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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Bio-Diesel Blended Fuel

NOTICE
Never use bio-diesel blended fuel containing more than 20% bio-diesel in this vehicle.

Bio-diesel blended fuel has unique qualities that should be considered before using it in this vehicle:

  • Cold weather conditions can lead to plugged fuel system components and hard starting.

  • Bio-diesel blended fuel is an excellent medium for microbial growth and contamination which can cause corrosion and plugging of fuel system components.

  • Use of bio-diesel blended fuel may result in premature failure of fuel system components, such as plugged fuel filters and deteriorated fuel lines.

  • Shorter maintenance intervals may be required, such as cleaning the fuel system and replacing fuel filters and fuel lines.

  • Using bio-diesel blended fuels containing more than 20% bio-diesel can affect engine life and cause deterioration of hoses, tubes, injectors, injector pump and seals.

Use the following guidelines if bio-diesel blended fuel is used:

  • Never use bio-diesel blended fuel containing more than 20% bio-diesel in this vehicle.

  • Ensure the fuel tank is as full as possible at all times to prevent moisture from collecting in the fuel tank.

  • Ensure that the fuel tank cap is securely tightened.

  • Clean up any spilled fuel immediately to prevent damage to painted surfaces.

  • Drain all water from the fuel filter daily before operating the vehicle.

  • Do not exceed the engine oil change interval. Extended intervals can result in engine damage.

  • Before vehicle storage, drain the fuel tank, refill with 100% petroleum diesel fuel, add fuel stabilizer and run the engine for at least 30 minutes.

NOTICE
Bio-diesel blended fuel does not have long term stability and should not be stored for more than three months.
Parent topic: Fuel Recommendations