Suzuki GS850G Service Manual page 312

EMISSION CONTROL & REGULATIONS
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EMISSION REGULATIONS
On February 4, 1977, Federal Emission Regulations for motorcycles that may be licensable
took effect.
The regulations provided for a gradual, multi-step application of stricter emission limits beginning with
all effected motorcycles manufactured after January 1 , 1978,
culminating with
the
present
I980
emis-
sion level restrictions. For the 1980 and succeeding years one set of emission limits will be in effer+
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They are as follows:
1980 EMISSION LIMITS
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Emission-controlled motorcycles which are subject t o the emission regulations are those motorcycles
which are equipped with a headlight, taillight, stop light and which have an engine displacement larger
than SO cc.
CATEGOR l ES
All motorcycles
50 cc
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'Larger
Suzuki Motor Company performed all the necessary testing and certification of emission-controlled
models in strict compliance with the E.P.A. testing regulations. Suzuki motorcycle dealers are not
requjredtoeithertestorcertifyemirsionlevelsonanymotorcyclerasSuzukiMotorCompanyislegally
responsible for the entire certification procedure.
E.P.A. regulations also provide fines for individuals who alter, render inoperative or improperly service
emission-controlled motorcycles ranging up t o
$30,000.00
per
motorcycle. I t
is essential
that the indi-
vidual servicing this emission-controlled motorcycle review thoroughly all the service procedures present-
ed in this manual. Under no circumstances should
the
recommended service procedures
be deviated
from
nor adjustments made which are not in accordance with the factory specifications or service procedures.
HYDROCARB HC)
5.0
Grarns/K
(8.0
G r a m s / ~ ~ r e j
CARBON MONOXIDE
12 GramsJKilometer
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