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25 Ton Full Beam Log Splitter

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Page 1: ...model number 060 0550 6 contact us 1 866 523 5218 25 Ton Full Beam Log Splitter IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowblower and save it for reference...

Page 2: ...N TO STORE Please contact one of our Customer Service Agents who would be happy to assist you For Customer Assistance Please Call 1 866 523 5218 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIO...

Page 3: ...zard related e g messages relating to property damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Log splitter engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a colorless odorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxid...

Page 4: ...Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock When servicing the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed Use o...

Page 5: ...view towing safety warnings in your towing vehicle manual Drive safely Be aware of the added length of the log splitter NEVER ride or transport cargo on the log splitter DO NOT exceed the maximum 45 M...

Page 6: ...his will help detect potential leaks quickly In any petroleum gas fire flames should not be extinguished unless by doing so the fuel supply valve can be turned OFF This is because if a fire is extingu...

Page 7: ...he log splitter or allow fuel or oil to spill When transporting or servicing the log splitter Make certain that the fuel valve is in the OFF position the gasoline tank is empty Disconnect the spark pl...

Page 8: ...s or tubing Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before changing or adjusting fittings hoses tubing or other system components Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve...

Page 9: ...become entangled in moving or rotating parts of the machine 3 Make sure the splitter is on a level surface Block tires and ensure support leg is secure to prevent unintended movement of the log split...

Page 10: ...ls properly adjusted for safe operation 7 Always operate the log splitter at manufacturer s recommended speed 8 Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts 9 When loading a ram type log splitter...

Page 11: ...er and muffler areas The engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler clean and inspect it regularly follow manufacturer s service instructions Replace if damaged 3 Never store the unit indoors wi...

Page 12: ...tructions SAFETY AND DATAPLATE LABELS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read them carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact Technical Suppor...

Page 13: ...Champion Power Equipment The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment Fuel C 19...

Page 14: ...Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable and explosive Fire can cause severe burns or death Do not add fuel while the product is operating or still hot Open Flame Alert Fuel and it...

Page 15: ...any part of the log splitter Do not split logs against the grain Split logs end to end in the direction of the grain only Toxic Fumes The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to...

Page 16: ...ng MAX 45 MPH 72 km h DO NOT exceed the maximum 45 MPH 72 KM H towing speed Always check all local state or provincial regulations regarding towing licensing and lights before towing your log splitter...

Page 17: ...vileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment Starting the Engine 1 Check oil level Recommended oil is 10W 30 2 Turn...

Page 18: ...ze 3 9 22 6 in 10 57 5 cm Cylinder Rod Size 1 9 16 in 4 cm Gear Pump 2 stage Max Pressure 3900 PSI Max Flow Capacity 14 GPM 53 LPM Control Valve Detent auto return Gross Weight 498 3 lb 226 kg Net Wei...

Page 19: ...ane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume DO NOT USE E15 or E85 DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline Capacity 0 8 gal 3 1 L SPARK PLUG OEM Type F6RTC Replacement Type NGK BPR6ES or equival...

Page 20: ...ay be operated at temperatures ranging from 10 C 2 F to 50 C 122 F for short periods of time If exposed to temperatures outside this range during storage it should be brought back within this range be...

Page 21: ...le B Hydraulic Cylinder Converts hydraulic pressure into linear force C Control Valve Handle Controls the movement of the cutting wedge D Wedge E Splitting Beam F Log Cradle Prevents logs from rolling...

Page 22: ...start the engine D Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine E Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine F Engine Switch Used to STOP the engine G Oil Drain Bolt Used to drain t...

Page 23: ...h or socket Nut M12 2 1 19mm wrench or socket Beam 1 Hitch Pin 1 R Pin 1 Gas Lift Assist 1 Pin 12 30 2 R Pin 2 Engine 1 Bolt M8 40 4 1 13mm wrench Lock Nut M8 4 1 14mm wrench Flat Washer 8 4 Suction H...

Page 24: ...Technical Support Team at 1 866 523 5218 Please have your serial number and model number available OPEN SHIPPING CRATE Set the shipping crate on a solid flat surface Carefully cut the shipping bands...

Page 25: ...n the wheel to distribute the bearing grease 6 Loosen the castle nut and re tighten by hand 7 Install the cotter pin through the axle and castle nut 8 Wheel should spin freely but when grasped on both...

Page 26: ...model no 060 0550 6 contact us 1 866 523 5218 26 Assembly 3 INSTALL THE TOW BAR 1 Attach the tow bar to the bracket on top of the hydraulic oil tank with two M12 75 bolts and M12 lock nuts...

Page 27: ...rtical on the foot plate 2 Roll the tank into position so the pivot holes of the tank and beam are aligned 3 Insert the Pin and secure it with the R pin WARNING The beam is extremely heavy and should...

Page 28: ...holes on the larger end of the lift assist with the hole on the bracket attached to the splitter beam as shown 5 Insert the 12mm 30mm pin through the holes on the lift assist and bracket 6 Insert the...

Page 29: ...n the engine base with the holes in the engine platform 2 Install a M8 40 bolt up through the hole on the engine platform and through the hole on the engine base 3 Place a washer on the M8 40 bolt and...

Page 30: ...hose clamps connect one end of the clear oil hose to the hydraulic oil tank and the other end to the pump inlet on the pump Using a pair of pliers squeeze the tabs on the spring loaded hose clamps to...

Page 31: ...s The Oil Inlet Hose sends hydraulic oil from the pump to the control valve cylinder Hose connections do NOT require thread seal tape The O ring seals against the face of the fittings on the pump and...

Page 32: ...bly Install the Hydraulic Oil Filter 2 Install the oil filter onto the hydraulic oil tank The barb fitting should be oriented vertically and once installed the oil filter should be oriented downward s...

