California Emission Control Warranty; Warranty Statement - Evinrude E-Tec Operator's Manual

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL
Your Evinrude E-TEC outboard has a special environmental label required by the California Air Resources
Board. The label has one, two, three, or four stars. A hangtag, provided with your outboard, describes the
meaning of the star rating system.
The Symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines:
Cleaner Air and Water
For a healthier lifestyle and environment.
Better Fuel Economy
Burns up to 30 to 40 percent less gas and oil than conventional carbureted two-stroke
engines, saving money and resources.
Longer Emission Warranty
Protects consumer for worry free operation.
One Star – Low Emission
The one-star label identifies Personal Watercraft, Outboard, Sterndrive and Inboard engines that meet the
Air Resource Board's Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2001 exhaust emission stan-
dards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-
stroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA's 2006 standards for marine engines.
Two Stars – Very Low Emission
The two-star label identifies Personal Watercraft, Outboard, Sterndrive and Inboard engines that meet the
Air Resources Board's Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2004 exhaust emission stan-
dards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star – Low Emission en-
gines.
Three Stars – Ultra Low Emission
The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's Personal Watercraft and Out-
board marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003
exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star
– Low Emission engines.
Four Stars – Super Ultra Low Emission
The four-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's Sterndrive and Inboard marine
engine 2009 exhaust emission standards. Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also
comply with these standards. Engines meeting these standards have 90% lower emission than One Star
– Low Emission engines.
For more information: Cleaner Watercraft – Get the Facts
YOUR EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION
The California Air Resources Board and Bombardier Recreational Products ("BRP") are pleased to ex-
plain the emission control system warranty on your 2006 Evinrude E-TEC outboard. In California, new out-
board engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
BRP must warrant the emission control system on your outboard for the periods of time listed below pro-
vided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your outboard.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the igni-
tion system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission-
related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, BRP will repair your outboard at no cost to you including diagnosis,
parts, and labor provided that such work is performed by an authorized BRP dealer.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

The Star Label Means Cleaner Marine Engines
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