Craftsman 536.88155 operating instructions Sears .Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), 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)

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPUCABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CAIJFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE

USED IN CAUFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER EN- GINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA),

California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement

The California Air Resources Board

(CARB), U.S. EPA end Sears are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your modelyear 2000 end lat- er small off-roaders:jine(SORE). in Califor- nia, new small off-road engines must be des'_ned,built and equipped to meet the

State's stringent anti-smog standards. l=lsewhare in the United States, new non-

road, spark-ignition engines certified for model year 1997 end later must meet simi-

lar standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. Sears must warrant the emission control

system on your engine for the periods of time Estedbelow,provided iners has been no abuse, neglect or improper mainte- nance of your sma_ off-rcadengine.

Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, mufflerand catalytic con- verter. Also included may be connectors and other emission related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will repair your small off-road en- gine at no costto you includingdiagnosis, parts and labor.

Sears .Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage

Small off-roadengines are warranted ral- ative to emission controlparts defects for a period of two years, subject to provl-

sions set forth below. If any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Seats.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating end Maintenance Instructions. Sears recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receiptsor for your faJure to ensure the

performance of all scheduled mainte- nance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-roed engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, impropermaintenance or

unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an Authorized Sears Service Dealer as soon as a prob- lem exists. The undisputed warranty re- pairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed

30days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights end responsibilities, you should contact a Sears Service Repre- sentative at 1-800-469-4663.

The emission warranty is a defects war- ranty. Defects are judged on normal en-

gine performance. The warranty is not related to an in-use emission test.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions

The following are specific provisionsrelative to your EmissionControl Defects Warranty Coverage. It Is in additionto the Sears engine warranty for non-regulatsd engines found in the Operating end Maintenance InstructJons.

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