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2. Secure the ATV with load rated
hold-down straps.
NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps
are available from your Arctic Cat
ATV dealer. Ordinary rope is not
recommended because it can
stretch under load.
Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant
Recommended Gasoline
The recommended gasoline to use in this
ATV is EU unleaded 91 octane. In some
areas, oxygenates (either ethanol or
MTBE) are added to the gasoline. Oxy-
genated gasolines containing up to 10%
ethanol, 5% methane, or MTBE are
acceptable gasolines.
When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is
not necessary to add a gasoline antifreeze
since ethanol will prevent the accumulation
of moisture in the fuel system.
Recommended Engine/
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the
use of genuine Arctic Cat lubricants.
The recommended oil to use is Arctic Cat
ACX All Weather synthetic engine oil,
which has been specifically formulated for
use in this Arctic Cat engine. Although Arc-
tic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic engine
oil is the only oil recommended for use in
this engine, use of any API certified SM
5W-50 oil is acceptable.
OILCHARTI
Recommended Front
Differential/Rear Drive
Lubricant
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the
use of genuine Arctic Cat lubricants.
The recommended lubricant (front differ-
ential and rear drive when applicable) is
SAE approved 80W-90 hypoid. This lubri-
cant meets all of the lubrication require-
ments of the Arctic Cat ATV.
Filling Gas Tank
Since gasoline expands as its temperature
increases, the gas tank must be filled to its
rated capacity only. Expansion room must
be maintained in the tank particularly if the
tank is filled with cold gasoline and then
moved to a warm area.
CAUTION
When using hold-down straps, care
must be taken not to damage the ATV.
CAUTION
When transporting the ATV, make sure
the emergency/parking brake is
engaged, the transmission is in gear,
and the ATV is properly secured.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas. Only Arctic Cat
approved gasoline additives should be
used.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recom-
mended oil could cause serious
engine damage. Do not use oils which
contain graphite or molybdenum addi-
tives. These oils can adversely affect
clutch operation. Also, not recom-
mended are racing, vegetable, non-
detergent, and castor-based oils.
CAUTION
Any lubricant used in place of the rec-
ommended lubricant could cause seri-
ous front differential/rear drive
damage.
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-ven-
tilated area. Never add gasoline to
the ATV gas tank near any open
flames or with the engine running or
hot. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the
gas tank.