Gearshift Pedal Adjustment; Clutch Adjustments - Can-Am 2008 DS 450 Operator's Manual

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage
the radiator 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, DO NOT USE A
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.
See an authorized Can-Am dealer to
check the performance of the cooling
system.
Gearshift Pedal
Adjustment
Unfasten socket screw near selector
shaft end then remove gearshift pedal.
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1. Socket screw
Install gearshift pedal at your conve-
nience then torque socket screw.

Clutch Adjustments

NOTE: X package
equipped with a quick cable adjuster,
therefore, there is no lock nut with
this type of adjuster. Procedure for
the clutch cable are the same for both
types except that details regarding the
lock nut must be ignore.
The clutch lever nominal free play is 10
to 15 mm (3/8 to 5/8 in), refer to next
photo.
models are
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CLUTCH LEVER — NOMINAL FREE PLAY
A. 10 to 15 mm (3/8 to 5/8 in)
If there is too much free play (more
than 15 mm (5/8 in), adjustment can
be performed at the handlebar using
clutch lever cable adjuster. Refer to
ADJUSTMENT AT CLUTCH LEVER
below.
If free play is lost, then clutch release
cover screw must be adjusted for
enough free play. Refer to ADJUST-
MENT AT CLUTCH COVER further.
Perform adjustments accordingly.
CAUTION: If recommended adjust-
ments are unattainable, contact an
authorized Can-Am Dealer.
Adjustment at Clutch Lever
Loosen cable adjuster lock nut.
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1. Lock nut
Turn cable adjuster until proper dimen-
sion is obtained.
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