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(This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), 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 EN-
GINES 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 Sears are pleased
to explain the Emission Control System
Warranty on your model year 2000 and lat-
er small off-road engine (SORE). In Califor-
nia, new small off-road engines must be
designed, built and equipped to meet the
State's stringent anti-smog standards.
Elsewhere in the United States, new non-
road, spark-ignition engines certified for
model year 1997 and later must meet simi-
lar standards set forth by the U.S. EPA.
Sears must warrant the emission control
system on your engine for the periods of
time listed below, provided there has been
no abuse, neglect or improper mainte-
nance of your small off-road engine.
Your emission control system includes
parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner,
ignition system, muffler and catalytic con-
verter. Also included may be connectors
and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
Sears will repair your small off-road en-
gine at no cost to you including diagnosis,
parts and labor.
Sears Emission Control
Small off-road engines are warranted rel-
ative to emission control parts defects for
a period of two years, subject to provi-
Defects Warranty Coverage
sions set forth below. If any covered part
on your engine is defective, the part wi!!
be repaired or replaced by Sears.
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.
Sears recommends that you retain all
your receipts covering maintenance on
your small off-road engine, but Sears
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack
of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled mainte-
nance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you
should however be aware that Sears 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
Sears Service Dealer as soon as a prob-
lem exists. The undisputed warranty re-
pairs 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 Sears Service Repre-
sentative at 1-800469-4663.
The emission warranty is a defects war-
ranty. Defects are judged on normal en-
gine performance. The warranty is not
related to an in-use emission test.
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty
Coverage. It is in addition to the Sears engine warranty for non-regulated engines found
in the Operating and Maintenance instructions.
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