Set-Up; Tire Pressure; Brake Discs Cleanup; Protective Materials - Can-Am DS 250 Instructions Manual

5. Ensure that fluid reaches the top of window.
6. If necessary, add recommended brake fluid.
7. Locate rear brake fluid reservoir on the right
side of vehicle.
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1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (RH)
8. Check brake fluid level.
9. Ensure that fluid is between LOWER and UP-
PER marks.
10. If necessary, add recommended brake fluid.

SET-UP

Tire Pressure

Ensure that tires are inflated to the specified air
pressure. Refer to WHEELS

Brake Discs Cleanup

1. Clean front and rear brake discs using
FLANGE CLEANER (P/N 413 711 809)
NOTICE A thin layer of anticorrosion product
can be present on the brake disc and must be
removed before using the vehicle. Not con-
forming to this procedure may lead to a brake
chattering and the brake pads replacement
would be necessary to solve the problem.

Protective Materials

Ensure that all protective materials are removed
from vehicle.
PREDELIVERY
.
PULLEY
.

ADJUSTMENTS

General Guidelines

All adjustments have already been performed
at factory; it is only necessary to validate them.
However, if readjustment is needed, refer to the
ATV SHOP MANUAL
appropriate
procedure.

Carburetor

Inspect the following items and adjust if required:
– Idle speed
– Throttle cable
– Choke cable.

Drive Chain

Place ignition switch to OFF before checking,
adjusting or lubricating the drive chain.
NOTICE Never operate this vehicle with the
drive chain too loose or too tight as severe
damage to the drive components can occur.
This vehicle is equipped with O-ring sealed
NOTE:
permanently greased pins and rollers chain.
Drive Chain Inspection
Check for damaged O-rings or rollers.
Drive Chain Cleaning and Lubrication
NOTICE
Never wash the chain with a high
pressure washer or gasoline; damage to the
O-rings will result, causing premature wear
and drive chain failure.
NOTICE Never use commercial chain lubri-
cants containing solvent which could damage
the O-rings.
1. Clean the side surfaces of the chain with a dry
cloth; DO NOT BRUSH CHAIN.
2. Lubricate with an appropriate O-ring chain lubri-
cant.
Drive Chain Free Play Verification
NOTICE Always check and adjust drive chain
with the driver, or equivalent weight, seated on
the vehicle.
1. Select a level surface and set transmission to
NEUTRAL.
2011-2
ADJUSTMENTS
for the proper
WARNING
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