Lynx Yeti 550, Operator'S Manual

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FUEL AND OIL
Recommended fuel
Refer to TECHNICAL DATA in the end
of this manual.
NOTE: Never experiment with other
fuels or fuel rations. The use of un-
recommended fuel can result in snow-
mobile performance deterioration and
damage to critical parts in the fuel sys-
tem and engine components.
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WARNING
Do not overfill or top off the fuel
tank before placing the vehicle in
a warm area. As temperature in-
creases, fuel expands and might
overflow. Fuel is inflammable and
explosive
under certain condi-
tions. Wipe off any fuel spillage
from the vehicle.
Fuel System Antifreeze
When using oxygenated fuel, addi-
tional gas line antifreeze or water
absorbing additives are not required
and should not be used.
Recommended oil
2-tec models: Use BRP Synthetic
Blend 2-stroke injection oil (P/N 293
600 071) or BRP Synthetic 2-stroke
injection oil (P/N 293 600 045) or BRP
Mineral 2-stroke injection oil (P/N 413
803 000).
CAUTION: Do not mismatch oil
reservoir cap with fuel tank cap. On
some models there is fuel gauge
together with fuel tank cap.
Oil
reservoir cap is identified “OIL”.
Use only oil, which flows at -40°.
Oil is in injection oil reservoir.
Use only 2-stroke engine oil.
CAUTION: Never use four-stroke
mineral or synthetic oil. Do not
mix these with outboard motor oil.
Do no use NMMA TC-W, TC-W2 or
TC-W3 outboard oil. Avoid mixing
different brands of API TC oil as
resulting chemical reactions may
cause severe engine damage.
Always maintain a sufficient amount
of recommended oil in the injection oil
reservoir.
CAUTION: Check level and refill ev-
ery time you refuel. Do not mis-
match oil reservoir cap with fuel
tank cap. Install cap that is identi-
fied with OIL
4-tec models: These models are
equipped with 4-stroke engine. Use
Bombardier 4-stroke synthetic oil 0W
40 or fully synthetic equivalent oil.
Gear box oil
Recommendation 75W140.
Cold weather carburetion
modifications
All vehicles has been calibrated for
-20°C. They can be operated at
warmer winter temperatures with-
out problems.
CAUTION: For colder temperatures
than - 20°C, carburetor(s) must be
recalibrated to avoid engine dam-
age. Refer to an authorized Lynx
dealer.
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