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Gasoline-Oil
Recommended Gasoline
3000/5000/7000
The recommended gasoline to use in these
snowmobiles is 87 octane regular
unleaded. In many areas, oxygenates are
added to the gasoline. Oxygenated gaso-
lines containing up to 10% ethanol are
acceptable gasolines.
When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is
not necessary to add a gasoline antifreeze
since ethanol will prevent the accumula-
tion of moisture in the fuel system.
Recommended Engine Oil
The recommended oil to use is C-TEC4
Synthetic Oil (p/n 6639-524 - qt) or (p/n
6639-525 - gal.).
After the engine break-in period, the
engine oil should be changed every 2500
miles and before prolonged storage.
Filling Gas Tank
Since gasoline expands as its temperature
increases, the gas tank must be filled to
its rated capacity only. Expansion room
must be maintained in the tank particu-
larly if the tank is filled with cold gaso-
line and then moved to a warm area.
Also, if the snowmobile is to remain on a
trailer after filling the gas tank, the bed of
the trailer must be maintained level to
prevent gasoline from draining out
through the gas tank vent hose.
The Pantera 7000 LTD features a 4.3 gal-
lon auxiliary gas tank. A separate gas
tank cap is located beneath the cowling
just behind the passenger seat. The auxil-
iary tank is plumbed directly into the
main gas tank.
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To gain access to the spare belt location
along with the tool kit on the SR10SD46,
the storage box lid, auxiliary gas tank
cap, and the storage tray will have to be
removed.
Engine Break-In
7000
The Arctic Cat engine (when new or
rebuilt) requires a short break-in period
before the engine is subjected to heavy
load conditions.
Premixing fuel and oil during the break
in period is not required. There is never a
more important period in the life of the
engine than the first 300 miles.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put
an excessive load on it for the first 300
miles. The various parts in the engine
wear and polish themselves to the correct
operating clearances. During this period,
prolonged full throttle operation or any
condition that might result in engine
overheating must be avoided.
Operating your snowmobile for the first
time: Start the engine and let it idle for 15
minutes.
0-160 km (0–100 miles): Avoid pro-
longed operation above 6000 RPM.
160-500 km (100–300 miles): Avoid pro-
longed operation above 8000 RPM.
500 km (300 miles) and beyond: The snow-
mobile can now be operated normally.
NOTE: After 500 miles of opera-
tion, the engine oil must be changed
and the oil filter replaced. If any
engine trouble should occur during
the engine break-in period, immedi-
ately have a Arctic Cat dealer check
the snowmobile.
CAUTION
Do not use white gas or gasolines
containing methanol. Only Arctic Cat
approved gasoline additives should
be used.
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-venti-
lated area. Never add gasoline to the
snowmobile gas tank near any open
flames or with the engine running. DO
NOT SMOKE while filling the gas tank.
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