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WARRANTY
Tire Warranty
John Deere warranty applies for tires available through the John Deere parts system. For tires not available through the
John Deere parts system, the tire manufacturer's warranty applicable to your machine may not apply outside the U.S. (See
your John Deere dealer for specific information.)
Limited Engine Warranty
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL DEFECTS WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Deere &
Company (John Deere) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later utility or lawn
and garden 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. In other states, new 1997 and later model year equipment
engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road
engines. The engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S.
EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. John Deere must
warrant the emission control system on your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, and
catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, John Deere will repair your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to
you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
In California, the 1995 and later utility and lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted for two years. In other states,
1997 and later model year 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 John Deere.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your owner's manual. John Deere recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine, but John Deere cannot deny warranty solely for lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that John Deere may deny you
warranty coverage if your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine to an authorized John Deere
Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in
a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your John Deere
Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer, or the John Deere Customer Communications Center,
1-800-537-8233.
JOHN DEERE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE
LENGTH OF WARRANTY COVERAGE
John Deere warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the lawn and garden equipment engine is:
• Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources
Board (CARB) pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code for 1995 and
later equipment engines, and all applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
1997 and later equipment engines; and
• Free from defects in materials and workmanship which can cause the failure of an emission warranted part for a period
of two years after the engine is delivered to the initial retail purchaser. John Deere is liable for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part during the warranty period. If any emission related part on your
engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by John Deere.
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