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Caution, Operation, Fuel – Polaris 340 Edge User Manual

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OPERATION

Fuel

The fuel used in your Polaris engine is as important to engine life and

performance as the lubricant used.
Your Polaris engine is designed to run on 87 octane non-oxygenated or

89 octane oxygenated pump gasoline. There’s a great deal of

variability in the quality of the 87 octane gasoline available across the

country, so we encourage the use of premium fuel when possible.

NOTE: Some Polaris snowmobiles require premium gasoline.

Premium Fuel Switch

Your Polaris snowmobile is

equipped with a key function to

adjust the timing on the machine as

you change fuels. It’s very important

to the life of your engine that you

use this feature.
When using fuels with a

pump-posted octane rating of 91 or

higher, turn the key switch to

ON/PREM. When the engine is

started, a yellow Premium Fuel light

illuminates on the instrument panel.

When the key is in this position, the

fuel must be a minimum of 91

octane.
Most high performance machines

require the use of premium fuels.

Substituting other fuels may cause

engine damage.

Premium Fuel Setting

Regular Fuel Setting

Using fuels with a lower than recommended octane or operating with

obstructed fuel systems will result in serious and costly engine

damage. Always use the recommended fuels for your machine.

CAUTION