EMISSION
AND
EVAPORATIVE LOSS CONTROL SYSTEMS
CATALYTIC
DEVICES
The following precautions apply to catalytic devices:-
(1) In order to maintain the efficiency of the emission
control
system
it
is essential
to
use UNLEADED
gasoline only; this fuel also minimises spark plug
fouling
thereby sustaining engine performance.
(2)
DO
NOT
tamper
with the engine settings. they have
been established to ensure that
the
vehicle will
comply
with
stringent exhaust emission regulations. Incorrect
engine settings could cause unusually high catalytic
converter temperatures and thus result in damage to
the converter and vehicle.
If
adjustment to the settings
is considered necessary, this should be performed by a
Rover
Triumph
Dealer or
other
qualified facility,
(3) A
correctly
tuned engine optimises exhaust emiSSions,
performance and fuel
economy
and it
is
recommended
that
the vehicle
is
maintained
as
outlined under the
MAINTENANCE SUMMARY
of
this handbook.
(4) DO NOT continue to operate
the
vehicle if any engine
malfunction
is evident, malfunctions should
be
rectified
immediately. For instance, misfire, loss of engine
performance or engine run-on may lead
to
unusually
high
catalytic
converter temperatures and may result in
damage
to the converter and car.
(5)
NEVER
leave the vehicle unattended
with
the engine
running.
(6) The use
of
a catalytic converter increases exhaust
system
temperatures,
(particularly
under
engine
malfunction!. therefore
do
not operate or park the
vehicle in areas where
combustible
materials such
as
dry grass or leaves may come into contact
with
the
exhaust system
(7) The vehicle is designed for normal road use. Below are
examples of abuse which could
damage
the catalytic
converter and
~ar
and may lead
to
a dangerous
condition
due to excessively
high
catalytic converter
temperatures.
(a)
Competition use
(b) Off roadway use
(c) Excessive engine revolutions
(d) Overloading the vehicle
(e)
Excessive
towing
loads
(f)
Switching
off
the engine and coasting
In
gear
(8) DO NOT run the engine
with
either a spark plug lead
disconnected or a spark plug removed. DO NOT use
any device that requires an insert into a spark plug
hole
in
order to generate air pressure. (e.g. tyre pump,
paint
spray attachment. etc.). as this could result
in
catalytic
converter damage.
(9)
DO
NOT push or
tow
the vehicle to start it. thiS could
damage
the catalytic converter It
IS
recommended
thaI
jumper
leads are used.
(10) Heavy
impact
on
the
converter
casing
must
be avoided
as
it
contains ceramic material
which
is
easily damaged.
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