Tractors

Purchased a poulan PB 301 April of 2016 and was happy with the machine until today I used it about 15 times this year (yard is 6,000 square feet). Today at 5:45 the DRAG LINK RH broke. It is an easy repair two bolts. I called support and was told if I did it myself, the warranty would be void. The nearest dealer is 40 miles away (probably wouldn't have the part resulting in two trips). If it was the engine or something more complicated I would understand but two bolts? Not good customer satisfaction here!!