Shindaiwa 80974 manual Emission System Warranty Statement

Emission System Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and

Obligations

The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. are pleased to explain the emis- sion control system warranty on your new small off-road (non-road) engine.

In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 1997 and later non-road engines must meet the Federal EPA’s strin- gent anti-smog standards. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the peri- ods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.

Your engine emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, the ignition system and, if equipped, the catalytic converter. These components are specifically listed below.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.

Manufacturer’s Warranty

Coverage

When sold within the U.S., this engine’s emission control system is warranted for a period of two (2) years from the date this product is first delivered to the original retail purchaser.

During the warranty period, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will, at their option, repair or replace any defective emission-related component on this engine. During the original Warranty Period, these Warranty Rights are automatically transferable to subsequent owners of this product.

What is Covered by this

Warranty

1.Carburetor Internal Components

■Throttle Valve, Needle, Jet, Metering Diaphragm

2.Ignition System Components

■Ignition Coil

■Flywheel Rotor

3.Catalytic Converter (if originally equipped)

The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may also include certain related hoses and connectors.

Owners Warranty

Responsibilities

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required mainte- nance listed in this owners manual. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. recom- mends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifi- cations.

You are responsible for present- ing your small off-road engine to an authorized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a rea- sonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibili- ties, you should contact a Shindaiwa customer service representative

at (503) 692-3070 or your local Shindaiwa Dealer.

Consequential Damages

In the event that other component parts of this product are damaged by the failure of a warranted part, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will repair or replace such component parts at no charge

to you.

What is Not Covered

■Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance procedures.

■Failures caused by the use of modified or non-approved parts or attachments.

This Warranty is Administered by:

Shindaiwa Inc.

11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, OR 97062 (503) 692-3070

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