John Deere L17.542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Warranty - 65
WARRANTY
engine. In California, 1995 and later small off-road
equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped
to meet the States stringent anti-smog standards. In other
states, 1997 and later model year equipment engines must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA
regulations for small non-road, spark ignition engines. John
Deere must warrant the emission control system on your
small off-road equipment engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or
improper maintenance of your small off-road equipment
engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as
the carburetor, fuel-injection system and ignition system.
Also included may be connectors and other emission
related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, John Deere will
repair your small off-road equipment engine at no cost to
you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
John Deere Emission Control System Warranty
Coverage
In California, 1995 and later small off-road equipment
engines are warranted relative to emission control parts for
two years. In other states, 1997 and later model year
equipment engines are warranted relative to emission
control parts for two years. If any emission related part on
your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by John Deere.
Owners Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your owners manual. John Deere
recommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off-road equipment engine, but
John Deere cannot deny warranty solely for lack of receipts
or for your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should
however be aware that John Deere may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off-road equipment engine or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or
unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road
equipment engine to an authorized John Deere
Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer as soon as
a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact your John Deere
Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer, or the
John Deere Customer Communications Center at 1-800-
537-8233.
Length Of Warranty Coverage
John Deere warrants to the initial owner and each
subsequent purchaser that the small off-road equipment
engine is:
Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all
applicable regulations adopted by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) for 1995 and later equipment
engines, and all applicable regulations of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 1997 and later
equipment engines; and
Free from defects in materials and workmanship which
can cause the failure of an emission warranted part for a
period of two years after the engine is delivered to the initial
retail purchaser. John Deere is liable for damages to other
engine components caused by the failure of a warranted
part during the warranty period. If any emission related part
on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by John Deere.
Warranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts
listed below (the emission control system parts) to the
extent these parts were present on the engine purchased.
Fuel Metering System:
Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system).
Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.
Cold start enrichment system.
Air Induction System:
Air Cleaner
Intake manifold.
Ignition System:
Spark plugs.
Magneto or electronic ignition system.
Spark advance/retard system.
Catalyst System:
Exhaust manifold.
Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
Vacuum and temperature switches.
Electronic controls.
Hoses, belts, connectors and assemblies.
Since emission related parts may vary slightly from model
to model, certain models may not contain all of these parts
and certain models may contain functionally equivalent
parts.
Warranty Service And Charges
Warranty service shall be provided during customary