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California, U.S. EPA,
and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty Statement
California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton
Corporation Emissions Control Warranty
Statement
Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton
(B&S) are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty
on your Model Year 2012-2013 engine/equipment. In California, new
small off-road engines and large spark ignited engines less than or
equal to 1.0 liter must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the
State’s stringent anti-smog standards. B&S must warrant the emissions
control system on your engine/equipment for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your engine or equipment.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as
the carburetor or fuel injection system, ignition system,
and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors, sensors, and other emissions-related assemblies.
Your evaporative emission control system may include parts
such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves,
canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other
associated components. Where a warrantable condition exists,
B&S will repair your engine/equipment at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
Small off-road engines and large spark ignited engines
less than or equal to 1.0 liter, and any emissions related
components of the equipment, are warranted for two years*.
If any emissions-related part on your engine/equipment is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S.
* Two years or for the time period listed in the respective engine or
product warranty statement, whichever is greater.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
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performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s
manual. B&S recommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your engine/equipment, but B&S cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your engine/
equipment or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
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a B&S distribution center, servicing dealer, or other equivalent
entity, as applicable, as soon as a problem exists. The 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
B&S at (414) 259-5262.
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions
Control Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine
warranty for non-regulated engines found in the Operator’s Manual.
1. Warranted Emissions Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed
below (the emissions control systems parts) to the extent
these parts were present on the B&S engine and/or B&S
supplied fuel system.
a. Fuel Metering System
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c. Ignition System
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d. Catalyst System
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e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
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valves and switches
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2. Length of Coverage
For a period of two years from date of original purchase*,
B&S warrants to the original purchaser and each subsequent
purchaser that the engine is designed, built, and equipped so
as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air
Resources Board; that it is free from defects in material and
workmanship that could cause the failure of a warranted part;
and that it is identical in all material respects to the engine
described in the manufacturer’s application for certification.
The warranty period begins on the date the engine is originally
purchased.
* Two years or for the time period listed in the respective
engine or product warranty statement, whichever is greater.
NOT
for
REPRODUCTION