Can-Am Spyder RT Series User Manual

ROADSTER
PREDELIVERY
Bulletin
September 16, 2013 Subject:Can-Am™ Spyder™ RT Predelivery
Instructions
No. 2014-1
YEAR MODEL MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBE
R
2014
Spyder RT Series
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................... 2
UPDATE SUMMARY........................ 3
MODEL LIST
ING............................. 4
UNCRATING .................................. 5
Crate Cover Removal .......................... 5
Parts and Sub-crate Removal ................. 5
Parts Chec
k...................................... 7
Lifting the Front of Vehicle ................... 8
Front Wheels Installation ...................... 9
Vehicle Re
moval ................................ 11
PARTS TO BE INSTALLED................. 14
Front Carg
o Module Installation .............. 14
Battery ........................................... 22
Body Parts Installation ......................... 24
Front Fende
rs ................................... 27
Windshield....................................... 28
Rear Turn Signal Lights Installation (Japan
Models Only) .................................... 29
Antenna .......................................... 33
Hang Tag and Safety Labels .................. 34
Licence Plate.................................... 34
Accessorie
s 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 Coo
lant.................................. 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. Pr
ogramming......................... 48
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION .................. 50
FINAL INSPE
CTION ......................... 51
Vehicle Test Run ................................ 51
Vehicle Cle
aning ................................ 52
Delivery to Customer .......................... 52
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Can-Am Spyder RT Series Specifications

General

Transmission	6-speed semi-automatic with reverse
Rear Suspension	Swing arm with mono shock
Engine Type	Rotax 1330 ACE in-line 3-cylinder
Displacement	1330 cc
Front Suspension	Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front Brakes	2 x 270 mm discs with Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake	270 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Power	115 hp (86 kW)
Torque	96 lb-ft (130 Nm)
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection

Summary

UNCRATING

Crate Cover Removal

Parts Check

Lifting the Front of Vehicle

Procedures for safely lifting the vehicle from its crate.

Front Wheels Installation

Steps for correctly installing the front wheels onto the vehicle.

Vehicle Removal

Process for completely removing the vehicle from its shipping crate.

PARTS TO BE INSTALLED

Front Cargo Module Installation

Detailed steps for installing the front cargo module.

Battery

Procedures for handling and installing the vehicle's battery.

Front Fascia Installation

Steps for mounting the front fascia onto the vehicle.

Body Parts Installation

Front Fenders

Procedures for installing the front fender assemblies.

Windshield

FLUIDS

Engine Oil

Guidance on checking and verifying engine oil levels.

Engine Oil Level Verification

Detailed procedure for checking the engine oil level accurately.

Clutch Fluid (SM6 Model)

Coolant Level Verification

Engine Coolant

Brake Fluid

Information and verification for brake fluid levels.

SETUP

Tire Pressure

Instructions for checking and setting tire pressures.

Drive Belt

Procedure for checking and verifying drive belt tension.

Clutch Lever

Suspension

Lights

Procedures for verifying and adjusting headlight aiming.

Headlights Vertical Aiming Adjustment

B.U.D.S. Programming

Information on using the B.U.D.S. software for diagnostics and updates.

Entering Customer's Name

Connecting PC to Vehicle

Resetting Trip Hours and Trip Distances

ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

FINAL INSPECTION

Vehicle Test Run

Performing a test ride to verify all vehicle systems are operational.

Delivery to Customer