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Limited Warranty For New John Deere Commercial & Consumer Equipment

Limited Warranty For New John Deere Commercial & Consumer Equipment

John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)

Tire Warranty

Limited Battery Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

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Warranty


Product Warranty

Product warranty is provided as part of John Deere's support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual.

Engine related warranties stated in this manual refer only to emissions-related parts and components of your engine. The complete engine warranty, less emission-related parts and components, is provided separately as the "Limited Warranty for New John Deere Commercial & Consumer Equipment".

Limited Warranty For New John Deere Commercial & Consumer Equipment

(U.S. Only)

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS - The warranties described below are provided by John Deere Company ("John Deere") to the original purchasers of new Commercial & Consumer Equipment from John Deere or authorized John Deere dealers. Under these warranties, John Deere will repair or replace, at its option, any covered part which is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty term. Warranty service must be performed by a dealer or service center authorized by John Deere to sell and/or service the type of product involved, which will use only new or remanufactured parts or components furnished by John Deere. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The purchaser will be responsible, however, for any service call and/or transportation of product to and from the dealer's or service center's place of business, for any premium charged for overtime labor requested by the purchaser, and for any service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under the warranties below.
B. WHAT IS WARRANTED - All parts of any new John Deere product, except tires, radios, and batteries, are warranted for the number of months or operating hours specified below. John Deere Hand Held-Portable products are covered by a separate warranty. Warranty statements required by law covering engine emission-related parts and components are found in the Operator's Manual delivered with the machine.

COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT

WARRANTY TERM

1) IN RESIDENTIAL (Private Homeowner) APPLICATION

24 Months

2) IN ANY OTHER APPLICATION

12 Months

Sabre by John Deere products-90 Days

3) Regardless of Application:

COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS, WIDE AREA MOWERS, 7-IRON MOWER DECKS, FRONT MOWER TRACTION UNITS (With diesel or 21 HP and above engines). Other mower decks, attachments, and F700 Series are warranted per 1 & 2 above.

24 Months

4) Regardless of Application:

Skid Steers and approved John Deere Skid Steer attachments

12 Months

5) Regardless of Application:

COMPACT EXCAVATORS, UTILITY VEHICLES, Z-TRAK MOWERS, FLAIL & SICKLE MOWERS, ROTARY CUTTERS, POST HOLE DIGGERS, REAR BLADES, ROTARY DISK MOWERS, LOADERS AND BACKHOES.

12 Months or 1,000 Hours Whichever Comes First


Each warranty term begins on the date of product delivery to the purchaser.

C. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED - JOHN DEERE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) Used Products: (2) Any product that has been altered or modified in ways not approved by John Deere, including, but not limited to, setting injection pump fuel delivery above John Deere specifications; (3) Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage, or accident; (4) Normal maintenance parts and service.
D. SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE - To secure warranty service, the purchaser must (1) report the product defect to an authorized dealer and request repair within the applicable warranty term, (2) present evidence of the warranty start date, and (3) make the product available to the dealer or service center within a reasonable period of time.
E. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES - COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT - To the extent permitted by law, neither John Deere nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises as to the quality, performance or freedom from defect of the Commercial & Consumer Equipment covered by this warranty. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF WARRANTY SET FORTH ON THIS PAGE. THE PURCHASER'S ONLY REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON THE JOHN DEERE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT ARE THOSE SET FORTH ON THIS PAGE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE DEALER, JOHN DEERE OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH JOHN DEERE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Note: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
F. NO DEALER WARRANTY - THE SELLING DEALER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ITS OWN AND THE DEALER HAS NO AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR PROMISE ON BEHALF OF JOHN DEERE, OR TO MODIFY THE TERMS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY.
G. If further information is desired, contact your selling dealer.

