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About Your Engine WarrantyBriggs& Stratton welcomes warranty repairand apologizes to
youfor being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer
mayperform warranty repairs. Most warranty repairsare han-
dled routinely,but sometimes requests for warranty service
maynot be appropriate. For example, warranty would not ap-
plyif engine damage occurred because of misuse, lack of rou-
tinemaintenance, shipping, handling,warehousing or improp-
erinstallation. Similarly,warranty is void if the serial number of
theengine has been removed or the engine has been altered
ormodified.
Ifa customer differs with the decision of the Service Dealer, an
investigationwillbe made to determine whether the warranty ap-
plies.Ask the Service Dealer to submit all supporting facts to his
Distributoror the Factory for review. If the Distributoror the Fac -
torydec ides that the claim is justified, the customer will be fully
reimbursedfor those items that are defective. To avoid misun-
derstandingwhich might occur between the customer and the
Dealer,listedbelow are some of the causes of engine failure that
thewarranty does not cover.
Impropermaintenance:
Thelife ofan engine depends upon the conditions under which
itoperates, and the care it receives. Some applications, such
as tillers, pumps and rotary mowers, are very often used in
dustyor dirty conditions, which can cause what appears to be
prematurewear. Such wear, when caused by dirt, dust,spark
plugcleaning grit, or other abrasive material that has entered
theengine because of improper maintenance, is not covered
bywarranty.
Thiswarranty covers engine related defective material and/
orworkmanship only, and not replacement or refund of the
equipmentto which the engine may be mounted. Nor does
thewarranty extend to repairs required because of:
1. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT
ORIGINALBRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS.
2. Equipmentcontrols or installations that prevent starting,
causeunsatisfactoryengine performance,orshortenen-
ginelife. (Contact equipment manufacturer.)
3. Leakingcarburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking valves,
orother damage, caused by using contaminated or stale
fuel.(Use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline and Briggs &
Strattongasoline stabilizer, Part No. 5041.)
4. Partswhichare scoredorbroken becauseanenginewas
operatedwith insufficientor contaminated lubricating oil,
oran incorrect grade of lubricating oil (checkoil level dai-
lyor after every 8 hours of operation. Refill when neces-
sary and change at recommended intervals.) Read
“Owner’sManual.”
5. Repairor adjustment of associated parts or assemblies
such as clutches, transmissions,remote controls, etc.,
whichare not manufactured by Briggs & Stratton.
6. Damageor wear to parts caused by dirt, which entered the
enginebecause of improper air cleaner maintenance, re-
assembly,or use of a non-original air cleaner element or
cartridge.(At recommended intervals, clean and re-oil the
Oil-Foam®elementor the foam pre-cleaner, and replace
thecartridge.) Read “Owner’s Manual.”
7. Parts damaged by over-speeding, or overheating
causedby grass, debris, or dirt, which plugs or clogs the
coolingfins,or flywheel area, or damage caused by oper-
atingthe engine in a confinedarea without sufficient ven-
tilation.(Clean fins on the cylinder,cylinder head and fly-
wheelatrecommended intervals.)Read“Owner’s Manu-
al.”
8. Engineorequipment parts broken by excessive vibration
causedby a loose engine mounting, loose cutterblades,
unbalancedblades or loose or unbalanced impellers,im-
proper attachment of equipment to engine crankshaft,
over-speedingor other abuse in operation.
9. Abent or broken crankshaft, caused by striking a solid
objectwith the cutter blade of a rotary lawnmower, or ex-
cessivev-belt tightness.
10. Routine tune-up or adjustment of the engine.
11. Engine or engine component failure, i.e., combustion
chamber,valves, valve seats, valve guides, or burned
starter motorwindings, caused by the use of alternate
fuels such as, liquified petroleum, natural gas, altered
gasolines,etc.
Warrantyis available only through service dealers which
havebeen authorized by Briggs & Stratton Corporation.
your nearest Authorized Service Dealer is listed in the
“YellowPages™” of your telephone directory under “En-
gines,Gasoline” or “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,”
orsimilar category.
Briggs & Stratton Engine Owner Warranty Policy
EffectiveJuly 1, 1998, replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 1998
LIMITEDWARRANTY
“Briggs& Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the engine that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for
repairor replacement under this Warrantymust beborne by purchaser.This warranty iseffective for the time periods and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy. For warranty service contact
yournearest Authorized Service Dealer as listed in the ‘YellowPages™’ under ‘Engines, Gasoline,’ ‘Gasoline Engines,’ ‘Lawn Mowers’ or similar category. THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRAN-
TY.IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE, OR TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTEDBY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE
EXTENTEXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequentialdamages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.”
Briggs& Stratton Corporation
F.P. Stratton,Jr.
Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer
WARRANTYPERIOD
WITHINU.S.A. AND CANADA OUTSIDEU.S.A. AND CANADA
ENGINES CONSUMERUSE*COMMERCIAL USE*CONSUMER USE*COMMERCIAL USE*
AllVanguard™engines. 2 year --engine }/Lifetime** -- Magnetron®ignition
AllDiamond Plus®, Industrial Plus™, I/C®engines and sleeve bore Intek series. 2year 1year 2year }1 year
Quantum®andDiamond Power®.2 year 90 days {2year {} 90 days
Allstandard engines and Kool Bore™Intek series installed on lawn mowers, rid-
ers,edgers, chippers, shredders, tillers, fun carts, and all Sno/Gard engines. 2year 90 days 1year 90 days
Allother standard engines and Classic™series. 1 year 90 days 1year 90 days
* Forpurposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” means personal residential household use by the original retail consumer.“Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial,
incomeproducing or rental purposes. Once an engine has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for purposes of this warranty. Engines used in
competitiveracing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied.
** Lifetimelimited warranty of the Magnetron®ignition covers parts and labor for the first five (5) years from the date of purchase; thereafter only parts. “Lifetime” means lifetime of the engine in the hands of
theoriginal purchaser.
{One(1) year in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and Africa.
}One(1) year in India.
NOWARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IS NECESSARY TO OBTAINWARRANTY ON BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES.
YOUMUST SAVE THE PURCHASE RECEIPT. A PROOF OF PURCHASE DATEWILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY.
Briggs& Stratton Engines Are Made Under One Or More Of The Following Patents: Design D-247.177 (Other Patents Pending)
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