Briggs & Stratton Mower Housing Lifetime Limited Warranty Policy

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE MOWER HOUSING

Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace the mower housing, free of charge, if it proves defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on the mower housing submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by the purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below.

For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at our web address (BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM) or by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or writing to salesenquires@briggsandstratton.com.au, Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, NSW, Australia, 2170.

The purchaser must contact the Authorized Service Dealer, and then make the mower housing available to the Authorized Service Dealer for inspection and testing.

There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the warranty period listed below, or to the extent permitted by law. Liability for incidental or consequential damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion 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 or country to country.**

WARRANTY PERIOD

*For the first year of the consumer-use warranty period (90 days commercial-use), the mower housing is warranted against surface rust and corrosion, which is defined as any rust or corrosion that has penetrated the paint but has not penetrated the metal structure. For the entire term of the consumer-use warranty period (90 days commercial-use), the mower housing is warranted against rust-through, which is defined as rust or corrosion that has penetrated completely through the paint and the housing. The warranty does not include blades, spindles, belts, brake pads, shields or guards, attachment brackets and hardware, height of cut components, or other parts installed on the mower housing.

**In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer or by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or writing to salesenquires@briggsandstratton.com.au, Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, NSW, Australia, 2170.

Warranty Coverage and General Information

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail or commercial consumer. The warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. “Consumer use” means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once a product has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use product for purposes of this warranty.

To ensure prompt and complete warranty coverage, register your product at the brand website listed above or at www.onlineproductregistration.com.

Save your proof of purchase receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period. Product registration is not required to obtain warranty service on Briggs & Stratton products.

ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY

Warranty service is available only through Authorized Service Dealers. This warranty covers only defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, or normal wear and tear.

Improper Use and Abuse

The proper, intended use of this product is described in the Operator’s Manual. Using the product in a way not described in the Operator’s Manual or using the product after it has been damaged will not be covered under this warranty. Warranty coverage will also not be provided if the serial number on the product has been removed or the product has been altered or modified in any way, or if the product has evidence of abuse such as impact damage or water/chemical corrosion damage.

Improper Maintenance or Repair

This mower housing must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in the Operator’s Manual, and serviced or repaired using genuine Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage caused by lack of maintenance or use of non-original parts is not covered by warranty.

Normal Wear and Tear

Like most mechanical devices, the mower housing is subject to wear even when properly maintained. This warranty does not cover replacement or repairs when normal use has exhausted the life of the housing unless the cause is due to defects in material or workmanship.

Other Exclusions

This warranty excludes damage due to accident, abuse, modifications, alterations, or improper servicing. It also does not include used, reconditioned, second-hand, or demonstration equipment or engines. This warranty excludes damage or failure due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer's control.