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Warranty
Briggs & Stratton Engine Warranty
Effective January 2019
Limited Warranty
Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair
or replace, free of charge, 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 the warranty
period listed below, or to the extent permitted by law.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 do not 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
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Standard Warranty Terms
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Vanguard®; Commercial Series
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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
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These 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.
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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
Australia Pty Ltd, 1 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. F)
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty
California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control
Warranty - Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
For Briggs & Stratton Engine Models with "B" or "G" Trim Designation (Model-
Type-Trim Representation xxxxxx xxxx Bx or xxxxxx xxxx Gx)
The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are
pleased to explain the exhaust emissions (“emissions”) control system warranty on
your 2019-2021 engine. 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 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 at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
The exhaust emissions control system on your engine is warranted for two years.
If any emissions-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by B&S.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the engine 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 owner, you should however be aware that B&S may deny you
warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your engine 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.
1. Warranted Emissions Parts
