California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement - Craftsman 247.88700 Owner's Manual

California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the
California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and Tecumseh
Products Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and
California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new
small off-road engine.
tn California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent
anti-smog standards, tn other states, new 1997 and later
model year engines must be designed, built and equipped, at
the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small
non-road engines.
Tecumseh Products Co. wilt warrant the emission control
system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time
listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect,
unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of your
small off-road engine. Your emission control system may
include parts such as the carburetor, ignition system and
exhaust system. Also included may be the compression
release system and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Products
Co. wilt repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you for
diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer's Emission Control System
Warranty Coverage
Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year
California small off-road engines are warranted for two years
as hereinafter noted. In other states, 1997 and later model
year engines are also warranted for two years, if, during such
warranty period, any emission-related part on your engine is
defective in materials or workmanship, the part wilt be
repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance listed in your
Owner's Manual, but Tecumseh Products Co. wilt not deny
warranty solely due to the tack of receipts or for your failure to
provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however, be
aware that Tecumseh Products Co. may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off-road engine or a part thereof has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or
unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting
your small off-road engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service
Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer. Tecumseh
Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central
Warehouse Distributor) as soon as a problem exists. The
warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, not to exceed 30 days.
Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer or bycontacting
Tecumseh Products Co., c/o Service Manager, Engine and
Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street,
Grafton, WI 53024-1499. Telephone 1-262-377-2700 [or in
USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402] or see your local
telephone yellow pages under "Engines, Gasoline" for the
name, address and telephone number of a Authorized
Tecumseh Servicing Dealer near you.
Important Note
This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations
under the Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS
Warranty") which is provided to you by Tecumseh Products
Co. pursuant to California law. Tecumseh Products Co. also
provides to original purchasers of new Tecumseh Products
Co. engines. The Tecumseh Products Co. Limited Warranties
for New Tecumseh Engine and Electronic ignition Modules
("Tecumseh Products Co. Warranty") which is enclosed with
all new Tecumseh Products Co. engines on a separate sheet.
The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control
system of your new engine.To the extent that there is any
conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the
Tecumseh Products Co. Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall
apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh
Products Co. Warranty may provide a longer warranty period.
Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co.
Warranty describe important rights and obligations with
respect to your new engine.
Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh
Products Co. Authorized Servicing Dealer. At the time of
requesting warranty service, evidence must be presented of
the date of sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall
pay any charges for making service calls and/or for
transporting the products to and from the place where the
inspection and/or warranty work is performed. The purchaser
shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in
connection with the transportation of any engine or any part(s)
thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty work.
tf you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact Tecumseh Products Co.
at 1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402.
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