Limited Warranty For New John Deere Commercial & Consumer Equipment

(Canada Only)

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS - The warranties described below are provided by John Deere Limited, 295 Hunter Road, P.O. Box 1000, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 4H5 ("John Deere") to the original purchasers of new Commercial & Consumer Equipment ("Equipment") purchased from John Deere or authorized John Deere dealers. Under these warranties, John Deere will, unless otherwise required by law, repair or replace, at its option, any part covered under these warranties which is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty term. Warranty service must be performed by a dealer or sales service centre authorized by John Deere to sell and/or service the Equipment involved (the "authorized dealer"). The authorized dealer will use only new or remanufactured parts or components furnished or approved by John Deere. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labour. However the purchaser will be responsible for any service call and/or transportation of Equipment to and from the authorized dealer's place of business, except where prohibited by law, and for any premium charged for overtime labour requested by the purchaser, and for any service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under these warranties. These warranties are transferable, provided the purchaser trades the Equipment to an authorized dealer and John Deere approves the warranty transfer.
B. WHAT IS WARRANTED - Subject to paragraph C, all parts of any new John Deere Equipment, except tires, radios, and batteries (which are warranted under separate warranty documents provided with each product), are warranted for the number of months or operating hours specified below. John Deere Hand Held-Portable products are covered by a separate warranty. Warranty statements covering engine emission-related parts and components are found in the Operator's Manual delivered with the Equipment.

COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT

WARRANTY TERM

1) IN RESIDENTIAL (Private Homeowner) APPLICATION

24 Months

2) IN ANY OTHER APPLICATION

12 Months

3) Regardless of Application:

COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS, WIDE AREA MOWERS, 7-IRON MOWER DECKS, FRONT MOWER TRACTION UNITS (With diesel or 21 HP and above engines). Other mower decks, attachments, and F700 Series are warranted per 1 & 2 above.

24 Months

4) Regardless of Application:

SKID STEERS AND APPROVED JOHN DEERE SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

12 Months

5) Regardless of Application:

COMPACT EXCAVATORS, UTILITY VEHICLES, Z-TRAK MOWERS, FLAIL & SICKLE MOWERS, ROTARY CUTTERS, POST HOLE DIGGERS, REAR BLADES, ROTARY DISK MOWERS, LOADERS AND BACKHOES.

12 Months or 1,000 Hours Whichever Comes First

6) SABRE by JOHN DEERE PRODUCTS

Residential (Private Homeowner) application - 24 months.

In any other application - 90 Days


Each warranty term begins on the date of delivery of the Equipment to the Purchaser.

C. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED - Pursuant to the terms of these warranties, JOHN DEERE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) Used Equipment (unless it is specifically covered by separate warranty documents); (2) Any Equipment that has been altered or modified in ways not approved by John Deere, including, but not limited to, setting injection pump fuel delivery above John Deere specifications; (3) Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage, vandalism, the elements or collision or accident; (4) Normal maintenance parts or service; (5) Batteries, radios and tires.

D. SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE - To secure warranty service the purchaser must, (1) report the Equipment defect to an authorized dealer and request repair or replacement within the applicable warranty term; (2) present evidence of the warranty start date; and, (3) make the Equipment available to the authorized dealer within a reasonable period of time.

E. REPRESENTATION, CONDITION AND IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCLUSION - THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES FUNDAMENTAL TERMS, REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, VERBAL OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING IMPLIED OR STATUTORY CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, WHETHER PURSUANT TO THE SALE OF GOODS ACT OR ANY OTHER STATUTE OF ANY PROVINCE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH IMPLIED OR STATUTORY CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES MAY NOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW.
F. REMEDIES EXCLUSIVE - THE ONLY REMEDIES THE PURCHASER HAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON THE EQUIPMENT ARE THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, EXCEPT FOR THOSE REMEDIES PROVIDED BY LAW WHICH MAY NOT BE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, JOHN DEERE OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH JOHN DEERE, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INJURIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, RENTAL OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, OR BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE PURCHASER AS A RESULT OF FUNDAMENTAL BREACHES OF CONTRACT OR BREACHES OF FUNDAMENTAL TERMS. THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL ONLY BE EFFECTIVE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
G. PURCHASE ORDER REQUIRED - John Deere shall have no obligation under these warranties unless a Purchase Order has been signed by both the purchaser and an authorized dealer. In addition, a Product Warranty Registration must be on file at John Deere and include:

1. the purchaser's complete name and address;

2. a full description of the Equipment, including the complete product identification number; and,

3. date of delivery of the Equipment to the purchaser.

H. NO DEALER WARRANTY - Except for conditions or warranties which may not be excluded by law, the selling Dealer makes no warranty of its own on any item warranted by John Deere, and makes no warranty on other items unless it delivers to the purchaser a separate written warranty document specifically warranting the item. THE SELLING DEALER HAS NO AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR PROMISE ON BEHALF OF JOHN DEERE OR TO MODIFY THE TERMS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY.

