2009 Can-Am DS 450 EFI / DS 450 X xC / DS 450 X mX ATV Operator's Guide (P/N 708 200 114)

BRP's 2009 Operator's Guide (P/N 708 200 114) covers the Can-Am DS 450 EFI, DS 450 EFI X xC and DS 450 EFI X mX. It provides operating instructions, routine maintenance procedures and model-specific chassis adjustments.

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• Operation and safety: Controls, pre-ride inspections, break-in, engine starting, transmission shifting, post-ride care and vehicle transportation.

• Engine and cooling: Engine oil and filter changes, oil-tank strainer cleaning, coolant replacement, air-filter service, radiator inspection and muffler spark arrester cleaning.

• Chain and clutch: Drive-chain inspection, lubrication and tension adjustment; slider and sprocket checks; clutch free-play adjustment at the lever and cover.

• Steering and suspension: Toe alignment, variant-specific track-width, caster and camber adjustments, spring preload, compression damping and rebound settings.

• Electrical maintenance: Spark-plug replacement, battery removal and cleaning, fuse identification and replacement, headlight aiming and bulb replacement.

• Troubleshooting: Symptom-based checks for starting problems, power loss, overheating, misfire, rough shifting and check-engine lamp indications.

The guide is written for DS 450 owners and operators; its owner-maintenance procedures require the necessary mechanical skills and tools.

Scheduled Maintenance, Lubrication and Cooling

The Periodic Maintenance Chart identifies owner and dealer tasks, with separate initial-service requirements and recurring inspections. It also calls for more frequent attention under dusty, sandy, wet or muddy conditions.

The Rotax engine uses a dry-sump system that lubricates the engine and transmission together. Oil service includes the separate oil tank, its strainer and an illustrated oil-outlet assembly. Coolant coverage includes draining, refilling and leak checks; air-filter coverage extends to the housing drain tube.

Drive Chain, Clutch and Throttle Controls

The chain-adjustment table separates the X mX procedure from the DS 450/X xC procedure, helping owners select the correct method and avoid the vehicle damage described for incorrect adjustment.

Clutch coverage distinguishes the X xC/X mX quick cable adjuster and identifies clutch adjustment wrench P/N 529 036 076. The guide warns that overly tight adjustment can cause premature clutch-disc wear.

Throttle-cable lubrication and throttle-lever free-play adjustment are also documented, with cable luber P/N 529 035 738 identified for the lubrication procedure.

Steering Geometry and Suspension Settings

Steering alignment applies to all three models. Rear track-width and caster adjustments apply to X xC and X mX; camber adjustment applies to X mX only. The Track Width Spacer Arrangement table, Caster Adjustment Guide and Camber Adjustment Guide show the relevant spacer and shim positions.

Front Suspension Factory Settings and Rear Suspension Factory Settings tables distinguish each model's baseline settings. High-speed compression adjustment is covered for the X packages, alongside low-speed compression, rebound and spring-preload settings.

Specifications, Troubleshooting and Repair Limits

Specifications cover the liquid-cooled DOHC Rotax engine, EFI system, wet clutch and five-speed transmission. Reference data includes fluid capacities, nonadjustable idle speed, wheel-nut torque, brake wear limits and model-specific tire pressures.

The Technical Guidelines section distinguishes a no-crank condition from cranking without starting. It also explains check-engine lamp behavior, including limp-home mode, and indicates when dealer diagnosis is required.

Internal engine or transmission repair and electrical wiring diagrams are outside this guide's scope. Cooling-system pressure tests and EMS fault-code checks appear as dealer tasks in the maintenance chart; their test procedures are not included.

Brake repair and brake-fluid replacement are assigned to an authorized Can-Am dealer. Follow the manual's safety precautions for hot engine parts, pressurized shocks and brake-system work.

English PDF and Included Pages

One printable English PDF contains 156 pages total: 152 numbered pages plus four unnumbered cover and inside-cover pages. Original warranty information, ownership forms and blank pages are already included in that total; there is no separate supplement.