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1 IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Please complete and return within the next 10 days! Or register online at XJX01-01. 1. 1. l Mr. 2. l Mrs. 3. l Ms. 4. l Miss First Name Initial Last Name Street Apt. No. City State ZIP Code E-mail Address 2. Your date of birth: 14. If this product replaced a similar product, how old was that Month Year product? 1. l Less than 3 years old 2. l 3 or 4 years old 3. Marital status: 1. l Married 2. l Single 3. l 5 or 6 years old 4. l 7 or 8 years old 4. Telephone Number: 5. l 9 or 10 years old ( ) 6. l More than 10 years old 15. What type(s) of outdoor power equipment do you own or plan to buy in the next 3 years? (check all that apply). 5. Date of purchase: Own Plan to Buy Month Day Year Walk-behind lawnmower .. l 01. l Lawn/garden tractor .. l 02. l Tiller .. l 03. l 6. Model number: Snowthrower .. l 04. l Air l 05. l Chainsaw .. l 06. l String trimmer .. l 07.

2 L 7. Serial number: Edger .. l 08. l Chipper/shredder/vacuum .. l 09. l Log-splitter .. l 10. l High pressure l 11. l 8. Which stores did you shop before buying this product? l 12. l (check all that apply). Utility vehicle .. l 13. l 01. l Home Depot 07. l Hardware store Compact utility tractor (18-45 hp) .. l 14. l 02. l Independent dealer 08. l Other department store l 15. l 03. l Lowe's 09. l Other discount store 04. l Sears 10. l Other home center 16. How large is your property? 05. l Tractor Supply Co. 11. l Online 1. l Under 1 acre 06. l Wal-Mart 12. l Other 2. l 1 to 2 acres 3. l 3 to 5 acres 9. Name of store where purchased: 4. l Over 5 acres 17. Which of the following best describes your feelings toward outdoor power equipment and maintaining your yard? 1. l I buy premium power equipment I love maintaining 10. How did you first learn about this product? my property and making it look great 1.

3 L Advertisement 5. l In-store display 2. l I enjoy yard work and buy good equipment because 2. l Friend/family 6. l Direct mail I want my yard to look great 3. l Word of mouth 7. l Internet/Website 3. l I have more important things to do than yard work I. 4. l Review in magazine/ 8. l Salesperson want reliable equipment to get the job done quickly newspaper 9. l Other 4. l I don't like yard work I want basic, reliable lawn 11. What three (3) factors most influenced your selection of equipment at a low price this product? 01. l Recommendation of 07. l Brand reputation 18. Not including yourself, what is the GENDER and AGE (in years). of children and other adults living in your household? friend/relative 08. l Good price/value 1. l No one else in household 2. l Child under 1 year 02. l Review in magazine/ 09. l Prior experience newspaper with brand Male Female Age Male Female Age 03.

4 L Newspaper 10. l Salesperson 1. l 2. l yrs. 1. l 2. l yrs. advertisement recommendation/demo 04. l Television 11. l Special offer/discount/. 1. l 2. l yrs. 1. l 2. l yrs. advertisement rebate 05. l Retailer reputation 12. l Other 19. Occupation: (check all that apply) You Spouse 06. l In-store display Professional/Technical .. l 1. l Upper Management/Executive .. l 2. l 12. What three (3) features most influenced your purchase of Middle Management .. l 3. l this product? l 4. l 01. l Engine size/ 09. l Bar length Clerical/Service Worker .. l 5. l amperage 10. l Work capacity Tradesman/Machine Operator/Laborer .. l 6. l 02. l Warranty 11. l Spring Assist Starting 03. l Ease of starting System 20. Are you or your spouse: You Spouse 04. l Cutting/clearing/ 12. l Blower performance A Homemaker?.. l 1. l tilling width 13. l Special feature Retired?.. l 2. l 05. l Attachment/accessory ( SpeedSpool).

5 A Student?.. l 3. l availability 14. l Vacuum/mulching Self Employed/Business Owner? .. l 4. l 06. l Engine brand capability Working from a Home Office? .. l 5. l 07. l Transmission/drive 15. l Style/design/color In the Military? .. l 6. l system 16. l Other A Veteran? .. l 7. l 08. l Bag/mulch/discharge versatility 21. Which group describes your annual family income? 01. l Under $15,000 08. l $75,000-$99,999. 13. What other brands did you consider before buying this 02. l $15,000-$19,999 09. l $100,000-$124,999. product? 03. l $20,000-$29,999 10. l $125,000-$149,999. 01. l Ariens 13. l Poulan 04. l $30,000-$39,999 11. l $150,000-$174,999. 02. l Black & Decker 14. l Poulan Pro 05. l $40,000-$49,999 12. l $175,000-$199,999. 03. l Bolens 15. l Remington 06. l $50,000-$59,999 13. l $200,000-$249,999. 04. l Craftsman 16. l Ryobi 07. l $60,000-$74,999 14. l $250,000 & over 05. l Cub Cadet 17.

