Warranties - Briggs & Stratton 030470 Manual Del Operador

Warranties
California, U.S. EPA,and 8riggs & Stratton
CorporationEmissionsControlWarranty
Statement
YourWarranty RightsAnd Obligations
The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard, U.S.EPA,and Briggs &
Stratton (B&S) are pleasedto explainthe emissions control
system warranty on your IVlodel Y ear 2011=2012
engine/equipment,in California,new small off-road engines
and large spark ignited enginesJessthan or equal to 1.0 liter
must be designed,built, and equippedto meet the State's
stringent anti-smog standards. B&S must warrant the
emissions control system on your engine/equipmentfor the
periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect,or improper maintenanceof 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'sWarranty Coverage:
Small off-road engines and large spark ignited engines less
than or equal to 1.0 liter are warranted for two 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 maintenancelisted
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 reasonableamount of
time, not to exceed 30 days. If you haveany questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact B&S at (414) 259-5262.
griggs & Stratton Emissions ControlWarranty 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
* Fueltank, 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 two 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.
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