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SECTION 10: ENGINE INFORMATION
KOHLER CO.
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
LIMITED WARRANTY
SMALL OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT 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 (herein 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 California. In other states, 1997 and
later model year engines 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
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) 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 1-920-457-4441 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 same 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:
• Carburetor assembly
• Throttle body ( EFI system - if equipped)
• Catalytic muffler (if equipped)
• Fuel metering valve (if equipped)
• Crankcase breather
• Fuel pressure regulator (EFI system-if equipped)
• Ignition module(s) with high tension lead
• Spark advance module (if equipped)
• Oxygen, speed, throttle position, and
temperatue sensors (if equipped)
• Electronic control unit (if equipped)
• Fuel injectors (EFI system - if equipped)
• Air filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs (only to first
scheduled replacement point)