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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
(B&S) , THE CALIFORNIA AIR
RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) AND THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA)
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY STATEMENT (OWNER'S
DEFECT WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS)
In the interest of the environment, Briggs& Stretton
engines that meet strict emission requirements are
labeled, "Thisengine conforms to t 995-1998
California Emission Control Regulations for ULGE
engines and U.S. EPA Phase 1 regulations for small
non-road engines." EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO
CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA
IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER WHICH ARE USED IN
CALIFORNIA AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR
1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE
PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE
UNITED STATES.
California and United States Emission ConVol "
DefectsWarranty Statement
CARB, U.S. EPA and B&S are pleased to explain the
Emission Control System Warranty Statement on your
1996 and later utilityor lawn 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
stringentanti-smog standards. Elsewhere in the United
States, new non-road, spark-ignitionengines certified
for model year 1997 and alter, must meet similar
standards set forthby the U.S. EPA. B&S must
warrant the emission controlsystem on your engine
for the periods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of
your ULGE engine.
Your emission control system includes parts such as
the carburetor, air cleaner, ignitionsystem, muffler and
catalytic converter. Also included may be connectors
and other emission related assemblies. Where a
warrantable conditionexists, B&S will repair your
ULGE engine at no cost to you includingdiagnosis,
parts and labor.
Briggs and Stratton Emission Control Defects
Warranty Coverage
ULGE _ngines are warranted relative to emission
control parts defects for a period of two years, subject
to the provisionsset forth below. If any coveredpart
on your engine is defective, the part will repairedand
replaced by B&S.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
As the ULGE engine owner you are responsiblefor
the performance of the required maintenance listed in
your Operetor/Owner Manual. B&S recommendsthat
you retain all of your receipts covedng maintenance
on your ULGE engine, but B&S cannot deny warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failureto
ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the ULGE engine owner, you should howeverbe
aware that B&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 Authorized 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 responsibilities, you should contacta B&S
Service Represen'(ative at 1-414-259-5262.
The emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects
are judged on normal engine performance. The
warranty is not related to an in-use emission test.
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