BOMBARDIER DS 250, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
Always stop engine before re-
fueling. Open cap slowly. If a
differential pressure condition is
noticed (whistling sound heard
when loosening fuel tank cap)
have vehicle inspected and/or re-
paired before further operation.
Fuel is
fl
ammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Never
use an open
fl
ame to check fuel
level. Never smoke or allow
fl
ame
or spark in vicinity. Always work
in a well-ventilated area. Never
top up the fuel tank before plac-
ing the vehicle in a warm area.
As temperature increases, fuel ex-
pands and may over
fl
ow. Always
wipe off any fuel spillage from the
vehicle.
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1. Fuel tank cap
10) Fuel Valve
Located on right side of vehicle un-
der seat. 3-position rotary valve: OFF,
ON, RES. Rotate the tap to align its
pointer with ON, OFF or RES.
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1. Align the pointer toward the desired position
2. ON position
3. OFF position
4. RES position
OFF
Stops fuel supply to carburetor.
CAUTION:
Turn valve to OFF posi-
tion when ATV is not being operat-
ed or when transporting.
ON
Allows fuel to flow to carburetor. This
is the normal position for operation of
the vehicle.
RES (RESERVE)
When fuel is exhausted in the fuel tank
when in the ON position, an emergen-
cy supply of fuel is available by turn-
ing the tab to RES. The reserve con-
tains approximately 10% of the fuel
tank capacity. Use only this position
when the ON supply is empty.
When down to the reserve, refuel as
soon as possible. Ensure to turn the
valve back to the ON position after re-
fuelling.
CAUTION:
Improper opening of fu-
el valve will restrict the
fl
ow of fu-
el. Make sure valve is fully opened
while running.
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