Catalytic Converter - Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

The purpose of the catalytic con-
verter is to minimize the amount
of harmful pollutants in your
motorcycle's exhaust.
leaded fuel
equipped with catalytic converters
is prohibited because lead deacti-
vates the pollutant-reducing com-
ponents of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last
the life of the motorcycle under
normal usage and when unleaded
fuel is used. Not special mainte-
nance is required on the con-
verter. However,
important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring,
which can result from an improp-
erly tuned engine, may cause
overheating of the catalyst. This
may result in permanent heat
damage to the catalyst and other
motorcycle components.
Use
in motorcycles
it is very
Improper motorcycle opera-
tion can cause catalyst or other
of
motorcycle damage.
To avoid damage to the catalyst
or other related components,
you should take the following
precautions:
• Maintain the engine in the
proper operating condition.
• In the event of an engine mal-
function,
involving engine misfire or
other apparent performance
loss, stop riding the motorcy-
cle and turn off the engine
and have the motorcycle ser-
viced promptly.
• Do not shut off the engine or
interrupt the ignition when
the transmission is in gear
and the motorcycle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine
by pushing the motorcycle or
by coasting down a hill.
• Do not idle the engine with
any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as
during diagnostic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for
prolonged periods if idling
seems rough or there are
other malfunctions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to
get near the empty level.
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