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BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo 1978 Series Operator's Manual page 10

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Oil must be added to the gasoline in
pre-measured amounts then both oil
and gasoline should be thoroughly
mixed together before fueling the tank.
The correct gasoline is regular gasoline
(not less than 92 octane), available
from all service stations.
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CAUTION: Never experiment
.". with different fuel or fuel ratios.
Never use low lead or non leaded gaso-
line, naphtha, methanol or similar
products.
Use concentrated Bombardier snow-
mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil has specially formulated
oil bases to meet the lubrication re-
quirements of the Bombardier-Rotax
ermine.
If lombardier snowmobile oil is un-
ava.lable substitute with a high-quality
2 cycle snowmobile oil. The oil/gas
mix must meet the vehicle require-
ments. See oil manufacturer recom-
mendations on container.
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CAUTION: Never use outboard
.". or straight mineral oils.
The importance of using the correct
fuel. mixture cannot be overstressed. An
incorrect fuel ratio results in serious en-
gine damage. Recommended fuel ratio
is 50
/1.
5 gallons of regular gasoline plus 1
can of 50 / 1 concentrated Bombardier
snowmobile oil
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correct fuel mixture.
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NOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing,
oil should be kept at room tempe-
rature.
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To mix the gasoline and oil always use
a separate clean container. Never mix
directly in your snowmobile tank. For
best results, acquire two containers, ei-
ther plastic or metal. Draw from one
until empty then use the second one.
WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-
ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always perform procedures
in a well ventilated area. Do not smoke
or allow open flames or sparks in the
vicinity. If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving, the cause should be de-
termined and corrected without delay.
Never add fuel while engine is running.
Avoid skin contact with fuel at below
freezing temperatures.
1. Pour approximately one gallon of
gasoline into a clean container.
2. Add the full amount of oil.

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