Can-Am DS 450 Series User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Before you Go............................................................. 1
Safety Messages................................................................. 2
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ............................................. 8
Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards ....................................... 8
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ..................................................... 8
Accessories and Modifications ................................................. 8
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................... 9
OPERATION WARNINGS.......................................................... 11
RIDING THE VEHICLE .............................................................. 36
Pre-Ride Inspection ............................................................. 37
Clothing .......................................................................... 38
Carrying Passenger ............................................................. 38
Carrying Loads .................................................................. 38
Recreational Riding ............................................................. 39
Environment..................................................................... 39
Design Limitation ............................................................... 40
Off-Highway Operation......................................................... 40
General Operating and Safety Precautions ................................... 40
Riding Techniques............................................................... 42
IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS............................................ 49
Hang Tag......................................................................... 49
Vehicle Safety Labels ........................................................... 50
Compliance Labels.............................................................. 54
Technical Information Label .................................................... 54
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENTS .................................... 56
1) Throttle Lever................................................................. 57
2) Front Brake Lever ............................................................ 57
3) Clutch Lever .................................................................. 57
4) Parking Brake ................................................................. 58
5) Multifunction Switch......................................................... 59
6) Ignition Switch................................................................ 60
7) Indicator Lamps .............................................................. 60
8) Rear Brake Pedal ............................................................. 61
9) Transmission Lever........................................................... 61
10) Tool Kit ....................................................................... 61
11) Seat .......................................................................... 61
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Can-Am DS 450 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Can-Am
Model	DS 450 Series
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English