Page 33: ...ided o ring into the pump outlet fitting as shown Make sure the o ring is properly seated in the inner groove of the fitting 4 Thread the loose end of the high pressure hydraulic hose onto the pump ou...

Page 34: ...ssure hydraulic hose onto the tapered hydraulic fitting on the hydraulic fluid tank This hose fitting will only fit on this fitting to ensure correct connection 7 Securely tighten the fitting with a 2...

Page 35: ...through the holes on the log catcher and into the holes on the splitter beam and tighten securely Small Log Catcher Hydraulic Hose Side 1 With the log catcher angled downward and under the lip of the...

Page 36: ...dipstick to add oil 3 Using a funnel add up to 16 9 fl oz 500 ml of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Check engine oil level daily and add as needed MAX OIL DIP STICK 20 0 20 40...

Page 37: ...op when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the threshold level NOTICE We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be the break in period for the engine During the break in period we recommend...

Page 38: ...2 Remove the oil plug from the oil tank A 3 Add 4 gal 15 1 L of hydraulic oil see specification section for types of acceptable oil 4 Check the hydraulic oil level using the oil sight glass B Oil leve...

Page 39: ...oil cap High fluid pressure and temperatures are created in the hydraulic log splitters Hydraulic fluid will escape through a pin size hole opening and can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoni...

Page 40: ...cap 4 Slowly add gasoline to the tank DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline can expand after filling A minimum of in 6 4 mm of space left in the tank is required for gasoline expansion although more than in 6 4 mm...

Page 41: ...tor while filling NOTICE Our engines work well with 10 or less ethanol blend gasoline When using ethanol gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting Ethanol gasoline blends can absorb more wate...

Page 42: ...stor maintenance schedule 4 The tires need to be fully inflated and in good repair Reference the tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure CHANGING BEAM FROM HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL ORIENTATION When...

Page 43: ...ick Lock pin and rotate it around to the 9 o clock position around the lip on the beam to secure it in the vertical position 4 To change from vertical to horizontal orientation reverse the steps The b...

Page 44: ...gh slack to allow for turning 3 Support leg must be pinned in the UP position for towing 4 Never exceed the maximum travel speed of 45 mph 72 km h Towing the log splitter at speeds greater than 45 mph...

Page 45: ...ing maintenance and servicing DO NOT place the log splitter near vents or intakes where engine exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces ONLY operate the log splitter outdoors 2 Th...

Page 46: ...ill void the warranty NEVER attach a rope cable or other device to the control lever on the log splitter DO NOT modify or change the engine and operating speeds or pressure settings These changes can...

Page 47: ...ration STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Make certain the log splitter is on a flat level surface 2 Move the fuel valve to the ON position OPERATION 3 Move the choke lever to the CHOKE position 4 Pull the starter...

Page 48: ...RUN position for up to the next 3 pulls of the recoil starter Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling engine flooding due to the lack of incoming air This will cause the engine not to start NOTICE...

Page 49: ...he fuel valve to the OFF position 2 Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine This usually takes few minutes Important Always ensure that the fuel valve is in the OFF position wh...

Page 50: ...from the wedge ALWAYS keep hands clear of the log and wedge while it is retracting NOTICE The cylinder stroke is designed so the wedge stops approximately 1 5 in 3 8 cm from the end plate LOG SPLITTER...

Page 51: ...cting our Technical Support Team Installation instructions are also available in the Technical Bulletin area of the CPE website The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the application of...

Page 52: ...e unit to extreme conditions excessive dust dirt moisture or corrosive vapors Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are clean and unobstructed Clean spark arrester every 100 hour...

Page 53: ...oil to drain completely into an appropriate container 3 Replace the oil drain plug 4 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add oil according to Add Engine Oil in Assembly section DO NOT OVERFI...

Page 54: ...t the electrode on the plug It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required for ignition 4 Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in SPARK PLUG GAP 5 Refer to the spark...

Page 55: ...emove both air filter cover and air filter element 3 Wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate in clean engine oil 5 Squeeze in a clean absorbent cloth to r...

Page 56: ...rain plug threads then reinsert and turn clockwise in the tank drain plug Tighten but do not over tighten Place an oil drain container under the external oil filter Unscrew counter clockwise and remov...

Page 57: ...of time and they are exposed to changing temperature conditions moisture through condensation can build up inside the tank NOTICE The drain plug is sealed with Teflon tape Add 2 3 wraps of new Teflon...

Page 58: ...ours or daily Check engine and hydraulic oil levels Clean around air intake and muffler First 5 hours Change oil Every 50 hours or every season Clean air filter Change oil if operating under heavy loa...

Page 59: ...lizer to the tank 2 Run the engine for a few minutes so the treated fuel cycles through the fuel system and carburetor 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 4 Let the engine run until fuel starvat...

Page 60: ...lic oil system Purge air by extending and retracting the wedge several times until motion is smooth Debris lodged in beam guides Clear debris from beam Low hydraulic oil Check oil level and add as nee...

Page 61: ...xposure FULL 120 DAY WARRANTY ON NORMAL WEAR PARTS Normal wear parts that are warrantied are defined as control valve wheel bearings hydraulic pump high pressure o ring swivel fittings hydraulic or re...

Page 62: ...anties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth in this express limited warranty The provisions as set forth in this warranty p...

Page 63: ...t forth below If any emission related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsib...

Page 64: ...S Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 3c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual shal...

Page 65: ...rmal reactor Exhaust manifold Particulate Controls Traps filters precipitators and any other device used to capture particulate emissions Miscellaneous Parts Vacuum temperature and time sensitive valv...

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