SECTION 11: ENGINE INFORMATION
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP., FEDERAL (U.S. EPA) AND CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY
(Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
In the interest of the environment, Briggs & | APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES |
Stratton engines that meet strict emission | PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND |
requirements are labeled, “This engine conforms | THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN |
to 1995 - 1998 California emission regulations for | CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL |
ULGE engines and U.S. EPA Phase I regulations | YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE |
for small | PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE |
CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS | UNITED STATES |
CALIFORNIA AND UNITED STATES EMISSION CONTROL DEFECTS WARRANTY
STATEMENT
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Briggs & Stratton are pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty 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
time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your ULGE engine.
Your emission control system includes such parts 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, your authorized dealer or a Briggs & Stratton service dealer will repair your ULGE engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts and labor.
EMISSION CONTROL DEFECTS WARRANTY COVERAGE
The utility or lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years, subject to provisions set forth below. If any covered part on
your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by your authorized dealer or a Briggs & Stratton service dealer.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the utility or lawn and garden equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Operator’s Manual. The engine manufacturer recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your ULGE engine, but the engine manufacturer cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the utility or lawn and garden equipment owner, you should however be aware that the engine manufacturer 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 utility or lawn and garden equipment engine to your authorized dealer or a Briggs & Stratton 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 your authorized dealer.
The emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on normal engine performance. The warranty is not related to an in- use emission test.
EMISSION CONTROL DEFECTS WARRANTY PROVISIONS
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the manufacturer’s engine warranty.
1.Warranted Parts — Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission control systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased.
(a)Fuel Metering System
-Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
-Carburetor and internal parts
-Fuel pump
(b)Air Induction System
-Air cleaner
-Intake manifold
(c)Ignition System
-Spark plug(s)
-Magneto ignition system
(d)Catalyst System
-Catalytic converter
-Exhaust manifold
-Air injection system or pulse valve
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