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Operator's Manual
CS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws
explanation of emissions control Warranty provisions
Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA
requirements. It warrants that it is free from defects in material and
workmanship that could cause failure to the warranted part; and that
it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the
manufacturer's application for certification. When a warrantable condition
exists, Viper will repair your engine at no cost to you, including parts and
labor. The engine emissions label will indicate certification information.
If the purchaser is in need of a warrantable repair and is not within 100
miles distance from an Ardisam authorized repair center, Ardisam will
pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized Ardisam repair center.
Listed below are the parts covered by the emissions control systems warranty.
Some parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are
warranted up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. Coverage
under this warranty includes only the parts listed below (the emission and
evaporation control systems) if so equipped:
• Air Filter Assembly (only to the first scheduled replacement point)
• Fuel Filter (only to the first scheduled replacement point)
• Carburetor
• Fuel Lines, Fuel Line Fittings and Clamps
• Fuel Metering Valve (if equipped)
• Evaporative System (if equipped)
- Canister (if equipped)
- Canister filter (if equipped)
- Vapor hose (if equipped)
- Orifice connector (if equipped)
-Fuel tank
-Fuel cap
-Primer bulb canister (if equipped)
• Spark Plugs
• Magneto Ignition System
• Muffler Assembly
limitations
The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the fol-
lowing:
a) Repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, im-
proper maintenance, repairs improperly performed or replacements
not conforming to Ardisam, Inc. specifications that adversely affect
performance and/or durability and alterations or modifications not
recommended or approved in writing by Ardisam, Inc.
b) Replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary
for required maintenance at or after the first scheduled replacement
point;
c) Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss of
use of the engine or equipment, etc.
d) Diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty
service being performed; and
e) Any add-on or modified part, or malfunction of authorized parts due
to the use of add-on or modified parts.
The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows:
• Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the war-
ranty period stated above. If any such part fails during the period of
warranty coverage, that part will be repaired or replaced at no charge to
the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty will be
warranted for the remaining warranty period.
• Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the
owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the warranty period. Any
such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for
the remaining warranty period.
• Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required main-
tenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the period of
time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the
part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired
or replaced at no charge to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced
under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to
the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
• Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources
Board may not be used. The use of any nonexempted add on or
modified parts by the owner will be grounds for disallowing a war-
ranty claim. The manufacturer will not be liable to warrant failures
of warranted parts caused by the use of a nonexempted add on or
modified part.
These items will be covered for a period of two years from the date
of the original purchase. Viper warrants that: the components are
designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable
regulations adopted by the EPA; that they are free from defects in ma-
terial and workmanship that could cause failure to the engine or other;
and that the components used are identical in all material respects to
the engine described in the manufacturer's application for certifica-
tion. The warranty period begins on the date the engine is originally
purchased.
maintenance and repair reQuirements
The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the
engine. Ardisam, Inc. recommends that all receipts and records cov-
ering the performance of regular maintenance be retained in case
questions arise. If the engine is resold during the warranty period,
the maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent
owner. Ardisam, Inc. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if
the engine has not been properly maintained; however, Ardisam, Inc.
may not deny warranty repairs solely because of the lack of repair
maintenance or failure to keep maintenance records.
Normal maintenance replacement or repair of emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individuals;
however, warranty repairs must be performed by an Ardisam authorized
service center. Any replacement parts or service that is equivalent in
performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance
or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine
manufacturer.
