PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
WARNING
Perform a pre-ride inspection be-
fore each ride to detect potential
problems during operation. The
pre-ride inspection can help you
monitor wear and deterioration
before they become a problem.
Correct any problems that you dis-
cover to reduce the risk of a break-
down or crash. See an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer as neces-
sary.
There is a pre-ride inspection checklist
on the Safety Card.
Inspect:
– Tires: Look for damage. Inspect in-
flation and tread wear. Refer to the
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection.
– Wheels and lug nuts: Look for
damage. Twist each front wheel
lug nut by hand to be sure it is not
loose. Be sure the rear wheel axle
nut is in place.
– Drive belt: Look for fraying, cuts,
punctures and missing teeth. Verify
alignment. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
subsection.
– Leaks: Look under the vehicle for
any leaks.
– Storage compartment covers and
glove box: Pull to check that they
are all properly latched.
– Ensure seat is properly latched.
– Mirrors: Clean and adjust (see
MIR-
RORS
in
EQUIPMENT
) subsection.
– Brake pedal: Press and make sure
you feelfirm resistance.
Pedal must
fully return when released.
– Throttle handle: Twist several
times. Be sure it operates freely
and returns to idle p
osition when re-
leased.
– Clutch lever: (SM5 model): Adjust
to your convenience (see
PRIMARY
CONTROLS
subsection). Squeeze
to be sure it operates normally and
fully returns when released.
– Gearshift selector (SE5 model): Be
sure gearshiftselector operatesnor-
mally in both directions and returns
to center when released.
– Passenger footrest height ad-
justment: Be sure the passenger
is comfortable with the footrest
height. Adjust as necessary.
– Weight: Ensure that total load on
the vehicle (including operator, pas-
senger, cargo and added acces-
sories) does not exceed 224 kg
(493.8 lb).
– Trailer: If a trailer is towed, be sure
its cargo is properly loaded and se-
cured, the covers are latched, the
trailer and safety cables are prop-
erly latched to vehicle hitch and all
the trailer lights work and reflectors
are clean. Check trailer tire condi-
tion and pressure. Set the trailer
mode as described in
SETTING THE
TRAILER MODE
(SE5 model).
Turn IgnitionKey to theON Position:
– Multifunction gauge: Check the
gauges, indicators, messages and
the fuel level.
– Lights: Check operation of head-
lights, taillight, brake light, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning lights.
– Horn: Check operation.
– Steering: Start engine and verify
that steering operates freely.
– Engine stop switch: Check that the
engine stop switch is working prop-
erly.
– Parking brake: Start engine, re-
lease parking brake and ensure
brake indicator lamp is off on the
multifunction gauge.
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