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(This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.)
Sears Brands Management Corporation (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 APPLICABLE TO CERTI-
FIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAF-
TER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL
YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES 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 and Sears are pleased
to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your model year 2000 and
later small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new small off-road engines
must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog
standards. Elsewhere in the United States, new non-road, spark-ignition
engines certified for model year 1997 and later must meet similar standards set
forth by the U.S. EPA. Sears must warrant the emission control system on your
engine for the periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. Your emis-
sion 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, Sears
will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts
and labor.
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects
for a period of one year, subject to provisions set forth below. If any covered
part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears.
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 and Maintenance Instruc-
tions. 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 receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance. As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be
aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine
or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unap-
proved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road
engine to an Authorized Sears 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 Sears Service Representative
at 1-800-469-4663. 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.
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the Sears engine warranty for non-regulated
engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
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
• 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
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves
and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
2. Length of Coverage
Sears warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that
the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of one
year from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser.
3. No Charge
Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no
charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a Warranted Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is
performed at an Authorized Sears Service Dealer. For emissions warranty
service contact your nearest Authorized Sears Service Dealer as listed in
the “Yellow Pages” under “Engines, Gasoline,” “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn
Mowers,” or similar category.
4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the
Sears Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be excluded for
failures of Warranted Parts which are not original Sears parts or because
of abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as set forth in the Sears
Engine Warranty Policy. Sears is not liable to cover failures of Warranted
Parts caused by the use of add-on, non-original, or modified parts.
5. Maintenance
Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect
of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted as to defects for the
warranty period. Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement
as required maintenance shall be warranted as to defects only for the
period of time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part. Any
replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may
be used in the performance of any maintenance or repairs. The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required maintenance, as defined in
the Sears Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
6. Consequential Coverage
Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any engine components
caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still under warranty.
In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line,
1-800-469-4663
, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information.
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