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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.
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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.
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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
Moorebank Avenue, Moorebank, NSW , Australia, 2170.
The warranty period begins on the original date of purchase by the first retail or commercial
consumer. "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.
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. Product registration is not required
to obtain warranty service on Briggs & Stratton products.
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 re-
assembly;
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 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
80004537 (Rev. D)
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty
California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions
Control Warranty Statement - 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 emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2017-2019
engine/equipment. In California, new small off-road engines and large spark ignited engines
less than or equal to 1.0 liter 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 engine/equipment.
Your exhaust emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel
injection system, ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses,
belts, connectors, sensors, and other emissions-related assemblies. Your evaporative
emission control system may include parts such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel
caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated
components.
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:
Small off-road engines and large spark ignited engines less than or equal to 1.0 liter, and
any related emissions components of the equipment, are warranted for two years, or for
the time period listed in the respective engine or product warranty statement, whichever
is greater. If any emissions-related part on your B&S 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 Operator's Manual. B&S recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine/equipment, but B&S 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 B&S 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 B&S 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 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
and/or B&S supplied fuel system.
a. Fuel Metering System
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
• Carburetor or fuel injection system
• Oxygen sensor
• Electronic control unit
• Fuel pump module
• 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 value
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches
• Connectors and assemblies
2. Length of Coverage
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