California,
U.S. EPA, and Sears Emissions
Control Warranty
Statement
Your
Warranty
Rights
And Obligations
The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Sears
Brands Management Corporation, U.S.A. (Sears) are
pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on
your Model Year 2013-2014 engine/equipment.
In California,
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 the State's stringent antismog standards.
Sears must warrant the emissions control system on your
engine/equipment
for the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your engine or equipment.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as the
carburetor or fuel injection system, ignition system, and
catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors, sensors, and other emissions-related assemblies.
Your evaporative emission control system may include parts
such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves,
canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other
associated components. Where a warrantable condition
exists, Sears wilt repair your engine/equipment
at no cost to
you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's
Warranty
Coverage:
Small off-road engines and large spark ignited engines less
than or equal to 1.0 liter, and any emissions related
components of the equipment, are warranted for two years*.
If any emissions-related
part on your engine/equipment
is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears.
* Two years or for the time period listed in the respective
engine or product warranty statement, whichever is greater.
Sears
Emissions
Control
Warranty
Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your
Emissions Control Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the
Sears 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
• Fuel tank, 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
Owner's
Warranty
Responsibilities:
• As the engine/equipment
owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenance listed
in your owner's manual. Sears recommends
that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
engine/equipment,
but Sears 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 Sears 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 Sears distribution center, servicing
dealer, or other equivalent entity, as applicable, 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 any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities,
you should
contact Sears at (800) 469-4663.
Connectors and assemblies
2. Length of Coverage
For a period of two years from date of original purchase*,
Sears 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.
* Two years or for the time period listed in the respective
engine or product warranty statement, whichever is greater.
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