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18 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. Recommended Oil Kawasaki Performance 2-Stroke Racing Oil* or equivalent 2-stroke engine lubricant *Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have been specifically engineered for your vehicle. Consistent use of these products meets or exceeds warranty and service requirements and can help to extend the life of your Kawasaki. 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 or 4 fluid ounces of oil per gallon 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. Two-Stroke Oil Oil must be mixed with the gasoline to lubricate the piston, cylinder, crankshaft, bearings, and connecting rod bearings. NOTE żAt low temperature, oil will not easily mix with gasoline. Take time to ensure a well-blended mixture.

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18
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.
Two-Stroke Oil
Oil must be mixed with the gasoline to lubricate the
piston, cylinder, crankshaft, bearings, and connect-
ing rod bearings.
Recommended Oil
Kawasaki Performance 2-Stroke Racing Oil*
or equivalent 2-stroke engine lubricant
*Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have
been specifically engineered for your vehicle. Con-
sistent use of these products meets or exceeds war-
ranty and service requirements and can help to ex-
tend the life of your Kawasaki.
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 or 4 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gaso-
line.
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.