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California,U.S. EPA,andBriggs& Stratton
CorporationEmissionsControlWarranty
Statement
YourWarranty RightsAndObligations
The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard, U.S. EPA,and Briggs &
Stratton (B&S) are pleasedto explain the emissions control
system warranty on your Model Year 2008 and later
engine/equipment. In California,new small off-road engines
must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's
stringent anti-smog standards. B&S must warrant the
emissions control system on your engine/equipmentfor the
periods of time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect,or improper maintenanceof your small off-
road engine.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as
the carburetor or fuel injection system, fuel tank, ignition
system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses,
belts, connectors, sensors, and other emissions-related
assemblies. Wherea warrantable condition exists, B&S will
repair your engine/equipmentat no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's WarrantyCoverage:
Small off-road engines arewarranted for two years. If any
emissions-related part on your engine/equipment is
defective, the part will be repaired or replacedby B&S.
Owner's WarrantyResponsibilities:
• As the small engine/equipment owner, you are
responsiblefor the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your owner's manual. B&S
recommendsthat you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your engine/equipment, but B&S
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receiptsor
your failure to ensure the performanceof all scheduled
maintenance.
• As the engine/equipment owner, you should however
be awarethat B&S may deny you warranty coverageif
your engine/equipment or a part has failed due to
abuse, neglect,improper maintenance,or unapproved
modifications.
• You are responsiblefor presentingyour
engine/equipment to a B&Sdistribution center,
servicing dealer, or other equivalententity, as
applicable, assoon as a problem exists. Thewarranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonableamount of
time, not to exceed30 days. If you haveany questions
regardingyour warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact B&Sat (414) 259-5262.
Briggs& Stratton EmissionsControlWarrantyProvisions
The following are specific provisions relativeto your
Emissions Control Warranty Coverage.It is in addition to the
B&S enginewarranty for non-regulated engines found in the
Operator's Manual.
1. Warranted Emissions 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. FuelMetering System
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Fuel pump
• Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps
• Fuel tank, cap and tether
• Carbon canister
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
C,
d,
• Intake manifold
• Purge and vent line
Ignition System
• Spark plug(s)
• Magneto ignition system
Catalyst System
• Catalytic converter
• Exhaust manifold
,
• Air injection system or pulse valve
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive
valves and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
Length of Coverage
For a period of two years from date of original
purchase, B&S warrants to the original purchaser and
each subsequent purchaserthat the engine is designed,
built, and equippedso asto conform with all applicable
regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board;that it
is free from defects in material and workmanship that
could cause the failure of a warranted part; and that it
is identical in all material respects to the engine
described in the manufacturer's application for
certification. The warranty period begins on the date the
engine is originally purchased.
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