Operator's Manual
WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger
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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, Ardisam will repair your
engine at no cost to you, including parts and labor. The engine emissions
label will indicate certification information. Purchasers located more than
100 miles from a Viper® authorized repair center in need of warrantable
repair should contact customer service. If it is determined that warranted
repair is indeed necessary, Viper® will cover the cost of shipping to an
authorized Viper® repair center. All such requests must first be pre-approved
by customer service prior to shipping.
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
T
he Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following:
a) Repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect,
improper maintenance, repairs improperly performed or replacements
not conforming to Earthquake® specifications that adversely affect
performance and/or durability and alterations or modifications not
recommended or approved in writing by Earthquake®.
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
warranty 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
maintenance 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 warranty 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 material 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 certification. 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.
Earthquake® recommends that all receipts and records covering 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 reserves the right
to deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly maintained;
however, Ardisam 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 Earthquake® 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.
