Catalytic Silencer; Exhaust Silencer/Exhaust Terminal - APRILIA ETV mille Caponord 2003 Libro De Uso Y Mantenimiento

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CATALYTIC SILENCER "

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WARNING
Avoid parking the vehicle catalytic
version near dry brush wood or in
places easily accessible to children, as
t h e c a t a l y t i c s i l e n c e r b e c o m e s
extremely hot during use; be very
careful and avoid any kind of contact
before it has completely cooled down.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
The catalytic vehicle is fitted with a silencer
with metal catalytic converter of the
≈platinum-rhodium bivalent∆ type.
This device provides for the oxidation of
the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC
(unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the
exhaust gases, changing them into carbon
dioxide and steam, respectively.
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CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol, since it
causes the destruction of the catalytic
converter.
EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST
TERMINAL
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WARNING
Tampering with the noise control
system is prohibited.
Owners are warned that the law may
prohibit:
√ the removal or rendering inoperative by
any person, other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or replacement, of
a n y d e v i c e o r e l e m e n t o f d e s i g n
incorporated into any new vehicle √ for
the purpose of noise control √ prior to its
sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser
or while it is in use;
√ the use of the vehicle after such device
or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
Check the exhaust silencer and the silencer
pipes, making sure that there are neither
signs of rust, nor holes and that the exhaust
system works effectively.
If the noise produced by the exhaust system
increases, immediately contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
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