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Warranty
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
OWT Industries, Inc. specifically warrants the emissions control system of this Gas Trimmer Product in accordance with the
California and Federal legal requirements described below:
OWT Industries, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchasers and subsequent purchasers that the nonroad engine included
with this product has been designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to comply with applicable EPA regulations, and
that the engine is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with the applicable
regulations for its warranty period.
The following CARB statement only applies to model numbers 51951, 51971, and 51991.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), and OWT Industries, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control Sys-
tem Warranty on your nonroad or small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built
and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. OWT Industries, Inc. must (and does) warrant the emission
control system on your nonroad or small off-road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your nonroad or small off-road engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, the
catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, and connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, OWT Industries, Inc. will repair your nonroad or small off-road engine at no cost to
you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage
The 1995 and later small off-road engines are warranted for two years in California from original date of purchase. If any
emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by OWT Industries, Inc. free of
charge.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed
in your owner’s manual. OWT Industries, Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
non-road or small off-road engine, but OWT Industries, Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your
failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you should however, be aware that OWT Industries, Inc. may deny you
warranty coverage if your non-road or small off-road engine or a part has faild due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance
or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your nonroad or small off-road engine to an OWT Industries, Inc distribution center or
authorized service center as soon as a problem exists. 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 an OWT Industries, Inc.,
Customer Representative at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or 1-866-574-9243 (Canada).
Emission-related warranted parts for this product include: Carburetor, Spark Plug, Ignition, Air Filter and Fuel Filter.
Maintenance Requirements
The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by OWT Industries, Inc. in the owner’s
manual.
Limitations
The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following:
(a) repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, lack of required maintenance, repairs improperly per-
formed or replacements not conforming to OWT Industries, Inc. specifications that adversely affect performance and/or
durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by OWT Industries, Inc., and
(b) replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first sched-
uled replacement point.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements. Category C=50 hours, B=125 hours, and A=300
hours.
