Suzuki Madura GV700GL Service Manual page 196

7-1 EMISSION CONTROL & REGULATIONS
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 1980 emission
level restrictions. For the 1980 and succeeding years one set of emission limits will be in effect. They are
as follows:
1980 EMISSION LIMITS
CATEGORIES HYDROCARBONS (HC) CARBON MONOXIDE
All r:notorcycles 5.0 Grams/Kilometer 12 Grams/Kilometer
50cc - Larger (8.0 Grams/Mile) (19.3 Grams/Mile)
Emission-controlled motorcycles which are subject to the emission regulations are those motorcycles
which are equipped with a headlight, taillight, stop light 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. Suzuki 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.
E.P.A. regulations also provide fines for individuals who alter, render inoperative or improperly service
emission-controlled motorcycles ranging up to $10,000.00 per motorcycle. It is essential that the indivi-
dual servicing this emission-controlled motorcycle review thoroughly all the service procedures presented
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.