bracket Battery Installation 1 If front storage module is installed carry out the following Open front storage compartment cover Unzip storage compartment liner for access...

Page 24: ...nt frame member Body Parts Installation Install the following body parts Front fascia Top side panels Middle side panels Lower wind deflectors Electrical connector service covers Fuse box service cove...

Page 25: ...in 9 lbf in rmr2010 038 008_a 1 Front retaining screw rmr2010 038 006_a 1 Rear retaining screw rmr2010 038 005_a 1 Upper retaining screws Middle Side Panel Installation Spray a solution of mild soap a...

Page 26: ...r the vehicle has been setup using B U D S rmr2010 038 021_a 1 RH service cover 2 Plastic rivet Fuse Box Service Cover Installation 1 Position the fuse box service cover and push down carefully until...

Page 27: ...lamps 2 Wiring harness bracket NOTE Do not remove protection from suspension arms rbl2013 004 002_a TYPICAL 3 Position front fender on vehicle rbl2011 002 011 TYPICAL 4 Install 4 M8x 20 hexagonal flan...

Page 28: ...r support retaining screws 24 N m 18 lbf ft 7 Ensure harness brackets are properly posi tioned when torque is applied 8 Ensure cap for wheel hub nut is properly se cured to steering knuckle rbl2014 00...

Page 29: ...er to illustration NOTICE If this precaution is not taken scratch on the windshield may occur and will not be covered under warranty rbl2010 002 028 7 3 Insert trim panel into windshield slot and push...

Page 30: ...emove screws washers and panels shown in following illustrations rbl2014 004 055_a rbl2014 004 056_a rbl2014 004 057_a NOTE Removal of rear fender panel screws in following illustration is to allow th...

Page 31: ...area to pre vent the possibility of a fire or an explosion occurring rbl2014 004 065_a LH SIDE ILLUSTRATED RH SIDE SIMILAR 1 Inner storage compartment cover 2 Pass through hole signal light wire aft c...

Page 32: ...0_a SIGNAL LIGHT INSTALLED ON OUTER COVER 1 LH outer storage cover 2 Signal light 3 Plastic retaining washer 4 Metal flat washer 5 Retaining nut rbl2014 004 064_a STORAGE COVER ASSEMBLY 1 Outer cover...

Page 33: ...mount Step 4 Install locking tie 4 Repeat steps for right side turn signal light in stallation 5 Turn vehicle power on and ensure turn signal lights are functioning correctly 6 Install all parts remo...

Page 34: ...the controls and get a proper license Refer er to the Safety Card before riding Always wear a helmet and riding gea ear a helmet and riding gear With this type of vehicle riders are exposed to more ro...

Page 35: ...ired by law if any Vehicle Decals 1 Install decals on vehicle according to customer country language and local legislation 2 Ensure that the new decals are installed at the same location and over the...

Page 36: ...f an inadequate fuel Inside North America Only NOTICE Do NOT use fuel from fuel pumps la beled E85 Use of fuel labeled E15 is prohibited by U S EPA Regulations WARNING Never top off the fuel tank befo...

Page 37: ...per mark F 2 Lower mark add 3 Operating range NOTE At the lower mark add 500 ml 5 qt U S liq of oil is required to reach upper mark F Clutch Fluid SM6 Model Recommended Clutch Fluid Use DOT 4 brake fl...

Page 38: ...when engine is cold Recommended Coolant The cooling system must be filled with distilled water and antifreeze solution 50 distilled water 50 antifreeze For best performance use LONG LIFE ANTIFREEZE P...

Page 39: ...from a sealed con tainer An opened container may be contaminated or may have absorbed moisture from the air NOTICE To avoid serious damage to the brak ing system do not use non recommended flu ids Bra...

Page 40: ...ow recommended pressure NOTICE Always check pressure when tires are cold before using the vehicle NOTE Tire pressure changes with temperature and altitude Recheck pressure if one of these conditions h...

Page 41: ...old the sonic tension meter sen sor approximately 1 cm 1 2 in from belt or closer without touching the belt rbs2010 006 001 SPYDER RT 8 Tap the belt to make the belt vibrate and note the measurement 9...

Page 42: ...75 550 80 585 85 345 50 415 60 480 70 515 75 550 80 310 45 380 55 450 65 480 70 515 75 70 150 70 150 45 100 0 90 200 90 200 115 250 115 250 LOAD DRIVER DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED PRESSURE BY 70 kPa 10...

Page 43: ...Line B 732 mm 28 8 in above ground 4 Select low beam 5 Beam aiming is correct when the focus point brightest spot of the headlight reflection is within the marks 1 2 A B rmo2010 001 302_b TYPICAL HEA...

Page 44: ...nd or right hand traffic regulations 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the low beam verifica tion procedure 2 Trace 2 lines parallel to the ground on the test surface as follows LINES ON THE TEST SURFACE Line...

Page 45: ...ove both middle side panels 2 To adjust headlight beam turn the adjustment knob rbl2014 004 054_a LH SIDE SHOWN 1 High Beam Horizontal Adjustment Knob 2 High Beam Vertical Adjustment Knob HB 3 Low Bea...

Page 46: ...cover Refer to BODY subsection in the proper CAN AM ROADSTER SHOP MANUAL Side Storage Compartment Cover 1 Open and close side storage compartment cover rmr2010 001 002 SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT VERIFIC...

Page 47: ...ator lamp is displayed while the clock is adjusted Use the RECC Roadster Electronic Command Center to control the display functions rmo2010 001 020_a 1 RECC Pressing the MODE button will move a select...

Page 48: ...001 202_a Select HOURS in secondary category Adjust the unit value using the UP and DOWN ar row To set the minutes Select CLOCK in main category of Preferences Screen rmo2011 001 201_a Select MINUTES...

Page 49: ...s of Display Check fault codes if any Program keys Connecting PC to Vehicle 1 Remove RH service cover from vehicle 2 Connect the PC to vehicle Refer to the latest edition of CAN AM ROADSTER B U D S SO...

Page 50: ...appro priate counter s 1 Click on FAULT tab and check if there are active faults If so service vehicle then clear the faults in B U D S 2 Click on WRITE DATA button to transfer new settings and infor...

Page 51: ...transmission of power from the engine to the rear wheel The lever is squeezed to disengage power and released to engage power 12 Engine stop switch operation The engine stop switch is near the right...

Page 52: ...ecially formulated for motorcycles or automobiles NOTE Using warm water works well to remove bugs in the windshield and front panels NOTE For Matt finishes hand wash with a soft wash mitt and a mild c...

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