SAFARI

EXHAUSTSYSTEM

Fig. 4

CATALYTIC CONVERTOR :

The catalytic convertor is fittedon yourTata Safari is fitted

withDiesel oxidationcatalytic converter to reduceexhaust

pollution.The catalytic convertorwill quickly heat upafter

starting to ensure that it operates correctly during the

warmup phase of the engine.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE :

In the event of following symptoms, drive the car at

slow speedwithout rapid acceleration:

a) Engine misfires or runs irregularly, following a cold

start.

b) A significant loss of power is noticed.

c) In case “Check Engine” lamp remains ON even after

engine has been started.

If the vehicle is continuously run with misfirng, it

may cause overheating of shell, carpet etc.

resulting into fire.

Maintenance of Catalytic Converter (if fitted)

CatalyticConverter shouldbe flushedbygiving full throttle

(4 to 5 times) in standing condition of vehicle on daily

basis. In addition to this it is recommended to run the

vehicle at high speeds (80 to 100 kmph) for few km as

thiswill helptoflushthecarbonsootdeposits fromexhaust

systemandcatalytic converter.High speed runningof the

vehicle may be done periodically to avoid chocking of

catalytic converter.

Alternatively flushingoperation for cleaning the catalytic

converter canbe done by dry compressed air draft (3 to 4

bar) directed on the honeycomb structure of catalytic

converter (after removing fromvehicle)

Avoid :

Push start or tow-starting the vehicle. (Use jump

leads).

Long (notmore than10 seconds) repeat (notmore

than 3 times) starting of the vehicle. Investigate

the cause for difficulty in starting and rectify the

same.

Long idling (towarm-up). If the engine is running

rough, after a cold start.

Switching “OFF” the ignition when driving down

the hill.(This will not save the fuel).

Fuel tank getting almost empty.

Idling the engine with any of the Spark Plug

Cable disconnected, manually, during

diagnostic test. (Use appropriate test

equipment).

Pre- Coating/Painting of Catalytic Convertor.

Parking Warning :

Avoid parking the vehicle over inflammable

materials,such as dry leaves, grass, etc. as the exhaust

system is hot enough to initiate “FIRE”.