Catalytic Silencer; Exhaust Silencer - APRILIA RS 50 - 2004 Manual

CATALYTIC SILENCER

WARNING
Avoid parking the vehicle catalytic ver-
sion near dry brush wood or in places
easily accessible to children, as the cat-
alytic silencer becomes extremely hot
during use; be very careful and avoid
any kind of contact before it has com-
pletely cooled down.
The catalytic vehicle is fitted with a silenc-
er with metal catalytic converter of the
≈platinum-rhodium bivalent∆ type.
This device provides for the oxidation of
the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC
(unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the
exhaust gases, changing them into carbon
dioxide and steam, respectively.
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol, since it caus-
es the destruction of the catalytic con-
verter.
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EXHAUST SILENCER

WARNING
Tampering with noise control system
prohibited.
Owner»s are warned that the law may pro-
hibit:
◆
The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or replacement, of
any device or element of design incorpo-
rated into any new vehicle for the pur-
pose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
while it is in use; and
◆
The use of the vehicle after such device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
Check the exhaust silencer and the silenc-
er pipes, making sure that there are nei-
ther signs of rust, nor holes and that the
exhaust system can work effectively.
If the noise produced by the exhaust sys-
tem increases, immediately contact your
aprilia Official Dealer.