Can-Am DS 450 Series User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUEL.................................................................................. 63
Fuel Requirements.............................................................. 63
Fueling Procedure............................................................... 63
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 65
Operation During Break-In Period.............................................. 65
Starting the Engine.............................................................. 65
Shifting the Transmission....................................................... 66
Stopping the Engine ............................................................ 66
SPECIAL PROCEDURES ........................................................... 68
What to Do if Vehicle Is Turned Over .......................................... 68
What to Do if Vehicle Is Immersed in Water .................................. 68
TUNE YOUR RIDE .................................................................. 69
Steering Alignment (Toe)....................................................... 69
Rear Track Width Adjustment (X xc and X mx) ................................ 70
Caster Adjustment (X xc and X mx)............................................ 71
Camber Adjustment (X mx) .................................................... 72
Suspension Adjustments Guideline........................................... 74
Front Suspension (DS 450/DS450 X xc)....................................... 74
Front Suspension (DS 450 X mx)............................................... 75
Rear Suspension (DS 450/DS450 X xc)........................................ 78
Rear Suspension (DS 450 X mx) ............................................... 79
Suspension Factory Settings................................................... 81
VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION..................................................... 83
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
5-HOUR AND 10-HOUR INITIAL SERVICES..................................... 86
5-Hour Engine Oil and Filter Replacement .................................... 86
Initial Inspection................................................................. 86
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................................... 87
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .................................................. 91
Engine Oil........................................................................ 91
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 94
Air Filter.......................................................................... 97
Air Filter Housing................................................................ 98
Muffler Spark Arrester.......................................................... 99
Radiator ........................................................................ 100
Transmission Lever ........................................................... 100
Clutch .......................................................................... 100
Throttle Cable ................................................................. 103
Throttle Lever ................................................................. 105
Spark Plugs.................................................................... 105
Battery ......................................................................... 106
Fuses........................................................................... 106
Lights........................................................................... 107
Indicator Lamps............................................................... 109
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Can-Am DS 450 Series Specifications

General

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