Shindaiwa P231 - Manual (Page 21)

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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 (2) 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 required 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 (503) 692-3070 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
maintenance 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
2. Ignition System Components
• Ignition Coil
• Flywheel Rotor
The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may
also include certain related hoses and connectors.
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 performing 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
performance 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 emission 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 replaced 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 (503)
692-3070 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. 97062
(503) 692-3070
Shindaiwa Corporation
Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty
Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines