Shindaiwa 6850-9430 Owner's Manual

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Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and 
each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine 
(herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at 
the time of initial sale, to all applicable regulations of the u.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine 
is free of defects in materials and workmanship that would 
cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations dur-
ing its warranty period. This emission warranty is applicable 
in all States, except the State of California.
For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer autho-
rized by Shindaiwa Corporation will, at no cost to you, make 
the necessary diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defec-
tive emission-related component to ensure that the engine 
complies with applicable u.S. EPA regulations.
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE
When sold within the U.S., this engine’s emission control system is war-
ranted for a period of two () years from the date this product is first 
delivered to the original retail purchaser.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the 
required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Shindaiwa Cor-
poration recommends that you retain all receipts covering mainte-
nance on your engine, but Shindaiwa Corporation cannot deny a war-
ranty claim solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure 
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the engine owner, you should however be aware that Shindaiwa Corpo-
ration may deny your warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed 
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest dealer 
authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation when a problem exists.
If your Shindaiwa Dealer is unable to answer questions regarding 
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should then contact 
your Shindaiwa Distributor.
For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in 
your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 69-3070 between the 
hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
PARTS COVERED
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal Emission Design 
and Defect Warranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled 
maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled replace-
ment of that part. The warranted parts include:
.   Carburetor Internal Components
  • Valve Assembly-throttle, Jet, Metering Diaphragm
. Ignition System Components 
  • Ignition Coil
  • Flywheel Rotor
The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine 
may also include certain related hoses and connectors.
LIMITATIONS
The Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty shall not cover 
any of the following:
  (a)   conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjust-
ment (unless they were made by the dealer or service cen-
ter authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation during a warranty 
repair), alteration, accident, failure to use the recommended 
fuel and oil, or not performing required maintenance services,
Shindaiwa Corporation
Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty  Utility And Lawn 
And Garden Engines
  (b)   the replacement parts used for required maintenance 
services,
  (c)   consequential parts used for required maintenance services,
  (d)   diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible war-
ranty service being performed, and 
  (e)   any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of autho-
rized parts due to use of non-authorized parts.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS
You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the 
engine. You should keep all receipts and maintenance records cover-
ing the performance of regular maintenance in the event questions 
arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred 
to each subsequent owner of the engine. Shindaiwa Corporation 
reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the owner has not 
properly maintained the engine. Shindaiwa Corporation will not deny 
warranty repairs, however, solely because of the lack of repair, main-
tenance or failure to keep maintenance records.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON-
TROL  DEVICES  AND  SYSTEMS  MAY  BE  PERFORMED  BY  ANY 
REPAIR  ESTABLISHMENT  OR  INDIVIDUAL;  HOWEVER,  WAR-
RANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE 
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE 
OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND 
DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFEC-
TIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE 
A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
If other than the parts authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation are used 
for maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affect-
ing emission control, you should assure yourself that such parts are 
warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts autho-
rized by Shindaiwa Corporation in their performance and durability.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
All repairs qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed 
by a dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation
If any emission-related part is found defective during the warranty 
period, it is your responsibility to present the product to an autho-
rized Shindaiwa dealer. Bring your sales receipts showing the date 
of purchase for this engine. The dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Cor-
poration will perform the necessary repairs or adjustments within 
a reasonable amount of time and furnish you with a copy of the 
repair order. All parts and accessories replaced under this warranty 
become the property of Shindaiwa Corporation
To locate an authorized Shindaiwa dealer near you, contact your 
Shindaiwa Distributor. For the name and telephone number of the 
Shindaiwa Distributor in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at 
(503) 69-3070 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific 
Standard Time.
THIS WARRANTY IS ADMINISTERED BY 
Shindaiwa Inc.
975 S.W. Herman Rd.
Tualatin OR. 9706
(503) 69-3070 
Limited Warranty