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SECTION 10: ENGINE INFORMATION
KOHLER CO.
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
LIMITED WARRANTY
SMALL OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT ENGINES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and
Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and
California Emission Control Systems Warranty on
your small off-road equipment engine. For
California, engines produced in 1995 and later
must be designed, built and equipped to meet the
state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other
states, 1997 and later model year engines must be
designed, built and equipped, to meet the U.S.
EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The
engine must be free from defects in materials and
workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with
U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of
engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate
purchaser. Kohler Co. must warrant the emission
control system on the engine for the period of time
listed above, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance.
The emission control system may include parts
such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the
ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also
included are the hoses, belts and connectors and
other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Kohler Co.
will repair the engine at no cost, including
diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an
authorized dealer), parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE
Engines produced in 1995 or later are warranted
for two years in California. In other states, 1997
and later model year engines are warranted for
two years. If any emission related part on the
engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Kohler Co. free of charge.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) The engine owner is responsible for the per-
formance of the required maintenance listed
in the owner’s manual. Kohler Co. recom-
mends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on the engine. But Kohler Co.
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to assure that all
scheduled maintenance was performed.
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Oxygen sensor (if equipped)
•
Exhaust manifold (if equipped)
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Fuel metering valve (if equipped)
•
Crankcase breather (if equipped)
•
Gaseous fuel regulator (if equipped)
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Carburetor or fuel injection system
•
Air filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs (only to first
scheduled replacement point)
(b) Be aware, however, that Kohler Co. may deny
warranty coverage if the engine or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-
tenance or unapproved modifications.
(c) For warranty repairs, the engine must be
presented to a Kohler Co. service center as
soon as a problem exists. Call 1-800-544-
2444, or access our web site at:
www.kohlerengines.com, for the names of
the nearest service centers. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact
Kohler Co. Engine Service at 1-920-457-4441
and ask for an Engine Service representative.
COVERAGE
Kohler Co. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and
each subsequent purchaser that the engine will be
designed, built and equipped, at the same time of
sale, to meet all applicable regulations. Kohler Co.
also warrants to the initial purchaser and each
subsequent purchaser, that the engine is free
from defects in material and workmanship which
cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable
regulations for a period of two years.
Engines produced in 1995 or later are warranted
for to years in California. For 1997 and later model
years, EPA requires manufacturers to warrant
engines for two years in all other states. These
warranty periods will be begin on the date the
engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any
emission related part on the engine is defective,
the part will be replaced by Kohler Co. at no cost
to the owner. Kohler Co. is liable for damages to
other engine components caused by the failure of
a warranted part still under warranty.
Kohler Co. shall remedy warranty defects at any
authorized Kohler Co. engine dealer or warranty
station. Warranty repair work done at an autho-
rized dealer or warranty station shall be free of
charge to the owner if such work determines that
a warranted part is defective.
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal
and California Emission Control Systems
Warranty. Some parts listed below may require
scheduled maintenance and are warranted up to
the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
The warranted parts are:
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Intake manifold (if equipped)
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Catalytic muffler (if equipped)
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Spark advance module (if equipped)
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Ignition module(s) with high tension lead
•
Electronic control unit (if equipped)
•
Fuel lines (if equipped)
