18. EVAPORATIVE/EXHAUST EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
EXHAUST MUFFLER Exhaust Muffler Joint Lock Nut
REMOVAL
Remove the two exhaust muffler joint lock
nuts and two exhaust muffler lock bolts.
Remove the exhaust muffler.
The temperature of exhaust muffler is
very high. Be careful to avoid burns
during working.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect the exhaust muffler and joint for
damage or crack. Replace if necessary.
2. Inspect the exhaust muffler joint packing
collar for deformation or damage. Replace
if necessary.
Exhaust Muffler Lock Bolts
INSTALLATION
1. Install the exhaust muffler in the reverse
order of removal.
A large amount of unburned mixture flowing
into the high-heat catalytic converter will
burn again and cause damage to the
converter due to overheat. Pay attention to
the following.
Use 92# or 95# nonleaded gasoline only.
(Leaded gasoline will cause catalytic
converter failure.)
During riding, do not turn the ignition switch
OFF to avoid a large amount of unburned
mixture flowing into the exhaust muffler.
Faulty ignition system or fuel system will
cause overheat and damage to the catalytic
converter.
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