Craftsman 919.762700 - Manual (Page 31)

Bdggs & StrattiKi Corporation (B&S), the Caltfomia Air Resources Board (CARS)
and the United State« Envtronmentat Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner*« Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
f ie interest of the environment, B&S eiigines that meet strict emis-
prequirements are l^)e!ed, "This engine ctmforms to 1595 -1998
ifomia emission regulations for ULGE engines and U.S. EPA
Ríase 1 regulations lor small non-road engines."
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE
TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995
AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CAUFORNIA. AND
TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES
WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE
UNITED STATES.
California and United States Bnlsslon Ccnttrol Defects Wanan^ SUdement
CARS, U.S, EPA and B&S are pleased to explain die Emission
Control System Warranty on your 1996 and later utility or lawi and
garden equipment (ULGE) engine. In California, new ULGE engines
produced on or after August 1,1995 must be designed, built and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards^ Else­
where in me United States, new non-road, spark-ignition en^nes
certified for model year 1997 and later, must meet simfl^ standards
set forth by the U.S. EPA. 8&S must i^rant the emisión císitroi
system on your engine for the periocte of time listed below, provided
Bnggs & Stratton Emission Conb'ol Defects Warranty Coverage
ULGE engines are warranted relative to emission aintrol parts below. If any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be
defects for a period of two years, sul:^‘ect to provisions set forth r^iaired or r^ac^ by B&S.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your
ULGE engine.
Your emission «mtro! system includes parts ^ch as the carburetor,
air dewier, ignition sydem, muftier and catalytic converter. ^$o
induded may be connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantee condition exists, B&S will repair your ULGE
engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
As the ULGE engine owner, you are responsible fwthe performance
of tile required maintenance listed in your Operator/Owner Manud.
B&S recommends that you retain ail your rece^ (rovenng mainte­
nance on your ULGE engine, tuit B&S cannot deny warranty sdely
for the lack of r^ieipis or ior your failure to ensure the performance d
all scheduled maintenance.
As the ULGE engine owner, you should however be aware that 8&S
may deny you warranty coverage if your ULGE engine or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your ULGE engine to an Autho­
rized B&S Servbe Deafer as soon as a problem exists. The undis­
puted warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questior» regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should omtoct a B&S Service Representative
at 1-414-259-5262.
the emisston warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on
normal ^gine performance. The warranty is not rotated to an in-use
emis^n tost.
Briggs & Stoatton Emisston Control Delects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Ccmtrol Defw:to Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine warranty
^Bn-regulated engines found in the C^rator/Owier Manual.
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arranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed
below (the emission 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 parte
• Fuel Pump
Air induction System
• Air cleaner
• intake manifold
Ignition System
• Spark plug(s)
• Magneto ignition system
Catalyst System
• Catalytic converter
• Exhaust manifold
• Air injection system or pulse valve
Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves
and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
Length of Coverage
B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser
that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materiais
workmanship which caused the failure erf the Warranted
rts for a period of two years from the date the engine is deliv*
?ed to a retail purchaser.
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c.
d.
e.
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 determinatiCMi that a Warranted Part is def^:tive, if the
diagnostic work is performed at an Autiiorized B&S Service
Dealer. For emissions warranty service contact ^ur nearest
Authorized B&S Servkro Dealer as listed in the “Yellow Pages"
under “Engines, Gascons," *X3asoiine Engines," “lawn
Mowers," cff similar category.
4. Qaims and Coverage Exclusions
Wairanty claims shaB be filed in aorordanœ with the provisions
of the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty covera^ sherfi be
excluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original
B&S parts or because of atHJse, neglect or Improper mainte­
nance as set fwth in the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. B&S is not
liable to cx3ver faillies of Warranted Parts caused by the use of
add-on, non-ohginal, or modified parts.
5. Maintenance
Any Warranted Part vttitich is not scheduled fc^ replâtrent as
roquired matotonance or which is scheduled only for regular
inspection to the effect of Yepair or replace
as nec^sary" shall
be warranted as to defecte for the warranty period. Any
Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance shall be wranted as to defects only for the period
of time up to the first Ktiieckited replament for that part. Any
replacement part tiiat Is equivalent in performance ^d durability
may be used in the performance of any maintenance or ropairo.
The owier is responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance, as defined in the B&S Operator/Owner Manual.
6. Consequential Coverage
Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any engine
«împonenîs caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still
under wanranty.
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