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The Celifomia Air Resources Board and Sears are pleased to explain the
eadssisn control system warranty on your t 996 and later lawn and garden
equipment engine. In California, now lawn and garden equipment engines
m_sl be des_jned, builf, and equipped to meet the state's stringent anli-smog
standards. Sears must warrant the emission contrdi system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the period of time listed below provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, or Improper maintenance of your lawn and
garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system includes parts such as the caYouratoror fuel
injected system, the ignition system, and connectors end other emlaelon-
mlatnd a_;sembllas.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will repair your lawn and garden
equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labe_
MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
"n_e 1996 and later lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted fur two
years. If any emiselon-relatod pan on your engine is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by Sears.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
AS the lawn and garden equipment engthe owner, you are responelb_ for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manuel.
Sears recommend_ that you retain all receipts covedeg maintenance on your
lawn and
g_d_ _
engine. Seem cannot deny warranty solely for the
leek of recelpta o_ tor your fultom to ensure the perfomlance of ell sshedulnd
maintenance.
AS the lawn and garden equipment eugine owner, you should howiNer be
aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage If your lawn and garden
equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, ir_oropar
maintenance or unapproved moddicat_es.
You are responsible for pmsendng your lawn and garden equipment engine to
a Sears mpelr center as soon as a problem exists. 1he warranty repelm
should be completed in a reasonable amount of _me, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty dghbl and respon_"o4T_es,
you should contact Sears at 1-800-473-7247.
A.
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT
DATE
The warranty pe_od begins on the date the equipment is purchased by
a reta}l customei_
B,
C.
LENGTH OF WARRANTY COVERAGE
Sears warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that
the engine is free from defects in matehals and wedananship for a
period of two years from date of odgfoel purchase from Sears.
WHAT iS COVERED
1.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
OF PARTS
Raper or replacement of any warranted part will be pedormed at
no cberge to the owner at a warranty station. To locate a
warranty station, you may call Sears it 1-800-473-7247,
(24
hours, 7 days I week).
2.
WARRANTY PERIOD
Any warranted bert which Is-not scheduled for rep_cement as
required rnalntenance, or which is scheduled only for regular
inspactfon to the effect of *repair or replace as necdssa_" shall
be warranted for the warranty pedod. Any warranted part which is
scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be
warranted for the pedod of time up to the first scheduled
reqlacement point for that part.
3.
DIAGNOSIS
The owner shall _
be charged for diagnostic labor, w_ibh leads
to the determination that a warranted pan la defective, if the
diagnostic work Is performed it Sears.
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4. CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES
The engine manufacturer is liable for damages to the engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under
warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
1.
Failures caused by abuse, ne_ect, o_Improper maintenance.
2.
ACid-on or mod'dindparts. The use of add-on or mod_lfed parts can
be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The engine
manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts
caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.
3.
Any indirect or cc_.sequentild damages that may result from the
lailum or malfunction of the Sears product. S_ne states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so
these limitations may not apply to you.
4.
Normal sen'ice requirements adelng dudng the warranty period
such as carburetor or ignition adjustment, cleablug, nonnst wea¢.
lubrication, spark plugs, lfhars, starter ropes, etc.
5.
Normal service work over and above the repair or replacement of
defective pads.
6.
Any failure that results from an accident, customer abuse, noanof
wear, neglect or failure to operate the product in accordance with
the insm._-tlads provided in the Operators Manual or provided
with the prnduct,
7.
Pre-delfvePj set-up time.
8.
Operslfon of an engine with an lacomlot fuel:o_ ratfo, air filter
removed or speeds in excess of Sears' recommendaUons
ap_icaMa).
9.
Transportation costs assoclatnd with dalivedug and ratum of
product to a Sears warranty station.
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
Warranty claims may be submitted on several c_ffemntforrr_:
Sears Warranty Claim Request
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
Universal Warranty Claim Report
En_ne Service Assoctalfon Claim
Warranty claims must be received at Sears within 60 days of the date
of repair noted on the delm.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE
Warranty eawine or repairs shall be provided at Sears Sewi,.'_ Centers.
Forthe address of a Service Center near you call Sears at 1-800-473-
7247, {24 hours. 7 days a week).
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS
Sears replacement parts must ha used in the pedoanance of any
warranty maintenance or repairs on emlaelen-mlatnd parts and will be
provided without charge during the warranty pedod.
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Seam' warranty incfudes the fo_owing parts (ubless said part was
scheduled for tenement
as required maintenance): Air FlfteL,Fuel
Rltor. Carburetor and internal parts, Choke Mechanism, Intake
Manifold, Spark Plug, Flywheel. ign_on Mndute.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENTS
Follow normal maintenance set.Ace, recommended fuel mixl_m (whom
applicable), lubdcatlan, operation and storage of the product as
explained in the Oparatc_'s Manual. The owner shall not be charged for
diugnoslfc labor, which leads to the determination that a warranted dart
is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at Sears.
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