RECOMMENDED FUEL AND OIL
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.
LOCATION
OCTANE NUMBER
Inside North America
87 octane
(RON + MON)/2
Outside North America
91 RON
CAUTION:
Never experiment with
other fuels or fuel ratios. The use
of unrecommended fuel can result
in snowmobile performance deteri-
oration and damage to critical parts
in the fuel system and engine com-
ponents. Do not mistake oil reser-
voir cap for fuel tank cap. Oil reser-
voir cap is identified OIL.
WARNING
Always stop the engine before re-
fueling. Fuel is flammable and ex-
plosive under certain conditions.
Always work in a well ventilated
area. Do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks in the vicinity.
Open cap slowly.
If a differen-
tial pressure condition is noticed
(whistling sound heard when loos-
ening fuel tank cap) have vehicle
inspected and/or repaired before
further operation.
Do not over-
fill or top off the fuel tank before
placing the vehicle in a warm area.
As temperature increases,
fuel
expands and might overflow. Al-
ways wipe off any fuel spillage
from the vehicle. Periodically ver-
ify fuel system.
Fuel System Antifreeze
When using oxygenated fuel, addi-
tional gas line antifreeze or water
absorbing additives are not required
and should be not used.
When using non-oxygenated fuel, we
highly recommend the use of iso-
propyl base gas line antifreeze in a
proportion of 150 mL (5 U.S. oz) of
gas line antifreeze added to 40 liters
(10-1/2 U.S. gal) of gas.
This precaution is in order to reduce
the risk of frost buildup in carburetor(s)
which may lead, in certain cases, to
high fuel consumption or severe dam-
age to engine.
NOTE:
Use only methyl hydrate free
gas line antifreeze.
Recommended Oil
CAUTION:
Use only injection oil
that flows at - 40°C (- 40°F). Do not
mismatch oil reservoir cap with
fuel tank cap. Oil reservoir cap is
identified OIL.
Oil is contained in the injection oil
reservoir.
Use only two-stroke engine injection
oil sold by authorized SKI-DOO deal-
ers.
OIL TYPE
XP-S
TM
mineral injection oil
(1)
(1) If XP-S
TM
Mineral Injection Oil is not
available, API TC high-quality low ash
two-stroke injection oil may be used.
XP-S
TM
mineral injection oil is a special
blend of basic oil and additives espe-
cially selected to ensure unequalled lu-
brication, engine cleanliness and mini-
mum spark plug fouling.
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