Exhaust Emission Control
Control
of
exhaust
emissions
is
accomplished by careful engine
design, together with an air
pump
and an exhaust catalyst. Complete
effectiveness
of
the
system depends
upon
the
correct
setting
of
engine
idle speed, ignition timing and
· carburetter settings, and
the
use
of
unleaded gasoline.
Required Maintenance
Vehicle Emiss'ion
Control System
A
Air
Injection
Manifold
B - Exhaust Catalytic Gonverter
C - Diverter Valve
D
Air
Injection
Pump
The required Maintenance Services, marked with
a*
on
the
Maintenance Schedule,
must be undertaken
at
the
mileages specified
to
ensure·the
continued
proper
f:.mctioning
of
the
emission control system. These, and all
other
listed Maintenance
Services, must be undertaken
to
provide
optimum
vehicle performance and reliability.
More
frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles operating
iri
dusty
areas,
on
short
trip
driving
or
in
other
severe conditions.
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime
a malfunction
is
suspected.
Emission Control Systems Warranty
Lotus Cars Limited warrants
to
the
ultimate purehaser and each
subsequent
purchaser
that
his Lotus
is
designed, built, and
equipped
so as
to
conform
at
the
time
of
sale with
all
U.S. emission standards applicable
at
the
time
ot
manufacture
and
that
it
is
free
from
defects
in
materials and workmanship which would cause it
not
to meet these standards within
the
period
of
5 years or
50,000
miles, whichever
occurs first. Failures,
other
than
those resulting from defects
in
material
or
work·
manship, which arise solely
as
a result of owner abuse
and/or
lack
of
proper
maintenance are
not
covered by
t~e
warranty.
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