MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual page 20

MANUFACTURER'S
LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD pROD-
UCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise pur-
chased and used in the United States, its possessions and
territories,
MTD warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a period ot two (2) years commencing on
the date of original purcbese and will, at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in
material or workmariship. This limited warranty shall only
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in
accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, com-
mercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alter-
ation, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of
other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
inslallation or use of any accessory or attachment not
approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any
resulting damages.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are suDject to sep-
arate terms as follows: All normal wear pert or component
tsliures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days
regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year
period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF
caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER
component parts. Normal wear parts and components
include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters,
grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid
shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are covered by e 90-
day limited replacement warranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in
your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or
contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD-
UCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writing to RO. Box
368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:
a, The engine or component parts thereof. These items
carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to
the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.
b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have e separate
one year warranty.
c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,
blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as
brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjust-
ments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due
to USeor exposure.
d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or
exported outside of the United States of America, its
possessions and territories, except those sold through
MTD's authorized channels of export distribution.
No implied warranty, including any implied wan'only of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,
except as mentioned above, given by any person or
entity, Including a dealer or retailer, with reepeut to any
product shall bind M'I'D. During the period of the War-
ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of
the product as set forth above. {Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.) !
The provisions as set forth In this Warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. M'TD
shall not be liable for thcldantal or consequential loss or
damages Including, without limitation, expenses
incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser-
vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for
rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted prod-
uct. {Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
or limitation may not apply to you.)
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase prise of the product sold. Alteration
of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty.
You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to
you and your property and/or to others and thei_ property
arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the odgJnal purchaser, original lessee or the person for whom
it was purchased as a gift.
How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited war-
rarity gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.