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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 2011-2012 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, fuel tank, ignition system,
and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors, sensors, and other emissions-related assemblies.
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 are warranted for four years. If any
emissions-related part on your engine/equipment is defective,
the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the engine/equipment owner, you are responsible
for the 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.
• As the engine/equipment owner, you should however
be aware 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.
• You are responsible for presenting your engine/
equipment to 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
Briggs and Stratton at 414259-5262.
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 engine
purchased.
a. Fuel Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Fuel pump
• Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps
• Fuel tank, cap and tether
• Carbon canister
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
• Purge and vent line
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
For a period of four 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.