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.
Emission Control Information
To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has incorporated an exhaust emission control sys-
tem 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 en-
gine.
Exhaust Emission Control System
The exhaust emission control system applied to this engine consists of a fuel system and an ignition 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
having optimum ignition timing characteristics. The fuel system has been calibrated to provide specific air/
fuel mixture characteristics and optimum fuel economy with a suitable air cleaner and exhaust system.
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
gasses are led to a breather chamber through the crankcase and from there to the air cleaner.
Engine Emissions Compliance Period
California
Engines Greater Than or Equal To 225 cc
Model Year – 2008 and later
Durability Period – 1 000 hours
If your engine has an assigned emissions durability period it will be located on the certification label
attached to the engine (IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION).
All Other States
Engines Greater Than or Equal To 225 cc
Model Year – 2011 and later
Durability Period – 1 000 hours (Category A)