Can-Am spyder gs 2008 Operator's Manual page 86

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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1. Engine oil drain plug
2. Oil filter cover
16. Allow the oil to drain completely
from the crankcase.
17. Clean any metal shavings or
residue from the magnet at the end
of the engine drain plug. Shavings
or residue indicate a problem inside
the engine – if debris are present,
see your authorized Can-Am road-
ster dealer.
NOTE: It is normal to debris under the
engine drain plug for the first oil change
after break-in.
18. Using NEW sealing washers, in-
stall the engine and oil reservoir
drain plugs.
NOTICE
Never use the sealing
washer a second time. Always re-
place with a new one.
19. Torque both drain plugs as per the
following table.
DRAIN PLUG
Engine
Oil reservoir
20. Check the oil condition. If plastic or
metal debris are present or if there
is any white liquid, see your autho-
rized Can-am roadster dealer.
21. Remove the 2 screws from the oil
filter cover.
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23 N•m (17 lbf•ft)
20 N•m (15 lbf•ft)
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1. Oil filter cover screws
2. Bottom of oil reservoir
22. Remove the oil filter cover with
O-ring.
23. Remove the oil filter and replace
with a new filter.
24. Install a NEW O-ring on the oil filter
cover.
25. Screw the oil filter cover in place.
Torque to 9 N•m (80 lbf•in).
26. Wipe out any oil spillage.
27. Pour 3 L (3 quart) of the recom-
mended oil into the oil reservoir.
Do not overfill.
28. Start the engine and let it idle for a
few minutes.
29. Ensure the oil filter area and the oil
drain plug areas are not leaking.
30. When the engine is warm, stop the
engine.
31. Add 0.9 L (1 quart) of the recom-
mended oil into the oil reservoir.
32. Check the oil level and adjust if re-
quired.
33. Wipe up any oil spillage.
34. Install the bottom plate under the
oil reservoir.
35. Install the lower side panel below
oil reservoir (p. 78).
36. Install the left rear panel below the
seat (p. 78).
37. Install the top side panel above the
oil reservoir (p. 78).