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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 dur-
ing its warranty period. This emission warranty is applicable
in all States, except the State of California.
For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer autho-
rized by Shindaiwa Corporation will, at no cost to you, make
the necessary diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defec-
tive emission-related component to ensure that the engine
complies with applicable u.S. EPA regulations.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE

When sold within the U.S., this engine’s emission control system is war-
ranted for a period of two () 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 Cor-
poration recommends that you retain all receipts covering mainte-
nance on your engine, but Shindaiwa Corporation cannot deny a war-
ranty claim solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the engine owner, you should however be aware that Shindaiwa Corpo-
ration 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) 69-3070 between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

PARTS COVERED

Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal Emission Design
and Defect Warranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled
maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled replace-
ment of that part. The warranted parts include:
.   Carburetor Internal Components
  • Valve Assembly-throttle, Jet, Metering Diaphragm
. Ignition System Components
  • Ignition Coil
  • Flywheel Rotor
The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine
may also include certain related hoses and connectors.

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 cen-
ter authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation during a warranty
repair), alteration, accident, failure to use the recommended
fuel and oil, or not performing required maintenance services,

Shindaiwa Corporation

Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn

And Garden Engines

(b) the replacement 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 non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of autho-

rized parts due to use of non-authorized parts.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS

You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the
engine. You should keep all receipts and maintenance records cover-
ing the performance of regular maintenance in the event questions
arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred
to each subsequent 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, main-
tenance or failure to keep maintenance records.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON-
TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY
REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WAR-
RANTY 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 EFFEC-
TIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL 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 affect-
ing emission control, you should assure yourself that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts autho-
rized 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 emission-related part is found defective during the warranty
period, it is your responsibility to present the product to an autho-
rized Shindaiwa dealer. Bring your sales receipts showing the date
of purchase for this engine. The dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Cor-
poration will perform the necessary repairs or adjustments within
a reasonable amount of time and furnish you with a copy of the
repair order. All parts and accessories replaced under this warranty
become the property of Shindaiwa Corporation
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) 69-3070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific
Standard Time.

THIS WARRANTY IS ADMINISTERED BY

Shindaiwa Inc.
975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin OR. 9706
(503) 69-3070

Limited Warranty