Can-Am Spyder RT 2019 Operator's Manual page 65

Directions
If you feel like you are losing control
while doing these exercises, release
the throttle to stop accelerating and
apply the brake as needed to slow
down. You can also use the engine
stop switch to cut power entirely.
2a) Apply and Immediately Release
Throttle
Directions
At first, you will only use the throttle for
a moment at a time, then release it and
coast.
– Start the engine and release the
parking brake.
– With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the transmission into first gear
by pressing the gear selector for-
ward.
– Release the brake.
– Slowly apply throttle until the ve-
hicle starts to creep forward. As
soon as you start moving release
the throttle and coast, then press
the brake to stop. Repeat to the end
of the straightaway.
– To turn around at the end of the
straightaway, stop, turn the han-
dlebar all the way to the right, then
briefly apply and release the throt-
tle, and coast through the turn. You
may need to briefly apply the throt-
tle more than once to complete the
turn. Stop when you are in line with
the straightaway in the opposite di-
rection.
– Continue with this part of the exer-
cise until you are comfortable with
applying and releasing the throttle.
2b) Hold Throttle, Release and Stop
Every 12 m (40 ft)
Next, you will be holding the throttle a
little longer, then stopping every 12 m
(40 ft) (every other marker/every fourth
line).
– Again, slowly apply throttle until the
vehicle starts to creep forward. This
time, hold the throttle at this point.
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
– As you approach the stopping point,
release the throttle and press the
brake to stop.
– Turn around at the end of the
straightaway as before, except now
you do not need to release the throt-
tle during the turn. Pay attention to
maintaining a steady throttle posi-
tion as you turn. Stop when you are
in line with the straightaway in the
opposite direction.
2c) Hold Throttle, Release and Stop
at Ends
Next, use the entire straightaway,
stopping only at the ends. Keep the
throttle moderate.
3) Engine Stop while in Motion
Purpose
– Become familiar with using the en-
gine stop switch when in motion so
you know how the vehicle will react
if you need to use it later.
Directions
– Partway down the straightaway,
while operating at 8 km/h (5 MPH),
turn the engine stop switch to OFF
and coast to a stop.
– Restart the engine and repeat
the exercise. Try increasing your
speed (to a maximum of 20 km/h
(12 MPH)) before using the engine
stop switch.
NOTE: Vehicle will not start in gear
without brake pedal depressed.
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