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n Oil Low Oil Indicator Light OPERATION The low oil indicator light will alert the operator if the oil level is low. Visually check for oil in the bottle. Add oil before further operation of the snowmobile. See page 49 for oil recommendations. Low Oil Level Maintaining the proper oil level will prevent system aeration and possible loss of pumping action, which could result in engine damage. This is especially important when the machine is operated in mountainous terrain. NOTICE Operating the snowmobile without adequate engine lubrication can result in serious engine damage. Always check the oil level when refueling. Add oil as needed. Always maintain a visible level of oil in the tank. If oil is not visible, continued operation may cause serious engine damage. See page 49 for oil recommendations. The Polaris oil cap on the oil bottle is vented to allow proper oil flow. See your Polaris dealer for recommended replacement parts. 53

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53
OPERATION
n
Oil
Low Oil Indicator Light
The low oil indicator light will alert the operator if the oil level is low.
Visually check for oil in the bottle.
Add oil before further operation of
the snowmobile. See page 49 for oil recommendations.
Low Oil Level
Maintaining the proper oil level will prevent system aeration and possi-
ble loss of pumping action, which could result in engine damage. This is
especially important when the machine is operated in mountainous ter-
rain.
Always maintain a visible level of oil in the tank.
If oil is not visible,
continued operation may cause serious engine damage.
See page 49 for
oil recommendations.
The Polaris oil cap on the oil bottle is vented to allow proper oil flow.
See your Polaris dealer for recommended replacement parts.
NOTICE
Operating the snowmobile without adequate engine lubrication can result in
serious engine damage.
Always check the oil level when refueling.
Add oil
as needed.