Transporting Atv; Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

! WARNING
Riding an ATV without extra cau-
tion when towing a trailer will be
hazardous. Trailer towing can affect
the handling and braking of the
ATV. Avoid sudden accelerations
and stopping of the ATV. Do not
make quick maneuvers.
uneven surfaces and do not tow on
hills. Never carry passengers in a
trailer unless the trailer is designed
for such use and has a rigid tow
bar. Allow more stopping distance
than when not towing a trailer.

TRANSPORTING ATV

When transporting the ATV, Arctic Cat rec-
ommends that the ATV be in its normal
operating position (on all four wheels) and
the following procedure be used.
1. Engage the emergency/parking brake
and place the transmission in gear.
2. Secure the ATV with load rated
hold-down straps.
„ NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps
are available from your Arctic Cat
ATV dealer. Ordinary rope is not
recommended because
stretch under load.
CAUTION
When using hold-down straps, care
must be taken not to damage the ATV.
CAUTION
When transporting the ATV, make
sure the emergency/parking brake is
engaged, the transmission is in gear,
and the ATV is properly secured.
GASOLINE-OIL-
LUBRICANT
Recommended Gasoline
The recommended gasoline to use in
this ATV is EU unleaded 91 octane. In
some areas, oxygenates (either ethanol
or MTBE) are added to the gasoline.
Oxygenated gasolines containing up to
10% ethanol, 5% methane, or MTBE
Avoid
are acceptable gasolines.
When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is
not necessary to add a gasoline 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
„ NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the
use of genuine Arctic Cat lubricants.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recom-
mended oil could cause serious
it can
engine damage. Do not use oils
which contain graphite or molybde-
num additives. These oils can
adversely affect clutch operation.
Also, not recommended are racing,
vegetable, non-detergent, and cas-
tor-based oils.
The recommended oil to use is Arctic Cat
ACX All Weather synthetic engine oil,
which has been specifically formulated for
use in this Arctic Cat engine. Although
Arctic Cat ACX All Weather synthetic
engine oil is the only oil recommended for
use in this engine, use of any API certified
SM 5W-50 oil is acceptable.
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