2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Filling the Tank:
The following octane rating gasoline is recommended in the fuel tank. Avoid filling the tank in the rain or where heavy dust is blowing so that the fuel does not get contaminated.
Fuel Tank cap- Vent Hose
Never fill the tank completely to the top, As the fuel expands in a warm tank, it may Overflow the vent hose. After refueling, make Sure the filler cap is closed securely.
1. Filler Neck
Recommended fuel: UNLEADED FUEL
Fuel tank capacity: Total: 5.3 L (1.17 Imp gal, 1.40 US gal) Reserve: 1.5 L (0.33 Imp gal, US gal)
HAZARD
Refueling without following proper precautions.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
When refueling, do not smoke. Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source Of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Never fill the tank completely to the top! Heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vent in the tank cap. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely. If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank wipe it Off immediately.
Fuel Requirements
Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 87. The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to detonation or “Knocking.” The Antiknock Index is an average Of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON) as shown in the table below.
NOTICE
If engine “knocking” or “pinging” occurs, use a different brand of gasoline of a higher octane rating. If this condition is allowed to continue it can lead to Severe engine damage. Gasoline quality is important. Fuels Of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may result in unsatisfactory performance. Operating problems that result from the use Of poor quality or non-recommended fuel may not be covered under your warranty.
Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers), especially in areas Of the U.S. and Canada that are required to sell such reformulated fuels as part Of a strategy to reduce exhaust emissions. The types and volumes Of fuel oxygenate approved for use in unleaded gasoline by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency include a broad range of alcohol 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.
NOTICE
Never use gasoline with an octane rating lower than the minimum specified by Kawasaki. Never use “gasohol” with more than 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. Never store this product with “gasohol” in the fuel system. Before storage, it is recommended that you drain all fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor. See the Storage section in this manual.