Warranty Coverage

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 strict emission 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 utility or 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, must meet similar standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. B&S must warrant the emission control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance 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

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 receipts covering maintenance on your ULGE engine, but B&S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or 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 of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty

rights and responsibilities,you should contact a B&S Service Representative at 1-414-259-5262.

The emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on normal engine performance. The warranty is not related to an in-useemission test.