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(This p age a pplicable inthe U.S.A. and Canada only.)
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN
1995 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES
WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA).
California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your
model year 2000 and later small off-roadengine (SORE). In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, builtand equippedto
meat the State's stringentanti-smog standards. Elsewhere in the United States, new non-road, spark-ignitionengines certified for model
year 1997 and later,must meet similarstandardsset forth by1he U.S. EPA. B&S must warrant 1heemissioncontrolsystem on your 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 emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, muffler and catalytic converter. Also
included may be connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years, subject to provisionsset forth
below. If any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating and
Maintenance Instructions. B&S recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but
B&S 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 however be aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road
engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an Authorized B&S Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The
undisputed 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 B&S Service Representative at
1-414-259-5262.
The emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on normal engine performance. The warranty is not related to an
in-use emission test.
Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine
warranty for non-regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
1. Warranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission control systems parts) to the extent these parts
were present on the engine purchased.
a. Fuel Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Fuel Pump
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
c. Ignition System
• Spark plug(s)
• Magneto ignition system
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
B&S warrants to 1heinitialowner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a periodof two years from 1hedate the engine is delivered to a retaqil
purchaser.
3. No Charge
Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no charge to the owner, includingdiagnostic labor which leads to
the determination that a Warranted Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized B&S Service Dealer. For
emissions warranty service contact your nearest Authorized B&S Service Dealer as listed in the "Yellow Pages" under "Engines,
Gasoline," "Gasoline Engines," "Lawn Mowers," or similar category.
4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be
excluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original B&S parts or because of abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as
set forth in the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. B&S is not liable to cover failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of add-on,
non-original, or modified parts.
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