Pre-Operation Check - Can-Am Rally 200 Operator's Manual

Pre-Operation Check

WARNING
The pre-operation check is very
important prior to operating the
vehicle. Always check the prop-
er operation of critical controls,
safety features and mechanical
components before starting.
not done, severe injury or death
might occur.
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 levers and brake
pedal to make sure the brakes fully
apply. Levers and pedal must fully
return when released.
• Ensure transmission lever is work-
ing then reset in NEUTRAL position.
• Check drive chain for adjustment
and lubrication.
• Check sprockets for wear and dam-
ages.
• Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
• Check for oil leaks on the engine
and the transmission.
• Ensure fuel valve is in fully open
position (ON).
• Clean headlamps and taillight.
• Ensure seat is properly latched.
• If you transport cargo, respect load
capacity. Ensure cargo is properly
secured to the racks.
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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. Check fasteners.
• Ensure the path of travel is free of
persons and obstacles.
• Check operation of ignition switch,
engine start button, engine stop
switch and headlamps.
• Start engine, remove parking brake
and drive forward slowly a few feet
then apply all brakes individually to
test them.
Correct any problem you may have
found before riding. See an autho-
rized Can-Am dealer as necessary.
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