Product Warranty Information - BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual

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BRP US Inc. Limited Warranty For Evinrude® Outboard Engines

1. Scope Of The Limited Warranty

BRP US Inc.* ("BRP")* warrants its Evinrude® outboard engines (the "Product") sold by distributors or

dealers authorized by BRP to distribute Evinrude® outboard engines (the "OE Distributor/Dealer") from

defects in material or workmanship for the period and under the conditions described below.

All genuine Evinrude® parts and accessories, including but not limited to propellers, gauges, oil tanks, re-

mote controls, wiring and key switches installed by an authorized OE Distributor/Dealer at the time of de-

livery of the Product bear the standard BRP limited warranty for Evinrude® genuine parts and

accessories. See your authorized OE Distributor/Dealer for a full copy of such limited warranty.

This limited warranty will become null and void if:

(1) Product was used for racing or any other competitive activity, at any point, even by a previous owner;

or (2) Product has been altered or modified in such a way so as to adversely affect its operation, perfor-

mance or durability, or (3) the Product has been altered or modified to change its intended use, horsepow-

er or emission levels.

2. Exclusions — The following are not warranted under any circumstances:

• Replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear;

• Outboard jet pumps that are added to outboards and parts contained there in;

• Routine maintenance parts and services including but not limited to: maintenance requirements, engine

and lower unit oil changes, lubrication, valve and linkage adjustments and replacement of fuses, zinc

anodes, thermostats, timing belts, filters, propellers;

• Damage caused by improper or lack of installation, maintenance, winterization and/or storage, failure

to follow the procedures and recommendations in the Operator's Guide;

• Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service, maintenance, or modification, or use

of parts or accessories not manufactured or approved by BRP, which in its reasonable judgment, are

either incompatible with Product or adversely affect its operation, performance, or durability, or resulting

from repairs done by a person that is not an authorized OE Distributor/Dealer (as described below);

• Damage caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal use, neglect, racing, improper operation or operation of

the Product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation described in the Operator's

Guide;

• Damage resulting from external damage, accident, submersion, water ingestion, fire, theft, vandalism

or any act of God;

• Operation without proper fuel, oil or lubrication, or with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for

use with the Product (see the Operator's Guide);

• Damage resulting from rust;

• Damage resulting from corrosion (for G2™ engines - see Evinrude® E-TEC® G2™ Limited Corrosion

Warranty);

• Damage caused from cooling system blockage by foreign material;

• Damage resulting from sand or debris in the water pump;

• Cosmetic or paint changes due to exposure to the elements;

• Incidental or consequential damages, or damages or any kind including without limitation expense for

gasoline, expense for transporting Product to and from OE Distributor/Dealer, removal of Product from

a boat and reinstallation, mechanic's travel time, in-and-out of water charges, slip or dock fees, trailering

or towing, storage, telephone, cell phone, fax charges, rental of a like or replacement Product or boat

during warranty services or down time, taxi, travel, lodging, loss of or damage to personal property, in-

convenience, cost of insurance coverage, loan payments, loss of time, loss of income, revenue or prof-

its, or loss of enjoyment or use of Product.