2013 Can-Am Outlander 650 X mr Operator's Guide (P/N 704901764)

Get straight to the model-specific information for the 2013 Can-Am Outlander 650 X mr in this 156-page BRP Operator’s Guide, publication vmo2013-014 en LR / guide no. 219 001 128. The PDF covers safe operation, X mr mud-use procedures, owner-level maintenance, troubleshooting, controls, identification points, and factory specifications for the 650 X mr. It is an official BRP publication, but it is not the BRP workshop repair manual; full engine, CVT, gearbox, differential, suspension, brake, and electrical teardown or overhaul procedures are outside its scope.

• Covers the ROTAX 660, a 649.6 cm³ liquid-cooled SOHC twin-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder, EFI through a Dell’Orto 46 mm throttle body, CVT transmission, dual-range HI-LO gearbox, Visco-Lok front drive, TTI rear suspension, and Dynamic Power Steering (DPS).
• Separates normal-use maintenance from extreme-environment service for mud, water, and dust, including after-each-use CVT, air-box, radiator, vent-hose, and shock-absorber care.
• Includes the vehicle’s label and identification references, with hang tag, safety labels 1–12, compliance labels, technical information label, V.I.N. locations, and E.I.N. location.

Shop Reference and Operational Scope

The controls section goes well beyond a generic ATV overview. It identifies the 2WD/4WD selector, P-R-N-H-L shift pattern, multifunction switch, LCD gauge, D.E.S.S. security system, override function, and DPS assist settings. The grey Normal key limits acceleration and vehicle speed to 70 km/h (43 mph), while the black Performance key provides access to full engine torque and top speed. Winch, roller fairlead, remote control, and remote connection coverage is specifically marked Outside North America Only, which helps match the guide to regional equipment.

For the X mr’s intended environment, the manual gives mud-specific operating and service guidance rather than treating the machine like a standard trail ATV. It calls for low range when mud riding outside ATV trails and warns against jerking the steering or holding full steering stroke in very thick mud under high throttle. If water enters the CVT or air-filter housing, the guide identifies the drain points and inspection criteria. A clean-chamber water quantity above 50 ml (2 U.S. oz), deposits in the clean-side drain, or obstructed hoses triggers broader service attention to the intake, CVT, vented driveline components, and lubricants because continued operation can damage the engine, gearbox, fuel pump, CVT, cooling fan, front differential, or rear final drive.

The maintenance program is laid out by actual operating severity. After the 10-hour / 300 km (200 mi) break-in inspection, the recurring schedules step through 750 km / 25 hours, 1,500 km / 50 hours, 3,000 km / 100 hours or one year, and 6,000 km / 200 hours or two years in normal use; the extreme-environment intervals are halved. Scheduled checks include valve clearance, fuel-pump pressure testing, CVT belt and pulley inspection, 4x4 coupling checks, wheel alignment, steering play, brake condition, driveline oils, cooling-system pressure testing, and fuel-system leak testing.

Maintenance Procedures and Repair Scope

Owner-level procedures include engine oil and filter service, paper/foam air-filter cleaning and oiling, CVT air-filter service, coolant replacement and bleeding, gearbox oil service, throttle-cable lubrication and adjustment, spark-plug service, battery removal, fuse and relay identification, light replacement and aiming, wheel removal and installation, spark-arrester cleaning, and routine steering, suspension, driveline-boot, and brake inspections. These are the kinds of maintenance and minor repair tasks experienced owners often handle themselves; deeper internal repair still requires separate BRP service literature.

BRP’s maintenance section requires the engine to be shut off before service and flags hot parts, moving parts, electricity, and chemicals as maintenance hazards. The guide also contains machine-specific repair cautions worth knowing before parts are touched. The 2WD/4WD selector must be changed only with the vehicle stopped; shifting it while moving can cause mechanical damage. BRP warns against blowing compressed air through the paper air-filter element because the fibers can be damaged and filtration reduced. High-pressure washing is also prohibited around the vehicle and radiator because it can damage electrical or mechanical components and bend the thin cooling fins.

Factory Data and Troubleshooting

Factory specification tables cover engine, cooling, electrical, fuel, CVT, gearbox, drive system, steering, suspension, brakes, tires and wheels, dimensions, and loading. Key reference points include 189 kg (417 lb) total vehicle load, 590 kg (1,300 lb) maximum towing weight, 23 kg (50 lb) maximum tongue weight, X mr cold tire pressure of 41.4–48.3 kPa (6–7 psi), and 100 N·m ± 10 N·m wheel-nut torque.

Troubleshooting is organized around actual symptoms and gauge messages: no-crank, crank/no-start, loss of power, overheating, backfire, misfire, hard shifting, CVT-related no-move conditions, and water in the CVT. The multifunction gauge message table covers D.E.S.S. key recognition, low/high battery voltage, low oil pressure, high temperature, LIMP HOME, CHECK ENGINE, ECM communication, DPS faults, and TPS faults. Electrical coverage is useful for diagnosis and basic repair decisions, but it is not a wiring-diagram or circuit-schematic section.

Illustrated reference views include SHIFT PATTERN, IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, FRONT FUSE BOX, SIDEVIEW OF XMR for V.I.N. locations, and LOW BEAM / HIGH BEAM ADJUSTMENT. Together with the maintenance tables and specification pages, these views help identify controls, service points, and owner-level repair areas without confusing the guide with a full workshop manual.