Emission System Warranty - Shindaiwa T350 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 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 workman-
ship that would cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regula-
tions 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 Kogyo Co., Ltd. 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 Kogyo
Co., Ltd. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance
on your engine, but Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 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
Kogyo Co., Ltd. may deny your warranty coverage if your engine or a
part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unap-
proved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest dealer
authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 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
• Jet, Diaphragm Assembly-Metering
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 Kogyo Co., Ltd. during a warranty repair), altera-
tion, 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 war-
ranty service being performed, and
(e) any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized
parts due to use of non-authorized parts.
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Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty
Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines
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 subse-
quent owner of the engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to deny warranty coverage if the owner has not properly maintained
the engine. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. 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, WARRAN-
TY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE
USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EF-
FECTIVENESS 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 Kogyo Co., Ltd. are
used for maintenance replacements or for the repair of components af-
fecting emission control, you should assure yourself that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts authorized
by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. in their performance and durability.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
All repairs qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed
by a dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
If any emission-related part is found defective during the warranty
period, it is your responsibility to present the product to an autho-
rized Shindaiwa dealer. Bring your sales receipts showing the date of
purchase for this engine. The dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Kogyo
Co., Ltd. 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 Kogyo Co., Ltd.
To locate an authorized Shindaiwa dealer nearest 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