John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and John Deere are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 or later small off-road equipment engine. In California, 1995 and later small off-road equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's 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.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's 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:

ˇ 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

ˇ 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:

ˇ Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system).

ˇ Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.

ˇ Cold start enrichment system.

Air Induction System:

ˇ Air Cleaner

ˇ Intake manifold.

Ignition System:

ˇ Spark plugs.

ˇ Magneto or electronic ignition system.

ˇ Spark advance/retard system.

Catalyst System:

ˇ Exhaust manifold.

Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems

ˇ Vacuum and temperature switches.

ˇ Electronic controls.

ˇ 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 business hours at any authorized John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer located within the United States of America. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer. Any parts replaced under this warranty shall become the property of John Deere.

Maintenance Warranty Coverage

a) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance must be warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

b) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" must be warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

c) Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance must be warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.

d) Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer.

e) Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the performance of any non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of John Deere.

Consequential Warranty Coverage

Warranty coverage shall extend to the failure of any engine components caused by the failure of any warranted part still under warranty.

Limitations

This Emission Control System Warranty shall NOT cover any of the following:

a) Repair or replacement required as a result of (i) misuse or neglect, (ii) improper maintenance or unapproved modifications, (iii) repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed, (iv) use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to John Deere specifications which adversely affect performance and/or durability, (v) alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by John Deere.

b) Replacement parts, other services and adjustments necessary for normal maintenance.

c) Transportation to and from the John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer, or service calls made by the Retailer.

Limited Liability

a) The liability of John Deere under this Emission Control System Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of use of the small off-road equipment engine or transportation of the engine to or from the John Deere Commercial And Consumer Equipment Retailer. JOHN DEERE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER EXPENSE, LOSS, OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (EXCEPT AS LISTED ABOVE UNDER "COVERAGE") OR EXEMPLARY ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SMALL OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT ENGINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.

b) NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY JOHN DEERE WITH RESPECT TO THE ENGINE EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT. ANY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY TERMS SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT.

c) No dealer is authorized to modify this Federal, California and John Deere Emission Control System Warranty.

Tire Warranty

John Deere warranty applies for tires available through the John Deere parts system. For tires not available through the John Deere parts system, the tire manufacturer's warranty applicable to your machine may not apply outside the U.S. (See your John Deere dealer for specific information.)

Limited Battery Warranty

NOTE: Applicable in North America only. For complete machine warranty, reference a copy of the John Deere warranty statement. Contact your John Deere dealer to obtain a copy.

TO SECURE WARRANTY SERVICE

The purchaser must request warranty service from a John Deere dealer authorized to sell John Deere batteries, and present the battery to the dealer with the top cover plate codes intact.

FREE REPLACEMENT

Any new battery which becomes unserviceable (not merely discharged) due to defects in material or workmanship within 90 days of purchase will be replaced free of charge. Installation costs will be covered by warranty if (1) the unserviceable battery was installed by a John Deere factory or dealer, (2) failure occurs within 90 days of purchase, and (3) the replacement battery is installed by a John Deere dealer.

PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT

Any new battery which becomes unserviceable (not merely discharged) due to defects in material or workmanship more than 90 days after purchase, but before the expiration of the applicable adjustment period, will be replaced upon payment of the battery's current list price less a pro rata credit for unused months of service. The applicable adjustment period is determined from the Warranty Code printed at the top of the battery and chart below. Installation costs are not covered by warranty after 90 days from the date of purchase.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

A. Breakage of the container, cover, or terminals.

B. Depreciation or damage caused by lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance or by improper maintenance.

C. Transportation, mailing, or service call charges for warranty service.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASER'S REMEDIES

To the extent permitted by law, neither John Deere nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations, or promises as to the quality, performance or freedom from defect of the products covered by this warranty. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE ADJUSTMENT PERIOD SET FORTH HERE. THE PURCHASER'S ONLY REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON JOHN DEERE BATTERIES ARE THOSE SET FORTH HERE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE DEALER, JOHN DEERE OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH JOHN DEERE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Note: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have some rights which vary from state to state.

NO DEALER WARRANTY

The selling dealer makes no warranty of it's own and the dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of John Deere, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.

PRO RATA MONTHS OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: If your battery is not labeled with a warranty code, it is a warranty code "B".

Warranty Code

Warranty Period

A

40 Months

B

36 Months

C

24 Months