what type of reformulated gasoline you are using,
you may not need to add a fuel line deicer. If you
are using reformulated gasoline that contains
ethanol, you do not need to add a fuel line deicer.
In fact, manufacturers discourage the use of fuel
line deicers with ethanol blended reformulated
gasoline because the ethanol in the reformulated
gasoline already prevents fuel line icing. For
reformulated gasoline that does not contain
ethanol. fuel line deicers are still appropriate.
If you have a question about whether the
reformulated gasoline you are purchasing
contains ethanol. first check the gas pump for a
label, or ask the service station attendant. For
further information on fuel line deicers consult
your owners manual or see your dealer.

Check hoses for deterioration at least once a
year. Over time, all gasolines have changed in
the way they are formulated. These changes have
caused a situation where gasoline made today is
less compatible with materials used in older
snowmobiles. Therefore, some materials in older
sleds, in particular rubber hoses, may deteriorate,
or  breakdown, more quickly when using
reformulated gasoline or conventional gasoline.
Because of these material incompatibility
concerns, it is recommended that hoses, and
other rubber components exposed to fuel, should
be inspected once a year.
Remember that by using reformulated
gasoline you are improving the air
you breathe.
For more information, call, toll-free:
U.S. EPA, 800-621-8431
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                                                                                                   Environmental Protection  Chicago, IL 60604
                                                                                                   Agency             May 1995
                                                                                                   Region 5            EPA-905-F-96-003
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           REFORMULATED  GASOLINE AND YOUR SNOWMOBILE
           What is
           reformulated gasoline?

As of January 1, 1995, every time you fill up your
tank with gasoline, you are helping protect the
quality of the air you breathe. By doing so, you will
become part of one of the nation's most important
strategies to reduce pollution from motor vehicles.
   Over five years ago. the  U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) began working
cooperatively with the petroleum and engine
manufacturing industries to  reformulate gasoline
to reduce emissions of ozone-forming and toxic
air pollutants. The result—a cleaner-burning
gasoline, called reformulated gasoline, which
has significant health benefits.
   Scientifically speaking, reformulated gasoline
is very similar to conventional gasoline. In fact,
reformulated gasoline is just one out of hundreds
of different formulations for making gasoline.
The ingredients used (o make reformulated
gasoline are no different from those used to
make conventional gasoline. Reformulated and
conventional gasoline differ only in the levels of
ingredients. Specifically, reformulated gasoline
has lower amounts of certain compounds that
contribute to air pollution; it does not evaporate
as readily as conventional gasoline during the
summer months; and it contains "chemical
oxygen" (oxygenates).
           Who is using
           reformulated gasoline?

The Clean Air Act requires the nine cities with the
worst levels of ozone pollution to use reformulated
gasoline. The cities include New York, Philadelphia,
Hartford, Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee,
Houston, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
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   In addition, dozens of other cities are voluntarily
using reformulated gasoline simply because it's a
convenient, inexpensive way to improve air quality.
In all, about one-third of the gasoline in the country
is reformulated.
          What are the benefits
          of reformulated gasoline?

Compared with conventional gasoline, reformulated
gasoline has 3 primary health benefits. In the
summertime, reformulated gasoline reduces vehicle
emissions of pollutants that form ground-level ozone,
often called smog. In the wintertime, reformulated
gasoline reduces carbon monoxide emissions from
vehicles. And year-round, reformulated gasoline
reduces toxic air pollutants.
   Ozone damages sensitive lung tissue and
reduces lung function. Elevated levels of carbon
monoxide cause impairment of vision, breathing,
and alertness, as well as aggravating existing heart
conditions. Exposure to toxic air pollutants has been
linked to increased rates of cancer.
   Reformulated gasoline produces 15 to 17
percent less pollution than conventional gasoline,
and further improvements are expected as new
formulas are developed.
   This year, the new, cleaner gasoline will reduce
smog-producing emissions by more than 300,000
tons—the equivalent of removing 8.1 million cars
from our roads.
          Can you use
          reformulated gasoline
          in your snowmobile?

Snowmobile engine manufacturers have stated that
the use of reformulated gasoline in their engines is
acceptable, although some offer special
instructions if you use reformulated gasoline.
   As a snowmobile owner or operator, there are
a number of simple things you can do if you are
concerned about using reformulated gasoline in
your snowmobile engine.
          How to make sure that
          your snowmobile engine
          operates properly on
          reformulated gasoline:

Make sure that your engine is properly tuned.
The best thing you can do to ensure that your
snowmobile engine will operate properly on
reformulated gasoline is to have your engine
tuned-up. While reformulated gasoline is very
similar to conventional gasoline, there are several
very important differences. Because of these
differences it is likely that your snowmobile will
need to be recalibrated. Recalibration can be
done as part of a tune-up by your dealer. For
further details please check with your dealer.

Use good tank management techniques.
All gasoline has a limited storage life and
reformulated gasoline is no exception. Therefore,
when storing your snowmobile  for more than  60
days, make sure that the gas tank is completely
empty, regardless of which type of gasoline you
are using. Also it is a good idea to remove any
gasoline in the fuel system by operating the
engine until it stops. Taking this precaution will
minimize the risk of fuel breakdown when you
store your snowmobile for long periods in the
off-season.

Be aware of what type of fuel you are using
when adding fuel linedeicers.  Depending  upon

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