Can-Am DS250 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
At the opposite, when the throttle
lever is released, the engine speed
decreases.
NOTE: Engine will stop if any shifting
is done at high RPM.
Using the Reverse
CAUTION: When changing from
forward to reverse, or vice-versa,
always completely stop the vehicle
and apply the brake prior to moving
the transmission lever.
The same procedures as SHIFTING
THE TRANSMISSION above apply ex-
cept for the following.
Set the transmission lever in RE-
VERSE position.
Stopping the Engine
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WARNING
Avoid parking vehicle on slope.
Release throttle and completely stop
the vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
Set transmission lever in FORWARD
position.
Push the engine stop switch in OFF
position.
Turn key in ignition switch to OFF po-
sition.
Remove key from ignition switch.
Post-Operation Care
When vehicle is used in salt-water
environment (beach area, launching/
loading boats etc.), rinsing the vehi-
cle with fresh water is necessary to
preserve vehicle and its components.
Metallic parts lubrication is highly rec-
ommended. Use XP-S Lube (P/N 293
600 016) or an equivalent. This must
be performed at the end of each op-
erating day.
When vehicle is operated in muddy
conditions, rinsing the vehicle is rec-
ommended to preserve vehicle and its
components and to keep lights clean.
NOTE: Never use a high pressure
washer to clean the vehicle USE
LOW PRESSURE ONLY (like a gar-
den hose). The high pressure can
cause electrical or mechanical dam-
ages.
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