Can-Am MAX 400 EFI Operator's Manual page 47

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 en-
sure they work properly.
– Verify if steering operates freely.
– Activate throttle control lever sever-
al times to ensure it operates freely.
It must return to idle position when
released.
– Activate the brake lever and brake
pedal to make sure the brakes fully
apply. Lever and pedal must fully
return when released.
– Ensure transmission lever is work-
ing then reset in PARK position.
– Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
– Check for oil leaks on the engine/
transmission and drive train compo-
nents.
– Clean headlamps and taillight.
– Ensure front access compartment
cover and rear storage compart-
ment cover are properly latched.
– Ensure operator's seat is properly
latched. If not, remove seat and
check latch mechanism and pin for
wear. See an authorized Can-Am
dealer for parts replacement if dam-
aged.
– Ensure that the passenger's seats
or the storage box are in place and
properly latched.
– If you transport cargo, respect load
capacity. Ensure cargo is properly
secured to the racks.
– Check tightness of fasteners and
tightness/condition of trailer ball.
Properly retighten as necessary
and replace ball if worn.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
– If you are pulling a trailer or other
equipment, ensure it respects the
tongue capacity and towing capac-
ity. Ensure trailer is properly se-
cured to hitch.
– Look and feel for loose parts while
engine is off.
Retighten as required.
– Ensure the path of travel is free of
persons and obstacles.
– Check operation of ignition switch,
engine start button, engine stop
switch, headlamps, taillight and in-
dicator lights.
– Check passenger's seat and back-
rest condition.
– Check the grab handles condition.
– Educate the passenger concerning
the basic rules for a safe ride.
– Make sure that the passenger, if
carrying one, is seated on the des-
ignated passenger's seat.
– When storage box is installed (in
place of rear seat), check if it is
latched properly.
– Start engine, remove parking brake
and drive forward slowly a few feet
and apply all brakes individually to
test them.
– Check operation of 2WD/4WD se-
lector.
Correct any problem you may have
found before riding. See an autho-
rized Can-Am dealer as necessary.
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Check fasteners.
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