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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM W ARRANTY
Y o ur new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EP A,
Environment Canada, and S tate of California emission regulations (models
certified for sale in California only). American Honda Moto r Co., Inc. provides
the emission warranty coverage for engines in the U nited S tates and its
territories. Honda Canada Inc. p rovides the emission warranty for engines in
the 13 provinces and territories of Canada. In the remainder of this Emission
Control System Warranty , American Honda Motor Company Inc. and Honda
Canada Inc. will be referred to as Ho nda.
YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGA TIONS:
CALIFORNIA
The California Air Resources Board and Hond a are pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your 2014 and later Hon da Power
Equipment engine. In California, new spark-ignited small o ff-road equipment
engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state's stringent
anti-smog standards. S pecific Honda pr oducts that do not meet the California
emissions regulations can be identified by a “Not for sale in California” decal.
OTHER ST A TES, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND CANADA
In other areas of the United St ates an d in Canada, your engine must be
designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EP A and Environment Canada
emission standards for spark-ignited engines at or below 19 kilowat ts.
ALL OF THE UNITED ST A TES AND CANADA
Honda must warrant the emissio n control system on your power equipment
engine for the period of time listed below , provided there has been no a buse,
neglect, or improper maintenance of your power equipment e ngine. Where a
warrantable condition exists, Honda will repair your power equipment engine at
no cost to you including d iagnosis, parts, and labor .
Y our emission control system may include such parts as the carburetor or fuel
injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter . Also included
may be hoses, connectors, and other emission-related assemb lies (see page
2 for additional covered parts).
OWNER'S W ARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY :
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 schedule d maintenance has been completed.
As the power equipment engine owner, you should however be aware Honda
may deny you warranty coverage if your power equipment engine or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved
modifications.
Y ou are responsible for presenting your power equipment engine to a Honda
Power Equipment dealer as soon as a problem exists. The emission related
warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your emission warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact the Honda office in your region:
W ARRANTY COVERAGE:
Honda power equipment engin es sold in the United S tates and Canada are
covered by this warranty for a period of two years from the d ate of delivery to
the original retail purchaser or the length of the Honda Distributor ’s Limited
W arranty , whichever is longer . This warranty is transferable to each subsequent
purchaser for the duration of the warranty period .
If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired
or replaced by Honda without charge for diagnosis, parts, or labor . All defective
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Honda. Only Hon da
approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warra nty
repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. A list of warranted
parts is on the reverse side of this warranty statement. Normal maintenance
items, such as spark plugs and filters, that are on the warra nted parts list are
warranted up to their required replacement interval only .
Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any
warranted part during the warranty period.
The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair
the effectiveness of your engine emission control system. If such a
replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an
authorized Honda dealer determines it is de fective or causes a failure of a
warranted part, your claim for repair of your engine may be denied . If the part
in question is not related to the reason your engine requires repair , your claim
will not be denied.
TO OBT AIN W ARRANTY SERVICE:
Y ou must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equip ment engine or
the product on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or
other proof of original purch ase date, to any Honda Power Equipment dealer
who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda produ ct during their
normal business hours. Claims for repair or adjustment f ound 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 emission warranty service or are dissatisfied with
the warranty service you received, contact the owner of the dealer ship
involved. Normally this should resolve your problem. However, if you require
further assistance, contact the Honda of fice in your region. Refer to adjacent
column for contact information.
EXCLUSIONS:
Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship are
not covered by this warranty . This warranty does not extend to emission control
systems or parts that are af f ected or damaged by owner abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance, misuse, misfueling, improper storage, collision, the
incorporation of, or use of, unsuitable attachment s, or the unauthorized
alteration of any part.
This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items
made in connection with required maintena nce service after the item’s first
scheduled replacement as listed in the maintenance section of the product
owner ’s manual, such as: spark plugs and filters.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND LIMIT A TION
OF IMPLIED W ARRANTIES:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. disclaim any
responsibility for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of time or
the use of the power equipment, or an y commercial loss due to the failure of
the equipment; and any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this
written warranty . This warranty is applicable only where the California, U.S.
EP A, or Environment Canada emission control system warranty regulation is
in effect.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM W ARRANTY P A RTS:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Power Equipment Customer
Relations
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847
T ele phone: (888) 888-3139
or
Honda Canada Inc.
Power Equipment Customer
Relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON, L6C 0H9
T elepho ne: (888) 946-6329
Email: powerequipmentemissions
@ahm.honda.com
SYSTEMS COVERED
BY THIS W ARRANTY :
P ARTS
DESCRIPTION:
Fuel Metering Carburetor assembly, (includes starting enrichment
system), Engine temperature sensor , Engine control
module, Fuel regulator , Intake manifold
Evaporative F uel tank, Fuel ca p, Fuel hoses, V apor hoses,
Carbon canister , Canister mounting br ackets,
Fuel strainer , Fuel cock, Fuel pump, F uel hose joint,
Canister purge hose joint
Exhaust Catalyst, Exhaust manifold
Air Induction Air filter housing, Air filter element*
Ignition Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse generator ,
Crankshaft position sensor , Power coil, Ignition coil
assembly , Ignition control module, S park plug cap,
S park plug*
Crankcase Emission
Control
Crankcase breather tube, Oil filler cap
Miscellaneous Parts T ubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps
associated with these listed systems.
Note: This list applies to parts supplied by Honda and does not cover parts
supplied by the equipment manufacturer . Please see the original
equipment manufacturer ’s emissions warranty for non-Honda parts.
* Covered up to the first required replacement o nly . See the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on
page 6. PWL50975-O