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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, 
Environment Canada, and State of California emission regulations (models 
certified for sale in California only). American Honda Motor Co., Inc. provides 
the emission warranty coverage for engines in the United States and its 
territories. Honda Canada Inc. provides 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 Honda.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:

CALIFORNIA 

The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the 
emission control system warranty on your Honda Power Equipment engine. In 
California, new spark-ignited small off-road equipment engines must be 
designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog 
standards.

OTHER STATES, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND CANADA

In other areas of the United States and in Canada, your engine must be 
designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA and Environment Canada 
emission standards for spark-ignited engines at or below 19 kilowatts. Specific 
Honda products that do not meet the California emissions regulations can be 
identified by a “Not for sale in California” decal.

ALL OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Honda 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, Honda 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. (See 
adjacent table for additional covered parts).

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. 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 the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

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.

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 emissions warranty rights and 
responsibilities, you should contact the Honda Office in your region

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WARRANTY COVERAGE: 

Honda power equipment engines sold in the United States and Canada are 
covered by this warranty for a period of two years from the date of delivery to 
the original retail purchaser or the length of the Honda Distributor’s Limited 
Warranty, 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. A list of 
warranted parts is in the adjacent column. 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.

Honda will also replace other engine components damaged 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, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or 
the product on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or 
other proof of original purchase date, to any Honda Power Equipment dealer 
who is authorized by Honda 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 emission 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, contact the Honda office 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 affected or damaged by owner abuse, neglect, 
improper maintenance, misuse, misfueling, improper storage, collision, the 
incorporation of, or use of, 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 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 LIMITATION 
OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: 

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada disclaim 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, U.S. 
EPA or Environment Canada emission control system warranty regulation is in 
effect.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Power Equipment Customer 

Relations 

4900 Marconi Drive

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847

Telephone: (888) 888-3139

or

Honda Canada Inc.

Power Equipment Customer 

Relations

Visit www.honda.ca for 

contact information

Telephone: (888) 946-6329

Email: powerequipmentemissions

@ahm.honda.com

SYSTEMS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY:

PARTS

DESCRIPTION:

Fuel Metering

Carburetor assembly, (includes starting enrichment 

system), Engine temperature sensor, Engine control 

module, Fuel regulator, Intake manifold

Evaporative

Fuel tank, Fuel cap, Fuel hoses, Vapor hoses, 

Carbon canister, Canister mounting brackets, 

Fuel strainer, Fuel cock, Fuel pump, Fuel 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, Spark plug cap, 

Spark plug*

Crankcase Emission 
Control

Crankcase breather tube, Oil filler cap

Miscellaneous Parts

Tubing, 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 only. See the 

MAINTENANCE 

SCHEDULE

 on 

page 9

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Page 1: ... safely Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means CONTENTS DANGER You WILL be KILLED ...

Page 2: ...tting your child operate this lawn mower Lawn mowers are tools not toys As with any equipment bad judgments can result in serious injuries You can help prevent injuries by making good decisions about if when and how your child operates this equipment The first question you ll need to ask is whether your child is capable of operating this mower safely Remember young people vary widely and AGE IS NO...

Page 3: ...e engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner After filling the engine with oil remove the hang tag near the recoil starter grip that says The engine has no oil A container of oil is in the shipping box Fuel Refer to page 13 Before Using Your Lawn Mower Before using the lawn mower all mower operators must read the following sections LAWN MOWER...

Page 4: ...il level page 11 Check the fuel level page 13 Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA For your safety and the safety of others always inspect the area before operating the lawn mower Objects Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others Look for things like stones stick...

Page 5: ...The mulching plug helps to curve the inside of the mower deck for more efficient mulching Install and remove the mulching plug by raising the discharge guard as shown The mulching plug only fits one way Remove the mulching plug when using a grass bag Grass Bag A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner it blows air through the bag which traps the grass clippings Always empty the grass bag before it ...

Page 6: ...he discharge guard Check the rear shield for cracks or tears If the rear shield is excessively worn have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height figures are approximate The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions To adjust the cutting height pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another not...

