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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Problems That May Affect Emissions
If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine inspected
and repaired by your authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer.
• Hard starting or stalling after starting.
• Rough idle.
• Misfiring or backfiring under load.
• Afterburning (backfiring).
• Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption.
Replacement Parts
The emissions control systems on your new Honda engine were designed, built,
and certified to conform with EPA, California (models certified for sale in
California only), and Canadian emissions regulations. We recommend the use of
Honda Genuine parts whenever you have maintenance done. These original
design replacement parts are manufactured to the same standards as the
original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda cannot
deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use of non-Honda
replacement parts or service performed at a location other than an authorized
Honda dealership; you may use comparable EPA certified parts, and have
service performed at non-Honda locations. However, the use of replacement
parts that are not of the original design and quality may impair the effectiveness
of your emissions control system.
A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part
will not adversely affect emissions performance. The manufacturer or rebuilder
of the part must certify that use of the part will not result in a failure of the
engine to comply with emissions regulations.
Maintenance
As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for completing all
required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. Honda recommends that
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your power equipment engine,
but Honda cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure that all scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Follow the "MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE" on page 50.
Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your Honda
engine product will be used for its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or
high-temperature operation, or use in dusty conditions, will require more
frequent service.
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