Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 20
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Recommended Fuel
Use premium gasoline with an octane rating equal
to or higher than that shown in the table.
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline
Minimum
Octane
Rating
Research Octane Number (RON)
95
NOTE
○
If “knocking” or “pinging” occurs, try a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions, creating
the potential for serious burns. Always stop
the engine and never smoke while handling
fuel.
Make sure the area is well-ventilated and
free from any source of flame or sparks;
this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
Make sure the engine is cold before working.
Wipe any fuel off the engine before starting
it. Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose
of gasoline properly.
Contact your local
authorities for approved disposal methods.
NOTICE
Do not use any fuel that contains more
ethanol or other oxygenates than specified
for E10 fuel* in this vehicle. Damage to the
engine and fuel system, or engine starting
and/or performance problems may result
from the use of improper fuel.
*E10 means fuel containing up to 10% ethanol and
is specified by European directive in Europe.
Two-Stroke Oil
Oil must be mixed with the gasoline to lubricate the
piston, cylinder, crankshaft, bearings, and connect-
ing rod bearings.
NOTE
○
If unavailable, use an equivalent type of two stroke
racing oil.
Recommended Oil
•
Shell Advance Racing X
•
Castrol A747
Gasoline-Engine Oil Mixing Ratio
32 : 1 (gasoline: engine oil)
A 32-to-1 mixture is about 31 mL of oil per liter of
gasoline.