Troy-Bilt TB20CS Operator's Manual page 19

California / EPA Emission ControJ Warranty Statement
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board, the Envkonmentd Protection Agency and MTD LLC (MTD) are pHeased to exphin
the emission controH system warranty on your 2000 and Hatersmall off-road engine, New small off-road engines must be
designed, buiHtand equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards, MTD must warrant the emission controH system on
your small off-road engine for the periods of time Histed bellow provided there has been no abuse, negHect or improper
maintenance of your small off-road engine,
Your emission controH system may include parts such as the carburetor or fueNnjected system, the ignition system, and
cataHytic converter, AHso incHuded may be hoses, beHts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies,
Where a warrantable condition exists, Troy-Bilt will repair your small off-road
engine
at no cost to you
diagnosis, parts and labor,
The 2000 and later small off-road
engines
are warranted for two years, If any emission-related part on your
engine
is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Troy-Bilt.
Owners Warranty Responsibilities
• As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your
operator's manual, Troy-Bilt recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road
engine, but Troy-Bilt 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 however should be aware that Troy-Bilt 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 a Troy-Bilt Authorized Service Center 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 shouM ca[[ 1-800-520-5520,
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
• The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to the retail purchaser,
• The manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser, that the engine is free from defects in
material and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years,
Repair or replacement of warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an Authorized Troy-Bilt Service
Center, For the nearest location please contact Troy-Bilt at: 1-800-520-5520,
, Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement, as required maintenance or which is scheduled for only
for regular inspection to the effect of "Repair or Replace as Necessary" is warranted for the warranty period, Any
warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will be warranted for the period of time up
to the first scheduled replacement point for that part,
The owner wi[[ not be charged for diagnostic [abor which [eads to the determination that a warranted part is defective,
if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center,
• The manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still
under warranty,
• Failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper maintenance are not covered under warranty,
, The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim, The manufacturer is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts,
, In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center, Warranty services or repairs will be
provided at all Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Centers,
• Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair
of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner, Any replacement part that is equivalent in
performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty
obligations of the manufacturer
• The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel
lines, fuel pick up/fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler,
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