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KOHLER CO.
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
LIMITED WARRANTY
SMALL OFF-ROAD AND CLASS 1 LSI 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 off-road equipment engine. In California beginning
in 2006, "emissions" means both exhaust and evaporative emissions. For California, small off-road engines produced in 2006 and
later, and Class 1 LSI (Large Spark Ignited engines at or below 1.0 liter) produced in 2002 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
Small off-road engines produced in 2006 or later, and Class 1 LSI engines produced in 2002 and 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 performance of the required maintenance listed in the owner’s manual. Kohler Co.
recommends 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.
(b)
Be aware, however, that Kohler Co. may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance 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 website 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. 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 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 materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with
applicable regulations for a period of two years.
Small off-road engines produced in 2006 or later, and Class 1 LSI engines produced in 2002 and later, are warranted for two 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 begin on the date the engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission related part on the
engine is defective, Kohler Co. will replace the part 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 authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part
is defective.
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