Shindaiwa LE242 - Manual (Page 17)

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Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each
subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein
engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of
initial sale, to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine is free of defects in
materials and workmanship that would cause this engine to fail
to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period. This
emission warranty is applicable in all States, except the State of
California.
For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer authorized by
Shindaiwa Corporation will, at no cost to you, make the necessary
diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defective emission-related
component to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S.
EPA regulations.
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE
When sold within the U.S., this engine’s emission control system is
warranted for a period of two () years from the date this product is first
delivered to the original retail purchaser.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the re-
quired maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Shindaiwa Corporation
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
engine, but Shindaiwa Corporation cannot deny a warranty claim solely
for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
As the engine owner, you should however be aware that Shindaiwa
Corporation may deny your warranty coverage if your engine or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest dealer
authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation when a problem exists.
If your Shindaiwa Dealer is unable to answer questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should then contact your
Shindaiwa Distributor.
For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your
area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (50) 69-070 between the hours of
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
PARTS COVERED
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal Emission Design and
Defect Warranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled main-
tenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled replacement of that
part. The warranted parts include:
1. Carburetor Internal Components
• Valve Assembly-throttle, Jet, Metering Diaphragm
. Ignition System Components
• Ignition Coil
• Flywheel Rotor
The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may
also include certain related hoses and connectors.
The following statement only applies to United States and its territories
Shindaiwa Corporation
Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty
Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines
LIMITATIONS
The Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty shall not cover any of
the following:
(a) conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment
(unless they were made by the dealer or service center authorized
by Shindaiwa Corporation during a warranty repair), alteration,
accident, failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not per-
forming required maintenance services,
(b) the replacement parts used for required maintenance services,
(c) consequential parts used for required maintenance services,
(d) diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty
service being performed, and
(e) any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized
parts due to use of non-authorized parts.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS
You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. You
should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the perfor-
mance of regular maintenance in the event questions arise. These receipts
and maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner
of the engine. Shindaiwa Corporation reserves the right to deny warranty
coverage if the owner has not properly maintained the engine. Shindaiwa
Corporation will not deny warranty repairs, however, solely because of the
lack of repair, maintenance or failure to keep maintenance records.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY
REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY
REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER
AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE
OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
If other than the parts authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation are used for
maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affecting emis-
sion control, you should assure yourself that such parts are warranted by
their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts authorized by Shindaiwa
Corporation in their performance and durability.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
All repairs qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a
dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation
If any emission-related part is found defective during the warranty period,
it is your responsibility to present the product to an authorized Shindaiwa
dealer. Bring your sales receipts showing the date of purchase for this
engine. The dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation will perform the
necessary repairs or adjustments within a reasonable amount of time and
furnish you with a copy of the repair order. All parts and accessories re-
placed under this warranty become the property of Shindaiwa Corporation
To locate an authorized Shindaiwa dealer near you, contact your
Shindaiwa Distributor. For the name and telephone number of the
Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (50) 69-
070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
THIS WARRANTY IS ADMINISTERED BY
Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin OR. 9706
(50) 69-070