Fuel Valve - Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Always stop engine before re-
fueling. Open cap slowly. If a
differential pressure condition is
noticed (whistling sound heard
when loosening fuel tank cap)
have vehicle inspected and/or re-
paired before further operation.
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. Never
top up the fuel tank before plac-
ing the vehicle in a warm area.
As temperature increases, fuel ex-
pands and may overflow. Always
wipe off any fuel spillage from the
vehicle.
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1. Fuel tank cap

10) Fuel Valve

This is a 3-position rotary valve. Ro-
tate the knob to align its pointer to the
desired position.
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1. Align the pointer toward the desired position
2. RES. (reserve)
3. OFF
4. ON
OFF
Stops fuel supply to carburetor.
CAUTION: Turn valve to OFF posi-
tion when vehicle is not being op-
erated or when transporting.
ON
Allows fuel to flow to carburetor. This
is the normal position for operation of
the vehicle.
RES. (RESERVE)
When fuel is exhausted in the fuel tank
when in the ON position, an emergen-
cy supply of fuel is available by turn-
ing the tab to RES. The reserve con-
tains approximately 10% of the fuel
tank capacity. Use only this position
when the ON supply is empty.
When down to the reserve, refuel as
soon as possible. Ensure to turn the
valve back to the ON position after re-
fuelling.
CAUTION: Improper opening of fu-
el valve will restrict the flow of fu-
el. Make sure valve is fully opened
while running.