Suzuki LT-F500F 2002, Service Manual

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1-4 GENERAL INFORMATION
SUZUKI LT-F500FK3 (2003-MODEL)
* Difference between photographs and actual vehicles depends on the markets.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The frame serial number or V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number)
1
is stamped on the left side of the rear
frame pipe. The engine serial number
2
is located on the right side of the crankcase. These numbers are
required especially for registering the machine and ordering spare parts.
FUEL, OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT RECOMMENDATION
FUEL (For CANADA and USA)
• Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 87 pump octane ( ) method or 91 octane or higher rated by
the Research Method.
• SUZUKI recommends that customers use alcohol-free unleaded gasoline whenever possible.
• Use of blended gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is permitted.
• Use of blended gasoline/alcohol fuel is permitted, provided that the fuel contains not more than 10% etha-
nol. Gasoline/alcohol fuel may contain up to 5% methanol if appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors are present in it.
• If the performance of the vehicle is unsatisfactory while using blended gasoline/alcohol fuel, you should
switch to alcohol-free unleaded gasoline.
• Failure to follow these guidelines could possibly void applicable warranty coverage. Check with your fuel
supplier to make sure that the fuel you intend to use meets the requirements listed above.
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
2
R + M