Polaris 1998 Scrambler 500

Owner’s Safety And Maintenance Manual - Page 57

For SCRAMBLER 500.

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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Engine Fuel and Oil System
1
2
The fuel tank filler cap (1) is located directly behind the handlebar. Refer to your
owner’s Manual Supplement for tank capacity. Use either leaded or unleaded gas-
oline with a minimum pump octane number of 87 R+ M/2 octane.
On models with a two cycle engine, the engine oil injection tank filler cap (2) is lo-
cated on the front of the machine. Refer to you Owners Manual Supplement to
determine the type of engine your vehicle has. The tank capacity is 2 quarts (1.9
l). CAUTION: To avoid serious engine damage always top off the oil level when
refueling.
CAUTION: On models with a two cycle engine, use only Polaris injectionoil. Never
substitute or mix oil brands. Serious engine damage and voiding of warranty can
result.
The fuel tank supply decal located on the left side of the fuel tank cover displays
the three fuel valve positions:
OFF: For vehicle storage and whenev-
er transporting.
ON: For normal operation.
RES: For reserve supply in the event of
main supply exhaustion.
NOTE: There is 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 having used the reserve
supply.
Always return valve to “on” position after
refueling machine.
ON
OFF
RES
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