Briggs & Stratton 580447 - Manual (Page 17)

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For Model Series 430447, 433447, 580447 & 583447
which are less than 19 Kw
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO
CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 2002 AND LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PUR-
CHASED AND USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR
2002 AND LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSE-
WHERE IN THE UNITED STATES.
California and United States Emissions Control Defects Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S are pleased
to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your model year 2002
and later small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new small off-road engi-
nes must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-
smog standards. Elsewhere in the United States, new small off-road engines
certified for model year 2002 and later, must meet similar standards set forth by
the U.S. EPA. B&S must warrant the emissions control system on your engine
for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or
improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emissions control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air
cleaner, ignition system, muffler and catalytic converter. Also included may
be connectors and other emissions related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your small off-road en-
gine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emissions control parts de-
fects for a period of two years, subject to provisions set forth below. If any
covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced
by B&S.
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 & Maintenance Instruc-
tions. B&S recommends that you retain all your receipts covering mainte-
nance on your small off-road engine, but B&S 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 B&S
may deny your warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifi-
cations.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an Autho-
rized B&S 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 responsibili-
ties, you should contact a B&S Service Representative at 1-800-233-3723.
EPA EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 1000 Hours
CARB EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 500 Hours
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions Control Defects
Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine warranty for non-regulated
engines found in the Operating & Maintenance Instructions.
1. Warranted 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
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Cold start enrichment system
• Fuel Pump
• Fuel Filter
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
c. Ignition System
• Spark plug
• Ignition coil
• Ignition processor
d. Exhaust System
• Exhaust manifold
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and
switches
• Electronic Controls
• Connectors and assemblies
• Hoses
2. Length of Coverage
B&S 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 two
years 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 deter-
mination that a Warranted Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is per-
formed at an Authorized B&S Service Dealer. For emissions warranty
service, contact your nearest Authorized B&S Service Dealer as listed in
the “Yellow Pages” under “Lawn Mowers,” “Engines, Gasoline,” “Gaso-
line Engines” or similar category.
4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the
B&S Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be excluded for
failures of Warranted Parts which are not original B&S parts or because
of abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as set forth in the B&S En-
gine Warranty Policy. B&S 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 ef-
fect 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 durabili-
ty 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 B&S Operating & Maintenance Instructions.
6. Consequential Coverage
Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any engine compo-
nents caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still under warranty.