Page 7: ...rip gently 4 Set the throttle lever at FAST to mow or at SLOW to idle To ensure easy restarting and maximum performance from the Auto Choke System allow the engine to run for at least three minutes after starting a cold engine before shutting down This minimum run time will be longer if the temperature is below 70 F 21 C OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Throttle Lever For best cut quality always ...

Page 8: ...opes Mow across slopes not up and down Avoid steep slopes more than 20 and be careful when changing direction Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could cause you to slip fall and lose control of the mower Obstacles Use the side of the mower to cut close to large obstacles such as fences or walls Release the Smart Drive control to disengage the drive when mowing around trees and other o...

Page 9: ...or explosion be careful when working around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from all fuel related parts MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to t...

Page 10: ...he spark plug cap page 12 and then tilt the mower to the right side from the operator s point of view so the fuel filler cap is up page 10 2 Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm 6 sided wrench or socket Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts 3 Remove the blades Installation 1 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 2 Install both blades us...

Page 11: ...ilter NOTICE Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage This type of damage is not covered by the DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY page 20 4 Screw in the filler cap dipstick securely Engine Oil Recommendations Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life Use 4 stroke automotive detergent oil Always change the oil in accordance with the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE page 9...

Page 12: ...ace it if damaged 4 Clean the filter by tapping it several times on a hard surface to remove dirt or blow compressed air not exceeding 30 psi 207 kPa through the filter from the inside Never try to brush off dirt brushing will force dirt into the fibers 5 Using a moist rage wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that lea...

Page 13: ...e revolutions Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjuster in place REFUELING This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher We recommend refueling after each use to minimize the air present in the fuel tank Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped If the engine has been running allow it to cool first Never refuel the engine inside a ...

Page 14: ...d so the mower will take up less space page 15 STORAGE PREPARING FOR STORAGE Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower trouble free and looking good The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower s function and appearance and will make the engine easier to start when you use the lawn mower again Cleaning Engine Wash the engine by h...

Page 15: ...e lack of fuel in the carburetor fuel bowl Running time should be less than 3 minutes Long Term or Seasonal Storage greater than 90 days Start the engine and allow it to run long enough to empty all the gasoline from the entire fuel system including the fuel tank Do not allow gasoline to remain in your engine for more than 90 days of inactivity Engine Oil Change the engine oil page 11 Engine Cylin...

Page 16: ...treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline page 13 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Grass and debris lodged under the mower deck Clean out the mower deck page 14 Blades loose bent damaged or unbalanced by improper sharpening Tig...

Page 17: ...sions of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions The U S California Clean Air Act and Environment Canada EPA California and Canadian regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems The fol...

Page 18: ...ge 12 Maximum Governed Speed 2 950 3 100 rpm Shop manual Smart Drive Cable Adjust for proper operation page 13 Throttle Cable Adjust for proper operation and maximum governed speed Shop manual Blade Bolt Torque 36 43 ft lb 49 59 N m page 10 Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum governed speed the blades could fracture and come apart See the FAQ section of the Honda Power Equipm...

Page 19: ...dress and telephone number A detailed description of the problem Honda Publications These publications will give you additional information for maintaining and repairing your lawn mower Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used by a skilled technician Available through your Honda dealer or visit www HondaPowerEquipment com and click on Pr...

Page 20: ...or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Honda Parts Accessories and Apparel This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts accessories and apparel when distributed by American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta Georgia ...

Page 21: ...da 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 defec...

Page 22: ...NOTES ...

Page 23: ...ONLINE www HondaPowerEquipment com commercial rental users check one private homeowner use for hire use Owner s Last Name Company Name Address City Date of Purchase First Name Telephone State ZIP Code Application Commercial Non commercial Rental y R Serial number professional use Dealer Store ZIP code Dealer Store number If available MONTH YEAR DAY E mail address Dear Honda Customer Thank you for ...

Page 24: ...t It s that simple You ll receive e mail confirmation of your registration Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL ALPHARETTA GA PERMIT NO 117 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ...

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