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Gasoline-Oil
Recommended Gasoline
(1100 cc Models)
The recommended gasoline to use in these
snowmobiles is 87 octane regular unleaded.
In many areas, oxygenates (either ethanol
or MTBE) are added to the gasoline. Oxy-
genated gasolines containing up to 10%
ethanol are acceptable gasolines.
NOTE: The turbo models will
detect lower octane gasoline and
reduced engine performance will
result. It is recommended that 91
octane (minimum) gasoline be used
in these models.
When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is
not necessary to add a gasoline antifreeze
since ethanol will prevent the accumula-
tion of moisture in the fuel system.
Recommended Gasoline
(800 cc Models)
The only recommended gasoline to use in
these snowmobiles is 91 octane (minimum).
NOTE: For optimum performance,
use only 91 octane (minimum) gaso-
line.
In many areas, oxygenates (either ethanol
or MTBE) are added to the gasoline.
Oxygenated gasolines containing up to
10% ethanol are acceptable gasoline. Do
not use gasolines containing methanol.
Recommended Injection
Oil (800 cc Models)
The recommended oil to use in the oil-
injection system is either Arctic Cat APV
Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil (p/n 4639-349 - qt)
or (p/n 5639-469 - gal.) or Formula SS
Semi-Synthetic Oil (p/n 5639-470 - qt) or
(p/n 5639-471 - gal.). These oils are spe-
cially formulated to be used either as an
injection oil or as a pre-mix oil (for
break-in) and meets all of the lubrication
requirements of the Arctic Cat snowmo-
bile engine.
Recommended Engine Oil
(1100 cc Models)
The recommended oil to use is Synthetic
0W-40 Oil (p/n 5639-172 - qt) or (p/n
5639-173 - gal.).
After the engine break-in period, the
engine oil should be changed every 2500-
3000 miles on the non-turbo models or
1500-2000 miles on the turbo models and
before prolonged storage.
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 particu-
larly if the tank is filled with cold gaso-
line and then moved to a warm area.
Also, if the snowmobile is to remain on a
trailer after filling the gas tank, the bed of
the trailer must be maintained level to
prevent gasoline from draining out
through the gas tank vent hose.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasolines
containing methanol. Only Arctic Cat
approved gasoline additives should
be used.
CAUTION
If a situation arises wherein 91 octane
gasoline is not available, 87 octane
gasoline can be substituted; how-
ever, do not prolong the usage of 87
octane gasoline as it will cause poor
engine performance.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasolines
containing methanol. 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.
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-ven-
tilated area. Never add gasoline to the
snowmobile gas tank near any open
flames or with the engine running.
DO NOT SMOKE while filling the gas
tank. Do not sit on the snowmobile
without first installing the gas tank
cap.
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