Suzuki LT-F160 2006, Owner'S Manual

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FUEL AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
FUEL
Use unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 91 or higher
(Research method). Unleaded gaso-
line can extend spark plug life and
exhaust components life.
(For Canada)
Your motorcycle requires unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump
octane rating of 87 ((R+M)/2 method).
In some areas, the only fuels that are
available are oxygenated fuels. Oxy-
genated fuels which meet the mini-
mum octane requirement and the
requirements described below may
be used in your motorcycle without
jeopardizing the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty or the Emission Control
System Warranty.
NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are fuels
which contain oxygencarrying addi-
tives such as MTBE or alcohol.
Gasoline Containing MTBE
Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) may be
used in your motorcycle if the MTBE
content is not greater than 15%. This
oxygenated fuel does not contain
alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol Blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and eth-
anol (grain alcohol), also known as
GASOHOL, may be used in your
motorcycle if the ethanol content is
not greater than 10%.
Gasoline/Methanol Blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for
use in your motorcycle if they contain
co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors.
DO NOT USE fuels containing more
than 5% methanol under any circum-
stances. Fuel system damage or
motorcycle performance problems
resulting from the use of such fuels
are not the responsibility of Suzuki
and may not be covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty or the
Emission Control System Warranty.
NOTE:
•
To help clean the air, Suzuki rec-
ommends that you use oxygen-
ated 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
driveablity of your motorcycle
when you are using an oxygen-
ated fuel, or if engine pinging is
experienced, substitute another
brand as there are differences
between brands.
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.