altitude), and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations,
Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this engine.
Warranty
Briggs & Stratton® Engine Warranty
Effective August 2022
Limited Warranty
Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will
repair or replace, free of charge, with a new, reconditioned or re-manufactured part,
at the sole discretion of Briggs & Stratton, any part that is defective in material or
workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or
replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective
for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty
service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. The purchaser must contact the Authorized Service
Dealer, and then make the product available to the Authorized Service Dealer for
inspection and testing.
There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year
from purchase, or to the extent permitted by law. All other implied warranties
are excluded. Liability for incidental or consequential damages are excluded
to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states or countries do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries donot
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to
country*.
Standard Warranty Terms 1, 2
Vanguard®; Commercial Series
Consumer Use - 36 months
Commercial Use - 36 months
XR Series
Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 24 months
All Other Engines Featuring Dura-Bore™ Cast Iron Sleeve
Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 12 months
All Other Engines
Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 3 months
1These 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.
2There 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.
* 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 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).
80114782(Revision A)
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 2022-2024 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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