Emission Control System Information - Honda FRC800 Owner's Manual

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Emission Control System information
Source of Emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of
nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions, they
react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic.
Honda uses lean carburetor settings and other systems t o reduce the
emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and
hydrocarbons.
The U S . and California Clean Air Act
EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers to furnish
written instruction describing the operation and maintenance of
emission control systems.
The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order
to keep the Honda engine emissions within the emission standards.
Tampering an Altering
Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase
emissions beyond the legal limit. Among those acts that constitute
tampering are:
Removal or alteration of any part of intake, fuel, or exhaust
system.
Altering or defeating the governor linkage
or
speed-adjusting
mechanism t o cause the engine to operate outside its design
parameters.
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