2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Owners Manual - Page 67

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 65 Catalytic Converter This motorcycle 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. WARNING The muffler and exhaust pipe are very hot while the engine is running and just after the engine stops. 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. only unleaded gasoline. Never • Use use leaded gasoline. Leaded gaso- • line significantly reduces the capability of the catalytic converter. Do not operate the vehicle with the engine of any one cylinder misfiring. Under these conditions unburned air/fuel mixture flowing out of engine excessively accelerates reaction in