Yanmar engines LV series (L48V, L70V, L100V). Manual - part 2

LV Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION

LV Operation Manual

Welcome to the world of Yanmar Engines!
Yanmar has been the leader in industrial diesel
engines for over 90 years. We developed the
world’s first practical small-sized diesel engine in
1933. Our engineers are continuously developing
new technology to keep Yanmar on the leading-
edge of the industry. The LV Series engine is only
one example of the new technology we have
developed. We are committed to maintaining our
environment, and are proud of our history of
innovation, quality and respect for operator safety.

To help you enjoy your Yanmar LV Series engine
for many years to come, please follow these
recommendations:

• Read and understand this Operation Manual

before you operate the machine to ensure that
you follow safe operating practices and
maintenance procedures.

• Keep this Operation Manual in a convenient

place for easy access.

• If this Operation Manual is lost or damaged,

order a new one from your authorized Yanmar
industrial engine dealer or distributor.

• Make sure this manual is transferred to

subsequent owners. This manual should be
considered a permanent part of the engine and
remain with it.

• Constant efforts are made to improve the

quality and performance of Yanmar products, so
some details included in this Operation Manual
may differ slightly from your engine. If you have
any questions about these differences, please
contact your authorized Yanmar industrial
engine dealer or distributor.

• The specifications and components (instrument

panel, fuel tank, etc.) described in this manual
may differ from ones installed on your machine.
Please refer to the manual provided by the
manufacturer of these components.

INTRODUCTION

LV Operation Manual

RECORD OF OWNERSHIP

Take a few moments to record the information you need when you contact Yanmar for service, parts or
literature.

Engine Model: _____________________________________________________________________

Engine Serial No.: __________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased: ___________________________________________________________________

Dealer:____________________________________________________________________________

Dealer Phone:______________________________________________________________________

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YANMAR

WARRANTIES

LV Operation Manual

YANMAR LIMITED WARRANTY

What is Covered by this Warranty?

Yanmar warrants to the original retail purchaser that a new Yanmar LV Series Industrial Engine will be
free from defects in material and / or workmanship for the duration of the warranty period.

THIS WARRANTY IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
YANMAR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, except where such disclaimer is prohibited by law. IF SUCH
DISCLAIMER IS PROHIBITED BY LAW, THEN IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY.

How Long is the Warranty Period?

The Yanmar standard limited warranty period begins on the date of the delivery of the new Yanmar LV
Series Industrial Engine to the first retail purchaser and extends for a period of twenty-four (24) months
or two-thousand (2000) engine operation hours, whichever occurs first.

What the Engine Owner Must Do:

If you believe your Yanmar engine has experienced a failure due to a defect in material and / or
workmanship, you must contact an authorized Yanmar industrial engine dealer or distributor within thirty
(30) days of discovering the failure. You must provide proof of ownership of the engine, proof of the date
of the engine purchase and delivery, and documentation of the Acceptable forms of proof of delivery date
include, but are not limited to: the original warranty registration or sales receipts or other documents
maintained in the ordinary course of business by Yanmar dealers and / or distributors, indicating the date
of delivery of the Yanmar product to the original retail purchaser. This information is necessary to
establish whether the Yanmar product is still within the warranty period. Thus, Yanmar strongly
recommends you register your engine as soon as possible after purchase in order to facilitate any future
warranty matters.

You are responsible for the transportation of the engine to and from the repair location as designated by
Yanmar.

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Yanmar Limited Warranty - Continued

To Locate an Authorized Yanmar Industrial Engine Dealer or Distributor:

You can locate your nearest authorized Yanmar industrial engine dealer or distributor by visiting the
Yanmar Corp., LTD. website at:

http://www.yanmar.co.jp (The Japanese language page will be displayed.) For English language “click”
on “English Page.”)

• “Click” on “Network” in the web site heading to view the “Yanmar Worldwide Network.”

• Choose and “Click” on the desired product group.

• “Click” on the Icon closest to your region.

• “Click” on the desired country or Associate company to locate your nearest authorized Yanmar

industrial engine dealer or distributor.

• You may also contact Yanmar by clicking on “Inquiry” in the web site heading and typing in your

question or comment.

What Yanmar Will Do:

Yanmar warrants to the original retail purchaser of a new Yanmar engine that Yanmar will make such
repairs and / or replacements at Yanmar’s option, of any part(s) of the Yanmar product covered by this
Warranty found to be defective in material and/or workmanship. Such repairs and / or replacements will
be made at a location designated by Yanmar at no cost to the purchaser for parts or labor.

What is Not Covered by this Warranty?

This Warranty does not cover parts affected by or damaged by any reason other than defective materials
or workmanship including, but not limited to, accident, misuse, abuse, “Acts of God,” neglect, improper
installation, improper maintenance, improper storage, the use of unsuitable attachments or parts, the
use of contaminated fuels, the use of fuels, oils, lubricants, or fluids other than those recommended in
your Yanmar Operation Manual, unauthorized alterations or modifications, ordinary wear and tear, and
rust or corrosion. This Warranty does not cover the cost of parts and / or labor required to perform
normal / scheduled maintenance on your Yanmar engine. This Warranty does not cover consumable
parts such as, but not limited to, filters, belts, hoses, fuel injector nozzles, lubricants and cleaning fluids.
This Warranty does not cover the cost of shipping the product to or from the warranty repair facility.

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