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Emission Control Information
Fuel Information
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON
UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE ONLY.
A minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock index is
recommended. The antiknock index is posted on
service station pumps in the U.S.A.
To protect the environment in which we all live,
Kawasaki has incorporated an exhaust emission
control system in compliance with applicable
regulations of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency and the California Air Resources
Board. Also, depending on when your engine was
produced, it may have an assigned emissions durability
period. * See below for the engine emissions durability
period that may apply to your engine.
Exhaust Emission Control System
The exhaust emission control system applied to this
engine consists of a fuel system and an ignition system
having optimum ignition timing characteristics. The fuel
system has been calibrated to provide lean air/fuel
mixture characteristics and optimum fuel economy with
a suitable air cleaner and exhaust system
A sealed-type crankcase emission control system is
also used to eliminate blow-by gasses. The blow-by
WARNING:
Never allow children to operate the engine or equipment.
Keep people and pets out of area where you are using the engine or equipment.
Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing. It may catch on moving parts or controls, leading to the risk of
accident.
Never consume alcohol or drug before or while operating this engine.
Do not run the engine in a closed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
poison.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain condition.
Stop engine and allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke. Make sure area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks including the
pilot light of any appliance while refueling, servicing fuel system, draining gasoline and/or adjusting
carburetor.
Do not fill the tank so the fuel level rises into the filler neck. If the tank is overfilled, heat may cause the fuel
to expand and overflow through the vents in the tank cap.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately.
To prevent fire hazard:
Keep the engine at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from buildings, obstructions and other burnable objects.
Do not place flammable objects close to the engine.
Do not expose combustible materials to the engine exhaust.
Do not use the engine on any forest covered, bush covered or grass covered unimproved land unless spark
arrester is installed on the muffler.
To avoid getting an electric shock, do not touch spark plug, plug cap or spark plug lead during engine
running.
To avoid a serious burn, do not touch a hot engine or muffler. The engine becomes hot during operation.
Before you service or remove parts, stop engine and allow the engine to cool.
Do not place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
Do not run engine at excessive speeds. This may result in injury.
Always remove the spark plug lead from spark plug when servicing the engine to prevent accidental
starting.