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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 time 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 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 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 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 Operator’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 Air Resources

Board 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.

B&S is not liable for warranty coverage of failures of emissions parts caused by

the use of add-on or modified parts. 

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On

Your Small Off-Road Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) small off-

road Emissions Standard must display information regarding the Emissions Durability

Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the

consumer on our emissions labels. The engine emissions label will indicate certification

information. 
The 

Emissions Durability Period

 describes the number of hours of actual running

time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper

maintenance in accordance with the Operator’s Manual. The following categories are

used: 

Moderate:

Engines at or less than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for

50 hours of actual engine running time. Engines greater than 80 cc displacement are

certified to be emissions compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time. 

Intermediate:

Engines at or less than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for

125 hours of actual engine running time. Engines greater than 80 cc displacement are

certified to be emissions compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time. 

Extended:

Engines at or less than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for

300 hours of actual engine running time. Engines greater than 80 cc displacement are

certified to be emissions compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time. 
For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year.

Therefore, the 

Emissions Durability Period

 of an engine with an 

intermediate

 rating

would equate to 10 to 12 years. 

Briggs & Stratton engines are certified to meet the United States Environmental

Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 or Phase 3 emissions standards. The Emissions

Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the

number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal

emissions requirements. 

For engines at or less than 80 cc displacement:

Category C = 50 hours, Category B = 125 hours, Category A = 300 hours 

For engines greater than 80 cc displacement and less than 225 cc displacement:

Category C = 125 hours, Category B = 250 hours, Category A = 500 hours 

For engines of 225 cc or more displacement:

Category C = 250 hours, Category B = 500 hours, Category A = 1000 hours 
80008256EN (Rev G) 

Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty

California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control

Warranty - Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

For Briggs & Stratton Engine Models with "B" or "G" Trim Designation (Model-

Type-Trim Representation xxxxxx xxxx Bx or xxxxxx xxxx Gx)

The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are

pleased to explain the exhaust emissions (“emissions”) control system warranty

on your 2018-2020 engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-road

engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s 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 small off-road engine or equipment 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 part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or

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 owner’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 for 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, or

improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. 

• You are responsible for presenting your engine to a B&S distribution center

or service center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs shall 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