Ski-Doo EXPEDITION TUV, Operator'S Manual

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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 (RON +
MON)/2) (1)
Outside North
America
92 RON (1)
(1)
This is the minimum octane number
required, if not available, (91 (RON +
MON)/2) or 95 RON (outside North
America) can be used.
CAUTION: Never experiment with
other fuels or fuel ratios. The use of
non-recommended 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.
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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 carburetors/
throttle bodies which may lead, in cer-
tain cases, to high fuel consumption or
severe damage to engine.
NOTE: Use only methyl hydrate free
gas line antifreeze.
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