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FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain
the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off-road equipment engine. For California, engines
produced in 1995 and later must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, 1997
and later model year engines must be designed, built and equipped, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The
engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first
two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Kohler Co. must warrant the emission control system on the
engine for the period of time listed above, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance.
The emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic
converter. Also included are the hoses, belts and connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Kohler Co. will repair the engine at no cost, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is
performed at an authorized dealer), parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE
Engines produced in 1995 or later are warranted for two years in California. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are
warranted for two years. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co. free
of charge.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
(a)
The engine owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the owner's manual. Kohler Co.
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the engine, But Kohler Co. cannot deny warranty solely for the
lack of receipts or for your failure to assure that all scheduled maintenance was performed.
(b)
Be aware, however, that Kohler Co. may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
(c)
For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co. service center as soon as a problem exists.
Call 1-800-544-2444 or access our web site at: www.kohlerengines.com, for the names of the nearest service centers. The
warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Kohler Co. at 1-920-457-4441 and ask for
an Engine Service representative.
COVERAGE
Kohler Co. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the
time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. Kohler Co. also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser, that the
engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a
period of two years.
Engines produced in 1995 or later are warranted for two years in California. For 1997 and later model years, EPA requires
manufacturers to warrant engines for two years in all other states. These warranty periods will begin on the date the engine is
purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Kohler Co. at no
cost to the owner. Kohler Co. is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under
warranty.
Kohler Co. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Kohler Co. engine dealer or warranty station. Warranty repair work done at
an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective.
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty. Some parts listed below may
require scheduled maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. The warranted parts are:
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Oxygen sensor (if equipped)
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Intake manifold (if equipped)
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Exhaust manifold (if equipped)
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Catalytic muffler (if equipped)
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Fuel metering valve (if equipped)
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Spark advance module (if equipped)
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Crankcase breather
KOHLER CO.
LIMITED WARRANTY
SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES
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Ignition module(s) with high tension lead
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Gaseous fuel regulator (if equipped)
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Electronic control unit (if equipped)
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Carburetor or fuel injection system
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Fuel lines (if equipped)
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Air filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs (only
to first scheduled replacement point)
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