Suzuki LT-A450X 2006, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE:
•
To help minimize air pollution,
SUZUKI recommends that you
use oxygenated fuels.
• Be sure that any oxygenated fuel
you use has octane ratings of at
least 87 pump octane ((R+M)/2
method).
• If you are not satisfied with the
driveability of your ATV when you
are using an oxygenated fuel, or if
engine pinging is experienced,
substitute another brand as there
are differences between brands.
ENGINE OIL
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine’s performance and life.
Always select good quality engine oil.
Use oil with an API (American Petro-
leum Institute) classification of SF/SG
or SH/SJ, or with a JASO classifica-
tion of MA.
API: American Petroleum Institute
JASO: Japanese Automobile Stan-
dards Organization
SAE Engine Oil Viscosity
Suzuki recommends the use of SAE
10W-40 engine oil. If SAE 10W-40
engine oil is not available, select an
alternative according to the following
chart.
NOTE: In very cold weather (below
14°F (–10°C)), use SAE 5W-30 for
good starting and smooth operation.
CAUTION
Spilled gasoline containing alco-
hol can harm your ATV.
Alcohol can damage painted sur-
faces.
Be careful not to spill any fuel
when filling the fuel tank. Wipe
spilled gasoline up immediately.
SAE API JASO
10W-40 SF or SG –
10W-40 SH or SJ MA