Composite Shaft
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. warrants to the
original purchaser that the composite shaft of the purchas-
er’s Minn Kota® trolling motor is free from defects in mate-
rials and workmanship appearing within the original pur-
chaser’s lifetime. Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics,
Inc. will provide a new shaft, free of charge, to replace any
composite shaft found to be defective more than two (2)
years after the date of purchase. Providing such a new
shaft shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson
Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. and the sole and exclu-
sive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty;
and purchaser shall be responsible for installing, or for the
cost of labor to install, any new composite shaft provided
by Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Entire Product
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. warrants to the
original purchaser that the purchaser’s entire Minn Kota®
trolling motor is free from defects in materials and work-
manship appearing within two (2) years after the date of
purchase. Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will,
at its option, either repair or replace, free of charge, any
parts, including any composite shaft, found to be defective
during the term of this warranty. Such repair or replace-
ment shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson
Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. and the sole and exclu-
sive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty.
Terms Applicable to Both Warranties
These limited warranties do not apply to motors used com-
mercially nor do they cover normal wear and tear, blemish-
es that do not affect the operation of the motor, or damage
caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, mis-
use or improper care or maintenance. DAMAGE TO
MOTORS CAUSED BY THE USE OF REPLACEMENT
PROPELLERS OR OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT
MEETING THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
ORIGINAL PROPELLER AND PARTS WILL NOT BE COV-
ERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. The cost of normal
maintenance or replacement parts which are not defective
are the responsibility of the purchaser.
To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the motor or part
believed to be defective, and proof of original purchase
(including the date of purchase), must be presented to a
Minn Kota® Authorized Service Center or to Minn Kota®’s
factory service center in Mankato, MN. Any charges
incurred for service calls, transportation or shipping/freight
to/from the Minn Kota® Authorized Service Center or facto-
ry, labor to haul out, remove, re-install or re-rig products
removed for warranty service, or any other similar items
are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser.
Motors purchased outside of the U.S.
must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase
(including the date of purchase and serial number) to any
Authorized Minn Kota® Service Center in the country of
purchase. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting
a Minn Kota® Authorized Service Center listed on the
enclosed sheet, or by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-
6433 or fax 1-800-527-4464. Note: Do not return your
Minn Kota® motor to your retailer. Your retailer
is not authorized to repair or replace them.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN
THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES (EXCEPT ON THE COM-
POSITE SHAFT), INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND TWO
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE
ELCTRONCIS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CON-
SEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
and/or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
legal rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPOSITE SHAFT,
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON ENTIRE PRODUCT:
“WARNING: This product contains chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.”
LIMITED WARRANTY
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