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REV 91520-20120622
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91520
OPERATION
Back injury can result from lifting logs onto the log splitter
if proper lifting techniques are not used .
CAUTION
It is normal for the hydraulic fluid to become foamy or
frothy during operation .
NOTE
If log sticks on wedge, load another piece of wood and
extend ram to push the stuck piece off the wedge .
NOTE
Log Splitter Operation
1 . ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection, protective clothing
and safety gear .
2 . Block tires and ensure support leg is secure to
prevent unintended movement of the log splitter
during operation .
3 . Load a log onto the beam against the wedge .
Do not hold auto control valve in return position . It
will damage the stop block or beam .
CAUTION
The cylinder stroke is designed so the wedge stops
approximately 1 .5 in . (3 .81 cm) from the end plate .
NOTE
4 . Make sure all limbs are clear of crush zones .
5 . Push and hold the control valve handle forward
(towards the wedge) to split the log . The wedge will
stop when the control valve handle is released, or
when the cylinder reaches the end of stroke .
6 . Push the control valve handle backward and release
to return the wedge to its original position . The
control valve handle will return to the neutral position
when the wedge is fully retracted .
7 . Clear the split wood from the work zone .
Carburetor
Code
Main Jet
Part Number
Altitude
P19-1-Z
Standard
ST168F-2-1131000-17Z
6000 Feet
(1800 Meters)
Altitude
468 .131017 .01
Operation at High Altitude
The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea
level . Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-
fuel ratio decrease . Engine power and generator output
will be reduced approximately 3½% for every 1000
feet of elevation above sea level . This is a natural trend
and cannot be changed by adjusting the engine . At high
altitudes increased exhaust emissions can also result
due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio .
Other high altitude issues can include hard starting,
increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling .
To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural
power loss, Champion Power Equipment can provide a
high altitude carburetor main jet . The alternative main
jet and installation instructions can be obtained by
contacting Customer Support . Installation instructions
are also available in the Technical Bulletin area of the
Champion Power Equipment internet site .
The part number and recommended minimum altitude
for the application of the high altitude carburetor main
jet is listed in the table below .
In order to select the correct high altitude main jet
it is necessary to identify the carburetor model . For
this purpose, a code is stamped on the side of the
carburetor . Select the correct main jet part number
corresponding to the carburetor code found on your
particular carburetor .
Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations
lower than the recommended minimum altitude can
damage the engine . For operation at lower elevations, the
standard main jet must be used . Operating the engine
with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude
may increase its emissions and decrease fuel efficiency
and performance .
WARNING
