2012 Kawasaki KX65 Owners Manual - Page 21

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GENERAL INFORMATION 19 Recommended Oil żShell Advance Racing X j Kick Pedal This motorcycle starting system is primary kick. When the clutch lever is pulled, the motorcycle can be started with the transmission in any gear. żCastrol A747 Gasoline-Engine Oil Mixing Ratio 32 : 1 (gasoline: engine oil) A 32-to-1 mixture is about 31 mL of oil per liter of gasoline. NOTICE Do not use vegetable and mineral oils. Too much oil will cause excessive smoking and spark plug fouling. Too little oil will cause engine damage or premature wear. To prepare the gasoline-oil mixture, pour the oil and half of the gasoline into a container first and stir thoroughly. Then, add the rest of the gasoline and stir the mixture well. A. Kick Pedal NOTE żAt low temperature, oil will not easily mix with gasoline. Take time to ensure a well-blended mixture. żThe lubricative quality of the gasoline-oil mixture deteriorates rapidly; therefore, prepare a fresh mixture for each day of operation.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
19
j
Recommended Oil
°
Shell Advance Racing X
°
Castrol A747
Gasoline-Engine Oil Mixing Ratio
32 : 1 (gasoline: engine oil)
A 32-to-1 mixture is about 31 mL of oil per liter of
gasoline.
NOTICE
Do not use vegetable and mineral oils.
Too much oil will cause excessive smoking
and spark plug fouling.
Too little oil will
cause engine damage or premature wear.
To prepare the gasoline-oil mixture, pour the oil
and half of the gasoline into a container first and stir
thoroughly. Then, add the rest of the gasoline and
stir the mixture well.
NOTE
°
At low temperature, oil will not easily mix with
gasoline.
Take time to ensure a well-blended
mixture.
°
The lubricative quality of the gasoline-oil mixture
deteriorates rapidly; therefore, prepare a fresh
mixture for each day of operation.
Kick Pedal
This motorcycle starting system is primary kick.
When the clutch lever is pulled, the motorcycle can
be started with the transmission in any gear.
A. Kick Pedal