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KOHLER
CO.
FEDERAL
AND CALIFORNIA
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEMS
LIMITED
WARRANTY
UTILITY
AND
LAWN AND GARDEN
ENGINES
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources
Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal
and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off-road equipment engine. For California, engines produced in 1995 and later must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines must be
designed, built and equipped, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The engine must be free from defects in materials and
workmanship
which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate
purchaser. Kohler Co. must warrant the emission control system on the engine for the period of time listed above, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance.
The emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also
included are the hoses, belts and connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable
condition exists, Kohler Co. will repair the engine at no cost, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an
authorized dealer), parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY COVERAGE
Engines produced in 1995 or later are warranted for two years in Cafifornia. In other states, 1997 and _ater model year engtaes are warranted for two
years,
if any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co. free of charge.
OWNER'S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
The engine owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance
listed in the owner's manual. Kohler Co. recommends
that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance
on the engine. But Kohler Co. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to assure
that all scheduled maintenance was performed.
(a)
Be aware, however, that Kohler Co. may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance
or unapproved modifications.
(b)
For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co. service center as soon as a problem exists. Call 1-800-544-2444,
or access our web site at: www.kohlerengines.com,
for the names of the nearest service centers. The warranty repairs should be
completed
in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities,
you should contact Kohler Co. at 1-920-457_1441
and ask for an Engine
Service representative.
COVERAGE
Kohler Co. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent
purchaser that the engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of
sale, to meet all applicable regulations.
Kohler Co. also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser, that the engine is free from
defects in material and workmanship
which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years.
Engines produced in 1995 or later are warranted for to years in California.
For 1997 and later model years, EPA requires manufacturers
to warrant
engines for two years in all other states. These warranty periods will be begin on the date the engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any
emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Kohler Co. at no cost to the owner. Kohler Co. is liable for damages to
other engine components
caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
Kohler Co. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Kohler Co. engine dealer or warranty station. Warranty repair work done at an
authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines
that a warranted part is defective.
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal and California
Emission Control Systems Warranty. Some parts listed below may require
scheduled maintenance
and are warranted up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part. The warranted parts are:
Oxygen sensor (if equipped)
Intake manifold (if equipped)
Exhaust manifold (if equipped)
Catalytic muffler (if equipped)
Fuel metering valve (if equipped)
Spark advance module (if equipped)
Crankcase breather
Ignition medule(s) with high tension lead
Gaseous fuel regulator (if equipped)
Electronic control unit (if equipped)
Carburetor or fuel injection system
Fuel lines (if equipped)
Air filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs (only to first scheduled replacement point)
LIMITATIONS
This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following:
(a)
repair or replacement
required because of misuse or neglect, improper maintenance,
repairs improperly performed or replacement
not conforming to Kohler Co. specifications
that adversely affect performance
and/or durability and alterations or modifications not
recommended
or approved in writing by Kohler Co.,
(b)
replacement
of parts and other services and adjustments
necessary for required maintenance
at and after the first scheduled
replacement
point,
(c)
consequential
damages such as loss of time, inconvenience,
loss of use of the engine or equipment,
etc.,
(d)
diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty service being performed, and
(e)
any add-on or modified part, or malfunction of authorized parts due to the use of add*on or modified parts.
MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIRS REQUIREMENTS
The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance
of the engine. Kohler Co. recommends
that all receipts and records covering the
performance
of regular maintenance
be retained in case questions arise. If the engine is resold during the warranty period, the maintenance
records
should be transferred to each subsequent owner. Kohler Co. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly main-
tained; however, Kohler Co. may not deny warranty repairs solely because of the lack of repair maintenance or failure to keep maintenance
records.
Normal maintenance,
replacement
or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment
or individual;
however, warranty repair must be performed by a Kohler authorized service center. Any replacement
part or service that is equivalent in perfor-
mance and durability may be used in non*warranty
maintenance
or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations
of the engine manufacturer.
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