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Save your proof of purchase receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial
purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the manufacturing date
of the product will be used to determine the warranty period. Product registration
is not required to obtain warranty service on Briggs & Stratton products.
About Your Warranty
This limited warranty covers engine-related material and/or workmanship issues only,
and not replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted.
Routine maintenance, tune-ups, adjustments, or normal wear and tear are not covered
under this warranty. Similarly, warranty is not applicable if the engine has been altered
or modified or if the engine serial number has been defaced or removed. This warranty
does not cover engine damage or performance problems caused by:
1. The use of parts that are not original Briggs & Stratton parts;
2. Operating the engine with insufficient, contaminated, or an incorrect grade of
lubricating oil;
3. The use of contaminated or stale fuel, gasoline formulated with ethanol greater
than 10%, or the use of alternative fuels such as liquefied petroleum or natural gas
on engines not originally designed/manufactured by Briggs & Stratton to operate
on such fuels;
4. Dirt which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance or re-
assembly;
5. Striking an object with the cutter blade of a rotary lawn mower, loose or improperly
installed blade adapters, impellers, or other crankshaft coupled devices, or
excessive v-belt tightness;
6. Associated parts or assemblies such as clutches, transmissions, equipment
controls, etc., which are not supplied by Briggs & Stratton;
7. Overheating due to grass clippings, dirt and debris, or rodent nests which plug or
clog the cooling fins or flywheel area, or by operating the engine without sufficient
ventilation;
8. Excessive vibration due to over-speeding, loose engine mounting, loose or
unbalanced cutter blades or impellers, or improper coupling of equipment
components to the crankshaft;
9. Misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, or warehousing of
equipment, or improper engine installation.
Warranty service is available only through Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service
Dealers. Locate your nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map
at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or by calling 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
80004537 (Rev. F)
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty
U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty
Statement - Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
For Briggs & Stratton Engine Models with "J" Trim Designation (Model-Type-
Trim Representation xxxxxx xxxx Jx)
The U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased to explain the exhaust
emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2019-2021 engine. In the U.S,
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 stringent anti-smog standards. B&S
must warrant the emissions control system on your engine for the periods of time listed
below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your
engine leading to the failure of the emissions control system.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-
injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines (for liquid
fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, clamps and other associated
components. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission-
related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your engine at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:
The exhaust emissions control system on your engine is warranted for two years. If
any emissions-related parts on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired of
replaced by B&S.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual. B&S recommends that you retain
all receipts covering maintenance on your engine, but B&S cannot deny warranty
coverage solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance
of all scheduled maintenance.
• As the engine owner, you should however be aware that B&S may deny you
warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your engine to a B&S distribution center, or
service center, 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 a
question regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact
B&S at 1-800-444-7774 (in USA) or BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com.
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
B&S engine.
a. Fuel Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
• Carburetor or fuel injection system
• Oxygen sensor
• Electronic control unit
• Fuel pump module
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
c. Ignition System
• Spark plug(s)
• Magneto ignition system
d. Catalyst System
• Catalytic converter
• Exhaust manifold
• Air injection system or pulse value
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
• Electronic controls
2. Length of Coverage
Coverage is for a period of two years from the date of delivery to an ultimate
purchaser, or for the period listed in the respective engine or product warranty
statement, whichever is greater. 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 under Section 213 of the Clean Air Act
that is free from defects in material and workmanship that could cause the failure
of a warranted part; and that 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 or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.
The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows:
• Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance in the Operator's Manual supplied, is warranted for the
warranty period stated above. If any such part fails during the period of
warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S at no
charge to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty
will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
• Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the
Operator's's Manual supplied, is warranted for the warranty period stated
above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted
for the remaining warranty period.
• Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance in the Operators's Manual supplied, is warranted for the
period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be
repaired or replaced by B&S at no charge to the owner. Any such part
repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of
the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
• Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the U.S. EPA may not
be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the
owner will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufacturer
will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of
a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
3. Consequential Coverage
Coverage shall extend to the failure of any engine components caused by the
failure of any warranted emissions parts.
4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed according to the provisions of the B&S engine
warranty policy. Warranty coverage does not apply to failures of emissions
parts that are not original equipment B&S parts or to parts that fail due to abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance as set forth in the B&S engine warranty policy.
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