Warranty

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WARRANTY
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 work-
manship 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 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 Distribu-
tors or Service Centers.
WARRANTY PERIOD: Two (2) year limited engine warranty.
If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, call
1-877-617-3501.
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
flywheel, fan, inlet air passages, cooling fins, or air
shrouds.)
4. Dirt or grit related wear caused by improper air cleaner
maintenance (most often resulting in worn piston, piston
rings, cylinders, valves, valve guides, carburetor, or
other internal compo nents).
5. Broken or scored parts caused by low lubricant level,
dirty, or improper grade of lubricant.
6. Engine tune-ups and normal maintenance service
including, but not limited to, valve adjust ment, normal
replacement of service items, fuel, and lubricating oil,
etc.
7. Any engine which has been subject to negligence,
misuse, accident, misapplication, or overspeeding.
8. Any engine that has been installed, repaired, or altered
by anyone in a manner which in Rato’s sole judgment
adversely affects its performance or reliability.
9. Any engine which has been fitted with or repaired with
parts or components not manufactured or approved by
Rato which in Rato’s sole judgment adversely affects
its performance or reli ability.
10. Instances when normal use has exhausted the life of
a component or an engine.
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 as-
sume 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.
LIMITED ENGINE WARRANTY