CF MOTO 450SS 2023 Guide De L'utilisateur page 129

This motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system� Platinum and rhodium
contained inside the converter will react with carbon monoxide and convert hydrocarbons into carbon
dioxide and water�
For proper operation of the catalytic converter, the following cautions must be followed:
Only use unleaded gasoline. Never use leaded gasoline which will significantly reduce the service life of
the catalytic converter�
Do not let the vehicle skid when the ignition switch or the stop switch is off; Do not attempt to start the
engine for a longer time when the battery is low in power� When the gear is not in Neutral, do not drag the
vehicle or let the piston move. Under these improper conditions, extra unburned air/fuel mixture can flow
into exhaust system, accelerating the reaction with the converter which will damage the heated engine, or
reduce the converter performance when the engine is cooled off�
Only use unleaded gasoline� Even only a little lead can damage the precious metals inside the catalytic
converter, causing catalytic converter failure. Do not add anti-rust oil or engine oil into the muffler, which
may result in catalytic converter failure�
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION
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