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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
(B&S) , 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) ' '
In the interest of the environment, Briggs & Stratton
engines that meet strictemission requirements pre
.labeled, "This engine conforms to 1995-1998
California Emission Control Regulations for ULGE
engines and U.S. EPA Phase 1 regulations for small
non-read engines." EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO
CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA
IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER WHICH ARE USED IN
CALIFORNIA AND TO CERTIFIED. MODEL YF.AR
1997 AND LATER ENGINES W.HICHJkL:{E-¢
PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE
UNITED STATES.
California and United States Emission Control
Defects Warranty Statement
CARB, U.S. EPA and B&S are pleased to explain the
Emission Control System Warranty Statement on your
1996 and later utilityor lawn and garden equipment
(ULGE) engine. In Califomia, new ULGE engines
produced on or after August 1, 1995 must be
designed, built and equipped to meet the State's
stdngant anti-smog standards. Elsewhere in the United
States, new non-road, spark-igniUonengines certified
for model year 1997 and alter, mustmeet similar
standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. B&S must
warrant the emission controlsystem on your engine
for the periods of time listed below providedthere has
been no abuse, neglect or impropermaintenance of
your ULGE engine.
Your emission control system includes parts such as
the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, muffler and
catalytic converter. Also included may be connectors
and other emission related assemblies. Where a
warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your
ULGE engine at no cost to you including diagnosis,
parts and labor.
Briggs and Skatton Emission Control Defects
Warranty Coverage
ULGE engines are warranted relative to emission
controlparts defects for a period of two years, subject
to the provisionsset forth below. If any covered part
on your engine is defective, the part will repaired and
replaced by B&S.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
As the ULGE engine owner you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance listed in
your Operator/Owner Manual. B&S recommends that
you retain all of your receiptscovering maintenance
onyour ULGE engine, but B&S cannot deny warranty
solely forthe lack of receiptsor for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the ULGE engine owner, you should however be
aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if
your ULGE engine or a part has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your ULGE engine
to an Authorized B&S Service Dealer as soon as a
problem exists.The undisputedwarranty repairs
shouldbe completed in a reasonable amount oftime,
notto exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty
rightsand responsibilities,you should contact a B&S
Service Representative at 1-414-259-5262.
The emissionwarranty is a defects warranty. Defects
are judged on normal engine performance. The
warranty is not related to an in-use emission test.
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