Yamaha SXV60ERJ Owner's Manual - Pre-Operation Checks

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

NOTE:

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Pre-operation checks should be made each time the

snowmobile is used. 

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WARNING

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The engine and muffler will be very hot after the

engine has been run.

Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they are

still hot with any part of your body or clothing during

inspection or repair. 

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Fuel

Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.

WARNING

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Fuel is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and poisonous.

Check the “SAFETY INFORMATION” section

carefully before refueling. (See page 3-2.) 

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Do not fill the fuel tank above the bottom of the

filler tube 1. Fuel could overflow if the snowmo-

bile is tilted on its side or if the ambient tempera-

ture rises, causing the fuel to warm up and

expand. 

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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closed

securely after refueling. Leaking fuel can catch

fire. 

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2 Fuel level

CAUTION:

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Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maxi-

mum 5% of ethanol can be used, although richer

jetting may be required to prevent engine dam-

Recommended fuel: 

Unleaded gasoline 

Pump octane 

; 88 or higher 

Fuel tank capacity: 

44.3 L (9.7 Imp gal, 11.7 US gal)

R+M

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