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EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY
Chongqing Rato Power Co.LTD. (RATO)
and the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.EPA)
Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Direct Warranty Rights and Obligations)
Emission control warranty coverage is applicable to engines purchased in California (certified for sale in California only) in 1995 and thereafter,
which are used in California, and to certified model year 1997 and later engines which are purchased and used elsewhere in the United States.
California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement
CARB, U.S.EPA and RATO are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your model year 2006 and later spark ignited
small off-road engine. In California, new spark ignited small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent
anti-smog standards. In other areas of the United States, your engine must be designed, built and equipped to meet U.S.EPA emission standards
for spark ignited small off-road engines at or below 19 kilowatts.
RATO must warrant the emission control system on your engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance on your spark ignited small off-road engine. Where a warrantable condition exists, RATO will repair your spark
ignited small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. Your emission control system includes parts such as
carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, muffler and catalytic converter (when present). Also include may be hoses, connectors, and other
emission-related assemblies.
Chongqing Rato Power Co. LTD. Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Spark ignited small of-road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
provisions stated below. If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by RATO. The warranty
period begins on the date the product is delivered to the initial owner.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibility
As the spark ignited small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the require maintenance listed in the owner’s
manual. RATO recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your spark ignited small off-road engine, but RATO cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the owner of a spark ignited small off-road engine, you should however be aware that RATO may deny you warranty coverage if your
spark ignited small off-road engine or part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your spark ignited small off-road engine to an authorized service center as soon as a problem exists. The
undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days. For the location of an authorized service
center and any questions you may have regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call our parts and technical support group
toll free at 800-232-1195 M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
The emission warranty is a defects warranty and defects are judged on normal engine performance. The warranty is not related to an in-use
emission test.
Emission Control System Warranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission control system parts) to the extent that these parts were
present on the engine purchased.
Fuel Metering System
Carburetor and/or internal parts
Intake manifold
Evaporative System (if CARB compliant)
Fuel tank, Fuel cap, Fuel hose, Fuel strainer, Fuel cock, Fuel hose joint
Carbon canister, canister brackets, canister purge hose joint
Vapor hoses
Air Induction System
Air cleaner*
Intake manifold
Exhaust System
Exhaust manifold
Ignition System
Flywheel magneto
Ignition coil assembly
Spark plug*
Crankcase Emission Control System
Crankcase breather tube
Oil filler cap
