Emission Control System Warranty - Honda Marine BF8A Owner's Manual

TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION

Emission Control System Warranty

Your new Honda outboard engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and State of California emission regulations.
American Honda provides the same emission warranty coverage for outboard engines sold in all 50 states.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION
California
The California Air Resources Board and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. are pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 2001 and later Honda outboard engine. In California, new outboard engines must be designed,
built and equipped to meet California's stringent anti-smog emission standards in addition to the U.S. EPA emissions
standards.
Other States
In other areas of the United States your outboard engine must be designed, built and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA
Emission Standard for spark ignited marine engines.
All States
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. must warranty the emission control system on your outboard engine for the period of
time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your outboard engine. Where
a warranty condition exists, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will repair your outboard engine at no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts and labor. Your emission control system may include such parts as the carburetor or fuel injection
system and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE:
The 2001 and later outboard engines are warranted for four years or 250 hours of operation, whichever comes
first. However, warranty coverage based on the hourly period is only permitted for outboard engines equipped with
appropriate hour meters. If any emission-related part on your outboard engine is defective under warranty, the part
will be repaired or replaced by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY:
As the outboard engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your
owner's manual. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your outboard engine, but American Honda Motor Co., Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the outboard engine owner, you should,
however, be aware that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your outboard engine or
a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for
presenting your outboard engine to a Honda Marine dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repair should
be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Marine Division Customer
Relations Office. Please see Customer Service Information page 79.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
Honda outboard engines manufactured after June 1, 2000 are covered by this warranty for a period of four years or
250 operating hours, whichever comes first, from the date of delivery to the retail purchaser. This warranty is
transferred to each subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty period. Warranty repairs will be made
without charge for diagnosis, parts and labor. All defective parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. A list of warranty parts is on the reverse side of this statement. Normal maintenance
items, such as spark plugs and filters, that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their required
replacement interval only. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is also liable for damages to other engine components
caused by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period. Only Honda approved replacement parts will be
used in the performance of any warranty repairs and they will be provided without charge to the owner. The use of
replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine's emission control
system. If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda
Marine dealer determines it is defective or cause a failure of a warranted part, your claim for your engine may be
denied. If the part in question is not related to the reason that your engine requires repair, your claim will not be
denied.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
You must take your Honda outboard engine, along with your sales registration card or other proof of original
purchase date, at your expense, to any Honda Marine dealer who is authorized by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
to sell and service that Honda marine product during his normal business hours. Claims for repair or adjustment
found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not
properly maintained and used. If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the warranty
service your received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. Normally this should resolve your problem.
However, if you require further assistance, write or call the Honda Marine Customer Relations Office of American
Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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