Powermate PMC431800.01 manual Limited Warranty, Fuel Tank Venting, Spark Arrester Muffler, English

FUEL TANK VENTING

CAUTION: Keep fuel tank area free of all debris, water, and ice. Do not block vent. “Tank must breathe.”

SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER

This engine is equipped with a spark arrest muffler. It should periodically be cleaned to prevent the screen from becoming clogged, which could hamper engine performance.

To clean, remove the muffler shield. Remove the four screws and pull the plate with the screen attached. Clean off any particles with a brush and reinstall. Be sure gasket is in place.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use Change engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . After first 20 hours and then every 50 hours of operation Clean air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 50 hours of operation

Clean spark plug . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 100 hours of operation Clean spark arrestor . . . . . . . . . . Every 50 hours of operation

Oil Type. Use new good quality oil such as SC, SD, and SE grades. The oil to be used depends upon the temperature at which the engine is operated:

Summer: (temperatures of over 40 degrees F/10 degrees

C) SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40

Winter: (temperatures of below 40 degrees F/10 degrees C) SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30

LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage: Powermate Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail customer in North America that it will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found by the Company or its authorized service representative to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers the cost of replacement parts and labor for defects in material or workmanship.

Not Covered:

·Transportation charges for sending the product to the Company or its authorized service representative for warranty service, or for shipping repaired or replacement products back to the customer; these charges must be borne by the customer.

·Engine is covered exclusively by a separate warranty from the engine manufacturer, included with the engine Manual.

·Damages caused by abuse or accident, and the effects of corrosion, erosion and normal wear and tear.

·Warranty is voided if the customer fails to install, maintain and operate the product in accordance with the instructions and recommendations of the Company set forth in the owner's manual, or if the product is used as rental equipment.

·The Company will not pay for repairs or adjustments to the product, or for any costs or labor, performed without the Company's prior authorization.

Warranty Period: Two (2) years from the date of purchase on products used solely for consumer applications; if a product is used for business or commercial applications, the warranty period will be limited to one (1) year from the date of purchase. For warranty service, the customer must provide dated proof of purchase and must notify the Company within the warranty period.

For warranty service: Call toll free 800-445-1805, or write to Powermate Corporation, Product Services, 4970 Airport Road, P. O. Box 6001, Kearney, NE 68848.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. THE WARRANTY SERVICE DESCRIBED ABOVE IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY; LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IS EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow a disclaimer of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages, so the above disclaimers and exclusions may not apply to you.

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