Polaris 2011 Widetrak LX - Manual (Page 55)

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OPERATION
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Oil
Low Oil Indicator Light
The low oil indicator light may flicker at times due to oil movement in
the bottle, but when the light comes on and remains on, add the recom-
mended oil before further operation. See page 46 for oil recommenda-
tions.
Visually check the oil level in the bottle. The engine may be operated as
long as oil is visible in the oil tank. If oil is not visible, continued opera-
tion may cause serious engine damage.
Never mix brands of oil. Serious chemical reactions can cause injection
system blockage, resulting in serious engine damage. They may also be
incompatible and the result could be sludge formation, filter blockage,
and reduced cold weather flow rates. All POLARIS oils are compatible
with each other.
Always maintain the oil level above the tank’s low level line. This is
especially important when the snowmobile is operated in mountainous
terrain. Maintaining the proper oil level will prevent system aeration and
possible loss of pumping action, which could result in engine damage.
NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious
engine damage. We recommend the use of POLARIS 2-cycle oils for
your snowmobile. Never mix brands.
Operating the snowmobile without proper engine lubrication can result
in serious engine damage. Always check the oil level when refueling.