Can-Am 2009 Outlander 500 EFI Operator's Manual - Pre-Ride Inspection
RIDING THE VEHICLE
Pre-Ride Inspection
WARNING
Perform a pre-ride inspection before 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 discover to reduce the risk of a breakdown or crash. See an authorized
Can-Am dealer as necessary.
Before using this vehicle, the operator should always:
– Apply parking brake and check if it operates properly.
– Check tire pressure and condition.
– Check wheels and bearings for wear and damage.
– Check location of controls and ensure they work properly.
– Verify if steering operates freely.
– Activate throttle control lever several times to ensure it operates freely. It must
return to idle position when released.
– Activate the brake levers and brake pedal to make sure the brakes fully apply.
Levers and pedal must fully return when released.
– Ensure transmission lever is working then reset in PARK position.
– Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
– Check for oil leaks on the engine/gearbox and drive system components.
– Clean headlights and taillight.
– Ensure front access compartment cover and rear storage cover compartment
are properly latched.
– Ensure seat is properly latched.
– If you transport cargo, respect load capacity. Ensure cargo is properly secured
to the racks.
– If you are pulling a trailer or other equipment, ensure it respects the tongue ca-
pacity and towing capacity. Ensure trailer is properly secured to hitch.
– Look and feel for loose parts while engine is off. Check fasteners.
– Ensure the path of travel is free of persons and obstacles.
– Check operation of ignition switch, engine start button, engine stop switch,
headlights, taillight and indicator lights.
– Start engine, remove parking brake and drive forward slowly a few feet then ap-
ply all brakes individually to test them.
– Check operation of 2WD/4WD selector.
NOTICE
Correct any problem you may have found before riding. See an au-
thorized Can-Am dealer as necessary.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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