Imperial Units - BOMBARDIER Alpine 1987 Operator's Manual

GAS
&
OIL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Oil must be added to the gasoline in pre-
measured amounts then both oil and
gasoline should be thoroughly mixed toge-
ther before fueling the tank.
Recommended gasoline
Use regular leaded or unleaded gasoline
available from all service stations.
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CAUTION: Never experiment with
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different fuel or fuel ratios. Never
use naphtha, methanol or similar
products.
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WARNING: Never 'top up' the gas
tank before placing the vehicle in a
warm area. At certain temperatures,
gasoline will expand and overflow. Al-
ways wipe off any gasoline spillage
from the snowmobile.
Recommended oil
Use "BLIZZARD OIL" (P/N 496 0135
00-500 ml) available from your dealer.
This type of oil will flow at temperatures
as low as minus 40°C (-40°F).
It is a blend of specially selected base
oils and additives which provides out-
standing lubrication, engine cleanliness
and minimum spark plug fouling.
If" BLIZZARD OIL" is unavailable, sub-
stitute with "Bombardier injection oil"
(P/N 496 0133 00-1 liter).
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CAUTION: Never use outboard
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or straight mineral oils.
Gas mixture ratio
The importance of using the correct gas
mixture cannot be overstressed. An
incorrect gas ratio results in serious en-
gine damage. Recommended gas ratio
is 50:1 (40: 1 during break-in period).
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Sl UNITS
500 ml oil to 25 liters= 50:1
IMPERIAL UNITS
16 oz oil to 5 imp. gals= 50:1
or
500 ml oil to 5
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imp. gals= 50:1
U.S. UNITS
12 oz oil to 5 U.S. gals= 50:1
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NOTE: To facilitate gas mixing, oil
should be kept at room tempera-
ture .
Gas mixing procedure
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,
either plastic or metal. Draw from one
until empty then use the second one.
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WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-
ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always manipulate in a
well ventilated area. Do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks in the vici-
nity. If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving, the cause should be de-
termined and corrected without delay.
Never add gas while the engine is run-
ning. Avoid skin contact with gas at
below freezing temperatures.