Maintenance Procedures; Engine Oil - Can-Am DS70 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WARNING
The following procedures should
be done by an adult only.

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Level
CAUTION Check
quently and refill if necessary. Do
not overfill. Operating the engine
with an improper level may severe-
ly damage engine. Wipe off any
spillage.
NOTE: While checking the oil level, vi-
sually inspect engine area for leaks.
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TYPICAL — RH SIDE OF ENGINE
1. Dipstick
With vehicle on a level surface, start
engine and let it running for several
minutes, then stop engine check the
oil level as follows:
1. Unscrew dipstick then remove it
and wipe clean.
2. Reinstall dipstick (do not screw it
in).
3. Remove and check oil level. It
should be near or equal to the up-
per mark.
level fre-
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1. Full
2. Add
3. Operating range
To add oil, remove dipstick. Place a
funnel into the dipstick hole to avoid
spillage.
Add a small amount of oil and recheck
oil level.
Repeat until oil level reaches the dip-
stick's upper mark. Do not overfill.
Properly tighten dipstick.
Recommended Oil
Use 4-stroke engine oil that meets
or exceeds the requirements for API
service classification SM, SL or SJ.
Always check the API service label cer-
tification on the oil container, it must
contain at least one of the above stan-
dards.
Recommended Oil Viscosity
To select the right oil viscosity accord-
ing to ambient temperature, see chart
below.
NOTE: For improved overall perfor-
mance and all season application, use
XP-S 5W 40 synthetic oil (P/N 293 600
039).
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