

Those items identified by the Periodic Maintenance Chart are necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable standards. This Service Manual contains those maintenance and repair recommenda- tions for this engine. Maintenance Proper maintenance and repair are necessary to ensure that watercraft will continue to have low emission levels. The fuel, ignition and exhaust systems of this engine have been carefully de- signed and constructed to ensure an efficient engine with low exhaust pollutant levels. Exhaust Emission Control System This system reduces the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere by the exhaust of this engine. Emission Control Information To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has incorporated an exhaust emis- sion control system in compliance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The antiknock index is posted on service station pumps. A minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock index is recommended. EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION Fuel Information THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE ONLY. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any marine Sl engine repair establishment or individual.

Illustrations and photographs in this publication are intended for reference use only and may not depict actual model component parts. All information contained in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. See your JET SKI ® watercraft dealer for the latest information on product improvements incorporated after this publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without prior notice and without incurring an obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

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