Catalytic Converter - Honda CBF600S 2006 Owner's Manual

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

This motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust gases without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converter acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda
part or its equivalent.
The catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your motorcycle away
from high grasses, dry leaves,or other flammables.
A defective catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's
performance. Follow these guidelines to protect your motorcycle's catalytic converter.
• Always use unleaded petrol. Even a small amount of leaded petrol can contaminate the catalyst
metals, making the catalytic converter ineffective.
• Keep the engine tuned-up.
• Have your motorcycle diagnosed and replaced if it is misfiring, backfiring, stalling or otherwise
not running properly.
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