Stihl 017 Instruction Manual - Page 51

STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board and Andreas Stihl are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later utility equipment engine. In California, new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Andreas Stihl must warrant the emission control system on your utility equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exists, Andreas Stihl will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: The 1995 and later utility equipment engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Andreas Stihl. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the utility equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. Andreas Stihl recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your utility equipment engine, but Andreas Stihl cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the utility equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Andreas Stihl may deny you warranty coverage if your utility equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your utility equipment engine to a Stihl service centre as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a Stihl customer service representative at 1-800-467-8445 or you can write to Stihl Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. A. Warranty Commencement Date The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to you and you have signed and sent back the warranty card to Stihl. B. Length of Coverage The engine manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years. C. What is Covered: 1. Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Stihl servicing dealer. To obtain information about the authorized servicing dealer nearest you, call 1-800-467-8445 or you can write to Stihl Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. 017, 018 49