Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - Oil Strainer
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Refill engine with the specified quan-
tity of the recommended engine oil.
Refer
to
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA-
TIONS
for capacity.
NOTE: Engine oil quantity is also writ-
ten on the dipstick.
Start engine and let idle for a few min-
utes. Ensure oil strainer and drain plug
are not leaking.
Stop engine. Wait a few minutes to
allow the oil to flow down into the
crankcase, then recheck oil level. Ad-
just oil level as necessary.
Dispose of the used oil as per your local
environmental regulations.
Oil Strainer
Oil Strainer Cleaning
Unscrew the oil strainer cover.
Allow enough time for oil to flow out of
oil strainer hole.
Remove oil strainer and spring.
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RH SIDE OF ENGINE
1. Oil strainer cover
To clean oil strainer, use a solvent then
dry using compressed air.
CAUTION Always
wear
ap-
propriate skin and eye protection.
Chemicals can cause a skin rash and
eye injuries.
NOTE: Check cover O-ring and replace
it if necessary.
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TYPICAL
1. Cover
2. O-ring
3. Spring
4. Strainer
Wipe off any oil spillage on engine.
Reinstall oil strainer, spring, and O-ring.
Install
and
torque
cover
to
15 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(133 lbf•in ± 13 lbf•in).
Radiator
Radiator Inspection
Before each ride, check the radiator
area for cleanliness.
Inspect radiating fins. They must be
clean, free of mud, dirt, leaves and any
other deposit that would prevent the
radiator to cool properly.
Radiator Cleaning
Remove as much debris as you can
with your hands. If water is available in
proximity, try rinsing the radiating fins.
If available, use a garden hose to rinse
the radiating fins.
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