Operating In Reverse; Adjusting Suspension - Can-Am spyder gs 2008 Operator's Manual

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FUEL CAP ON LEFT SIDE UNDERNEATH
SEAT
5. Fill the tank until the fuel nozzle au-
tomatically clicks and shuts off.
Do not try to top off the fuel tank.
Leave some room for the fuel to ex-
pand with temperature changes.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel. If fuel
spills on you, wash with soap and
water and change your clothes.
7. Put cap on and fully tighten clock-
wise until you hear a click. Never
start or operate the engine with the
fuel cap removed.
8. Close seat.

Operating in Reverse

See REVERSE (p.29) for more informa-
tion about safe operation in reverse.
Shifting Into Reverse
1. With engine running, shift into first
gear.
2. Hold in the clutch lever.
3. With your right hand, pull the re-
verse interlock lever (marked R)
towards you and hold it.
4. Step down on the shift lever one
stroke.
5. Release the reverse interlock lever
and check that the letter R flashes
on the multifunction gauge cluster
and the hazard warning lights flash.
Operating in Reverse
1. Check that the area behind you is
clear, and continue to look back-
wards while you ease out the
clutch. Slow and stop using clutch
and brake, just like when operating
normally.
2. Keep your speed low and do not
back up for long distances.
Shifting Out of Reverse
To shift out of reverse, hold in the
clutch and lift the shift lever once to
shift into first. You do not need to use
the reverse interlock lever – it resets
automatically.

Adjusting Suspension

The front and rear suspension can be
adjusted according to the load on the
vehicle or the type of ride you want to
experience.
Lower spring load provides a softer
ride and is preferred for light loads and
smooth roads. Higher spring load pro-
vides a firmer ride and is recommend-
ed for heavy loads, rough road condi-
tions and more challenging riding.
Front Suspension
Adjust both springs to the same
load.
cause poor handling, loss of sta-
bility and loss of control.
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Adjust the spring preload by turning
the cam with the adjusting wrench
(stored in the tool kit).
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BASIC PROCEDURES
WARNING
Uneven adjustment can
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