
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
FUEL
The Kawasaki TE 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 in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
• It "knocking or pinging" occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.
A WARNING: A
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can
be explosive under certain conditi ons.
Turn the engine switch OFF. Do not
smoke . Make sure the area is well
ventila ted and free from any source of
flame of sparks : this includes any
appliance with a pilot light.
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.
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