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Important safety instructions will be identified by the following safety symbol: Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or death. For additional assistance, contact any local authorized Maruyama dealer or Maruyama U.S., Inc., 4770 Mercantile Drive, suite100, Fort Worth, TX 76137 U.S.A.
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Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc. is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
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This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state. It is the Owner's and Dealer's responsibility to make sure the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Maruyama U.S., Inc. Proof of purchase and registration will be required in order to obtain warranty service.
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This warranty statement outlines the emission warranty coverage provided by Maruyama., U.S. INC. (hereinafter “Maruyama”) for small off-road engines sold in the U.S. and its territories, as well as the 13 provinces and territories of Canada. This warranty statement is divided into two parts. Part I warrants that a new Maruyama small off-road engine complies with U.S.
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You must, at your own expense, take your Maruyama small off-road engine or the product on which it is installed, along with proof of original purchase date, to any Maruyama Dealer who is authorized by Maruyama to sell and service that Maruyama product during the Dealer’s normal business hours. Claims for repair or adjustments found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not properly maintained and used.
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Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. Maruyama will not be liable under this article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
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(1) The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage as stated above may be excluded from such warranty coverage if Maruyama demonstrates that the engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
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If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Maruyama U.S., Inc. at no cost to the owner.
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Maruyama U.S., Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Maruyama U.S., Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance...
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WARNING Read and understand this Owner's/Operator's Manual before using this product. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this product. Do not allow children to operate this product. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit without first reading the Owner's / Operator's Manual.
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Sound power level, guaranteed, LWAG dB(A) 109 Safety Inclination Degree is within 10°. SERIAL NIMBER The MARUYAMA MIST BLOWER comes with an Owner's / Operator's Manual and a Warranty Registration Card. Assembly and attachment of the throttle lever bracket and blower pipes are required.
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NAME OF EACH PART CHEMICAL TANK RECOIL STARTER THROTTLE LEVER AIR CLEANER ENGINE BLOWER HOUSING SWIVEL PIPE BAND MIST PIPE STRAIGHT PIPE FLEXIBLE PIPE HOSE BAND FUEL TANK PRIMER BULB HOSE BAND SHOULDER STRAP BACK PAD MIST HOSE SERIAL NUMBER MIST PIPE ASSEMBLE MIST COCK MIST COCK SETTING PROCEDURE...
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50 parts gasoline to 1 part oil or 50:1. CAUTION! If Maruyama brand oil is not used, never use a mixing ratio less than 50:1 regardless of the oil package mixing instructions. Ratios less the 50:1, reduce the amount of lubrication to the internal moving parts of the engine and can cause damage.
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Be sure the mist blower is correctly assembled and all fasteners and fittings are properly secured. THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER Before operating the mist blower, release the knob, knob the throttle grip to the position in the illustration, and tighten knob to secure in place. When the mist blower is strapped to the back of the operator, the throttle lever of is located on the tube.
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"CHOKE LEVER" fully upward to the RETURN LINE". open position. Allow the engine to "WARM-UP" at less than 1/2 speed. If a MARUYAMA engine fails to start after following the above procedures, contact an authorized MARUYAMA dealer. — 15 —...
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OPERATION When the engine has warmed-up, the mist blower can be positioned on the back of the operator. When the mist blower is positioned and ready for operation, adjust the throttle to a speed required to accomplish the task. INTAKE GRILLE OF THE BLOWER HOUSING OPERATING POSITION...
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WARNING • Never operate a mist blower when you are fatigued. • Never operate a mist blower without proper guards or other protective safety devices in place. WARNING To prevent overheating and engine seizure, cooling air comes from the intake grille of the fan housing and is pushed by the blower fan through an opening in the fan housing over the cylinder fin area, taking away combustion heat.
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MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PORTS The muffler should be removed and serviced after each one fifty (50) hours of use. At the same time, the exhaust ports should be cleaned and inspected. An AUTHORIZED MARUYAMA DEALER should be contacted for this service.
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GENERAL CLEANING AND TIGHTENING The MARUYAMA mist blower will provide maximum performance for many hours, if it is maintained properly. Good maintenance includes regular checking of all fasteners for correct tightness, and cleaning the entire machine. Contact an authorized MARUYAMA dealer for additional maintenance suggestions.
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TAMPERING WITH EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Federal law and California State law prohibit the following acts or the causing there of: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new engine for the purposes of emission control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the engine after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
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2. Do not tamper with the carburetor setting to increase the maximum engine speed. 3. If adjustment is needed, have it performed by your authorized MARUYAMA service dealer. Carburetor adjustments are made at the factory and are not adjustable without disassembling the carburetor.
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