BOMBARDIER DS 250, Operator'S Manual

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LIQUIDS
While reading this Operator’s Guide, remember that:

WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
NOTE: This section specifies the rec-
ommended liquids and procedures to
check their levels. Refer to
MAINTE-
NANCE
for procedures to replace the
liquids.
Fuel
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline, avail-
able from most service stations or oxy-
genated fuel containing a maximum
total of 10% of ethanol or methanol
or both. The gasoline used must have
the following recommended minimum
octane number.
OCTANE NUMBER
Inside North
America
87 (R + M)/2
Outside North
America
92 RON
CAUTION:
Never experiment with
other fuels. The use of unrecom-
mended fuel can result in vehi-
cle performance deterioration and
damage to critical parts in the fuel
system and engine components.
CAUTION:
Never mix oil with fuel.
This ATV has a 4-stroke engine. Oil
must be added to engine base only.
Fuel Level
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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 placing the
vehicle in a warm area. As tem-
perature increases, fuel expands
and may over fl ow. Always wipe
off any fuel or oil spillage from the
vehicle.
Engine Oil
Recommended Oil
Use 4-stroke engine oil that meets or
exceeds the requirements for API ser-
vice classification SM, SL or SJ. Al-
ways check the API service label on
the oil container to be sure it includes
the letters SM, SL or SJ. Only use
high-quality high-detergent oil.
NOTE: For improved overall perfor-
mance and wear protection use XP-S
5W40 synthetic 4-stroke oil (P/N 293
600 039).
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