Suzuki GSX-R1000/A, Owner'S Manual

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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
The purpose of the catalytic converter
is to minimize the amount of harmful
pollutants in your motorcycle’s
exhaust. Use of leaded fuel in motor-
cycles equipped with catalytic con-
verters is prohibited because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing
components of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the
life of the motorcycle under normal
usage and when unleaded fuel is
used. Not special maintenance is
required on the converter. However, it
is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring,
which can result from an improperly
tuned engine, may cause overheat-
ing of the catalyst. This may result in
permanent heat damage to the cata-
lyst and other motorcycle compo-
nents.
NOTICE
Improper motorcycle operation
can cause catalyst or other motor-
cycle damage.
To avoid damage to the catalyst or
other related components, you
should take the following precau-
tions:
• Maintain the engine in the
proper operating condition.
• In the event of an engine mal-
function, particularly one involv-
ing engine misfire or other
apparent performance loss,
stop riding the motorcycle and
turn off the engine and have the
motorcycle serviced promptly.
• Do not shut off the engine or
interrupt the ignition when the
transmission is in gear and the
motorcycle is in motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing the motorcycle or by
coasting down a hill.
• Do not idle the engine with any
spark plug wires disconnected
or removed, such as during
diagnostic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for pro-
longed periods if idling seems
rough or there are other mal-
functions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.