Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in areas of the U.S. and Canada which are required to sell such reformulated fuels as part of a strategy to reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates approved for use in unleaded gasoline by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency include a broad range of alcohols and ethers, but only two components have seen any significant level of commercial use.
Gasoline/Alcohol Blends - Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (alcohol produced from agricultural products such as corn), also known as “gasohol” is approved for use.
NOTICE
Avoid using blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol (wood alcohol) whenever possible, and never use “gasohol” containing more than 5% methanol.
Fuel system damage and performance problems may result.
Gasoline/Ether Blends - The most common ether is methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE.
NOTE
Other oxygenates approved for use in unleaded gasoline include TAME (up to 16.7%) and ETBE (up to 17.2%). Fuel containing these oxygenates can also be used in your Kawasaki.
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.
NOTICE
Never store this product with “gasohol” in the fuel system.
Before storage it is recommended that you drain all fuel from the fuel system. See the Storage section in this manual.
Fuel Type
Side StandFuel Pump Relay Inspection
Refer to the Relay Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter.
If the fuel pump relay is normal, check the wiring to the
fuel pump relay (see Fuel Pump Relay Circuit).
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If the wiring is good, check the ECU for its ground and
power supply (se ...
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
This is a three-position, key-operated
switch. The key can be removed from
the switch when it is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
A. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
B. ON position
C. OFF position
D. LOCK position
NOTE
The tail, city and license plate lights
are on whenever the ignition key i ...
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Inspection
Remove the KIBS hydraulic unit (see KIBS Hydraulic Unit
Removal).
Visually inspect the connector terminals [A].
Replace the KIBS hydraulic unit or main harness if either
of the terminals are cracked, bent, or otherwise damaged.
If the KIBS hydraulic unit connector is clogged with mud
or ...