2003 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Owners Manual - Page 8

ESU00004 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants that new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased from an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in the continental United States will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain stated limitations. 2. Give notice to an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten (10) days after discovery, and make the machine available at that time for inspection and repairs at such dealer's place of business. You may locate your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer through your local telephone directory. WARRANTY PERIOD: 1. All Yamaha snowmobiles shall be warranted for a term of one (1) year from the date of purchase, plus a special early-season extension (if applicable). 2. All Yamaha snowmobile clutch components are warranted against abnormal wear for one (1) year from the date of purchase, plus a special early-season extension (if applicable). DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer will, free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha's option, any part adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. Parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the snowmobile's warranty period. All parts replaced under warranty become the property of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer any remaining warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser, it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer. In order for this warranty to remain in effect, this inspection and registration must take place within ten (10) days after ownership transfer. An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall include any failures to the machine caused by: 1. Competition, racing, or non-Yamaha authorized rental use. 2. Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice. 3. Installation of parts or accessories that are not qualitatively equivalent to genuine Yamaha parts. 4. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. 5. Lack of proper maintenance. 6. Accident or collision damage. 7. Modification to original parts. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall include parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY under this warranty shall be to: 1. Operate and maintain the snowmobile as specified in the appropriate Owner's Manual. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 1-1