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Sodcutter
WARRANTY SERVICE
To make a claim under warranty, contact an authorized Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan dealer
immediately upon realizing a problem exists. We recommend having the warranty work performed
by the dealer who originally sold you the unit; however, warranty work can be sought from any
authorized Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan dealer. Remember, your Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan unit must be
delivered to an authorized Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan dealer within the warranty period, and all
warranty work must be performed only by an authorized Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan dealer. Proof of
purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim.““EXAMPLES OF ITEMS
NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
Provisions of the warranty will not apply to:
Normal service requirements arising during the warranty period, such as carburetor or ignition
adjustment and cleaning or wear of a drive belt, brake, clutch linings or starter brushes.
Normal service work over and above the repair and replacement of defective parts.
Unit subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident.
Units that have been altered or modified so as to adversely affect their operation, performance or
durability or to change their intended use.
Repairs made necessary by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the
unit or adversely affects the operation, performance or durability.
Units not operated or maintained in accordance with the instructions in the Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan
Operator's Manual.
Normal cleaning, adjusting or replacing of such items as filter, spark plugs, ignition points, light
bulbs, fuses or starter drive.
Periodic checking or adding of lubricant to the unit or service check-up, tune-up or diagnosis.
Expense of delivering the unit to the dealer and expense of returning the unit back to the owner,
mechanic's travel time, trailering or towing charges, or rental of a like unit during the time warranty
repairs are being performed.
Engines, tires, batteries, regulators, starter-generators and electric motors manufactured by other
than Textron Turf Care And Specialty Products are not covered under this warranty as such parts are
usually warranted by their respective manufacturers.
This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser. Second-owner or subsequently owned
units are not covered under warranty.
OWNER'S OBLIGATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Normal maintenance service and replacement of service items are the responsibility of the owner
and as such are not considered defects in material or workmanship within the terms of the warranty.
Individual operating habits and usage contribute to the need for maintenance service.
See your Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan dealer for proper maintenance and care of your unit. Proper
maintenance and care will assist in keeping your overall operating cost at a minimum.
To validate a warranty claim, it is the owner's responsibility to maintain all components in proper
adjustment and service the unit as specified in the Ransomes/Cushman/Ryan Operator's Manual. It is
the owner's responsibility to provide proper lubrication for all components and to provide correct
recommended fuel for the unit. It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the battery liquid level and
charge as specified, as well as maintaining the correct pressure in the tires of this unit.
