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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Product Warranty and Recall Reserves
Reserves for product warranty and recall costs are included in Other accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in the reserves for product warranty and recall costs during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
Year Ended August 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance
$
27.3

 
$
22.0

 
$
15.5

Warranty and recall costs
18.7

 
32.4

 
39.8

Payments and other deductions
(19.7
)
 
(27.7
)
 
(33.3
)
Acquired warranty and recall liabilities
—

 
0.6

 
—

ASC 606 adjustments (1)
(14.8
)
 
—

 
—

Ending balance
$
11.5

 
$
27.3

 
$
22.0


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(1) Certain service-type warranties accounted for as contingent liabilities prior to the adoption of ASC 606 are now reflected as contract liabilities effective September 1, 2018. Refer to the New Accounting Pronouncements and Revenue Recognition footnotes for additional information.