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Item # GEN4000 Portable Gasoline Generator  

 

 

 

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 

Buffalo Corp. 

 

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

 California Air Resources Board

 

and

 

Buffalo Corp are pleased to 

explain the emissions control system warranty on your 

(current model year) 2019 

small off-road engine. In California, new 

equipment that use small off-

road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti

-smog 

standards. Buffalo Corp must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed 
below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine or equipment leading 
to the failure of the emission control systems. 
 
Your emission control systems may include parts such as the carburetors or the fuel injection system, the ignition system, 
catalytic converters, fuel tanks, fuel lines (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, clamps, and other 
associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission-related assemblies. 
 
Where a warrantable condition exists, Buffalo Corp will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, 
parts and labor. 
 

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

 

The emissions control system on your small off-road engine is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on your 

small off-road engine

 is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Buffalo Corp. 

 

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your 

owner’s manual.  

Buffalo Corp recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road 

engine, but Buffalo Corp cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts 

or for your failure to ensure the 

performance of all scheduled maintenance

 

As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Buffalo Corp may deny you warranty coverage if 
your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. 

 

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Buffalo Corp distribution center or service center as soon 
as the problem exists. The warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.  

If you have a question regarding your warranty 

rights and responsibilities

, you should contact at 1-866-460-9436

 

or email  

[email protected]

 

 

DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMNTS: 

(a)

 

The  warranty  period  begins  on  the  date  the  engine  or  equipment  is delivered  to  an ultimate  purchaser  and  extends for a 
period of Two Years. 

(b) General Emissions Warranty Coverage.  
The small off-road engine or equipment must be warranted to the ultimate purchaser and any subsequent owner the emission 
control system when installed was: 
 

(1) 

Designed,  built,  and  equipped  so  as  to  conform  with  all  applicable  regulations  adopted  by  the  US  EPA  & 
California Air Resources Board,; and 

 

(2)  Free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years. 

(c)

 

The warranty on emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows: 

 

(1) 

 Any  warranted  part  that  is  not  scheduled  for  replacement  as  required  maintenance  in  the  written  instructions 
required by subsection (e) must be warranted for the warranty period defined in Subsection (b)(2). If any such part 
fails  during  the  period  of  warranty  coverage,  it  must  be  repaired  or  replaced  by  Buffalo  Corp  according  to 
Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less 
than the remaining warranty period.   

(2)

 

Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions required by subsection 
(e) must be warranted for the warranty period defined in Subsection (b)(2). A statement in such written instructions 

to  the  effect  of  “repair  or  replace  as  necessary” 

shall  advise  owners  of  the  warranty  coverage  for 

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Страница 1: ...change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE If...

Страница 2: ...llon Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline Only 87 rating or higher 3 600 RPM Mobility Kit Available Separately If you are using a generator above sea level the generator may not function properly because of ai...

Страница 3: ...nerator 13 Step 1 Verify Oil Level 13 Step 2 Verify Gas Level 13 Step 3 Ground The Generator 13 STARTING THE GENERATOR 14 USING THE GENERATOR 15 AC Usage 15 DC Usage 16 STOPPING THE GENERATOR 17 MAINT...

Страница 4: ...come to the owner to make the warranty repair or pay for the repair to be made at a local non authorized service center The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states excluding...

Страница 5: ...r into any electric outlet in your home Doing so could create a connection to the utility company power lines You are responsible for ensuring that your generator s electricity does not feed back into...

Страница 6: ...cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the fuel tank Avoid spilling fuel Do not fill the fuel tank above the upper limit line Gasoline may expand during operation Do not fill to the top of...

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Страница 8: ...Item GEN4000 Portable Gasoline Generator 8 In addition to the previously described safety information familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator...

Страница 9: ...ems are supplied with this Generator Verify that all items are included STOP If there are missing items call 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time for customer service Item List DC conne...

Страница 10: ...r Cover 7 Recoil Starter 8 AC Circuit Protector 9 Engine Switch 10 120 Volt AC Outlet 11 DC Circuit Protector 12 12 Volt DC Outlet 13 Grounding Terminal 14 120 Volt RV Outlet 15 Voltmeter GENERATOR CO...

Страница 11: ...GENERATOR WILL NOT START DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS COMPLETELY FULL AND ALMOST OVERFLOWING This generator requires engine oil to function Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine perform...

Страница 12: ...expand do not fill the fuel tank to the very top 4 Securely tighten the fuel tank cap and immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth Fuel Tank Capacity gallons 3 6 Fuel Type Fresh Unlea...

Страница 13: ...f 87 or higher according to Step 2 Add Gasoline of the Using this Generator for the First Time section of this manual Fuel Tank Capacity gallons 3 6 Fuel Type Fresh Unleaded Gasoline Octane Rating 87...

Страница 14: ...t Then pull briskly to start the engine Gently return the cord into the generator to avoid damage to the starter or housing Never allow the cord to snap back 7 If the engine fails to start repeat step...

Страница 15: ...ted wattage for the generator This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time Connect electrical devices requiring a rated running wattage equal to or less than the rated wa...

Страница 16: ...Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it has been started 2 Confirm that the electrical device is switched off prior to plugging it into this generator 4 Turn on the connected electrical d...

Страница 17: ...to the schedule in Figure 7 Never perform maintenance procedures while this generator is running Allow this generator to cool before commencing any maintenance procedures Keep heat sparks and flame a...

Страница 18: ...nged after the first 20 hours of operation Subsequently the oil should be changed every 6 months or for every 100 hours of use or when the oil has become contaminated with water and or dirt To drain t...

Страница 19: ...install a new spark plug A F7RTC spark plug such as NGK BPR7ES is recommended 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a gauge The gap should be 0 020 0 028in 0 5 0 7mm See Figure 9 5 If re using t...

Страница 20: ...tenance Care section Turn the fuel valve to the off position Disconnect the spark plug Do not obstruct any ventilation openings Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it Store this generato...

Страница 21: ...ll the fuel line off The carburetor will slide off Turn the carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm bolt on the bottom of the bowl Remove the pin that holds the float on Pull the float up Inspect t...

Страница 22: ...f it is too high or too low adjust the governor screw which is located above the pull start on the green metal shroud WARNING DO NOT ADJUST THE GOVERNOR SCREW WITHOUT USING A VOLTMETER ONLY ATTEMPT TH...

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Страница 29: ...aintenance As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that Buffalo Corp may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect or im...

Страница 30: ...pproved replacement parts that do not increase the exhaust or evaporative emissions of the engine or evaporative emission control system must be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or...

Страница 31: ...agms 11 Control Cables 12 Control Linkages 13 Purge Valves 14 Gaskets 15 Liquid Vapor Separator 16 Carbon Canister 17 Canister Mounting Brackets 18 Carburetor Purge Port Connector Note As they relate...

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