Special Procedures; Turn Over; Atv Immersion - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

SERVICE PRODUCTS
Description
XP-S Lube ............................................................................. 293 600 016 ............................................. 9

TURN OVER

When vehicle is turned over or stays tilted on the
side, put the vehicle back on its wheels, then wait
3 to 5 minutes before starting the engine.
Inspect air filter housing drain tube for oil accumu-
lation, if any oil is found, clean air filter and air filter
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
housing. Refer to
Check oil level in oil tank and refill if necessary.
Start engine and let it run, around 1 minute, then
stop engine. Check oil level immediately, refer to
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
dure.

ATV IMMERSION

ATV Submerged for a Long Time
(More than One Hour)
Engine
Disassemble engine to clean the internal parts and
check if there is no rust or corrosion on any internal
parts. Refer to ENGINE
Drain air filter housing then clean and dry air filter.
Remove muffler and empty it. Let muffler dry
then reinstall it on the vehicle.
Fuel System
Flush fuel tank and refill with new gas.
Lubricate the throttle body. Refer to
IC FUEL INJECTION
.
Chassis
Look for water in:
– Brake system (replace brake fluid)
– Chain tensioner.
Lubricate all cables. Check if the cables operate
properly.
Lubricate suspension arms and swing arm.
Lubricate drive chain.
Spray all metal parts with XP-S Lube (P/N 293 600
016).
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ELECTRON-
Section 01 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 04 (SPECIAL PROCEDURES)
Part Number
ATV Submerged for a Short Time
(Less than Oone Hour)
Fuel System
Drain air filter housing then clean and dry air filter.
Look for water in fuel tank, in doubt, flush fuel tank
and refill with new gas.
Engine
Check if engine oil is contaminated (oil will be
milky). If so, perform the following instructions:
Drain engine oil.
Refill engine at the proper level with the recom-
mended oil. Crank engine several times.
Remove spark plugs.
Add a small quantity of engine oil in cylinder
(approximately 2 teaspoonfuls). Do not reinstall
spark plugs at this moment.
Check condition of spark plugs. If spark plugs ap-
pear good reinstall them, if not install new ones.
Start the engine and allow it to run at idle speed
until the engine reaches its operating tempera-
ture.
Stop the engine.
Change engine oil and filter.
NOTE: Change oil as many times as necessary,
until there is no white appearance in engine oil.
Chassis
Lubricate all cables. Check if the cables operate
properly.
Lubricate suspension arms and swing arm.
Lubricate drive chain.
Spray all metal parts with XP-S Lube (P/N 293 600
016).
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