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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 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
T he Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the follow-
ing:
a) Repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, improper
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 designed,
built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations
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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; how-
ever, 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.
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 mainte-
nance 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 modi-
fied 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.
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