Owner's Manual

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ENGLISH 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