Suzuki LT-F400 Owner's Manual page 13

NOTE:
• To help minimize air pollution,
Suzuki recommends that you
use oxygenated fuels.
• Be sure that any oxygenated
fuel you use has octane rat-
ings of at least 87 pump
octane ((R+M)/2 method).
• If you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of
your ATV when you are using
an oxygenated
should switch back to regular
unleaded gasoline.
• If you are not satisfied with the
driveability of your ATV when
you are using an oxygenated
fuel, or if engine pinging is
experienced,
another brand as there are dif-
ferences between brands.
CAUTION
Spilled gasoline
alcohol can harm your ATV.
Alcohol can damage painted
surfaces.
Be careful not to spill any fuel
when filling the fuel tank. Wipe
spilled gasoline up immedi-
ately.
ENGINE OIL
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of SUZUKI PERFOR-
MANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or equiva-
lent engine oil. Use oil with an API
(American
classification of SF/SG or SH/SJ,
or with a JASO classification of
fuel, you
MA.
API: American Petroleum Institute
substitute
JASO:
Standards Organization
SAE Engine Oil Viscosity
Suzuki recommends the use of
SAE 10W-40 engine oil. If SAE
containing
10W-40 engine oil is not available,
select an alternative according to
the following chart.
NOTE: In very cold weather
(below 14°F (–10°C)), use SAE
5W-30 for good starting and
smooth operation.
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SAE API
10W-40 SF or SG
10W-40 SH or SJ
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