2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 44

2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 43 Fuel Tap The fuel tap is located at the right side of the engine and it has three positions: "ON", "OFF", and "RES" (reserve). If the fuel runs out with the tap in the "ON" position, the last approximately 2.3 L (0.6 US gal) of usable fuel remains can be used by turning the tap to "RES". When transporting or storing the vehicle, turn the tap to "OFF". ○Make certain that the fuel tap is turned to "ON" (Not "RES"), after filling the fuel tank. ○Turn the fuel tap to "OFF" position when transporting the vehicle. j WARNING HAZARD Looking at fuel tap while riding. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause loss of control and result in injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Practice operating the fuel tap with the vehicle stopped. To prevent an accident you should be able to operate the fuel tap while riding without taking your eyes off the terrain. WARNING A. B. C. D. Fuel Tap "ON" position "OFF" position "RES" position HAZARD Hot engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can burn your hand. ○Since riding distance is limited when on "RES", refuel at the earliest opportunity. NOTE HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Be careful not to touch the hot engine while operating the fuel tap.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Fuel Tap
The fuel tap is located at the right side of the en-
gine and it has three positions: “ON”, “OFF”, and
“RES” (reserve). If the fuel runs out with the tap in
the “ON” position, the last approximately 2.3 L (0.6
US gal) of usable fuel remains can be used by turn-
ing the tap to “RES”. When transporting or storing
the vehicle, turn the tap to “OFF”.
A. Fuel Tap
B. “ON” position
C. “OFF” position
D. “RES” position
NOTE
Since riding distance is limited when on “RES”,
refuel at the earliest opportunity.
Make certain that the fuel tap is turned to “ON” (Not
“RES”), after filling the fuel tank.
Turn the fuel tap to “OFF” position when transport-
ing the vehicle.
WARNING
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Looking at fuel tap while riding.
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Can cause loss of control and result in injury
or death.
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Practice operating the fuel tap with the ve-
hicle stopped.
To prevent an accident you
should be able to operate the fuel tap while
riding without taking your eyes off the ter-
rain.
WARNING
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Hot engine.
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Can burn your hand.
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Be careful not to touch the hot engine while
operating the fuel tap.