Vanguard 25V000, Operator'S Manual

Standard Warranty Terms 

1, 2, 3

Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 12 months

All Other Engines

Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 3 months

1

 These are our standard warranty terms, but occasionally there may be additional

warranty coverage that was not determined at time of publication. For a listing of

current warranty terms for your engine, go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or contact

your Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer.

2

 There is no warranty for engines on equipment used for prime power in place of a

utility; standby generators used for commercial purposes, utility vehicles exceeding 25

MPH, or engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks.

3

 Vanguard

®

 installed on standby generators: 24 months consumer use, no warranty

commercial use. Commercial Series with manufacturing date before July 2017: 24

months consumer use, 24 months commercial use.

*

 In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the

Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major

failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of

acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty

service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at

BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM, or by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or writing

to salesenquiries@briggsandstratton.com.au, Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1

Moorebank Avenue, Moorebank, NSW, Australia, 2170.
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or

commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in the table above.

“Consumer use” means personal residential household use by a retail consumer.

“Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income

producing or rental purposes. Once an engine has experienced commercial use,

it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for purposes of this

warranty.

No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty on Briggs & Stratton

products. 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.
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

reassembly;

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  1-800-444-7774 (in USA).

80004537 (Revision G)

Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty

California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton, LLC Emissions Control Warranty -

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

For Briggs & Stratton Engine Models with "F" Trim Designation (Model-Type-

Trim Representation xxxxxx xxxx Fx)

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

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

warranty on your 2021-2023 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/

equipment 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/equipment at no cost

to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:

The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your engine/equipment

is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission-related part on your engine/

equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S.

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.  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/equipment owner, you should however be aware that B&S may

deny you warranty coverage if your engine/equipment or a part has failed due

to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

•

You are responsible for presenting your engine/equipment 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.

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Reproduction