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EARTHQUAKE®
A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1160 Eighth Avenue; P.O. Box 666
Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
800-345-6007 · Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
MC440 4-CYCLE CULTIVATOR
Warranty Terms and Conditions
PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARTHQUAKE®4CYCLE CULTIVATOR to be free from defects
in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one-year warranty of
this product, Ardisam will furnish, at their discretion, parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or
workmanship. Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase. This warranty
applies to the original owner with a proof of purchase and is not transferable. For the warranty to be valid, the product
must be registered online, or the warranty card must be lled out and received by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase.
ENGINE WARRANTY: 2YEAR LIMITED EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY
SEE EXPLANATION OF EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR DETAILS
Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company warrants its Viper® Engines under a two-year limited emissions control war-
ranty 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.
*These warranties apply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident,
unauthorized parts, failure to use proper fuel and oil, or if repairs have been performed at non-authorized service cen-
ters. These warranties supersede all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities
on our part. Ardisam, does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any liability in con-
nection with the sale of our products. To be at "No Charge," warranty work must be sent directly to Ardisam, Inc.
or one of our authorized service centers and performed by them. To obtain warranty service and/or replacement
instructions, contact our customer service department. Ardisam, Inc. will cover the cost of shipping only for purchasers
located more than 100 miles from an Ardisam authorized repair center if it is determined that warranted repair is indeed
necessary. If you choose to ship your product to Ardisam for warranty repair, you must first have prior approval from
Ardisam by calling our customer service department for a return material authorization number (RMA#). Under these
circumstances, all items must be shipped prepaid. Ardisam will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, any
defective part which falls under the conditions stated above. Ardisam retains the right to change models, specifications
and price without notice. Ardisam, Inc. shall not be obligated to ship any repair or replacement product to any location
outside of the United States of America or Canada.

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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together
with Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam), are pleased to explain the Emission
Control System Warranty on your 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 pollutant. 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, during 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 Authorized 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 recommends 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 modifications, 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 Facility. To locate the
Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facility nearest you, call our free
number:
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 Ardisam pursuant to
federal law. See also the Ardisam“Product Warranty” (non-emission
warranties), which is enclosed herewith 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 apply except in
circumstances where the Ardisam Warranty 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. Ardisam will not 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 [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
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...
(1) Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all
applicable regulations adopted by the EPA pursuant to their
respective authority, and
(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at
any time during the ECS Warranty Period, may cause a warranted
emissions-related part to fail to be identical in all material respects
to the part as described in the engine manufacturer’s application
for certification.
The ECS Warranty only pertains to emissions-related parts on your
engine, as follows:
(1) Any warranted, emissions-related parts that are not scheduled
for replacement as required maintenance in the Maintenance
Schedule (located in the section of the Manual(s) pertaining to
maintenance) shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. If any
such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, it shall be repaired
or replaced by Ardisam according to Subsection (4) below. Any
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warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period.
(2) Any warranted, emissions-related part that is scheduled only
for regular inspection as specified in the Maintenance Schedule
(located in the section of the Manual(s) pertaining to maintenance)
shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such
written instructions to the effect of“repair or replace as necessary”
shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Any such part repaired
or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the
remainder of the ECS Warranty Period.
(3) Any warranted, emissions-related part that is scheduled
for replacement as required maintenance in the Maintenance
Schedule (located in the section of the Manual(s) pertaining to
maintenance) shall be 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 shall be repaired or
replaced by Ardisam according to Subsection (4) below. Any such
emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty
shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period
prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions-
related part.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions-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
Service Facility, the owner shall not be held responsible for
diagnostic costs if the repair is deemed warrantable.
(6) Ardisam shall be liable for damages to other original engine
components or approved modifications proximately caused by a
failure under warranty of any emission-related part covered by the
ECS Warranty.
(7) Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Ardisam shall maintain a
supply of warranted emission-related parts sufficient to meet the
expected demand for such emission-related parts.
(8) Any Ardisam authorized and approved emission-related
replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS
Warranty maintenance or repairs and will be provided without
charge to the purchaser/owner. Such use shall not reduce Ardisam’s
ECS Warranty obligations.
(9) Unapproved, add-on, modified, counterfeit and/or “grey market”
parts may not be used to modify or repair a Ardisam engine. Such
use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for
disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Ardisam shall not be held liable
hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Ardisam engine
caused by the use of such an unapproved, add-on, modified,
counterfeit and/or“grey market” part.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
(IF EQUIPPED):
(1) Fuel Metering System
(i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or
fuel injection system).
(ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.
(iii) Cold start enrichment system.
(iv) Fuel Tank.
(2) Air Induction System
(i) Controlled hot air intake system.
(ii) Intake manifold.
(iii) Air filter.
(3) Ignition System
(i) Spark Plugs.
(ii) Magneto or electronic ignition system.
(iii) Spark advance/retard system.
(4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
(i) EGR valve body, and carburetor spacer if applicable.
(ii) EGR rate feedback and control system.
(5) Air Injection System
(i) Air pump or pulse valve.
(ii) Valves affecting distribution of flow.
(iii) Distribution manifold.
(6) Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System
(i) Catalytic converter.
(ii) Thermal reactor.
(iii) Exhaust manifold.
(7) Particulate Controls
(i) Traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device used to
capture particulate emissions.
(8) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
(i) Electronic controls.
(ii) Vacuum, temperature, and time sensitive valves and
switches.
(iii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies.