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Effecti v e N o v em b er 200 8
CALIFORNIA, U.S. EPA, AND BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
BRIGGS & STRATTON EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY PROVISIONS
The follo w ing are specific pro v isions relati v e to yo u r Emissions Control W arranty
Co v erage. It is in addition to the B&S engine w arranty for non-reg u lated engines
fo u nd in the Operator’s Man u al.
1. W arranted Emissions Parts
Co v erage u nder this w arranty extends only to the parts listed b elo w (the
emissions control systems parts) to the extent these parts w ere present on
the engine p u rchased.
a. F u el Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
• Car bu retor and internal parts
• F u el p u mp
• F u el line, f u el line fittings, clamps
• F u el tank, cap and tether
• Car b on canister
b . Air Ind u ction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
• P u rge and v ent line
c. Ignition System
• Spark pl u g(s)
• Magneto ignition system
d. Catalyst System
• Catalytic con v erter
• Exha u st manifold
• Air injection system or p u lse v al v e
e. Miscellaneo u s Items Used in A b o v e Systems
• V ac uu m, temperat u re, position, time sensiti v e v al v es and
s w itches
• Connectors and assem b lies
2. Length of Co v erage
For a period of t w o years from date of original p u rchase, B&S w arrants to
the original p u rchaser and each s ub se qu ent p u rchaser that the engine is
designed, bu ilt, and e qu ipped so as to conform w ith all applica b le reg u lations
adopted b y the Air Reso u rces Board; that it is free from defects in material
and w orkmanship that co u ld ca u se the fail u re of a w arranted part; and
that it is identical in all material respects to the engine descri b ed in the
man u fact u rer’s application for certification. The w arranty period b egins on the
date the engine is originally p u rchased.
The w arranty on emissions-related parts is as follo w s:
• Any w arranted part that is not sched u led for replacement as re qu ired
maintenance in the o w ner’s man u al s u pplied, is w arranted for the
w arranty period stated a b o v e. If any s u ch part fails d u ring the period
of w arranty co v erage, the part w ill b e repaired or replaced b y B&S at
no charge to the o w ner. Any s u ch part repaired or replaced u nder the
w arranty w ill b e w arranted for the remaining w arranty period.
• Any w arranted part that is sched u led only for reg u lar inspection in the
o w ner’s man u al s u pplied, is w arranted for the w arranty period stated
a b o v e. Any s u ch part repaired or replaced u nder w arranty w ill b e
w arranted for the remaining w arranty period.
• Any w arranted part that is sched u led for replacement as re qu ired
maintenance in the o w ner’s man u al s u pplied, is w arranted for the
period of time prior to the first sched u led replacement point for that
part. If the part fails prior to the first sched u led replacement, the part
w ill b e repaired or replaced b y B&S at no charge to the o w ner. Any
s u ch part repaired or replaced u nder w arranty w ill b e w arranted for the
remainder of the period prior to the first sched u led replacement point
for the part.
• Add on or modified parts that are not exempted b y the Air Reso u rces
Board may not b e u sed. The u se of any non exempted add on or
modified parts b y the o w ner w ill b e gro u nds for disallo w ing a w arranty
claim. The man u fact u rer w ill not b e lia b le to w arrant fail u res of
w arranted parts ca u sed b y the u se of a non exempted add on or
modified part.
3. Conse qu ential Co v erage
Co v erage shall extend to the fail u re of any engine components ca u sed b y
the fail u re of any w arranted emissions parts.
4. Claims and Co v erage Excl u sions
W arranty claims shall b e filed according to the pro v isions of the B&S engine
w arranty policy. W arranty co v erage does not apply to fail u res of emissions
parts that are not original e qu ipment B&S parts or to parts that fail d u e to
a bu se, neglect, or improper maintenance as set forth in the B&S engine
w arranty policy. B&S is not lia b le for w arranty co v erage of fail u res of
emissions parts ca u sed b y the u se of add-on or modified parts.
LOOK FOR RELEVANT EMISSIONS DURABILITY PERIOD AND AIR INDEX INFORMATION ON YOUR ENGINE
EMISSIONS LABEL
The California Air Reso u rces Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S)
are pleased to explain the emissions control system w arranty on yo u r Model
Year 200 8 and later engine/e qu ipment. In California, ne w small off-road engines
m u st b e designed, bu ilt, and e qu ipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog
standards. B&S m u st w arrant the emissions control system on yo u r engine/
e qu ipment for the periods of time listed b elo w pro v ided there has b een no a bu se,
neglect, or improper maintenance of yo u r small off-road engine.
Yo u r emissions control system may incl u de parts s u ch as the car bu retor or
f u el injection system, f u el tank, ignition system, and catalytic con v erter. Also
incl u ded may b e hoses, b elts, connectors, sensors, and other emissions-related
assem b lies. W here a w arranta b le condition exists, B&S w ill repair yo u r engine/
e qu ipment at no cost to yo u incl u ding diagnosis, parts, and la b or.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Covera g e:
Small off-road engines are w arranted for t w o years. If any emissions-related part
on yo u r engine/e qu ipment is defecti v e, the part w ill b e repaired or replaced b y
B&S.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the small engine/e qu ipment o w ner, yo u are responsi b le for the performance
of the re qu ired maintenance listed in yo u r o w ner’s man u al. B&S recommends that
yo u retain all receipts co v ering maintenance on yo u r engine/e qu ipment, bu t B&S
cannot deny w arranty solely for the lack of receipts or yo u r fail u re to ens u re the
performance of all sched u led maintenance.
• As the engine/e qu ipment o w ner, yo u sho u ld ho w e v er b e a w are that B&S may
deny yo u w arranty co v erage if yo u r engine/e qu ipment or a part has failed d u e to
a bu se, neglect, improper maintenance, or u nappro v ed modifications.
• Yo u are responsi b le for presenting yo u r engine/e qu ipment to a B&S distri bu tion
center, ser v icing dealer, or other e qu i v alent entity, as applica b le, as soon as a
pro b lem exists. The w arranty repairs sho u ld b e completed in a reasona b le amo u nt
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If yo u ha v e any qu estions regarding yo u r w arranty
rights and responsi b ilities, yo u sho u ld contact B&S at (414) 259-5262.
Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Reso u rces Board (CARB)
Emissions Standard m u st display information regarding the Emissions D u ra b ility
Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information a v aila b le to
the cons u mer on o u r emissions la b els. The engine emissions la b el w ill indicate
certification information.
The
Emissions Durability Period descri b es the n u m b er of ho u rs of act u al
r u nning time for w hich the engine is certified to b e emissions compliant, ass u ming
proper maintenance in accordance w ith the Operating & Maintenance Instr u ctions.
The follo w ing categories are u sed:
Moderate:
Engine is certified to b e emissions compliant
for 125 ho u rs of act u al engine r u nning time.
Intermediate:
Engine is certified to b e emissions compliant
for 250 ho u rs of act u al engine r u nning time.
Extended:
Engine is certified to b e emissions compliant
for 500 ho u rs of act u al engine r u nning time.
For example, a typical w alk- b ehind la w n mo w er is u sed 20 to 25 ho u rs per year.
Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of an engine w ith an intermediate
rating w o u ld e qu ate to 10 to 12 years.
Briggs & Stratton engines are certified to meet the United States En v ironmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emissions standards. For Phase 2 certified
engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions
Compliance la
b el indicates the n u m b er of operating ho u rs for w hich the engine
has b een sho w n to meet Federal emissions re qu irements.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement:
Category C = 125 ho
u rs
Category B = 250 ho u rs
Category A = 500 ho u rs
For engines of 225 cc or more displacement:
Category C = 250 ho
u rs
Category B = 500 ho u rs
Category A = 1000 ho u rs
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