Warranty - Black Max BM903600 Operator's Manual

CHONGQING RATO POWER MANUFACTURING CORPORA-
TION (RATO), warrants that each new engine sold by it will be
free, under normal use and service, from defects in material
and workmanship for a period listed below from the date of
sale to the original retail purchaser. RATO's obligation under
this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair and re-
placement, at RATO's option, of any part or parts which upon
examination is/are found, in RATO's judgment, to have been
defective in material or work manship. It shall be a condition
of RATO's obligation under this Limited Warranty that RATO,
directly or through one of its Distributors or Service Centers
authorized to service the particular engine involved, receive
prompt notice of any warranty claim and that the engine or
the part or parts claimed to be defec tive be promptly deliv-
ered, transportation prepaid, to such Distributor or Service
Center for inspection and repair. All repairs qualifying under
this Limited Warranty must be performed by RATO or one of
its autho rized Distributors or Service Centers.
WARRANTY PERIOD: Two (2) year limited engine warranty.
If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, call
1-866-340-3912.
The repair or replacement of any part or parts under this Lim-
ited Warranty shall not extend the term of the engine warranty
beyond the original term as set forth above.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: This Limited Warranty
shall not apply to:
1. Bent or broken crankshaft or resultant damage caused
by vibration related to a bent or broken crankshaft
Also, damage caused by loose engine mounting bolts or
improper or imbalanced accessories or blades mounted
to the crankshaft.
2. Repairs required because of prolonged storage including
damage caused by old or contami nated fuel in the fuel
tank, fuel lines, or carburetor, sticky valves or corrosion
and rust of engine parts.
3. Repair required due to overheating. (Most often caused
by overloaded or clogged or damaged or missing
flywheel, fan, inlet air passages, cooling fins, or air
shrouds.)

WARRANTY

LIMITED ENGINE WARRANTY
4. Dirt or grit related wear caused by improper air cleaner
5. Broken or scored parts caused by low lubricant level,
6. Engine tune-ups and normal maintenance service
7. Any engine which has been subject to negligence,
8. Any engine that has been installed, repaired, or altered
9. Any engine which has been fitted with or repaired with
10. Instances when normal use has exhausted the life of
The customer is responsible for all transportation charges in
connection with any warranty work.
RATO reserves the right to modify, alter, or improve any
engines or parts without incurring any oblig ation to modify
or replace any engine or parts previously sold without such
modification, alternation, or improvement.
No person is authorized to give any other warranty or to as-
sume any additional obligation on RATO's behalf unless made
in writing and signed by an officer of RATO.
THIS WARRANTY, AND RATO'S OBLIGATION HERE UNDER,
ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR OBLIGATIONS
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HERE-OF. RATO SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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maintenance (most often resulting in worn piston, piston
rings, cylinders, valves, valve guides, carburetor, or
other internal compo nents).
dirty, or improper grade of lubricant.
including, but not limited to, valve adjust ment, normal
replacement of service items, fuel, and lubricating oil,
etc.
misuse, accident, misapplication, or overspeeding.
by anyone in a manner which in RATO's sole judgment
adversely affects its performance or reliability.
parts or components not manufactured or approved by
RATO which in RATO's sole judgment adversely affects
its performance or reli ability.
a component or an engine.