6 L Simplicity 06. l Echo 18. l Snapper 22. Level of education: (check highest level completed). 07. l Homelite 19. l Stihl 1. l Completed High School 08. l Honda 20. l Toro 2. l Completed College 09. l Husqvarna 21. l Weed-Eater 3. l Completed Graduate School 10. l John Deere 22. l Yard Machines 11. l Lawn Boy 23. l Yard-Man 23. Which credit cards do you use regularly? 12. l Murray 24. l Other 1. l American Express, Diners Club 2. l MasterCard, Visa, Discover 3. l Department Store, Oil Company, etc. 4. l Do not use credit cards Please CONTINUE ON BACK .. Please seal with tape. Do not staple. Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved Part 770-10761A. Failure to return this card will not diminish your warranty rights. those in which you are not. Please check here if, for some reason, you would prefer not to participate in this opportunity. l information indicated above. Through this selective program, you will be able to obtain more information about activities in which you are involved and less about important mailings and special offers from a number of fine companies whose products and services relate directly to the specific interests, hobbies, and other Thanks for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire.

7 Your answers will be used for market research studies and reports. They will also allow you to receive Using the numbers in the above list, Please indicate your 3 most important activities: 29. 51. l Moneymaking Opportunities 34. l NASCAR 17. l Crafts 50. l Home Video Recording 33. l Gourmet Cooking/Fine Foods 16. l Vegetable Gardening 49. l Watching Sports on TV 32. l Travel in USA 15. l Flower Gardening 48. l walking for Health 31. l Cruise Ship Vacations 14. l Sewing 47. l Self-Improvement 30. l Foreign Travel 13. l Needlework/Knitting 46. l Science/New Technology 29. l Art/Antique Collecting 12. l Grandchildren 45. l Dieting/Weight Control 28. l Fashion Clothing 11. l Sailing 44. l Wildlife/Environmental Issues 27. l Cultural/Arts Events 10. l Power Boating 43. l Science Fiction 26. l Photography 09. l Hunting/Shooting 42. l Casino Gambling 25. l Health/Natural Foods 08. l Fishing 41.

8 L Contests/Sweepstakes 24. l Bible/Devotional Reading 07. l Camping/Hiking 40. l Stocks/Bond Investments 23. l Avid Book Reading 06. l Tennis 39. l Real Estate Investments 22. l Listen to Records/Tapes/CDs 05. l Snow Skiing 38. l Our Nation's Heritage 21. l Recreation Vehicles (RVs) 04. l Running/Jogging 37. l Collectibles 20. l Electronics 03. l Physical Fitness/Exercise 36. l Stamp/Coin Collecting 19. l Automotive Work 02. l Golf 35. l Wines 18. l Buy Prerecorded Videos/DVDs 01. l Bicycling enjoy participating on a regular basis. To help us understand our customers' lifestyles, Please indicate the interests and activities in which you or your spouse 28. 13. l Home Workshop/Do-It-Yourself 12. l Own a CD-ROM Drive l 2. Buy/Lease a Used Vehicle .. l 11. l Own an Apple/Macintosh Computer l 1. Buy/Lease a New Vehicle .. l 10. l Speak Spanish Months Months 1-6 7-12. 09. l Subscribe to an Online/Internet Service 6 or 12 months?

9 Which of the following do you plan to do within the next 26. 08. l Own a Wireless/Cellular Phone 07. l Have a Cat 2. l 4+ per month 2. l 4+ per month 06. l Have a Dog 1. l 1-3 per month 1. l 1-3 per month 05. l Own a Compact Disc Player Stores/Newsstands Subscribes to 04. l Donate to Charitable Causes B. Purchases at A. 03. l Member of Frequent Flyer Program Please tell us how many magazines your household: 25. 02. l Shop via the Internet 01. l Shop by Catalog/Mail 2. l Rent? 1. l Own? Please check all that apply to your household. 27. For your primary residence, do you: 24.. Please send other correspondence to: First-Class Troy-Bilt Postage Customer Service Center Required Box 368022 Post Office will not deliver Cleveland, OH 44136 without proper postage. XJX01-01. PO BOX 174371. DENVER CO 80217-4371. !802174371719! IMPORTANT: PRODUCT REGISTRATION. Please complete and return this card immediately to receive these important benefits: Proof of ownership Registration may serve as proof of purchase for insurance purposes in case of theft, fire or flood.

10 We will keep your model number, serial number and date of purchase on record. Product Safety Notification Registration will help us notify you in the unlikely event a safety notification about your product is required. Product improvements Your input will help us improve our products and continue to design quality products that meet your needs. $100,000 Give Away VI. We'll automatically enter you for a chance to win $5,000, $25,000, or even $50,000! Thank you for your purchase and for registering your product. OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN. PURCHASES DO NOT ENHANCE CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes is sponsored by Equifax Marketing Services ( EMS ), and will be offered in a number of different presentations. EMS will award the following prizes: one 1st Prize of $50,000; one 2nd Prize of $25,000;. and five 3rd Prizes of $5,000. Sweepstakes begins May 20, 2005 at 12:00 , and ends December 31, 2007 at 11:59 Enter by completing this product registration or printing a 3" x 5" card with your name, address, city, state, ZIP Code, and the words $100,000 Give Away VI and mailing the entry form or card to Box 174371, Dept.