Operator's Manual
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I. CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and Ishikawajima-Shibaura Machinery Co., Ltd. (ISM) are pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later utility or lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, new
utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent
anti-smog standards. ISM must warrant the California emission control system on your (utility or lawn and garden)
equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance of your (utility or lawn and garden) equipment engine.
Your California emission control system include parts such as the fuel injection pump, the fuel injector and the high
pressure fuel oil line. Also included are the fuel filter element and the air cleaner element which are covered under this
California emission control system warranty only to the first maintenance schedule replacement, if ISM supplies the fuel
filter and air cleaner with the engine.
Where a warrantable condition exists, the manufacturer of your equipment or ISM's Engine Distributor will repair your
utility or lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor (hereinafter such
commitment is phrased by ISM").
MANUFACTURER'S (ISM) WARRANTY COVERAGE
The 1995 and later utility, lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-related part
on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by ISM.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual. ISM recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your said engine, but ISM cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the said equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that ISM may deny you warranty coverage if
your said engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your said engine to the manufacturer of equipment or ISM's Engine Distributor
as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed thirty (30) days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact the Equipment Dealer from whom the equipment was purchased, or manufacturer of said equipment. If you
need further assistance please contact ISM's Representative at (212) 599-8100 or FAX your concern to (212)
599-8111 to the attention of ISM's Representative.
II. MANUFACTURER'S (ISM) EXPLANATION OF EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY COVERAGE
A. WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE
The Warranty period commences on the date the engine powered utility, or lawn, or garden equipment is delivered
to the first retail purchaser; or from the date the said equipment is first rented, loaned or leased prior to a sale to the
first purchaser.
B. LENGTH OF COVERAGE
ISM warrants the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine emission control system is free from
defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted California emission control system part
for a period of two years as described in A" above.
C. WHAT IS COVERED
1. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
Repair or replacement of any California emission control warranted part will be performed at no charge to the
owner at a service center where the equipment was purchased or at ISM's engine distributor. To obtain the
telephone number of your nearest authorized service center in California contact the manufacturer's dealer
from whom you purchased your equipment or call ISM representative at 1-212-599-8100.