Honda VTR1000F (1998-2003) — информация о системах контроля выбросов для мотоциклов [33/377]

GENERAL INFORMATION EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS The U S Environmental Protection Agency Transport Canada and California Air Resources Board CARB require manufac turers to certify that their motorcycles comply with applicable exhaust emissions standards during their useful life when operated and maintained according to the instructions provided and that motorcycles built after January 1 1983 comply with applicable noise emission standards for one year or 6 000 km 3 730 miles after the time of sale to the ultimate pur chaser when operated and maintained according to the instructions provided Compliance with the terms of the Distributor s Limited Warranty for llnnda Motorcycle Emission Control Systems is necessary in order to keep the emissions system warranty in effect SOURCE OF EMISSIONS The combustion process produces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons Controlling hydrocarbon emissions 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 Motor Co Ltd utilizes lean carburetor settings as well as other systems to reduce carbon monoxide and hydrocar bons CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The engine is equipped with a closed crankcase system to prevent discharging crankcase emissions into the atmosphere Blow by gas is returned to the combustion chamber through the air cleaner and carburetor