FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Maruyama U.S., Inc. are pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your small off-road engine. New 1997 and later model year small off-road
engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small
off-road engines. The equipment engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which
cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the
ultimate purchaser. Maruyama U.S., Inc. must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road
engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance
of your small off-road engine.
Emission durability of 300 hours.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition
system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, and connectors and other emission related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Maruyama U.S., Inc. will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to
you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
The 1995and later model year small off-road engines are warranted for five years. If any emission-related part on
your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Maruyama U.S., Inc. free of charge.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(a) As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance
listed in your owner's manual.
(a) Maruyama U.S., Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road
engine, but Maruyama U.S., Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in
performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the
warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Maruyama Manufacturing Company
may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
(b) You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Maruyama U.S., Inc. service center as
soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Maruyama U.S.,
COVERAGE
Maruyama U.S., Inc. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your small off-road
engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations.
Maruyama U.S., Inc. also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your small off-
road engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with
applicable regulations for a period of two years.
The 1995 and later model years, EPA requires manufacturers to small off-road engines for two years. These
warranty periods will begin on the date the small off-road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any
emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Maruyama U.S., Inc. at no cost to the
owner.
Maruyama U.S., Inc. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Maruyama U.S., Inc. engine
dealer or warranty station. Any authorized work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be
free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-
approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-
related parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty, Maruyama
U.S., Inc. is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under
warranty.
EPA considers emission-related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below. These warranted parts are:
the carburetor assembly, the ignition coil assembly, the ignition rotor, the spark plug, the catalytic converter, and
the fuel tank.
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