Basic Procedures; Adjusting The Passenger Footrest; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 Original Instructions Manual

BASIC PROCEDURES

Adjusting the Passenger
Footrest
For the passenger's comfort,
footrest height can be adjusted.
1. Flip the footrest upward.
2. Remove the footrest retaining
screw and its washer.
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Note: A wrench is available in the tool
kit to do this.
3. Reinstall the footrest at the de-
sired height. Tighten retaining
screw to the specified torque.
Note: Five positions are available.
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TIGHTENING TORQUE
Passenger
footrest screw
46
its
24.5 Nm ±
3.5 Nm (18 lbf-
in ± 3 lbf-in)
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide that can rapidly
accumulate in an enclosed or
poorly ventilated area. If inhaled, it
can cause serious injury or death.
Only run the engine in an unen-
closed, well ventilated area. See
the
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Note: The vehicle can be started in
any gear with the brake pedal pressed.
The transmission automatically shifts
to neutral when the engine has been
started.
1. Push down and hold the brake
pedal.
2. Turn the key to ON.
NOTICE Do not apply throttle while
electrical system is initializing.
3. Refer to the Safety Card as
needed to prepare yourself, your
passenger and the vehicle, then
press the MODE button to allow
engine starting.
4. Set the engine stop switch to the
RUN/ON position.
5. Press and hold the engine start
button until the engine starts. Do
not hold the start button for more
than 15 seconds. If it does not
start, release the button and wait
30 seconds to let the starter cool
down before trying again.
NOTICE Do not apply throttle while
starting the engine.
section.