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WARRANTY
CHONGQING RATO POWER MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION (RATO), warrants that each new engine sold
by it will be free, under normal use and service, from defects
in material and workmanship for a period listed below from the
date of sale to the original retail purchaser. RATO’s obligation
under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair and
replacement, at RATO’s option, of any part or parts which upon
examination is/are found, in RATO’s judgment, to have been
defective in material or work manship. It shall be a condition
of RATO’s obligation under this Limited Warranty that RATO,
directly or through one of its Distributors or Service Centers
authorized to service the particular engine involved, receive
prompt notice of any warranty claim and that the engine or the
part or parts claimed to be defec tive be promptly delivered,
transportation prepaid, to such Distributor or Service Center
for inspection and repair. All repairs qualifying under this
Limited Warranty must be performed by RATO or one of its
autho rized Distributors or Service Centers.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Two (2) year limited engine warranty.
If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, call
1-800-860-4050.
The repair or replacement of any part or parts under this Limited
Warranty shall not extend the term of the engine warranty
beyond the original term as set forth above.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS:
This Limited Warranty
shall not apply to:
1. Bent or broken crankshaft or resultant damage caused
by vibration related to a bent or broken crankshaft
Also, damage caused by loose engine mounting bolts or
improper or imbalanced accessories or blades mounted
to the crankshaft.
2. Repairs required because of prolonged storage including
damage caused by old or contami nated fuel in the fuel
tank, fuel lines, or carburetor, sticky valves or corrosion
and rust of engine parts.
3. Repair required due to overheating. (Most often caused
by overloaded or clogged or damaged or missing
flywheel, fan, inlet air passages, cooling fins, or air
shrouds.)
4. Dirt or grit related wear caused by improper air cleaner
maintenance (most often resulting in worn piston, piston
rings, cylinders, valves, valve guides, carburetor, or
other internal compo nents).
5. Broken or scored parts caused by low lubricant level,
dirty, or improper grade of lubricant.
6. Engine tune-ups and normal maintenance service
including, but not limited to, valve adjust ment, normal
replacement of service items, fuel, and lubricating oil,
etc.
7. Any engine which has been subject to negligence,
misuse, accident, misapplication, or overspeeding.
8. Any engine that has been installed, repaired, or altered
by anyone in a manner which in RATO’s sole judgment
adversely affects its performance or reliability.
9. Any engine which has been fitted with or repaired with
parts or components not manufactured or approved by
RATO which in RATO’s sole judgment adversely affects
its performance or reli ability.
10. Instances when normal use has exhausted the life of
a component or an engine.
The customer is responsible for all transportation charges in
connection with any warranty work.
RATO reserves the right to modify, alter, or improve any
engines or parts without incurring any oblig ation to modify
or replace any engine or parts previously sold without such
modification, alternation, or improvement.
No person is authorized to give any other warranty or to
assume any additional obligation on RATO’s behalf unless
made in writing and signed by an officer of RATO.
THIS WARRANTY, AND RATO’S OBLIGATION HERE UNDER,
ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR OBLIGATIONS
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HERE-OF. RATO SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
LIMITED ENGINE WARRANTY