Columbia 260 series, Operator'S Manual

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For equipment purchased in Canada only.

THREE 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 three (3) 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. 

Lifetime Warranty on Polymer Snow Discharge Chute:

  If your product is a snow thrower equipped with a polymer snow discharge chute (the “Snow Chute”), 

and the Snow Chute fails, breaks, or malfunctions, the manufacturer will repair or replace the Snow Chute at no cost as long as it is still owned by the original 
purchaser (or the original person for whom this product was purchased as a gift).  Control mechanisms attached to the Snow Chute, such as cables and control link-
ages, are covered under the other terms of this limited warranty, but are not covered by this paragraph (or beyond the normal applicable warranty period).  Except 
as specifically modified by this paragraph, all of the other terms, limitations, and conditions set forth in this document shall continue to apply to the Snow Chute.

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;

In the U.S.A.: 

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log 

on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com. 

In Canada: 

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 exclusive 
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 LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683

MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238