Catalytic Converter - Suzuki GSX-R600 Manual

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

The purpose of the catalytic con-
verter is to minimize the amount
of harmful pollutants in your
motorcycle's exhaust. Use of
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.
 WARNING
If you park or operate the
motorcycle in areas where
there are combustible materi-
als such as dry grass or leaves,
these materials may come in
contact with the catalytic con-
verter or other hot exhaust
components. This can cause a
fire.
Avoid parking or operating
your vehicle in areas with any
combustible materials.
in motorcycles
it is very
NOTICE
Improper motorcycle opera-
tion can cause catalyst or other
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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