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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
NOTE:
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Pre-operation checks should be made each time the
snowmobile is used.
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WARNING
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The engine and muffler will be very hot after the
engine has been run.
Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they are
still hot with any part of your body or clothing during
inspection or repair.
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ESU00075
Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.
WARNING
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Fuel is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and poisonous.
Check the “SAFETY INFORMATION” section
carefully before refueling. (See page 3-2.)
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Do not fill the fuel tank above the bottom of the
filler tube
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. Fuel could overflow if the snowmo-
bile is tilted on its side or if the ambient tempera-
ture rises, causing the fuel to warm up and
expand.
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closed
securely after refueling. Leaking fuel can catch
fire.
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Fuel level
CAUTION
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Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maxi-
mum 5% of ethanol can be used, although richer
jetting may be required to prevent engine dam-
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline
Pump octane ; 88 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
44.3 L (9.7 Imp gal, 11.7 US gal)
R+M
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