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(This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (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 two years, 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 two years 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.
In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-469--4663, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information.