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TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Problems That May Affect EmissionsReplacement PartsMaintenance
If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine
inspected and repaired by your authorizedHonda servicing dealer.
Hard starting or stalling after starting.
Rough idle.
Misfiring or backfiring under load.
Afterburning (backfiring).
Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption.
The emission control systems on yourHonda engine were designed,
built, and certified to conform with appropriate emissionregulations.
We recommendthe use of genuine Honda parts wheneveryou have
maintenance done. These original-design replacementparts are
manufactured to the samestandards 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 mayimpair 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 rebuilderof the part mustcertify that use of the part
will not result in a failure of the engine to comply with emission
regulations.
Follow the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
on page . Rememberthat
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 dusty conditions, will require more
frequent service.
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