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 are
labeled, "This engine conforms to
California Emission Control Regulations for ULGE engines and U.S. EPA Phase 1 regulations for small
IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER WHICH ARE USED iN
CALIFORNIA AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE 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 California, new ULGE engines produced on or after August 1, 1995 must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent
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 Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
ULG E'enginesare warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years, subject to the provisions_et 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 eng'meowner, 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 undisputed warranty repairs should be 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 Represel_tative at
The emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on normal engine performance. The warranty is not related to an
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