Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant - Arctic Cat XC 450 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
Failure to engage the brake lever lock and place the transmis-
sion in gear could result in the ATV rolling off the trailer in the
event of tie-down strap failure.
2. Secure the ATV with load rated hold-down straps.
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NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps are available from your
Arctic Cat ATV dealer. Ordinary rope is not recommended
because it can stretch under load.
CAUTION
When using hold-down straps, care must be taken not to
damage the ATV.

Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant

Filling Gas Tank
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-ventilated area. Never add gaso-
line to the ATV gas tank near any open flames or with the engine
running or hot. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the gas tank.
Since gasoline expands as its temperature increases, the gas tank must be
filled to its rated capacity only. Expansion room must be maintained in
the tank particularly if the tank is filled with cold gasoline and then
moved to a warm area.
Allow the engine to cool before filling the gas tank. Care must be taken
not to overfill the tank. If overfilled, gas may leak onto the engine creat-
ing a fire hazard.
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! WARNING
Do not over-flow gasoline when filling the gas tank. A fire haz-
ard could materialize. Always allow the engine to cool before
filling the gas tank.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the gas tank.
Tighten the gas tank cap securely after filling the tank.
Recommended Gasoline
The recommended gasoline to use in this ATV is 87 minimum octane
regular unleaded. In many areas, oxygenates are added to the gasoline.
Oxygenated gasolines containing up to 10% ethanol or 5% methane
are acceptable gasolines.
When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is not necessary to add a gaso-
line antifreeze since ethanol will prevent the accumulation of moisture
in the fuel system.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas. Only Arctic Cat approved gasoline addi-
tives should be used.
Recommended Engine/Transmission Oil
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could cause
serious engine damage. Do not use oils which contain graph-
ite or molybdenum additives. These oils can adversely affect
clutch operation. Also, not recommended are racing, vegeta-
ble, non-detergent, and castor-based oils.