Emission Control System Warranty
Your new HondaPower Equipment enginecomplies with boththe U.S. EPA and
State of California emission regulations. American Hondaprovides the same
emission warranty coveragefor engines soldin all 50states.
Your Warranty Rights And Obligations:
California
The California Air ResourcesBoard and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. are pleased to
explain the emission control system warranty on your HondaPower Equipment engine.
In California, newutility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built
and equipped to meet the State’s stringentanti-smog standards.
Other States
In other areas of the United States your engine must be designed, built,and equipped
to meetthe U.S. EPA PhaseI Emission standardfor spark-ignited enginesat or
below 19 kilowatts.
All States
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. must warrant the emission control system on your
power equipment engine for the period of time listedbelow provided there has been
no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your power equipment engine. Where
a warrantable condition exists, American Honda MotorCo., Inc. will repair your power
equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Your emissioncontrol system may includesuch parts asthe carburetor orfuel
injection system,the ignition system,and catalytic converter. Also includedmay be
hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
The 1995 and later power equipment engines are warrantedfor two years. If any
emission-related part on your engine is defective,the part will be repaired or replaced
by American HondaMotor Co., Inc.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibility:
As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsiblefor 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 ony ourpower equipment
engine, but American HondaMotor Co., Inc. cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the
lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance ofall scheduled maintenance.
As the power equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that American
Honda MotorCo., Inc. may deny youwarranty coverage ifyour power equipment
engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or
unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your power equipment engine to a Honda Power
Equipment dealeras soon asa problem exists. The warranty repairsshould be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not toexceed 30 days.
If youhave any questionsregarding your warranty rightsand responsibilities, you
should write or call the Honda Power Equipment Customer RelationsDepartment.
Refer to page 57 for contactinformation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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