Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Other Liabilities

Otherliabilities include the following:

(In thousands)	June 30, 2012		September 30, 2011
Income tax liabilities	$	21,457	$	55,093
Accrued warranty expenses	16,034		17,916
Accrued interest	18,021		39,478
Accrued and deferred compensation	19,460		27,427
Customer deposits	9,743		5,868
Other	41,049		66,405
Total	$	125,764	$	212,187