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KOHLER CO.
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler
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the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines must be designed,
built and equipped, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The engine must be free from
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two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Kohler Co. must warrant the emission
control system on the engine for the period of time listed above, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or
improper maintenance.
The emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition
system, and catalytic converter. Also included are the hoses, belts and connectors and other emission related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Kohler Co. will repair the engine at no cost, including diagnosis (if the
diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE
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model year engines are warranted for two years. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part
will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co. free of charge.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) The engine owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the owner’s
manual. Kohler Co. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the engine, but
Kohler Co. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to assure that all
scheduled maintenance was performed.
(b) Be aware, however, that Kohler Co. may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to
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(c) For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler authorized service center as soon as a
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com for the names of the nearest service centers. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Kohler Co. at 1-
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COVERAGE
Kohler Co. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine will be designed,
built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. Kohler Co. also warrants to the initial
purchaser and each subsequent purchaser, that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship
which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years.
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EPA requires manufacturers to warrant engines for two years in all other states. These warranty periods will
begin on the date the engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission related part on the engine
is defective, the part will be replaced by Kohler Co. at no cost to the owner. Kohler Co. is liable for damages to
other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
Kohler Co. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Kohler Co. engine dealer or warranty station.
Warranty repair work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if
such work determines that a warranted part is defective.