(This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.)
Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), 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)
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE 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 (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA).
California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and Sears are pleased to explain the
Emission Control System Warranty on your model year 2000 and later small off-road
engine (SORE). In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Elsewhere in the United
States, new non-road, spark-ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and later
must meet similar standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. Sears must warrant the emission
control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below, provided there has
been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. Your
emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition
system, muffler and catalytic converter. Also included may be connectors and other
emission related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will repair
your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a
period of one year, subject to provisions set forth below. If any covered part on your
engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your Operating and Maintenance Instructions. Sears
recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small
off-road engine, but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small
off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Sears may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting
your small off-road engine to an Authorized Sears 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 contact a Sears Service Representative at 1-800-469-
4663. 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.
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty
Coverage. It is in addition to the Sears engine warranty for non-regulated engines found
in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
1.
Warranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the
emission control systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on the
engine purchased.
a. Fuel Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Fuel Pump
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 valve
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
2.
Length of Coverage
Sears warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the
Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which
caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of one year from the date
the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser.
3.
No Charge
Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no charge to
the owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a
Warranted Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized
Sears Service Dealer. For emissions warranty service contact your nearest
Authorized Sears Service Dealer as listed in the “Yellow Pages” under “Engines,
Gasoline,” “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or similar category.
4.
Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the Sears
Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be excluded for failures of
Warranted Parts which are not original Sears parts or because of abuse, neglect
or improper maintenance as set forth in the Sears Engine Warranty Policy. Sears
is not liable to cover failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of add-on,
non-original, or modified parts.
5.
Maintenance
Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of
“repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty
period. Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance shall be warranted as to defects only for the period of time up
to the first scheduled replacement for that part. Any replacement part that is
equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the performance of
any maintenance or repairs. The owner is responsible for the performance of
all required maintenance, as defined in the Sears Operating and Maintenance
Instructions.
6.
Consequential Coverage
Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any engine components caused
by the failure of any Warranted Part still under warranty.
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