Engine Oil - Can-Am Spyder RT Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
REQUIRED
WEAR CONDITION
Good condition
Hairline cracks
Minor chipping
Opened cracks
Replace belt
Hook wear
Replace belt
Missing teeth
Replace belt
Belt fabric worn,
exposing internal
components
Replace belt
Stone damage
Replace belt
NOTE: Hairline cracks do not require
the replacement of the belt, but must
be monitored closely — they may lead
to opened cracks or missing teeth, re-
quiring belt replacement. Damage to
the center of the belt will eventually
require belt replacement, but when
cracks extend to the edge of the belt,
belt failure is imminent.
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When a drive belt is replaced, also re-
place the sprockets to increase the
ACTION
longevity of the new drive belt.
Drive Belt Tension
None
While riding, if you feel vibrations in the
belt or if the belt is skipping sprocket
teeth, have the belt tension adjusted
as soon as possible by an authorized
Monitor
Can-Am roadster dealer.
condition

Engine Oil

Monitor
NOTICE
condition
ing the Spyder roadster oil level and
replacing oil are different from most
of the motor vehicles today. Prop-
erly follow instructions provided in
this section.
Recommended Engine Oil
The same oil is used for the engine,
gearbox, clutch, and the HCM in the
SE5 model.
Use the XPS SYNTHETIC BLEND OIL
(SUMMER GRADE) (P/N 293 600 121)
or a 5W 40 semi-synthetic (minimum)
or synthetic motorcycle oil meeting
the requirements for API service SL,
SJ, SH or SG classification. Always
check the API service label on the oil
container.
NOTICE
clutch, do not use a motor oil meet-
ing the API service SM or ILSAC GF-4
classification. Clutch slippage will
occur.
Engine Oil Level Verification
NOTICE
ing of the engine oil level, follow this
procedure and make sure engine is
at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the LH middle side panel.
Refer to
The procedures for check-
To avoid damaging the
To obtain a precise read-
BODY
section.