OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Revision 2022
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VIII - WARRANTY
VIII.A - TERMS & CONDITIONS
SOVEMA manufacturer of quality machines, guarantees new SOVEMA implement from the time of
delivery to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship if properly set
up and operated in accordance with recommendations set forth in SOVEMA operation &
maintenance manual. SOVEMA's liability for any defect of accepted goods shall be limited to
replacing them, or as SOVEMA shall elect.
The purchaser has to validate the warranty just filling in the form available on SOVEMA
website (www.sovema.com) in “PRODUCTS” section, or alternatively, filling in the printed
form “WARRANTY REGISTRATION” and forward it to SOVEMA or any SOVEMA dealer.
SOVEMA's obligation shall terminate 12 (twelve) months after the date of purchase of the product by
the original purchaser. This warranty cannot be assigned or transferred to anyone unless SOVEMA
consent in writing has first been obtained. All warranty claims must be forwarded to SOVEMA or a
SOVEMA dealer within 8 (eight) days after occurrence.
The original purchaser will be responsible for costs of:
A) routine maintenance such as lubricating, minor adjustments, etc.
B) transportation of any kind of SOVEMA part to the place where warranty work is performed
This warranty shall not apply to those machine which has been repaired or altered in any way outside
the SOVEMA factory which affects its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse,
negligence or accident, nor to those machine that has not been operated in accordance with
SOVEMA manual, or operated beyond the company recommended capacity as per machine.
This warranty shall not be applicable to items which are subject to the warranties of their respective
manufacturers. Such items would include but would not be limited to pto drive shaft, knives, hydraulic
components, bearings, belts, tires and other trade accessories.
This warranty shall not be applicable to items defined as normal wearing items. Such items would
include but would not be limited to belts, discs, knives, tines stone guards, tires, slip clutches, pitman
shaft, swath sticks, blades or tine holders.
The judgement of SOVEMA in all cases of claims under this warranty shall be final and conclusive
and the original purchaser agrees to accept its decisions about all questions as to defects and/or to
the exchange of any part or parts.
No Agent, Employee or Representative of SOVEMA has any authority to bind SOVEMA to any
affirmation, representation or warranty, concerning its machinery excepts as specifically set forth.
SOVEMA shall not be liable for special or consequential damages of any kind caused by any
SOVEMA part.
