Polaris 2011 Widetrak LX - Manual (Page 53)

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OPERATION
Fuel
Fuel Safety
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
• Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.
• Always refuel with the engine stopped, and outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.
• Do not overfill the tank. Do not fill the tank neck.
• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refu-
eling is performed or where gasoline is stored.
• If gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap
and water and change clothing.
• Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust fumes
are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness or death in a short time.
• Turn the fuel valve off whenever the snowmobile is stored or parked.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause can-
cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Operate this vehicle only outdoors
or in well-ventilated areas.
WARNING
WARNING