TECHNICAL
&
CONSUMER INFORMATION
as long as
it
also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to
protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than
50/0
methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance
problems
.
It
mayalso damage metal, rubber
,
and plastic parts of
your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station, or switch
to another brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated
fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned above are not
covered under warranty.
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.
This utilizes lean carburetor settings and other systems to reduce the emissions of
carbon
monoxide
,
oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons.
Tampering and 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 the intake, fuel or exhaust systems.
•
Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed-adjusting mechanism to cause
the engine to operate outside its design parameters.
Problems That May
Affect
Emissions
If you are aware of any of the following symptoms
,
have your engine inspected and
repaired by your servicing dealer.
•
Hard starting or stalling after
starting
.
•
Rough idle.
•
Misfiring or backfiring under load.
•
Afterburning (backfiring).
•
Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption.
Replacement Parts
The emission control systems on your engine were designed, built. We recommend the
use of genuine parts whenever you have maintenance done. These original-design
replacement parts are manufactured to the same standards as the original parts, so you
can be confident of their performance. The use of replacement parts that are not of the
original design and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system.
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