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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
FUEL
The Kawasaki TK series 2-stroke engines require a gasoline-oil mixture.
Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade gasoline.
Octane Rating
The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to "knocking".
Use of a minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock index is recommended. The antiknock index is
posted on service station pumps.
NOTE:
• If "knocking or pinging" occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.
2-STROKE ENGINE OIL MIXING
Oil must be mixed with the gasoline to lubricate the piston, cylinder, crankshaft, bearings, and
connecting rod bearings.
Recommended Engine Oil: 2-stroke air cooled brand oil
Gasoline and engine oil mixing ratio: 50 : 1 (gasoline 50, 2-stroke Engine Oil 1)
NOTE:
• Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank.
• The lubricative quality of this mixture deteriorates rapidly.
• Do not use gasoline that has been stored longer than two months.
• To ensure proper starting at low ambient temperatures, fresh winter grade fuel must be used.
CAUTION:
The engine is shipped without fuel.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can
be explosive under certain conditions.
Turn the engine switch OFF. Do not
smoke. Make sure the area is well
ventilated and free from any source of
flame of sparks : this includes any
appliance with a pilot light.
WARNING:
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