MTD 31AE640F352 manual MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been oper- ated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Man- ual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or dam- age because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage result- ing from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD LLC for use with the prod- uct(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to sep- arate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component failures 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 materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber, tires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local autho- rized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220- 4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the follow- ing cases:

a.The engine or component parts thereof. These items carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and condi- tions.

b.Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a sepa- rate one year warranty.

c.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

d.MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, its posses- sions and territories, except those sold through MTD LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution.

e.Parts that are not genuine MTD parts are not covered by this warranty.

f.Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer is not covered by this warranty.

g.Transportation charges and service calls are not covered.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of 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, whether written or oral, except as men- tioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD LLC. During the period of the warranty, the exclu- sive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD LLC shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci- dental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limita- tions may not apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of 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 their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was pur- chased as a gift.

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.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 1-800-800-7310