2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 38

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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36 GENERAL INFORMATION j NOTICE Never use gasoline with an octane rating lower than the minimum specified by Kawasaki. Never use "gasohol" with more than 10% ethanol, or more than 5% methanol. Gasoline containing methanol must also be blended with cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Certain ingredients of gasoline may cause paint fading or damage. Be extra careful not to spill gasoline or gasoline oxygenate blends during refueling. When not operating your Kawasaki for 30 to 60 days, mix a fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) with the gasoline in the fuel tank. Fuel stabilizer additives inhibit oxidation of the fuel which minimizes gummy deposits. Never store this product with "gasohol" in the fuel system. Before storage it is recommended that you drain all fuel from the fuel tank and carburetors. See the Storage section in this manual. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the right front fender. It is a 2-position, key-operated switch. The key can be removed only when in the "OFF" position. The lights, ignition, and electric starter will operate only when the key is in the "ON" position. Remove the key to prevent unauthorized vehicle use. A. Ignition Switch B. "ON" position C. "OFF" position Blank keys are available at your Kawasaki dealer. Ask your dealer to make any additional spare keys you may need, using your original key as a master, or using the key code on the tag with your keys. Record the code from the tag with your keys here. Participating Kawasaki dealers can use the code to

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36
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
NOTICE
Never
use
gasoline
with
an
octane
rat-
ing lower than the minimum specified by
Kawasaki.
Never use “gasohol” with more than 10%
ethanol, or more than 5% methanol. Gaso-
line
containing
methanol
must
also
be
blended
with
cosolvents
and
corrosion
inhibitors.
Certain ingredients of gasoline may cause
paint fading or damage.
Be extra careful
not to spill gasoline or gasoline oxygenate
blends during refueling.
When not operating your Kawasaki for 30
to 60 days, mix a fuel stabilizer (such as
STA-BIL) with the gasoline in the fuel tank.
Fuel stabilizer additives inhibit oxidation of
the fuel which minimizes gummy deposits.
Never store this product with “gasohol” in
the fuel system. Before storage it is recom-
mended that you drain all fuel from the fuel
tank and carburetors. See the Storage sec-
tion in this manual.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on the right front
fender. It is a 2-position, key-operated switch. The
key can be removed only when in the “OFF” position.
The lights, ignition, and electric starter will operate
only when the key is in the “ON” position. Remove
the key to prevent unauthorized vehicle use.
A. Ignition Switch
B. “ON” position
C. “OFF” position
Blank keys are available at your Kawasaki dealer.
Ask your dealer to make any additional spare keys
you may need, using your original key as a master,
or using the key code on the tag with your keys.
Record the code from the tag with your keys here.
Participating Kawasaki dealers can use the code to