The following statement only applies to United States and its territories
Shindaiwa Corporation
Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty
Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines
Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale, to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship that would cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period. This emission warranty is applicable in all States, except the State of California.
For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation will, at no cost to you, make the neces- sary diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defective emis-
MANUFACTURERS 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.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Shindaiwa Corpora- tion recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine, but Shindaiwa Corporation cannot deny a warranty claim solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor- mance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the engine owner, you should however be aware that Shindaiwa Corporation may deny your warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation when a problem exists.
If your Shindaiwa Dealer is unable to answer questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should then contact your Shindaiwa Distributor.
For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503)
PARTS COVERED
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled main- tenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled replacement of that part. The warranted parts include:
1.Carburetor Internal Components
•Valve
2.Ignition System Components
•Ignition Coil
•Flywheel Rotor
The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may also include certain related hoses and connectors.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS
You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. You should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the performance of regular maintenance in the event questions arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to each subse- quent owner of the engine. Shindaiwa Corporation reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the owner has not properly maintained the engine. Shindaiwa Corporation will not deny warranty repairs, however, solely because of the lack of repair, maintenance or failure to keep main- tenance records.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICESANDSYSTEMSMAYBEPERFORMEDBYANYREPAIRESTAB- LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CON- TROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
If other than the parts authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation are used for maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affecting emission control, you should assure yourself that such parts are war- ranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation in their performance and durability.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
All repairs qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation
If any
To locate an authorized Shindaiwa dealer near you, contact your Shindaiwa Distributor. For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503)
THIS WARRANTY IS ADMINISTERED BY
Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin OR. 97062 (503)
LIMITATIONS
The Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty shall not cover any of the following:
(a)conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjust- ment (unless they were made by the dealer or service center authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation during a warranty repair), alteration, accident, failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not performing required maintenance services,
(b)the replacement parts used for required maintenance services,
(c)consequential parts used for required maintenance services,
(d)diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible war- ranty service being performed, and
(e)any
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