Adjustments - General Guidelines; Brake Disk Cleanup; Protective Materials; Suspension Adjustment - Can-Am 2008 Outlander 400 EFI Shop Manual

ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Low pressure may cause tire to deflate and
rotate on wheel. Overpressure may burst the
tire. Always follow recommended pressure.
Since tires are low-pressure type, a manual
pump should be used.
Tire pressure varies with temperature and
NOTE:
altitude.
A pressure gauge is supplied in the tool kit.
NOTE:
1. Inflate tires to the specified air pressure. Refer
to the following table.
RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE
Outlander Maximum
400 Series
Minimum
Maximum
Outlander
MAX 400
Minimum
Series
Outlander Maximum
500 Series
Minimum
Maximum
Outlander
MAX 500
Minimum
Series
Maximum
Outlander
650 / 800R
Minimum
Series
Maximum
Outlander
MAX 650 /
Minimum
800R Series
Renegade Maximum
Series
Minimum

Brake Disk Cleanup

1. Clean front and rear brake discs using pulley
flange cleaner (P/N 413 711 809).
NOTICE A thin layer of anticorrosion product
can be present on the brake disc and must be
removed before using the vehicle. Not con-
forming to this procedure may lead to a brake
chattering and the brake pads replacement
would be necessary to solve the problem.

Protective Materials

1. Ensure that all protective materials are re-
moved from vehicle.
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FRONT REAR
34.5 kPa (5 PSI) 34.5 kPa (5 PSI)
31 kPa (4.5 PSI) 31 kPa (4.5 PSI)
34.5 kPa (5 PSI) 34.5 kPa (5 PSI)
31 kPa (4.5 PSI) 31 kPa (4.5 PSI)
34.5 kPa (5 PSI) 34.5 kPa (5 PSI)
31 kPa (4.5 PSI) 31 kPa (4.5 PSI)
34.5 kPa (5 PSI) 34.5 kPa (5 PSI)
31 kPa (4.5 PSI) 31 kPa (4.5 PSI)
48.3 kPa (7 PSI) 48.3 kPa (7 PSI)
31 kPa (4.5 PSI) 31 kPa (4.5 PSI)
48.3 kPa (7 PSI) 48.3 kPa (7 PSI)
31 kPa (4.5 PSI) 34.5 kPa (5 PSI)
48.3 kPa (7 PSI) 48.3 kPa (7 PSI)
34.5 kPa (5 PSI) 37.9 kPa (5.5 PSI)
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ADJUSTMENTS
General Guidelines
All adjustments have already been performed
at factory, it is only necessary to validate them.
However, if readjustment is needed, refer to the
appropriate ATV SHOP MANUAL
procedure.

Transmission Lever

1. Verify that transmission lever works properly
and adjust if required.
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TYPICAL - TRANSMISSION LEVER
Suspension
WARNING
Left and right adjusting cams must always
be set at the same position. Never adjust
one adjusting cam only. Uneven adjustment
can cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident.
The front suspension of Outlander 400 se-
NOTE:
ries and Outlander 500 series are not adjustable.
Front and Rear Suspension
1. Adjust the spring preload as per the owner's
preference.
2. Refer to the following table for proper adjust-
ment.
for the proper
PREDELIVERY