Champion Power Equipment 92208, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

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REV 92208-20120717
ENGLISH 92208
ASSEMBLy
The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and
the will stop when the oil level in the crankcase
falls below the threshold level .
CAUTION
Add Engine Oil
1 . Make sure the log splitter is on a flat, level surface .
2 . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil .
3 . Add 0 .6 L (0 .63 qt .) of oil (SAE10W-30) - oil should cover
all but 2 threads of filler hole . Replace oil fill cap/dipstick .
4 . Check engine oil level daily and add as needed .
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly filled with the recommended type
and amount of oil . Damage to the log splitter as a
result of failure to follow these instructions will void
your warranty .
CAUTION
Check oil often during the break-in period . Refer to
the Maintenance section for recommended service
intervals .
NOTE
Add Engine Fuel
1 . Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol
content of less than 10% by volume .
2 . DO NOT mix oil with fuel .
3 . Clean the area around the fuel cap .
4 . Remove the fuel cap .
5 . Slowly add fuel to the tank . DO NOT overfill . Allow
approximately 6 mm (¼-in .) of space for fuel expansion .
6 . Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel .
Add Hydraulic Oil Cont’d.
6 . Start Engine . Extend and retract the wedge to purge
air from the hydraulic system . When the wedge
motion is smooth, the system is properly purged .
7 . Check the hydraulic oil tank sight glass . Add
approximately 3 .78 L to 5 .67 L (1 to 1 .5 gallons) of
hydraulic oil to bring the level back up to the sight
glass .
8 . Check oil level daily and add as needed .
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 85 .
Do not mix oil and gasoline .
Fill tank to approximately 6 mm (¼ in .) below the
top of the tank to allow for fuel expansion .
DO NOT pump gas directly into the engine at the
gas station . Use an approved container to transfer
the fuel to the generator .
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors .
DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot .
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank .
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the
fuel tank .
CAUTION
Pouring fuel too fast through the fuel screen may
result in blow back of fuel at the operator while filling .
WARNING