Below is a copy of the various official Can-Am technical documents. Some are for the military model, but most Can-Am’s share the same basic configuration, especially with the Rotax engines. A number of models varied between capacities – such as cable rear brake vs rod brake – not all of which are fully covered in the various manuals.
Looking for workshop manuals, operators manuals or parts lists? I have most manuals for the MX, TnT, Qualifier, ASE and Sonic models but don’t publish the full document on the website. For a donation to keep Canned-Ham going, I will email you a pdf copy of the manual. Just send me an email to canamchris@gmail.com letting me know what you need.
As time permits, I will be publishing more extracts from the various manuals I own.
Can-Am Model Identification |
A list of frame serial numbers allowing model identification. Early models have matching engine numbers stamped on the UNDERSIDE on the motor. The number on the top near the drive sprocket is the Rotax serial number. | Frame Serial Number.pdf |
| Jack Stand | Instructions and drawings for building a bike stand for the early MX and military models | Stand |
Frame Colour |
Common question is what colour are Can-Am frames: RAL 2002 for red Qualifiers, RAL 2004 for the MX5/6 orange, and RAL 7035 for the grey MX4. |
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Disk Location |
Information on how to properly locate the disk valve when rebuilding or changing | 224.107 – 244 LS |
Oil Drain |
A common problem is people release the kick start spring retainer. The middle bolt is the drain plug. | Oil drain plug.pdf |
138 List |
Rotax parts list for 138 motor as used in the Qualifier 250 | LIST 138 244 END 1976-7 Qualifier 1 250 Engine |
163 List |
Rotax parts list for the 163 motor as used in the early MX and TnT models. Should be the 180 list but Rotax no longer recognise it. Parts are compatible between the two lists. | 163 list.pdf |
196 List |
Rotax parts list for the 370cc motor as used in the MX-6 and Qualifier | 196 list 370cc .pdf |
Can-Am Military Info |
Official British Army information manual. Contains some useful information about the Rotax motor. | Military info.pdf |
Canadian Military Manual |
Riders and service manual for the Canadian military model | |
Oil Ratio |
Chart showing 1:30 oil ratio | Oil Ratio |
Engine Disassembly |
Taken from the MX-1 manual, how to disassemble your Rotax motor | Engine Disassembly.pdf |
Engine Assembly |
And how to put it together again! | Engine Assembly.pdf |
Exploded Engine |
And what it should look like when it’s all apart | Exploded Engine.pdf |
54 Bing Carb |
Bing carb exploded diagram as used on the 370cc engine | 54 Bing Carb.pdf |
84 Bing Carb |
Bing carb exploded diagram as used on nearly all Valcourt models | 84 Bing Carb.pdf |
Early 84 Bing Carb |
Bing carb exploded diagram as used on the early MX’s and TnT’s | Early 84 Bing Carb.pdf |
MX-6 Wiring |
Wiring diagram for the MX-6 | MX-6 Wiring.pdf |
TnT wiring |
Wiring diagram for the TnT | TnT wiring.pdf |
Lighting Diagram |
Bombardiers own instruction to their dealers on how to retrofit lights to early MX models | 1973-75 Lighting Diagram.pdf |
Factory Specs |
Dealers spec sheet for 1975 TnT models | 1975 TnT Factoryspecs.pdf |
Fork Oil |
MX-6 Fork oil specs and quantities | Fork_Oil.pdf |
CDI Mod |
CDI’s often run hot and are susceptible to vibration, this mod was recommended | CDI Alum Plate Mount |
Foam Block Removal |
Having difficulty with the oil injection? Have you removed the foam block? | Foam Block 2 |
1973 Can-Am Bulletins |
Service Bulletins, Warranty Bulletins, Competition Bulletins | 1973 Service Bulletins.pdf |
1974 Can-Am Bulletins |
Service Bulletins Warranty Bulletins Competition Bulletins |
1974 Service Bulletins.pdf |
1975 Can-Am Bulletins |
Service Bulletins Warranty Bulletins Competition Bulletins |
1975 Service Bulletins.pdf 1975 Warranty Bulletins.pdf 1975 Competition Bulletins.pdf |
1976 Can-Am Bulletins |
Service Bulletins | 1976 Service Bulletins.pdf 1976 Service Bulletins 1 to 12.pdf 1976 Service Bulletins 13 to 17.pdf |
1976 Can-Am Bulletins |
Warranty Bulletins | 1976 Warranty Bulletins 1 to 2.pdf 1976 Warranty Bulletins.pdf |
1976 Can-Am Bulletins |
Competition Bulletins | 1977 Competition Bulletins 1 to 5.pdf 1976 Competition Bulletins 8 to 10.pdf |
1977 Can-Am Bulletins |
Service Bulletins | 1977 Service Bulletins List.pdf 1977 Service Bulletins 1 to 5.pdf 1977 Service Bulletins 5 to 18.pdf |
1977 Can-Am Bulletins |
Warranty Bulletins | 1977 Warranty Bulletin 1.pdf |
1977 Can-Am Bulletins |
Competition Bulletins | 1977 Competition Bulletins List.pdf 1977 Competition Bulletins 1 to 5.pdf |
1978 Can-Am Bulletins |
Service Bulletins | 1978 Service Bulletins 1 o 6.pdf 1978 Service Bulletins 7 to 16.pdf |
1978 Can-Am Bulletins |
1978 Service Bulletins 7 to 16.pdf | 1978 Warranty Bulletins.pdf |