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For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
Vertical Engine
• You are responsible for shipping your engine to a HFT warranty
station as soon as a problem exists. Contact the HFT Customer
Service department at the number below to make shipping
arrangements. The warranty repairs should be completed
in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact the Harbor Freight
Tools Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-3353.
Harbor Freight Tools Emission Control
Defects Warranty Provisions
1. Length of Coverage
HFT warrants to a first retail purchaser and each subsequent
purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and
workmanship that cause the failure of warranted parts for a period of
two (2) years after the date of delivery to the first retail purchaser.
2. No Charge Repair or Replacement
Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at
no charge to the owner if the work is performed through a warranty
station authorized by HFT. For emissions warranty service, contact
the HFT Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-3353.
3. Consequential Damages Coverage
Coverage under this warranty shall also extend to the failure
of any engine components caused by the failure of any
warranted part while it is still covered under this warranty.
4. Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions
of the HFT warranty policy explained in the box at the top of the
previous page. HFT shall not be liable for any loss of use of
the engine, for any alternative usage, for any damage to goods,
loss of time, or inconvenience. Warranty coverage shall also be
excluded for any part which fails, malfunctions, or is damaged
due to failure to follow the maintenance and operating instructions
set forth in the Owner’s Manual including, but not limited to:
a) Use of parts which are not authorized by HFT
b) Improper installation, adjustment or repair of
the engine or of any warranted part unless
performed by an authorized warranty center
c) Failure to follow recommendations on fuel
use contained in the Owner’s Manual
d) Improper or inadequate maintenance of any warranted parts
e) Repairs performed outside of the authorized
warranty service dealers
f)
Alterations by changing, adding to or
removing parts from the engine.
5. Service and Maintenance
Component parts which are not scheduled for replacement as
required maintenance or are scheduled only for regular inspection
to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” are warranted for
the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for
replacement as required maintenance is warranted for the period
of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
Any replacement part, provided it is equivalent in durability and
performance, may be used in performance of maintenance or repairs.
The owner is responsible for commissioning a qualified technician/
mechanic to perform all required maintenance, as outlined in the
Inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance section in this manual.
6. Warranted Parts
1) Fuel Metering System
i)
Carburetor and its internal parts.
ii) Fuel pump (if so equipped).
iii) Cold start enrichment system.
2) Air Induction System
i)
Intake pipe/manifold.
ii) Air cleaner.
3) Ignition System
i)
Spark plug.
ii) Magneto ignition system.
4) Catalyst System (if so equipped)
i)
Exhaust pipe stud.
ii) Muffler.
iii) Catalytic converter (if so equipped).
5) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
i)
Vacuum, temperature and time
sensitive valves and switches.
ii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies.
CALL SERVICE FOR ENGINE ISSUES AT:
(800) 520-0882 M-F 8-5 CST
