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Sears, Roebuckand Co., U.S.A. (Sears), the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)and
the UnitedStates EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(U.S.EPA)
Emissions ControlSystemWarrantyStatement
(Owner'sDefect WarrantyRightsand OhligaUons)
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and Sears are
pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your
small offroad engine (SORE).In California, new small offroad
engines model year 2006 and later must be designed, built and
equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
Elsewherein the United States,new non-road,spark-ignition engines
certified for model year 1997 and later must meet similar standardsset
forth bythe U.S.EPA.Searsmust warrant the emissions control
system on your enginefor the periodsof time listed below, provided
there has been no abuse, neglector improper maintenanceof your
small off-road engine.
Your emissions control system includes parts such as the
carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, fuel line, muffler and
catalytic converter. Also included may be connectors and other
emissions related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will repair your small
off-road engine at no cost to you includingdiagnosis, parts and
labor.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Emissions Control Defects Warranty
Coverage
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emissions control
parts defects for a period of two years, subject to provisions set
forth below. If any covered part on your engine is defective,the part
will 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 ensurethe performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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 Dealeras soon as a problem exists.
The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to exceed30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact a Sears Service Representative
at 1-800-469-4663.
The emissions warranty isa defects warranty. Defects are judged
on normal engine performance. The warranty is not related to an in-
use emissions test.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Emissions Control Defects Warranty
Provisions
The following are specific provisions relativeto your Emissions
Control Defects Warranty Coverage.It is in addition to the Sears
engine warranty for non-regulated enginesfound in the Operating and
Maintenance Instructions.
1. Warranted Parts
Coverageunder this warranty extends only to the parts listed
below (the emissions control systems parts) to the extent these
parts were present on the engine purchased.
a. Fuel Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Fuel Pump
• Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps
• Fueltank, cap and tether
• Carbon canister
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, Pulse valve
e. Miscellaneous Items
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and
switches
• Connectors and assemblies
2. Lengthof Coverage
Sears warrants to the initialowner and eachsubsequent
purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in
materials and workmanship which causedthe failure of the
Warranted Partsfor a period of two yearsfrom the datethe
engine isdelivered to a retail purchaser.
3. No Charge
Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed
at no charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor which
leadsto the determination that a Warranted Part is defective, if
the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized Sears
Service Dealer.
4. Claims and Coverage Excl,sions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions
of the Sears Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall
be excluded for failures ofWarranted Parts which are not
original Sears parts or becauseof abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance as set forth in the Sears Engine Warranty Policy.
Sears is not liable to cover failures of Warranted Parts caused
by the use of add-on, non-original, or modified parts.
5. Maintenance
Any Warranted Part which is not scheduledfor replacement as
required maintenanceor which is scheduled only for regular
inspection to the effect of "repair or replaceas necessary"shall
be warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any
Warranted Part which is scheduledfor replacementas required
maintenanceshall be warranted as to defects only for the period
of time up to the first scheduled replacementfor that part. Any
replacement part that is equivalentin performance and
durabilitymay be used in the performance of any maintenanceor
repairs. The owner is responsiblefor the performance of all
required maintenance,as defined in the Sears Operating and
Maintenance Instructions.
6. Conseq,ential Coverage
Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any engine
components caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still
under warranty.
In the USA and Canada,a 24-hour hotline, 1-800-469-4663, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you product maintenance
information.
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