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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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built and equipped, to meet the U.S. EPAregulations for small non-road engines. The engine must be free
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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
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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
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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 Co. service center as soon as a problem
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nearest service centers. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to
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If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Kohler Co. at
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days.
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
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EPArequires 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.
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