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Commitments and Contingencies - Product Warranty and Recall Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 16.1 | $ 11.5 | $ 27.3
Warranty and recall costs | 32.3 | 32.0 | 18.7
Payments and other deductions | (28.4) | (27.5) | (19.7)
Acquired warranty and recall liabilities | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0
ASC 606 adjustments | 0.0 | 0.0 | (14.8)
Ending balance | $ 20.3 | $ 16.1 | $ 11.5

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