OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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Explanation of Emissions Control
Warranty Provisions
Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA require-
ments. 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 ap-
plication 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
T
he Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the
following:
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.
These items will be covered for a period of two years from the date
of the original purchase. Viper warrants that: the components are
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.
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. Ardisam, Inc. 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, 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 perfor-
mance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs,
and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer.
