Warranty - RIDGID GP80150RTB Manual Del Operador

WARRANTY

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 replacement,
at RATO's option, of any part or parts which upon examina-
tion 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 delivered, 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: Three (3) 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 fly-
wheel, fan, inlet air passages, cooling fins, or air shrouds.)
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 includ-
7. Any engine which has been subject to negligence, mis-
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 a
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 assume
any additional obligation on RATO's behalf unless made in writ-
ing 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.
ing, but not limited to, valve adjust ment, normal replace-
ment of service items, fuel, and lubricating oil, etc.
use, 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.
component or an engine.