Your Warranty Rights And Obligations - Snapper 1696628 Operator's Manual

California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are
pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year
2015-2017 engine/equipment. In California, new small off-road engines and
large spark ignited engines less than or equal to 1.0 liter must be designed,
built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. B&S
must warrant the emissions control system on your engine/equipment for the
periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or
improper maintenance of your engine/equipment.
Your exhaust emissions control system may include parts such as the
carburetor or fuel injection system, ignition system, and catalytic converter.
Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, sensors, and other emissions-
related assemblies. Your evaporative emission control system may include
parts such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters,
filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated components.
Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your engine/equipment at
no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:
Small off-road engines and large spark ignited engines less than or equal
to 1.0 liter, and any related emissions components of the equipment, are
warranted for two years or for the time period listed in the respective engine or
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions Control Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine warranty for non-regulated engines found
in the Operator's Manual.
1. Warranted Emissions Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emissions
control systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on the B&S engine
and/or B&S supplied fuel system.
a. Fuel Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Oxygen sensor
• Electronic Control Unit
• Fuel pump module
• Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps
• Fuel tank, cap and tether
• Carbon canister
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
• Purge and vent line
c. Ignition System
• Spark plug(s)
• Magneto ignition system

Your Warranty Rights And Obligations

For Briggs & Stratton Engine Models with "F" Trim Designation
(Model-Type-Trim Representation xxxxxx xxxx Fx)
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Warranty Provisions
product warranty statement, whichever is greater. If any emissions-related part on
your B&S engine/equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by
B&S.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the engine/equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance
of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual. B&S
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
engine/equipment, but B&S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack
of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
• As the engine/equipment owner, you should however be aware that B&S
may deny you warranty coverage if your engine/equipment or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved
modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your engine/equipment to a B&S
distribution center, servicing dealer, or other equivalent entity, as applicable,
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 B&S
at 1-800-444-7774 (in USA) or BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.
d. Catalyst System
• Catalytic converter
• Exhaust manifold
• Air injection system or pulse valve
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
2. Length of Coverage
Coverage is for a period of two years from date of original purchase, or for
the time period listed in the respective engine or product warranty statement,
whichever is greater. B&S warrants to the original purchaser and each subsequent
purchaser that the engine is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with
all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board; that it is free from
defects in material and workmanship that could cause the failure of a warranted
part; and that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the
manufacturer's application for certification. The warranty period begins on the date
the engine is originally purchased.
The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows:
• Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance in the Operator's Manual supplied, is warranted for the
warranty period stated above. If any such part fails during the period of
warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S at no charge
to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty will be
warranted for the remaining warranty period.