EarthQuake WE43 Operator's Manual - page 25

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:

• AirFilterAssembly(onlytothefirstscheduledreplacementpoint)

• FuelFilter(onlytothefirstscheduledreplacementpoint)

• Carburetor

• FuelLines,FuelLineFittingsandClamps

• FuelMeteringValve(ifequipped)

• EvaporativeSystem(ifequipped)

  - Canister (if equipped)

  - Canister filter (if equipped)

  - Vapor hose (if equipped)

  - Orifice connector (if equipped)

  -Fuel tank

  -Fuel cap

  -Primer bulb canister (if equipped)

• SparkPlugs

• MagnetoIgnitionSystem

• MufflerAssembly

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:

• Anywarrantedpartthatisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequired

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.

• Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthe

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. 

• AddonormodifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResources

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.