KerryB,
That's a tough one.
The Exmark warranty, like most warrantees covers defects in materials and workmanship. The engine manufacturer covers the engine and all related components (including the filter assembly) for defects in materials and workmanship as well.
While I have not seen any of the canisters with defects in the molding it is possible. You may want to examine the area to determine if there was a problem with the mould. If that is the case get it back into the dealership well both go to bat for you with the engine manufacturer. If you don't find any signs of a defect the engine manufacturer will probably assume that it was either installed wrong (easy to do) or has been damaged from an impact (sometimes easier to do). I know I've clipped them in place with the filter cap not installed correctly and it does put quite a strain on the clips and the mounting points.
Generally when something is missing from a mower the process started long before the property the part actually fell off at.
I'm assuming this is a Kohler on a full size Lazer Z?
Let me know what you find when you examine the filter cap.
Thanks
Terry
That's a tough one.
The Exmark warranty, like most warrantees covers defects in materials and workmanship. The engine manufacturer covers the engine and all related components (including the filter assembly) for defects in materials and workmanship as well.
While I have not seen any of the canisters with defects in the molding it is possible. You may want to examine the area to determine if there was a problem with the mould. If that is the case get it back into the dealership well both go to bat for you with the engine manufacturer. If you don't find any signs of a defect the engine manufacturer will probably assume that it was either installed wrong (easy to do) or has been damaged from an impact (sometimes easier to do). I know I've clipped them in place with the filter cap not installed correctly and it does put quite a strain on the clips and the mounting points.
Generally when something is missing from a mower the process started long before the property the part actually fell off at.
I'm assuming this is a Kohler on a full size Lazer Z?
Let me know what you find when you examine the filter cap.
Thanks
Terry