Evinrude E-TEC 40RL 2008, Operator'S Manual

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PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2008 

EVINRUDE

 OUTBOARD ENGINES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY

Bombardier Recreational Products* (“BRP”) warrants its 2008 

Evinrude

® outboard engines sold by au-

thorized 

Evinrude

 dealers in the fifty United States and Canada (“Product”) from defects in material or

workmanship for the period and under the conditions described below.

2. EXCLUSIONS — The following are not warranted under any circumstances:

• Replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear;

• Routine maintenance parts and services including but not limited to: maintenance requirements, engine

and lower unit oil changes, lubrication, valve and linkage adjustments and replacement of fuses, zinc

anodes, thermostats, timing belts, starter motor bushings, trim motor brushes, filters, propellers, propel-

ler bushings and spark plugs;

• Damage caused by improper or lack of installation, maintenance, winterization and/or storage, failure

to follow the procedures and recommendations in the Operator’s Guide;

• Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service, maintenance, or modification, or use

of parts or accessories not manufactured or approved by BRP, which in its reasonable judgment, are

either incompatible with Product or adversely affect its operation, performance, or durability, or resulting

from repairs done by a person that is not an authorized Dealer;

• Damage caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal use, neglect, racing, improper operation or operation of

the Product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation described in the Operator’s

Guide;

• Damage resulting from external damage, accident, submersion, water ingestion, fire, theft, vandalism

or any act of God;

• Operation without proper fuel, oil or lubrication, or with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for

use with the Product (see the Operator’s Guide);

• Damage resulting from rust or corrosion;

• Damage caused from cooling system blockage by foreign material;

• Damage resulting from sand or debris in the water pump;

• Cosmetic or paint changes due to exposure to the elements.
This warranty will be 

voided in its entirety and rendered null and void

 where:

• Product has been altered or modified in such a way so as to adversely affect its operation, performance

or durability, or change its intended use, horsepower or emission levels; or

• Product is or has been used for racing at any point, even by a prior owner.

3. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRAN-

TY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURA-

TION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY.
ALL INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND

ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

expense for gasoline, expense for transporting Product to and from Dealer, removal of Product from a

boat and reinstallation, mechanic’s travel time, in-and-out of water charges, slip or dock fees, trailering or

towing, storage, telephone, cell phone, fax or telegram charges, rental of a like or replacement Product or

boat during warranty services or down time, taxi, travel, lodging, loss of or damage to personal property,

inconvenience, cost of insurance coverage, loan payments, loss of time, loss of income, revenue or prof-

its, or loss of enjoyment or use of Product.

SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS, LIM-

ITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR OTHER EXCLUSIONS IDENTI-

FIED ABOVE. AS A RESULT, THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU

SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM

STATE TO STATE, OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

No distributor, Dealer or any other person is authorized to make any affirmation, representation or war-

ranty regarding Product other than those contained in this limited warranty and, if made, shall not be en-

forceable against BRP. BRP reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time, being understood that

such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the Products sold while this warranty

is in effect.