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LIQUIDS
While reading this guide, remember that:
This section specifies the recom-
mended liquids and procedures to
check their levels. Refer to MAINTE-
NANCE for procedures to replace the
liquids.
Fuel
Recommended Fuel
Use super unleaded gasoline or gaso-
hol containing less than 10% of etha-
nol or methanol, available from most
service stations. Use The gasoline
used must have an octane number of
91 ((R + M)/2) or higher.
NOTE:
In most service station, pump
o c t a n e n u m b e r c o r r e s p o n d s t o
(R + M)/2 octane number. Usually a
sticker can be found on the pump.
CAUTION:
Never experiment with
other fuels. The use of unrecom-
mended fuel can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and dam-
age to critical parts in the fuel sys-
tem and engine components.
CAUTION:
Never mix oil with fuel.
This ATV has a 4-stroke engine. Oil
must be added to oil tank only.
Fuel Level
Engine/Transmission Oil
Recommended Oil
Always use 4-stroke
mineral-based
engine oil that meets or exceeds the
requirements for API service classifi-
cation SH or SJ. Always check the API
service label on the oil container to be
sure it includes the letters SH or SJ.
Only use high-quality high-detergent
oil.
CAUTION:
The same oil lubricates
both engine and transmission. Do
not use synthetic, synthetic blend oil
or special oil additive. They affect
the clutching calibration.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Never top up the fuel tank before
placing the vehicle in a warm area.
As temperature increases, fuel ex-
pands and may overflow. Fuel is
flammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Always wipe
off any fuel or oil spillage from the
vehicle.
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