Ferris 400S Series Operator's Manual page 26

There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties,
including those of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to the warranty period
listed below, or to the extent permitted by law . Liability
for incidental or consequential damages are excluded
to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states
or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
or country to country.**
WARRANTY PERIOD
Covered Parts Standard Warranty
Period
Riding mowers - except 4 years (48 months) or
as noted below + 500 hours, whichever
occurs first.
+Belts, Tires, Brake 90 days
Pads, Hoses, Battery,
Blades
+Attachments 1 year
+Engine* See Engine Operator's
Manual
* Emissions-related components are covered by the
Emissions Warranty Statement
** In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty
service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our
dealer locator map at ferrismowers.com (Select region:
Australia), or by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or
writing to salesenquires@briggsandstratton.com.au, Briggs
& Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, NSW,
Australia, 2170.
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the
first retail or commercial customer.
To ensure prompt and complete warranty coverage,
register your product at the website shown above or at
www.onlineproductregistration.com, or mail the completed
registration card (if provided), or call 1-800-743-4115 (in
USA).
Save your proof of purchase receipt. If you do not provide
proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service
is requested, the manufacturing date of the product will be
used to determine the warranty period. Product registration is
not required to obtain warranty service on Briggs & Stratton
products.
ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY
Warranty service is available only through Ferris Authorized
Service Dealers. This warranty only covers defects in
materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused
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by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair,
normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.
Improper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use of
this product is described in the Operator's Manual. Using
the product in a way not described in the Operator's Manual
or using the product after it has been damaged will not be
covered under this warranty. Warranty coverage will also
not be provided if the serial number on the product has been
removed or the product has been altered or modified in any
way, or if the product has evidence of abuse such as impact
damage, or water/chemical corrosion damage.
Improper Maintenance or Repair - This product must be
maintained according to the procedures and schedules
provided in the Operator's Manual, and serviced or repaired
Rental Warranty
using genuine Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage
Period
caused by lack of maintenance or use of non-original or non-
90 days
equivalent parts is not covered by warranty.
Normal Wear and Tear - Like all mechanical devices, the
unit is subject to wear even when properly maintained. This
90 days
warranty does not cover replacement or repairs when normal
use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment. Except
90 days
as noted in the warranty period, maintenance and wear items
such as filters, belts, cutting blades, and brake pads (except
See Engine Operator's
Manual
engine brake pads) are not covered by warranty due to wear
characteristics alone, unless the cause is due to defects in
material or workmanship.
Stale or Unapproved Fuel - In order to function correctly,
this product requires fresh fuel that conforms to the criteria
specified in the Operator's Manual. Engine or equipment
damage caused by stale fuel or the use of unapproved
fuels (such as E15 or E85 ethanol blends) is not covered by
warranty.
Other Exclusions - This warranty excludes damage due
to accident, abuse, modifications, alterations, improper
servicing, freezing or chemical deterioration. Attachments
or accessories that were not originally packaged with the
product are also excluded. This warranty does not include
used, reconditioned, second-hand, or demonstration
equipment or engines. This warranty also excludes failures
due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond
the manufacturer's control.
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