Yard-Man 970 Series Owner's Manual page 35

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR"
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For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and
territories, MTD Products will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or
parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have been operated and
maintained in accordance with the owner's instructions furnished with the unit, and which have not been subject
to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance or alteration.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as noted below in the "No Fault Ninety
Day Consumer Warranty" clause.
All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90
days, but within the two year period, normal wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in
material or workmanship of OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts are defined as battedes*, belts, blades,
blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires.
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 the yellow pages or contact the Customer Service
Department of MTD Products, P O Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
Phone ! (800) 800-7310. The return of a complete unit will net be accepted by the factory unless prior written
permission has been extended by the Customer Service Department of MTD Products.
Transportation charges: Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment
are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Units exported out of the United States: MTD Products 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
Products' authorized channels of export distribution.
Other Warranties:
1. The engine or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers. Please refer to
the applicable manufacturers warranty on these items.
2. *Batteries are covered by a 90-day replacement warranty.
3. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders or component parts thereof are covered by a one year warranty.
4. All other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are hereby expressly disclaimed in their entirety.
5. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD Products'
obligations arising from the sales of its products. MTD Products will not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damage.
How state law relates to this warranty: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some states and therefore
they may not apply to you under all circumstances.
Note: This warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening and
tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments. Nor does this
warranty cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.