California Code of Regulations › Title 13 - Motor Vehicles › Division 3 - Air Resources Board › Chapter 9 - Off-Road Vehicles and Engines Pollution Control Devices › Article 4.5 - Off-Road Large Spark-Ignition Engines › Section 2436 - Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Each manufacturer must furnish a copy of
				  the following statement with each new off-road large spark-ignition engine with
				  engine displacement greater than 1.0 liter, that have been certified to the
				  applicable emission standards pursuant to Section
				  2433(b), using
				  those portions of the statement applicable to the engine. Each manufacturer
				  must furnish a copy of the warranty statement as set forth in the California
				  Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section
				  2406(a) with each
				  new off-road large spark-ignition engine with engine displacement less than or
				  equal to 1.0 liter, using those portions of the statement applicable to the
				  engine.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR
					 WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The
California Air Resources Board
(and
					 manufacturer's name, optional) is pleased to explain the
emission control
					 system warranty
on your
(model year(s))
(equipment type or
					 off-road large spark-ignition) engine. In California, new off-road large
					 spark-ignition (LSI) engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the
					 State's stringent anti-smog standards. (Manufacturer's name) must warrant the
					 emission control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below
					 provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your
					 engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
					 carburetor, regulator or fuel-injection system, ignition system, engine
					 computer unit (ECM), catalytic converter and air induction system. Also
					 included may be sensors, hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related
					 assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, (manufacturer's name)
					 will repair your LSI engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and
					 labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
The
(model year(s))
off-road large
					 spark-ignition engines are warranted for
(warranty period)
. If any
					 emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
					 replaced by (manufacturer's name).
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As the off-road LSI engine owner, you are responsible for
					 the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your owner's
					 manual.
(Manufacturer's name) recommends that you retain all receipts
					 covering maintenance on your off-road engine, but (manufacturer's name) cannot
					 deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
					 performance of all scheduled maintenance.
- As the off-road large spark-ignition engine owner, you
					 should however be aware that (manufacturer's name) may deny you warranty
					 coverage if your off-road large spark-ignition engine or a part has failed due
					 to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
- Your engine is designed to operate on
(specific
					 fuel(s)).
Use of any other fuel may result in your engine no longer
					 operating in compliance with California's emissions requirements.
- You are responsible for initiating the warranty process.
					 The ARB suggests that you present your off-road large spark-ignition engine to
					 a (manufacturer's name) dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty
					 repairs should be completed by the dealer as expeditiously as possible.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
					 and responsibilities, you should contact (Insert chosen manufacturer's contact)
					 at
1-XXX-XXX-XXXX.
(b) Warranty statement furnishing
				  requirements.
(1) Commencing with the 2001
				  model year for large off-road large spark-ignition engines with engine
				  displacement greater than 1.0 liter, each manufacturer must furnish with each
				  new engine a warranty statement that generally describes the obligations and
				  rights of the engine manufacturer and owner under this article. Engine
				  manufacturers must also include in the warranty statement a phone number the
				  customer may use to obtain their nearest franchised service center.
(2) Commencing with the 2002 model year for
				  large off-road large spark-ignition engines with engine displacement less than
				  or equal to 1.0 liter, each manufacturer must furnish with each new engine a
				  warranty statement as set forth in the California Code of Regulations, Title
				  13, Section
				  2406(b).