Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Maintenance Schedule

Follow the service intervals indicated in the schedule

below. Service your log splitter more frequently when

operating in adverse conditions. Contact our help line at

1-877-338-0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power

Equipment authorized service dealer for your log splitter

or engine maintenance needs.

*To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or

Champion Power Equipment certiﬁed dealers.

Every 8 hours or daily

Check engine and hydraulic oil levels

Clean around air intake and mufﬂer

First 5 Hours

Change engine oil

Every 50 hours or every season

Clean air ﬁlter

Change engine oil if operating under heavy load or in

hot environments

Every 100 hours or every season

Change engine oil

Clean/Adjust spark plug

Check/Adjust valve clearance*

Clean fuel tank and ﬁlter*

Change hydraulic oil

Every year

Inspect wheel bearings and repack bearing grease as needed.

Every 3 years

Replace fuel line

DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the engine or log splitter.

CAUTION

Water can contaminate the fuel system and can

enter the engine through the cooling slots and

damage the engine.

Cleaning

Clear the debris from the beam, wedge and endplate. Use

a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the engine and

log splitter.

Use a soft bristle brush to remove excess dirt and oil. Use

an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and small debris.

Wipe all metal parts with an oily rag to help prevent rust

and corrosion.

Hydraulic Oil

1. Change hydraulic oil when the log splitter is warm.

2. Change after ﬁrst 50 hours, then every 100 hours.

3. Place a collection pan or proper container under the

clear suction hose.

4. Disconnect the clear suction hose from the pump

inlet. (A)

5. Drain oil into a collection pan or proper container.

6. Reattach the clear suction hose to the pump. (A)

7. Using your ﬁngers, open the hydraulic vent screw by

turning it counter clockwise approximately 2-3 times.

(B)

8. Remove dipstick and add 0.87 gallons (3.3 L) of

hydraulic oil. (C)

9. Start engine and purge air from hydraulic system.