6-1ESU000726-PRE-OPERATION CHECKSNOTE:@Pre-operation checks should be made each time thesnowmobile is used.@WARNING@The engine and muffler will be very hot after theengine has been run.Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they arestill hot with any part of your body or clothing duringinspection or repair.@ESU00075FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.WARNING@ Fuel is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and poisonous.Check the “SAFETY INFORMATION” sectioncarefully before refueling. (See page 3-2.) Do not fill the fuel tank above the bottom of thefiller 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 andexpand. Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closedsecurely after refueling. Leaking fuel can catchfire.@2 Fuel levelRecommended fuel:Unleaded gasolinePump octane ; 88 or higherFuel tank capacity:39.3 L (8.6 Imp gal, 10.4 US gal)R+M2