Shindaiwa 81188, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Your Warranty Rights and  

Obligations

  The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. are pleased to 

explain the emission control system warranty on your new small 

off-road (non-road) engine.

  In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, 

built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog stan-

dards. In other states, new 1997 and later non-road engines must 

meet the Federal EPA’s stringent anti-smog standards. Shindaiwa 

Kogyo Co., Ltd. must warrant the emission control system on your 

small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below, provided 

there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of 

your small off-road engine.

  Your engine emission control system includes parts such as 

the carburetor, the ignition system and, if equipped, the catalytic 

converter. These components are specifically listed below.

  Where a warrantable condition exists, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., 

Ltd. will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you includ-

ing diagnosis, parts, and labor.

Manufacturer’s Warranty  

Coverage

  When sold within the U.S., this engine’s emission control sys-

tem is warranted for a period of two (2) years from the date this 

product is first delivered to the original retail purchaser.

  During the warranty period, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. will, at 

their option, repair or replace any defective emission-related com-

ponent on this engine. During the original Warranty Period, these 

Warranty Rights are automatically transferable to subsequent own-

ers of this product.

What is Covered by this 

Warranty

1.  Carburetor Internal Components
 



 Throttle Valve, Needle, Jet, Metering Diaphragm

2.  Ignition System Components
 



 Ignition Coil



 Flywheel Rotor

3.  Catalytic Converter (if originally equipped)
  The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa 

engine may also include certain related hoses  

and connectors.

Emission System Warranty Statement

Owners Warranty  

Responsibilities

  As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the 

performance of the required maintenance listed in this owners 

manual. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. recommends that you retain 

all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, 

but Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. cannot deny warranty solely for the 

lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all 

scheduled maintenance.

  As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, 

however, that Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. may deny you warranty 

coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to 

abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifica-

tions.

  You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine 

to an authorized Shindaiwa Dealer 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 a Shindaiwa customer service 

representative at (503) 692-3070 or your local Shindaiwa Dealer.

Consequential Damages

  In the event that other component parts of this product are 

damaged by the failure of a warranted part, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., 

Ltd. will repair or replace such component parts at no charge to 

you.

What is Not Covered



  Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper  

maintenance procedures.



  Failures caused by the use of modified or non-approved parts 

or attachments.

This Warranty is Administered by:

Shindaiwa Inc.

11975 S.W. Herman Rd.

Tualatin, OR 97062

(503) 692-3070

Shindaiwa Inc.

11975 S.W. Herman Rd.

Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Telephone: 503 692-3070

Fax: 

503 692-6696

www.shindaiwa.com

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.

6-2-11 Ozuka-Nishi

Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima

731-3167, Japan

Telephone: 81-82-849-2220

Fax: 

81-82-849-2481

©2005 Shindaiwa, Inc. 

Part Number 81188

Revision 11/05

Shindaiwa is a registered trademark

of Shindaiwa, Inc.

Specifications subject to change without notice.