Bolens 31AE6GKF500 warranty Warranty, 12.08.06

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Warranty

Failure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty.

4 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For FOUR YEARS from the date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED 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 does not cover:

1.Any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect, accident, improper mainte- nance or alteration; or

2.The unit if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner’s instructions furnished with the unit; or

3.The engine or motor or component parts thereof which carry separate warranties from their manufacturers. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items; and read engine warranty statement below, or

4.Batteries and normal wear parts except as noted below. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders or component parts thereof are covered by a one year warranty; or

5.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake, clutch or deck; or

6.Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery (if equipped): For ninety (90) days from the date of retail purchase, if any battery included with this unit proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser. Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery (if equipped): After ninety (90) days but within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of purchase, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery, for the original purchaser, for a cost of one-half (½) of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return.

Full Ninety Days Warranty on Normal Wear Parts: Normal wear parts are defined as belts, blade adaptors, blades, grass bags, seats, tires, rider deck wheels and clutch parts (friction wheels). These parts are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of retail purchase.

How to Obtain Service: Warranty service is available, with proof of purchase, through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please call, toll free 1-800-668-1238. The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED.

Transportation Charges: Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested in writing by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED.

Other Warranties: All other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth in this express limited warranty. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED obligations arising from the sale of its products.

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

4 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ENGINES

This limited warranty doubles the time periods of the engine manufacturer’s limited warranty which is enclosed in the owner’s information package.

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