The Celifomia Air Resources Board and Sears are pleased to explain the eadssisn control system warranty on your t 996 and later lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, now lawn and garden equipment engines m_sl be des_jned, builf, and equipped to meet the state'sstringent anli-smogstandards. Sears must warrant the emission contrdi system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or Improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine.

Your emission control system includes parts such as the caYouratoror fuel injected system, the ignition system, and connectors end other emlaelon- mlatnd a_;sembllas.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labe_

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

"n_e 1996 and later lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted fur two years. If any emiselon-relatod pan on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

AS the lawn and garden equipment engthe owner, you are responelb_ for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator'sManuel. Sears recommend_ that you retain all receipts covedeg maintenance on your

lawn and g_d_ _ engine. Seem cannot deny warranty solely for the

leek of recelpta o_ tor your fultom to ensure the perfomlance of ell sshedulnd maintenance.

AS the lawn and garden equipment eugine owner, you should howiNer be aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage If your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, ir_oropar maintenance or unapproved moddicat_es.

You are responsible for pmsendng your lawn and garden equipment engine to a Sears mpelr center as soon as a problem exists. 1he warranty repelm should be completed in a reasonable amount of _me, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty dghbl and respon_"o4T_es, you should contact Sears at 1-800-473-7247.

A.WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE

The warranty pe_od begins on the date the equipment is purchased by a reta}l customei_

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LENGTH OF WARRANTY COVERAGE

Sears warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in matehals and wedananship for a period of two years from date of odgfoel purchase from Sears.

C.WHAT iS COVERED

1.REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Raper or replacement of any warranted part will be pedormed at no cberge to the owner at a warranty station. To locate a warranty station, you may call Sears it 1-800-473-7247, (24 hours, 7 days I week).

2.WARRANTY PERIOD

Any warranted bert which Is-not scheduled for rep_cement as required rnalntenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspactfon to the effect of *repair or replace as necdssa_" shall be warranted for the warranty pedod. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the pedod of time up to the first scheduled reqlacement point for that part.

3.DIAGNOSIS

The owner shall _ be charged for diagnostic labor, w_ibh leads to the determination that a warranted pan la defective, if the diagnostic work Is performed it Sears.

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4. CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES

The engine manufacturer is liable for damages to the engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

1.Failures caused by abuse, ne_ect, o_Improper maintenance.

2.ACid-onor mod'dindparts. The use of add-onor mod_lfed parts can

be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The engine manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts

caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.

3.Any indirect or cc_.sequentild damages that may result from the lailum or malfunction of the Sears product. S_ne states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so these limitations may not apply to you.

4.Normal sen'icerequirements adelng dudng the warranty period such as carburetor or ignition adjustment, cleablug, nonnst wea¢. lubrication, spark plugs, lfhars, starter ropes, etc.

5.Normal service work over and above the repair or replacement of defective pads.

6.Any failure that results from an accident, customer abuse, noanof wear, neglect or failure to operate the product in accordance with the insm._-tladsprovided in the Operators Manual or provided with the prnduct,

7.Pre-delfvePj set-up time.

8.Operslfon of an engine with an lacomlot fuel:o_ ratfo, air filter

removed or speeds in excess of Sears'recommendaUons ap_icaMa).

9.Transportation costs assoclatnd with dalivedug and ratum of product to a Sears warranty station.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

Warranty claims may be submitted on several c_ffemntforrr_:

Sears Warranty Claim Request

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Universal Warranty Claim Report

En_ne Service Assoctalfon Claim

Warranty claims must be received at Sears within 60 days of the date of repair noted on the delm.

WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE

Warranty eawine or repairs shall be provided at Sears Sewi,.'_Centers. Forthe address of a Service Center near you call Sears at 1-800-473- 7247, {24 hours. 7 days a week).

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION

RELATED PARTS

Sears replacement parts must ha used in the pedoanance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emlaelen-mlatnd parts and will be provided without charge during the warranty pedod.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Seam'warranty incfudes the fo_owing parts (ubless said part was

scheduled for tenement as required maintenance): Air FlfteL,Fuel Rltor. Carburetor and internal parts, Choke Mechanism, Intake

Manifold, Spark Plug, Flywheel. ign_on Mndute.

MAINTENANCE STATEMENTS

Follow normal maintenance set.Ace, recommended fuel mixl_m (whom applicable), lubdcatlan, operation and storage of the product as explained in the Oparatc_'sManual. The owner shall not be charged for diugnoslfc labor, which leads to the determination that a warranted dart is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at Sears.

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