Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - page 85
ENGINE
Clean washer area on engine and drain
plug then reinstall plug and torque it to
39 N•m (29 lbf•ft).
Refill engine at the proper level with
the recommended oil. Refer to
TECH-
NICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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
areas are not leaking.
Stop engine. Wait a while to allow oil to
flow down to crankcase then check oil
level. Refill as necessary.
Dispose of oil as per your local environ-
mental regulations.
Radiator
Periodically 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.
Remove as much deposits 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.
WARNING
Never clean radiator with your
hands when it is hot. Let the ra-
diator cool down before cleaning.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage
the radiating fins when cleaning. Do
not use any object/tool that could
damage the fins. The fins are pur-
posely thin parts to allow efficient
cooling. WHEN HOSING, USE LOW
PRESSURE ONLY. NEVER USE A
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.
If engine is overheating even with
a clean radiator, see an authorized
Can-Am dealer.
Engine Coolant
Recommended Engine Coolant
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifi-
cally for internal combustion aluminum
engines.
Cooling system must be filled with
BRP premixed coolant (P/N 219 700
362) or with distilled water and an-
tifreeze solution (50% water, 50% an-
tifreeze).
Engine Coolant Level
Coolant reservoir is located under-
neath RH front fender.
WARNING
Check coolant level with engine
cold. Never add coolant in cooling
system when engine is hot.
NOTICE
Do not operate vehicle
with low coolant level. Overheating
could occur causing extensive en-
gine damage.
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