Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - Fuel
FUEL
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline avail-
able from most service stations, or
oxygenated fuel containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol or methanol. The
gasoline used must have the following
recommended minimum octane rat-
ing.
MINIMUM OCTANE RATING
Inside North
America
87 (R + M)/2
Outside North
America
92 RON
NOTICE
Never experiment with
other fuels. The use of an inade-
quate fuel can result in vehicle per-
formance deterioration and damage
to critical parts in the fuel system
and engine components.
Fueling Procedure
WARNING
– Always stop engine before refu-
eling. Open cap slowly.
– If a differential pressure condi-
tion is noticed (whistling sound
heard when loosening fuel tank
cap) have vehicle inspected
and/or repaired before further
operation.
– Fuel vapors are flammable and
explosive under certain condi-
tions.
– Never use an open flame to
check fuel level.
– Never smoke or allow a flame or
spark in the vicinity.
– Always work in a well-ventilated
area.
– Never top up the fuel tank be-
fore placing the vehicle in a
warm area. As temperature in-
creases, fuel expands and may
overflow.
– Always
wipe
off
any
fuel
spillage from the vehicle.
NOTICE
Never
place
anything
over the fuel tank cap, the vent on
top of the cap can become blocked
and the engine could misfire.
1. Stop engine.
2. Do not allow anyone to remain
seated on the vehicle while filling.
3. Unscrew fuel tank cap counter-
clockwise to remove it.
4. Insert the spout in the filler neck.
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