TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Problems That May Affect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine inspected
and repaired by your servicing dealer.
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Hard starting or stalling after starting.
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Rough idle.
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Misfiring or backfiring under load.
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Afterburning (backfiring).
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Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption.
Replacement Parts The emission control systems on your Honda engine were designed, built,
and certified to conform with EPA emission regulations. We recommend the
use of genuine Honda 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. The use
of replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality may
impair the effectiveness of your emission control system.
A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the
part will not adversely affect emission 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 emission regulations.
Maintenance Follow the maintenance schedule on page 39. Remember that this
schedule is based on the assumption that your machine will be used for
its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or
use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, will require more frequent service.
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