Clothing - Can-Am DS 250 Operator's Manual

– Check tire pressure and condition.
– Check wheels and bearings for wear and damage.
– Check location of controls and ensure they work properly.
– Verify if steering operates freely.
– Activate throttle control lever several 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 working then reset in NEUTRAL position.
– Check all brake line fittings for tightness and leaks.
– Check drive chain for adjustment and lubrication.
– Check sprockets for wear and damages.
– Check tightening of rear axle fasteners.
– Check swing arm, if any lateral play is detected DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE.
– Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
– Check for oil leaks on the engine and gearbox.
– Ensure fuel valve is in fully open position (ON).
– Clean headlights and taillight.
– Ensure front access compartment cover is properly latched.
– Ensure seat is properly latched.
– If you transport cargo, respect load capacity.
– If you are pulling a trailer or other equipment, ensure it respects the tongue ca-
pacity and towing capacity. Ensure trailer is properly secured 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
headlights.
– Start engine, remove parking brake and drive forward slowly a few feet then ap-
ply all brakes individually to test them.
Correct any problem you may have found before riding. See an authorized
Can-Am dealer as necessary.

Clothing

Actual weather conditions should help you decide how to dress. However, it is
important that the operator always wear the appropriate protective clothing and
apparel, including an approved helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long sleeved
shirt and pants. This type of clothing will provide you protection from some of
the minor hazards you may encounter en route. Operator must never wear loose
clothing such as a scarf that may get entangled in the vehicle or on tree branches
and shrubs. Depending on conditions, antifogging goggles or sun glasses may be
required. Different colored lenses available for goggles or sunglasses help you
distinguish terrain variations. Sunglasses should only be worn during the daytime.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
RIDING THE VEHICLE
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