Suzuki GS850G Service Manual page 406

EMISSION CONTROL & REGULATIONS
EMlSSlON 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
a l l effected rnotorcyc!es manufactured after January 1, 1978, culminating with the present 1980 ernis-
rion level restrictions. For the 1980 and succeeding years one set of emission limits will be in effe(
They are as follows:
1980 EMISSION LIMITS
ONDS
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Emission-controlled motorcycles which are subject to the emission regulations are those motorcycles
which are equipped
with
a
headlight, taillight, stoplight and which have an engine displacement larger
than
50 cc.
Suzuki Motor Company performed all the necessary testing and certification of emission-controlled
@
models in strict compliance with the E.P.A. testing regulations. Suruki motorcycle dealers are not
required to either test or certify emission levels on
any
motorcycles as Suzuki Motor Company is legally
responsible for the entire certification procedure.
CARBON MONOXIDE
12 GramslKilometer
11 9.3 GrarnslMilel
r
CATEGOR
All matorc)
50
cc
-
Larger
E,P.A. regulations also provide fines
for
individuals who alter, render inoperative or improperly service
emission-controlled motorcycles ranging up t o $10,000.00 per motorcycle. I t is essential that the Endi-
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 ftom
nor adjustments made which are not in accordance with the factory specifications
o r
service procedures.
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HYDROCARS HC)
5.0 GramslK r
(8.0
Grams/Mile)