Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - Foreword
FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Can-Am™ ATV. It is backed by the
BRP warranty and a network of autho-
rized Can-Am dealers ready to provide
the parts, service or accessories you
may require.
Your dealer is committed to your sat-
isfaction. He has taken training to per-
form the initial setup and inspection of
your vehicle as well as completed the
final adjustments before you took pos-
session. If you need more complete
servicing information, please ask your
dealer.
At delivery, you were also informed of
the warranty coverage and signed the
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST
to ensure
your new vehicle was prepared to your
entire satisfaction.
Know Before you Go
To learn how to reduce the risk for you
or bystanders being injured or killed,
read this Operator's Guide before you
operate the vehicle.
Also, read all safety labels on your ATV
and watch your
SAFETY DVD
video.
Failure to follow the warnings con-
tained in this Operator's Guide can
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Age Recommendation
This vehicle is a category "T", always
follow this age recommendation:
– This vehicle should be used by an
operator age 14 or older under adult
supervision, or by an operator age
16 or older.
Training Course
Never operate this vehicle without
proper instruction. Take a training
course. All operators should receive
training from a certified instructor.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
ATV SAFETY, contact an authorized
Can-Am dealer to find out about avail-
able training courses nearest you.
USA and Canada only: call the Spe-
cialty Vehicle Institute of America
(SVIA) at 1 800 887-2887 or in Canada,
the Canada Safety Council (CSC) at 1
613 739-1535.
Safety Messages
The types of safety messages, what
they look like, and how they are used
in this guide are explained as follows:
The safety alert symbol
indicates
a potential injury hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard, if not
avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
CAUTION Indicates
a
haz-
ardous
situation
which,
if
not
avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could result
in severely damaged vehicle com-
ponents or other property.
About this Operator's
Guide
This Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
of a new vehicle with the various ve-
hicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instructions. It is indispens-
able for the proper use of the product.
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