2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 36

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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34 GENERAL INFORMATION j WARNING HAZARD Refueling without following proper precautions. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When refueling, do not smoke. Turn the ignition key to "OFF". Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Never fill the tank completely to the top! Heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vent in the tank cap. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely. If gasoline is spilled on the rear fender wipe it off immediately. Fuel Requirements: A. Fuel Tank B. Filler Neck C. Top Level Fuel Type Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 91. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A. The

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34
GENERAL INFORMATION
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A. Fuel Tank
B. Filler Neck
C. Top Level
WARNING
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Refueling without following proper precau-
tions.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
A fire or explosion can cause severe injury
or death.
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When refueling, do not smoke. Turn the igni-
tion key to “OFF”. Make sure the area is well
ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a
pilot light.
Never fill the tank completely to the top! Heat
may cause the fuel to expand and overflow
through the vent in the tank cap.
After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap
is closed securely.
If gasoline is spilled on the rear fender wipe
it off immediately.
Fuel Requirements:
Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum Antiknock Index of 91. The Antiknock Index is
posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A. The