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INFORMATION ABOUT WARRANTY
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or fluids may result in your engine breakage, premature wear or no longer operating in
compliance with the California & US EPA emissions requirements.
4.
You are responsible for initiating the warranty process. The ARB & US EPA suggests that you
present your off-road & Marine engine to a Kohler Co. dealer as soon as a problem exists. The
warranty repairs should be completed by the dealer as expeditiously as possible.
5.
COVERAGE
Kohler Co. will repair or replace emission control system parts, components and sub-assemblies found
to be defective with respect to materials or workmanship at no cost to you including engine exhaust
system related diagnosis, labor and parts, provided that no un-authorized modification of any kind has
been executed on the engine, and its parts, components and sub-assemblies.
The choice and responsibility of the decision to repair or replace an emission control system defect will
be solely that of Kohler Co. Emission control system parts/ components covered by the Federal and
California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty are listed below
engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co.
Electronic control unit (ECU) if equipped
Sensors associated with ECU operation
Emission control information labels
Turbocharger (if equipped)
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
tube
Fuel limiting device
Crankcase ventilation valve
Aftertreatment Systems if equipped and other components when
present
Parts/components that are scheduled to be replaced as part of the required maintenance schedule will
be covered under the warranty provisions for a period of time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for the subject parts/ components. Subsequent damage to other engine components as a direct
result of a warrantable failure an exhaust emission part/ component will be covered under the warranty
provisions described herein.
6.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS
The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. Kohler Co. recommends
that all receipts and records covering the performance of regular maintenance be retained in case
questions arise. If the engine is resold during the warranty period, the maintenance records should be
transferred to each subsequent owner. Kohler Co. may not deny warranty repairs solely because of the
lack of repair, maintenance or failure to keep maintenance records.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed
by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler
authorized service center.
7.
CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROLWARRANTY STATEMENT, OFF-ROAD &
MARINE DIESEL
ENGINES (USA ONLY)
The California air resources board (carb), U.S. environmental protection agency (EPA), and Kohler Co.
are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your [current model year – {2+ current
model year}] off-road compression ignition and marine (diesel) engine. In California (“the state”) and US
EPA regulated region, new heavy-duty off-road & marine engines must be designed, built and equipped
to meet the state’s and US EPA anti-smog standards. The warranty period shall begin on the date the
engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser. Kohler Co. must warrant the emission control