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Operator's Manual

RAPALA

®

 Power Ice Auger

ICE AUGER POWERHEADS

Warranty terms and Conditions

PRODUCt WARRANty:  2-yEAR LIMItED WARRANty

Normark Inc., warrants the listed Rapala® power augers under a two-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials or 

workmanship or both for a period not exceeding twenty-four consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first 

retail consumer or commercial end user.  “Consumer use” means personal recreational use by a retail consumer.  “Commercial use” or 

“commercial application” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes.  Once a product 

has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine product  for purposes of this warranty.  

This warranty applies to the original owner that provides a proof of purchase.  The warranty is not transferable.  The warranty period 

begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the twenty-four month 

consecutive period thereafter.  Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase.  For the 

warranty to be valid, the product must be registered online at www.rapala.ca, or the warranty card must be filled out and received 

by Normark Inc., within 30 days of purchase.  Normark Inc. shall not be obligated to ship any repair or replacement product to any 

location outside of Canada or the United States of America.   

for replacement parts, phone 905-571-3001 or go online to www.rapala.ca.

ENGINE WARRANty:  2-yEAR LIMItED WARRANty

Normark Inc., warrants its Viper® Engines under a two-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 

the service life of the product not to exceed twenty-four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer applications. As a 

Viper® small engine owner, you are responsible for executing proper maintenance listed in your Operating and Maintenance Instructions.  

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period 

of time stated above.

*This warranty applies only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, uses other than those indicated in the 

product’s owner’s manual, alteration, accident, use of unauthorized parts, failure to perform periodic maintenance as specified in product’s 

owner’s manual, normal wear and tear, use of unauthorized parts or repairs performed at non-authorized service centers. There is no other 

expressed warranty.  Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from 

purchase, or to the extent permitted by law.  All other implied warranties are excluded.  Liability for incidental or consequential damages are 

excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law.  Normark Inc. does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume 

for us, any liability in connection with the sale of our products.  

To obtain warranty service, you must have prior approval by calling our customer service department at 1-905-571-3001.

  If 

you choose to ship your product to Normark for warranty repair, you must first have prior approval from Normark by calling our customer 

service department for a 

return material authorization number (RMA#)

.  Under these circumstances, all items must be shipped prepaid.  

Normark will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, any defective part which satisfies all conditions stated above.  Normark retains 

the right to change models, specifications and price without notice.  Normark Inc. shall not be obligated to ship any repair or replacement 

product to any location outside of Canada or the United States of America.   

NORMARk INC

1350 phillip Murray Avenue

Oshawa ON, Canada

L1J 6Z9

Summary of Contents for VORTEX

Page 1: ...OWER ICE AUGER NITRO 43cc POWER ICE AUGER BLACK ICE 43cc POWER ICE AUGER TUNDRA 51cc POWER ICE AUGER ENDURA 51cc POWER ICE AUGER Visit us at www rapala ca GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 BLACK ICE 43cc POWER ICE A...

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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