Liquids; Fuel; Engine/Transmission Oil - BOMBARDIER 2006 outlander max 400 Operator's Manual

LIQUIDS

While reading this Operator's Guide, remember that:
Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: This section specifies the recom-
mended liquids and procedures to check their
levels. Refer to MAINTENANCE for proce-
dures to replace the liquids.

Fuel

Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline, available
from most service stations or oxygenated fuel
containing a maximum total of 10% of ethanol
or methanol or both. The gasoline used must
have the following recommended minimum
octane number.
OCTANE NUMBER
91 RON
CAUTION: Never experiment with other
fuels. The use of unrecommended fuel can
result in vehicle performance deterioration
and damage to critical parts in the fuel system
and engine components.
CAUTION: Never mix oil with fuel. This ATV
has a 4-stroke engine. Oil must be added to
engine base only.
Oil Viscosity
SAE 5W30 is recommended for all seasons.
However, during the hottest days of the sum-
mer and bitter cold days of the winter, refer to
the following chart to select the proper viscos-
ity.
NOTE: For improved overall performance
and wear protection use XP-S 5W40 synthet-
ic 4-stroke oil (P/N 293 600 039).
WARNING
Fuel Level
Always stop engine before refueling. Open
cap slowly. If a differential pressure condi-
tion is noticed (whistling sound heard when
loosening fuel tank cap) have vehicle in-
spected and/or repaired before further op-
eration. Fuel is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Never use an
open flame to check fuel level. Never
smoke or allow flame or spark in vicinity.
Always work in a well-ventilated area. Nev-
er top up the fuel tank before placing the
vehicle in a warm area. As temperature in-
creases, fuel expands and may overflow.
Always wipe off any fuel or oil spillage from
the vehicle.

Engine/Transmission Oil

Recommended Oil
Use 4-stroke engine oil that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service classification
SG, SH or SJ. Always check the API service
label on the oil container to be sure it includes
the letters SG, SH or SJ. Only use high-quality
high-detergent oil.
NOTE: The same oil lubricates both engine
and transmission.
WARNING
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