Craftsman 580.32561 operating instructions EmJion information

EmJ_ion information

Enginesthat are certified to meetthe CaliforniaAir Resources Board(CARB)Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regardingthe Emissions Durabiiity Period and Air Index. The engine manufacturer makesthis information avaiiabteto the consumer on emission iabeis, The engine emission iabet wili indicate certification information,

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to beemissions compliant, assuming proper maintenancein accordancewith the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. The following categories are used:

Moderate: Engineis certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time.

Intermediate: Engineis certified to beemission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended: Engineis certified to beemission compiiant for 500 hours of actual engine running time.

Forexample, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equateto 10to 12 years.

Certainengines wiii be certified to meetthe United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)Phase 2 emission standards. For phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compiiance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federalemission requirements.

For engines iess than 225 cc displacement:

CategoryC = 125 hours

Category B = 250 hours

CategoryA = 500 hours.

For engines of 225 cc or more displacement:

CategoryC = 250 hours

Category B = 500 hours

CategoryA = 1000 hours.

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