2011 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE Owners Manual - Page 80

78 HOW TO OPERATE Catalytic Converter This vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. Platinum and rhodium in the converter react with carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to convert them into carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting in much cleaner exhaust gases to be discharged into the atmosphere. For proper operation of the catalytic converter, the following cautions must be observed. only unleaded gasoline. Never use leaded • Use gasoline. Leaded gasoline significantly reduces not operate the vehicle with the engine or any • Do one cylinder misfiring. Under these conditions unburned air/fuel mixture flowing out of engine excessively accelerates reaction in the converter allowing the converter to overheat and become damaged when the engine is hot, or reduces converter performance when the engine is cold. the capability of the catalytic converter. j WARNING The muffler and exhaust pipe are very hot while the engine is running and just after the engine stop. This can ignite a fire, resulting in property damage or severe personal injury. Do not idle or park your vehicle in an area where flammable materials such as grasses or dry leaves may contact with muffler or exhaust pipe.