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100624 - 9 TON FULL BEAM LOg SPLiTTER
TROUBLESHOOTiNg
TROUBLESHOOTiNg
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start.
No fuel.
Add fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Unit loaded during start up.
Remove load from unit.
Engine will not start;
Engine starts but runs roughly.
Low oil level.
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place log splitter on a flat, level surface.
Choke in the wrong position.
Adjust choke.
Spark plug wire loose.
Attach wire to spark plug.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Out of fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Low oil level.
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place log
splitter on a flat, level surface.
Engine cannot supply enough power or
overheating.
Insufficient ventilation.
Check for air restriction. Move to a well
ventilated area.
Wedge movement is slow or erratic.
Air in the hydraulic 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 needed.
Oil leak from cylinder.
Faulty cylinder rod seal.
Contact Customer Service.
Scored or bent cylinder rod.
Contact Customer Service.
Loose hydraulic fitting.
Tighten hydraulic fitting.
Faulty combination washer seal on
cylinder hydraulic fitting.
Contact Customer Service.
Wedge will not extend or retract.
Faulty control valve.
Contact Customer Service.
Faulty hydraulic pump.
Contact Customer Service.
Low hydraulic oil.
Check oil level and add as needed.
Excessive bouncing while towing.
Under-inflated tires.
Inflate tires to proper pressure. Refer to tire
sidewall.
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WARRANTY
This product has a 1 year limited warranty
Repair/Replacement Warranty
The Supplier warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical
and electrical components will be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year (parts and labor) from the
original date of purchase. Transportation charges on product
submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty are the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty only applies to the
original purchaser and is not transferable.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment:
Normal Wear
Products with mechanical and electrical components need periodic
parts and service to perform well. This warranty does not cover
repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the
equipment.
Installation, Use and Maintenance
This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labor if the product is
deemed to have been misused, neglected, involved in an accident,
abused, loaded beyond the product’s limits, modified, installed
improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component.
Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not
required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by
the supplier.
Other Exclusions
This warranty excludes:
– Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc.
– Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc.
– Accessory parts such as hoses, storage covers, etc.
– Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events
beyond the manufacturer’s control.
– Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion Power
Equipment parts.
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