Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant - Arctic Cat 2012 XC 4501 Operator's Manual

Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant

Recommended Gasoline
The recommended gasoline to use in this ATV is 87 minimum octane
regular unleaded. In many areas, oxygenates (either ethanol or
MTBE) are added to the gasoline. Oxygenated gasolines containing
up to 10% ethanol, 5% methane, or MTBE 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
additives 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.
The recommended oil to use is
Arctic Cat ACX All Weather syn-
thetic engine oil, which has been
specifically formulated for use in
this Arctic Cat engine. Although
Arctic Cat ACX All Weather syn-
thetic engine oil is the only oil rec-
ommended for use in this engine,
use of any API certified SM 5W-50
oil is acceptable.
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Recommended Front Differential/Rear Drive
Lubricant
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NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of genuine Arctic
Cat lubricants.The recommended lubricant (front differential
and rear drive) is SAE approved 80W-90 hypoid. This lubri-
cant meets all of the lubrication requirements of the Arctic
Cat ATV.
Any lubricant used in place of the recommended lubricant
could cause serious front differential/rear drive damage.
Filling Gas Tank
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 tempera-
ture 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 creating a fire haz-
ard.
OILCHARTI
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.
CAUTION
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