Honda GL1200 1986 Owner's Manual page 98

• Evaporalivc [mission Conlrol S)"stcm (California only)
This motorcycle complies with the California Air Resources Boards (eA RB) requirements for
evaporati\"e emission regulations. Fuel vapor from the fuel tank and carburetor is directed in-
to
the charcoal canister and air cleaner where it is absorbed and stored while the engine is
stopped. When the engine is running and the purge control diaphragm val\"( is open, fuel
vapor in the
char~'oal cani~ter
and air cleaner is drawn into the engine through the carburetor.
• Air Suppl) S)sttm
A secondary air supply system helps improve emission performance.
• Crankcase Emission Conlrol S)slem
The engine is equipped with a closed cranl..case s~'stem
to
prevent di~charging cranl..case emis-
sions into the atmosphere.
Blow-by gas is returned to the combustion chamber through the air cleaner and the
carburetor.
• Problems \o\'hieh rna) arret'l mOlOrqcle emissions
If
~ou
are aware of any of the follov.ing s)mptoms, ha\e the \ehicle inspected and repaIred
h} )our authorized Honda Motorcycle Dcaler.
Symptoms:
l.
I-lard starling or stalling after
~tarting
2. Rough idle
3. MIsfiring or backriring acceleration
4. After-burning (backfiring)
5. Poor performance (driveability) and poor fuel economy
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