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Operator's Manual

RAPALA

®

 Power Ice Auger

(1) Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all  

applicable regulations adopted by the EpA  pursuant to their 

respective authority, and 
(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at 

any time during the ECS Warranty period, may cause a warranted 

emissions-related part to fail to be identical in all material  

respects to the part as described in the engine manufacturer’s 

application for certification.

The ECS Warranty only pertains to emissions-related parts on 

your engine, as follows:
(1) Any warranted, emissions-related parts that are not 

 

scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the 

Maintenance Schedule (located in the section of the Manual(s) 

pertaining to maintenance) shall be warranted for the ECS  

Warranty period. If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty 

period, it shall be repaired or replaced by Ardisam according to 

Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under 

the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the 

ECS Warranty period.
(2) Any warranted, emissions-related part that is scheduled 

only for regular inspection as specified in the Maintenance 

Schedule (located in the section of the Manual(s) pertaining to 

maintenance) shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty period. A  

statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or 

replace as necessary” shall not reduce the ECS Warranty period. 

Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall 

be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty period.
(3) Any warranted, emissions-related part that is scheduled 

for replacement as required maintenance in the Maintenance 

Schedule (located in the section of the Manual(s) pertaining to 

maintenance) shall be 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 shall be 

repaired or replaced by Ardisam according to Subsection (4) 

below. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced 

under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder 

of the ECS Warranty period prior to the first scheduled replace-

ment point for such emissions-related part.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions-related 

part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge 

to the owner at a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facility.
(5) When the engine is inspected by a Ardisam Authorized  

Warranty Service Facility, the owner shall not be held respon-

sible for diagnostic costs if the repair is deemed warrantable.
(6) Ardisam shall be liable for damages to other original engine 

components or approved modifications proximately caused by 

a failure under warranty of any emission-related part covered 

by the ECS Warranty.
(7) Throughout the ECS Warranty period, Ardisam shall maintain 

a supply of warranted emission-related parts sufficient to meet 

the expected demand for such emission-related parts.
(8) Any Ardisam authorized and approved emission-related 

replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS 

Warranty maintenance or repairs and will be provided with-

out charge to the purchaser/owner. Such use shall not reduce  

Ardisam’s ECS Warranty obligations.
(9)  Unapproved,  add-on,  modified,  counterfeit  and/or  “grey 

market” parts may not be used to modify or repair a Ardisam 

engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient 

grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Ardisam shall 

not be held liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts 

of a Ardisam engine caused by the use of such an unapproved, 

add-on, modified, counterfeit and/or “grey market” part.

EMISSION-RELAtED PARtS INCLUDE tHE  

fOLLOWING (If EQUIPPED):

(1) Fuel Metering System

 

(i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure    

 

     regulator or fuel injection system).

 

(ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.

 

(iii) Cold start enrichment system.

 

(iv) Fuel Tank.

(2) Air Induction System

 

(i) Controlled hot air intake system.

 

(ii) Intake manifold.

 

(iii) Air filter.

(3) Ignition System

 

(i) Spark plugs.

 

(ii) Magneto or electronic ignition system.

 

(iii) Spark advance/retard system.

(4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System

 

(i) EGR valve body, and carburetor spacer if applicable.

 

(ii) EGR rate feedback and control system.

(5) Air Injection System

 

(i) Air pump or pulse valve.

 

(ii) Valves affecting distribution of flow.

 

(iii) Distribution manifold.

(6) Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System

 

(i) Catalytic converter.

 

(ii) Thermal reactor.

 

(iii) Exhaust manifold.

(7) particulate Controls

 

(i) Traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device 

 

     used to capture particulate emissions.

(8) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems

 

(i) Electronic controls.

 

(ii) Vacuum, temperature, and time sensitive valves 

 

      and switches.

 

(iii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies.

Summary of Contents for VORTEX

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Page 2: ...RATION AND SERVICE Record the product model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting technical support Excluding emissions related warranty i...

Page 3: ...ETY INSTRUC TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED Important INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR equipment Warning Failure to comply with all...

Page 4: ...with the exhaust and muffler pointed in the direction away from the operator Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone People should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and...

Page 5: ...ately If fuel is spilled do not start the engine but move product and fuel container away from the area Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and before starting Allow fuel...

Page 6: ...ire to the spark plug PRE OPERATION PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING Before starting your unit make sure the black throttle cable housing is seated all the way into the brass ferrule at the engine side o...

Page 7: ...ld be kept free of oil or other moisture for efficient operation 2 Drillholeswithoutplacingexcessivebodyweightontheunit The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving action caused by the weight o...

Page 8: ...el of grease is below top of the gears DO NOT OVERFILL 2 Keep all screws nuts and bolts tight 3 For cold weather operation store the unit in a cool environ ment Transferring the unit from a warm to a...

Page 9: ...re best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic Maintenance replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed...

Page 10: ...products but no amount of careful design by us and careful maintenancebyyou canguaranteearepair freelifeforyourunit Most repairs will be minor and easily fixed by following the sug gestions in the tro...

Page 11: ...3 Carburetor out of adjustment 3 Call factory Engine is hard to start 1 Stale fuel 1 Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Always use gas stabilizer 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Make sure spark wire is s...

Page 12: ...uct not to exceed twenty four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer applications As a Viper smallengineowner youareresponsibleforexecutingpropermaintenancelistedinyourOperatingandM...

Page 13: ...areasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either your selling dealer or a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facil ity To locate the Ardisam Auth...

Page 14: ...related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facility 5 When the engine is inspected by a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Ser...

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