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Operator's Manual

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Power Ice Auger

fEDERAL EMISSION CONtROL WARRANty 

StAtEMENt

yOUR WARRANty RIGHtS AND OBLIGAtIONS

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to-

gether with Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam), are pleased to explain the 

Emission Control System Warranty on your 2013 small off-road 

engine (SORE). New small off-road engines must be designed, 

built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards 

the federal government. Ardisam will warrant the emission  

control system on your engine for the periods of time listed  

below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, modification 

or improper maintenance of your engine.
The emission control system includes all components whose 

failure would increase the emissions of any regulated pollut-

ant. These components are listed in the emission-related parts 

list located in a subsequent section of this emissions warranty 

statement. Ardisam will repair your engine at no cost to you for 

diagnosis, replacement parts and labor, should a warrantable 

condition occur. 

MANUfACtURER’S WARRANty COVERAGE:

The emission control system is warranted for two years. If, dur-

ing such warranty period, any emission-related part on your 

engine is found to be defective in materials or workmanship, 

repairs or replacement will be performed by a Ardisam Autho-

rized Warranty Service Facility.

PURCHASER’S/OWNER’S WARRANty  

RESPONSIBILItIES:

As the SORE purchaser/owner, you are responsible for the 

completion of all required maintenance as listed in your factory 

supplied manual(s). For warranty purposes, Ardisam recom-

mends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on 

your SORE. However, Ardisam cannot deny warranty solely 

because of the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the 

completion of all scheduled maintenance.
As the SORE purchaser/owner, you should, however, be aware 

that Ardisam may deny any and/or all warranty coverage or 

responsibility if your SORE or a part/component thereof, has 

failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or modifi-

cations, or the use of counterfeit and/or “grey market” parts not 

made, supplied or approved by Ardisam.
You are responsible for presenting your SORE to an Ardisam 

Authorized Warranty Service Facility as soon as a problem  

occurs. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable 

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 Authorized Warranty Service Facility 

nearest you, call our free number:

Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service facility:

800-345-6007

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 

This warranty statement explains your 

rights and obligations under the Emission Control System 

Warranty (ECS Warranty), which is provided to you by Ardis-

am pursuant to federal law. See also the Ardisam “Product 

Warranty” (non-emission warranties), which is enclosed here-

with on a separate sheet or located in additional materials  

accompanying this product. The ECS Warranty applies 

only to the emission control system of your new engine. 

If there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty 

and the Ardisam Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall ap-

ply except in circumstances where the Ardisam Warran-

ty may provide a longer warranty period. Both the ECS  

Warranty and the Ardisam Warranty describe important 

rights and obligations with respect to your new engine.
Warranty service can be performed only by an Ardisam 

 

Authorized Warranty Service Facility. When requesting warranty  

service, evidence must be presented showing the date of the 

sale to the original purchaser/owner. The purchaser/owner shall 

be responsible for any expenses or other charges incurred for 

service calls and/or transportation of the product to/from the 

inspection or repair facilities. The purchaser/owner shall also 

be responsible for any and/or all damages or losses incurred 

while the engine is being transported/shipped for inspection or  

warranty repairs.

IF YOU hAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR WARRANTY 

RIGhTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, YOU ShOULD CONTACT  

ARDISAM AT ThE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Ardisam, Inc.

1160 Eighth Avenue; p.O. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180

II. EMISSION CONtROL SyStEM WARRANty

Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for equipment 

using small off-road engines:
(a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to equipment that 

uses small off-road engines. The ECS Warranty period shall  

begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased 

by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall 

continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
(b) General Emissions Warranty Coverage: Ardisam warrants to 

the original, end-use purchaser/owner of the new engine or 

equipment and to each subsequent purchaser/owner that each 

of its engines is...

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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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