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GENERA
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GASOLINE-OIL-
LUBRICANT
Recommended
Gasoline
The recommended gasoline to use in
this ATV is 87 minimum octane regular
unleaded. In many areas, oxygenates
(either ethanol or MTBE) are added to
the gasoline. Oxygenated gasolines
containing up to 10% ethanol, 5%
methane, or MTBE are acceptable gas-
olines.
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
Oil
The recommended oil to use is Arctic
Cat ACX All Weather synthetic engine
oil, which has been specifically formu-
lated for use in this Arctic Cat engine.
Although Arctic Cat ACX All Weather
synthetic engine oil is the only oil rec-
ommended for use in this engine, use
of any API certified SM 5W-50 oil is
acceptable.
OILCHARTI
Recommended
Transmission/Rear
Drive Lubricant
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends
the use of genuine Arctic Cat lubri-
cants.
The recommended lubricant (transmis-
sion and rear drive) is SAE approved
80W-90 hypoid. This lubricant meets
all of the lubrication requirements of
the Arctic Cat ATV.
Filling Gas Tank
Since gasoline expands as its tempera-
ture increases, the gas tank must be
filled to its rated capacity only. Expan-
sion room must be maintained in the
tank particularly if the tank is filled
with cold gasoline and then moved to a
warm area.
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 molybde-
num additives. These oils can
adversely affect clutch operation.
Also, not recommended are racing,
vegetable, non-detergent, and cas-
tor-based oils.
CAUTION
Any lubricant used in place of the
recommended lubricant could
cause serious transmission or rear
drive damage.
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-
ventilated 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.
