RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual page 27

WARRANTy
(Effective with engines purchased from Robin America, Wood Dale, IL, after April 1, 2008)
Robin America, Inc., a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (herein "Subaru Robin"), 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. Subaru Robin's obligation under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair
and replacement, at Subaru Robin's option, of any part or parts which upon examination is/are found, in Subaru Robin's
judgment, to have been defective in material or workmanship. It shall be a condition of Subaru Robin's obligation under this
Limited Warranty that Subaru Robin, 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 defective be promptly delivered, transportation prepaid, to such Distributor or Service Center for inspection and repair.
All repairs qualifying under this Limited Warranty must be performed by Subaru Robin or one of its authorized Distributors
or Service Centers.
WARRANTy PERIODS:
Subaru Robin Four-Cycle, Air-cooled, Gasoline Engines - Limited 3 yEAR Warranty (EX / EH and SP Series 4.3hp or
greater)
The repair or replacement of any part or parts under this Limited 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:
 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.
 Repairs required because of prolonged storage including damage caused by old or contaminated fuel in the fuel tank, fuel
lines or carburetor, sticky valves or corrosion and rust of engine parts.
 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).
 Dirt or grit related wear caused by improper air cleaner maintenance (most often resulting in worn piston, piston rings,
cylinders, valves, valve guides, carburetor or other internal components).
 Broken or scored parts caused by low lubricant level, dirty or improper grade of lubricant.
 Engine tune-ups and normal maintenance service including, but not limited to, valve adjustment, normal replacement of
service items, fuel and lubricant, etc.
 Any engine which has been subject to negligence, misuse, accident, mis-application or over-speeding.
Any engine that has been installed, repaired, or altered by anyone in a manner which in Subaru Robin's sole judgment
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adversely affects its performance or reliability.
 Any engine which has been fitted with or repaired with parts or components not manufactured or approved by Subaru
Robin which in Subaru Robin's sole judgment adversely affects its performance or reliability.
 Instances when normal use has exhausted the life of a component or an engine.
The customer is responsible for all transportation charges in connection with any warranty work.
Subaru Robin reserves the right to modify, alter or improve any engines or parts without incurring any obligation 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 assume any additional obligation on Subaru Robin's behalf unless
made in writing and signed by an officer of Subaru Robin.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-
sequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
THIS WARRANTY, AND SUBARU ROBIN'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. SUBARU ROBIN SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES.
LIMITED 3 yEAR ENGINE WARRANTy
Limited Manufacturer's Warranty from Subaru Robin
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