EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
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,
Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears) are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2008
and later engine/equipment. In California, new small off-road
engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the
State's stringent anti-smog 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 small off-
road engine.
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, Sears will
repair your engine/equipment at no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:
Small off-road engines 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.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the small 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.
In the USA and Canada, a 24-hour hotline, 1-800-469-4663, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you product maintenance
information.
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
• 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.
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