2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 41

2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Choke The choke assists in starting a cold engine. Refer to the engine starting procedure on page 45 for correct choke and throttle settings during starting. Fuel Valve The fuel valve (1) is located on the left side of the vehicle, below the fender. It has three positions: OFF: For vehicle storage and when transporting. ON: For normal operation. RES: For reserve supply if main supply is exhausted. NOTE: There's about a 7 to 10 mile (11.2 to 16 km) range on reserve gas. Always refill the gas tank as soon as possible after using the reserve supply. 2 Always return the valve to the ON position after refueling. Fuel Tank The fuel tank filler cap (2) is located directly below the handlebar. Use either leaded or unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump octane number of 87=(R+ M/2) octane. Refer to the specifications section at the rear of this manual for tank capacity. 1 Fuel Filter The in-line fuel filter should be replaced by your dealer after every 100 hours of operation, or annually. Do not attempt to clean the fuel filter. 38

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FEATURESANDCONTROLS
Choke
The choke assists in starting a cold engine. Refer to the engine starting
procedure on page 45 for correct choke and throttle settings during
starting.
FuelValve
The fuel valve (1) is located on the left side of
the vehicle, below the fender. It has three
positions:
OFF: For vehicle storage and when transporting.
ON: For normal operation.
RES: For reserve supply if main
supply is exhausted.
NOTE:
There’sabouta7to10mile
(11.2to16km)rangeon
reservegas. Alwaysrefillthe
gastankassoonaspossible
afterusingthereservesupply.
Always return the valve to the
ON
position after refueling.
FuelTank
The fuel tank filler cap (2) is located
directly below the handlebar. Use
either leaded or unleaded gasoline with
a minimum pump octane number of
87=(R+ M/2) octane. Refer to the
specifications section at the rear of this
manual for tank capacity.
FuelFilter
The in-line fuel filter should be replaced by your dealer after every 100
hours of operation, or annually. Do not attempt to clean the fuel filter.
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