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Emission Control System Warranty

Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and State of 
California emission regulations. American Honda provides the same emission warranty 
coverage for engines sold in all 50 states.

Your Warranty Rights And Obligations:
California 

The California Air Resources Board and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. are pleased to 
explain the emission control system warranty on your Honda Power Equipment engine. In 
California, new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and 
equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.

Other States

In other areas of the United States your engine must be designed, built, and equipped to 
meet the U.S. EPA emission standards for spark-ignited engines at 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 listed below provided there has been no abuse, 
neglect or improper maintenance of your power equipment engine. Where a warrantable 
condition exists, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will repair your power equipment engine 
at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Your 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 assemblies.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: 

The 1995 and later power equipment engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-
related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by American 
Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Owner's Warranty Responsibility: 

As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for 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 on your power equipment 
engine, but American Honda Motor Co., Inc. cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the 
lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the power equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that American 
Honda Motor Co., Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your 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 dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed 
in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should 
write or call the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Department. 

Warranty Coverage: 

Honda power equipment engines manufactured after January 1, 1995 and sold in the State 
of California, and U.S. EPA certified engines manufactured on or after September 1, 1996 
and sold in all of the United States, are covered by this warranty for a period of two years 
from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser. This warranty is transferable to 
each subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty period.
Warranty repairs will be made without charge for diagnosis, parts or labor. All defective 
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 
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 warranted parts list are 
warranted up to their required replacement interval only.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is also liable for damages to other engine components 
caused by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period. 
Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty 
repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. 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 defective 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 Obtain Warranty Service: 

You must take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product on which it is installed, 
along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your 
expense, to any Honda Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by American Honda 
Motor Co., Inc. to sell and service that Honda product during his normal business hours. 
Claims for repair or adjustment found 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 warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the warranty service 
you received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. Normally this should resolve 
your problem. However, if you require further assistance, write or call the Power Equipment 
Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 

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 WHICH ARE 
AFFECTED OR DAMAGED BY OWNER ABUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER 
MAINTENANCE, MISUSE, MISFUELING, IMPROPER STORAGE, ACCIDENT AND/OR 
COLLISION, THE INCORPORATION OF, OR ANY USE OF, ANY ADD-ON OR MODIFIED 
PARTS, UNSUITABLE ATTACHMENTS, OR THE UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OF 
ANY PART.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER REPLACEMENT OF EXPENDABLE 
MAINTENANCE ITEMS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH REQUIRED MAINTENANCE 
SERVICES 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 Limitation of Implied Warranties:

 

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF TIME OR THE USE 
OF THE POWER EQUIPMENT, OR ANY 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 OR U.S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 
REGULATION IS IN EFFECT.

Emission Control System Warranty Parts:

Distributor/Dealer Locator Information

To find an Authorized Honda Engine Distributor/Dealer anywhere in 
the United States:

V

isit our website: 

www.honda-engines.com

Warranty Service Information 

Servicing dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should 
be able to answer any questions you may have. If you encounter a 
problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please 
discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager, 
General Manager, or Owner can help. Almost all problems are solved 
in this way. 

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's 
management, contact the Honda Regional Engine Distributor for your 
area. You can find their name, address, and phone number using the 
dealer/distributor locator on our website at (www.honda-engines.com)

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If you are still dissatisfied after speaking with the Regional Engine 
Distributor, you may contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer 
Relations Office. You can write to:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc

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Power Equipment Division
Customer Service Office
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847

Or telephone: (770) 497-6400, M-F, 8:30 am - 

7

:00 pm EST

When you write or call, please give us this information:

• Equipment manufacturer’s name and model number that the   

engine is mounted on

• Engine model, serial number, and type (see page 9)
• Name of dealer who sold the engine to you
• Name, address, and contact person of dealer who services your 

engine

• Name of Distributor you contacted and the contact person
• Date of purchase
• Your name, address and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem

SYSTEMS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY:

PARTS

DESCRIPTION:

Fuel Metering

Carburetor assembly, Fuel injection pump, 

Fuel injection nozzle, Fuel regulator

Exhaust

Catalyst

Air Induction

Air filter housing, Air filter element*, 

Crankcase breather tube

Ignition

Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse generator, 

Ignition coil assembly, Ignition control 

module, Spark plug cap, Spark plug*

Miscellaneous Parts

Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps 

associated with these listed systems.

* Covered up to the first required replacement only.

See the Maintenance Schedule on page 5.

Summary of Contents for GS190

Page 1: ...ruction before operating the equipment Your engine s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide Do not run the engine without adequate ventilation and never run the engine indoors The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation Keep the engine at least 3 feet 1 meter away from buildings and other equipment during operation Keep flammable materials away and do not place anything on the engi...

Page 2: ...PERATION SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the engine for the first time please review the SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 1 and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS above Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine startup shutdown or operation TYPE 1 MANUAL THROTTLE MANUAL CHOKE Starting A Cold Engi...

Page 3: ...o idle for a few seconds then move the throttle lever to the STOP position TYPE 2 FIXED THROTTLE IGNITION SWITCH LEVER MANUAL CHOKE Starting A Cold Engine 1 Pull the choke rod to the CLOSED position 2 Move the ignition switch lever red to the ON position Some engine applications use a remotely mounted ignition switch rather than the engine mounted ignition switch lever shown here 3 Pull the starte...

Page 4: ...mally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your engine under severe conditions such as sustained high load or high temperature operation or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use Maintenance replacement...

Page 5: ...filler cap dipstick and fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit mark bottom edge of the oil fill hole Do not overfill 5 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick Oil Change Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm Warm oil drains quickly and completely 1 Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the used oil 2 Remove the oil filler cap dipstick and the oil drain plug 3 Allow ...

Page 6: ...he engine will smoke during initial start up if too much oil is left in the foam or the oil could saturate the paper element making the engine inoperable 3 Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor SPARK PLUG Recommended Spark Plug NGK BPR6ES The recommended spark plug is the correct heat range...

Page 7: ...through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder causing damage Fuel Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced The length of time that g...

Page 8: ... oil during storage preparation the engine will smoke briefly at startup This is normal TRANSPORTING Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive and you can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Refuel only outdoors ...

Page 9: ... your servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels To meet clean air standards some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions If you use oxygenated fuel be sure it is ...

Page 10: ...facturer 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 5 Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your machin...

Page 11: ...peaking with the Regional Engine Distributor you may contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc Refer to page 12 for contact information Exclusions THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO PARTS AFFECTED OR DAMAGED BY THE PRODUCT IN WHICH THE ENGINE IS INSTALLED OR BY ACCIDENT AND OR COLLISION MISUSE NEGLECT PARTS WORN BEYOND SERVICE LIMITS DUE TO NORMAL...

Page 12: ...r 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 Obtain Warranty Service You must take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product on which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Honda Power Equipment dealer ...

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