CHONGQING RATO POWER CO., LTD. (herein "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 examination 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 War-
ranty 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: Two (2) year limited engine warranty.
If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage,
call 1-800-726-5760.
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:
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 flywheel, fan, inlet air passages, cooling fins,
or air shrouds.)
WARRANTY
LIMITED ENGINE WARRANTY
4. Dirt or grit related wear caused by improper air
5. Broken or scored parts caused by low lubricant level,
6. Engine tune-ups and normal maintenance service
7. Any engine which has been subject to negligence,
8. Any engine that has been installed, repaired, or
9. Any engine which has been fitted with or repaired
10. Instances when normal use has exhausted the life
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 writing 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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cleaner 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.
including, but not limited to, valve adjust ment, normal
replacement of service items, fuel, and lubricating
oil, etc.
misuse, accident, misapplication, or overspeeding.
altered by anyone in a manner which in Rato's sole
judgment adversely affects its performance or reli-
ability.
with parts or components not manufactured or
approved by Rato which in Rato's sole judgment
adversely affects its performance or reli ability.
of a component or an engine.