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initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the manufacturing
date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period.
About Your Warranty
This limited warranty covers engine-related material and/or workmanship issues only,
and not replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted.
Routine maintenance, tune-ups, adjustments, or normal wear and tear are not covered
under this warranty. Similarly, warranty is not applicable if the engine has been altered
or modified or if the engine serial number has been defaced or removed. This warranty
does not cover engine damage or performance problems caused by:
1. The use of parts that are not original Briggs & Stratton parts;
2. Operating the engine with insufficient, contaminated, or an incorrect grade of
lubricating oil;
3. The use of contaminated or stale fuel, gasoline formulated with ethanol greater
than 10%, or the use of alternative fuels such as liquefied petroleum or natural gas
on engines not originally designed/manufactured by Briggs & Stratton to operate
on such fuels;
4. Dirt which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance or
reassembly;
5. Striking an object with the cutter blade of a rotary lawn mower, loose or improperly
installed blade adapters, impellers, or other crankshaft coupled devices, or
excessive v-belt tightness;
6. Associated parts or assemblies such as clutches, transmissions, equipment
controls, etc., which are not supplied by Briggs & Stratton;
7. Overheating due to grass clippings, dirt and debris, or rodent nests which plug or
clog the cooling fins or flywheel area, or by operating the engine without sufficient
ventilation;
8. Excessive vibration due to over-speeding, loose engine mounting, loose or
unbalanced cutter blades or impellers, or improper coupling of equipment
components to the crankshaft;
9. Misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, or warehousing of
equipment, or improper engine installation.
Warranty service is available only through Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service
Dealers. Locate your nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or by calling 1-800-444-7774 (in USA).
80004537 (Revision G)
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty
California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton, LLC Emissions Control Warranty -
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
For Briggs & Stratton Engine Models with "F" Trim Designation (Model-Type-
Trim Representation xxxxxx xxxx Fx)
The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are
pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emissions ("emissions") control system
warranty on your 2021-2023 engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-
road engines 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 small off-road engine or equipment leading to
the failure of the emissions control system.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-
injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines (for liquid
fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, clamps and other associated
components. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission-
related assemblies.
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:
The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your engine/equipment
is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission-related part on your 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 owner's manual. B&S recommends
that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine, but B&S
cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for 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, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your engine/equipment to a B&S
distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. The
warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact B&S at 1-800-444-7774 (in USA) or
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Warranty Provisions
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 or fuel injection system
• Oxygen sensor
• Electronic control unit
• Fuel pump module
• Fuel line (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel line fittings, clamps
• Fuel tank, cap and tether
• Carbon canister and mounting bracket
• Pressure relief valves
• Liquid/Vapor separator
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
• Purge and vent line
c. Ignition System
• Spark plug(s)
• Magneto ignition system
d. Catalyst System
• Catalytic converter
• Exhaust manifold
• Air injection system or pulse value
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
• Electronic controls
2. Length of Coverage
Coverage is for a period of two years from the date of delivery to an ultimate
purchaser, 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 or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.
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.
• Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the
Operator's Manual supplied, is warranted for the warranty period stated
above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted
for the remaining warranty period.
• Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance in the Operator's Manual supplied, is warranted for the period of
time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails
prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced
by B&S at no charge to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under
warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first
scheduled replacement point for the part.
• Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board
may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by
the owner will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufacturer
will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a
non-exempted add-on or modified part.
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