MTD 260 Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Warranty
Failure to comply
with suggested
maintenance
and lubrication
specifications
will void
warranty.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and
used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).
MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and
workmanship 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 operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with
the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by
this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.
Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days
from the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades,
blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger
spiral rubber, tires engine oil, air filters and spark plugs.
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 contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or
call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to
applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions. The Powermore engine is not excluded under this
agreement.
b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate 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. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer.
e.
MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of Canada, including possessions and
territories.
f. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.
g.
Transportation charges and service calls.
h. If Products are used commercially. (MTD may separately offer Limited Commercial Warranties on certain select
products. Ask your dealer or retailer for details or contact MTD Service for more information.)
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 mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including
a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD. 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
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 jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations 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
purchased as a gift.
HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions.
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.
MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238
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