Maruyama M42BK-QC Owner's manual

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OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO U OPERADOR
MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE/DE L'UTILISATEUR

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Limited Warranty Statement
All Maruyama commercial/ industrial products are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the time periods listed as follows:
Lifetime for solid steel driveshaft and ignition coils.
5 years for qualified IRON 5-YR™ commercial, institutional, or industrial use.
1 year for residential or 2 years for commercial use with competitor’s oil.
90 days for rental use.
Engine - Refer to engine manufacturer’s warranty statement. Only Maruyama engines are
covered by this limited warranty statement.
Any part of a Maruyama product found to be defective within the applicable warranty period shall, at
Maruyama's option, be repaired or replaced without charge. Warranty consideration is obtained by delivering
any Maruyama product believed to be defective to an Authorized Maruyama Servicing Dealer within the
applicable warranty period.
The purchaser shall not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted
part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at a Maruyama Dealer.
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled
only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for the warranty
period. Any warranted part, which is scheduled for replacement as, required maintenance shall be warranted
for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc. is
liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
The purchaser is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance, as defined by Maruyama Mfg.
Co., Inc. in the Owner's/Operator's Manual.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS WARRANTY: In addition to the above warranty coverage, Maruyama Mfg.
Co., Inc. will repair or replace, free of charge, for the original purchaser and each subsequent purchaser
any emission-related part or parts found to be defective in material and workmanship for two (2) years from
original retail delivery date. Emission-related parts are the carburetor assembly, the ignition coil
assembly, the ignition rotor, the spark plug, the catalytic converter and the fuel tank. Any replace-
ment part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or
repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc.
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This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Maintenance items (excluding defects in materials and workmanship) including hoses, spark plugs,
starter rope, air and fuel filters, clutch shoes, vibration isolators, throttle cables and all cutting attach-
ments, etc.
2. Extra expenses including shipping and handling, travel, payment for lost time or pay and for any incon-
venience and storage.
3. Alterations or modifications including aftermarket parts not authorized by Maruyama U.S., Inc.
4. Wear, accident, abuse, neglect, misuse, negligence, improper fuels, lubricants, fuel mixtures (when
applicable), or failure to operate or maintain the product in accordance with instructions approved by
Maruyama.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Maruyama
shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty
on these products except to the extent prohibited by applicable law. Any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose on these products is limited in duration to the warranty period as defined in the
limited warranty statement. Maruyama reserves the rights to change or improve the design of the product
without notice and does not assume obligation to update previously manufactured products.
This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state.
It is the Owner's and Dealer's responsibility to make sure the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out
and mailed to Maruyama U.S., Inc. Proof of purchase and registration will be required in order to obtain war-
ranty service.
To locate an Authorized Maruyama Servicing Dealer nearest you, contact:.
Maruyama U.S., Inc.
4770 Mercantile Drive, suite100,
Fort Worth, TX
76137 U.S.A.
[phone]
[email protected]
www.maruyama-us.com

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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Maruyama Manufacturing Company, 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 Manufacturing Company, 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 Manufacturing Company, 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 1997 and later model year small off-road engines are warranted for two years. If any emis-
sion-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Maruyama
Manufacturing Company, 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/operator’s manual.
Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc.
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-
mance 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.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
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(b) 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.
(c) You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Maruyama Manufacturing
Company, 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., Inc. at 1-866-783-7400, or [email protected].
COVERAGE
Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subse-
quent purchaser that your small off-road engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the time
of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. Maruyama Manufacturing Company, 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 appli-
cable regulations for a period of two years.
The 1997 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 Manufacturing Company, Inc. at no cost to the owner.
Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized
Maruyama Manufacturing Company, 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 re-
placement 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
Manufacturing Company, 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 war-
ranted parts are: the carburetor assembly, the ignition coil assembly, the ignition rotor,
the spark plug, the catalytic converter, and the fuel tank.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by the
Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc. in the owner's/operator’s manual.
LIMITATIONS
This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following:
(a) repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, lack of required maintenance,
repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to Maruyama Manufacturing
Company, Inc. specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alter-
ations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Maruyama Manufacturing
Company, Inc., and
(b) replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required mainte-
nance at and after the first scheduled replacement point.