OWNER’S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 Ton LOG SPLITTER MODEL NUMBER 91520 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual. MADE IN CHINA REV 91520-20120622 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA / 1-877-338-0999 www.championpowerequipment.
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91520 15 Ton LOG SPLITTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portable Log Splitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Booklet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 91520 Introduction Introduction Accessories Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment log splitter. CPE designs and builds log splitters to strict specifications. With proper use and maintenance, this log splitter will bring years of satisfying service. Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories designed to help you get the most from your purchase. To find out more, please visit our website at: www.championpowerequipment.
91520 ENGLISH Manual Conventions This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
ENGLISH 91520 Safety Rules WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your log splitter. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. DANGER Log Splitter engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death.
91520 ENGLISH DANGER Skin Injection Hazard. High pressure hydraulic oil can inject under your skin. Make sure all fittings are tightly secure before applying pressure. Relieve system of pressure before servicing. WARNING Towing Hazard ALWAYS check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing and lights before towing your log splitter. Review towing safety warnings in your towing vehicle manual. Drive safely. Be aware of the added length of the log splitter.
ENGLISH 91520 Safety Rules 5 Training Preparation 1. Read the Operator’s Manual completely before attempting to use this log splitter. 2. Do not allow anyone to operate your log splitter who has not read the Operator’s Manual or has not been instructed on the safe use of the log splitter. 3. Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this machine. 4. Many accidents occur when more than one (1) person operates the log splitter.
1520 ENGLISH Safety Rules Operation Maintenance and Storage 1. Before starting this log splitter, review all safety rules. Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. 2. Be sure to confirm all hose connections and hose clamps are tight before each use. It is possible for connections to vibrate loose over time. 3. Never leave the machine unattended with the power source operating. 4.
ENGLISH 91520 Controls and Features Read this owner’s manual before operating your log splitter. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Log Splitter 4 5 1 12 2 11 6 3 7 8 13 10 9 7 (1) Yoke/Pin Style Tow Connection – For towing the log splitter behind an ATV, or lawn tractor. (2) Hydraulic Cylinder – Converts hydraulic pressure into linear force. (3) Mounting Plates – Holds hydraulic cylinder in place.
91520 ENGLISH Your log splitter is requires some assembly. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your log splitter, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your serial number and model number available. Open Shipping Crate 1. Set the shipping crate on a solid, flat surface 2. Carefully cut the shipping bands and remove lid of shipping crate. 3. Locate all hardware before beginning assembly. Assembly 3) Install the Tow Bar and Support Leg 1.
ENGLISH 91520 Assembly 5) Install the Thrust Plate and Cylinder Add Engine Oil 1. Slide the thrust plate (A) under the rails on the beam and push it to the front of the beam to make room for the cylinder. 2. Remove the cylinder retainer plates. (B) 3. Place the hydraulic cylinder into the mounting slots on the beam and slide all the way into the slots. (C) 4. Secure the cylinder by re-installing both cylinder retainer plates with two M12x25 bolts, M12 washers and M12 lock washers on each side. 5.
91520 ENGLISH Assembly Add Engine Fuel Add Hydraulic Oil 1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. 2. DO NOT mix oil with fuel. 3. Clean the area around the fuel cap. 4. Remove the fuel cap. 5. Slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT overfill. Allow approximately ¼ inch of space for fuel expansion. 6. Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel. 1. Make sure the log splitter is on a flat, level surface.
ENGLISH 91520 Operation Before Each Use Inspect the Log Splitter Log Splitter Location 1. Check the hydraulic oil level and visually inspect all hoses, attachments and cylinder for loose fittings, leaks, cracks, fraying or other damage. 2. DO NOT operate the log splitter if there is any indication of damage. 3. Inspect the engine and make sure the oil level is correct before operating.
91520 ENGLISH Log Splitter Location Cont’d. Operation Starting the Engine Cont’d. WARNING ALWAYS use the log splitter for its intended use. The log splitter should only be used to split wood logs, length wise with the grain. NEVER modify, alter or change the log splitter in anyway. Modifications will 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.
ENGLISH 91520 Operation Log Splitter Operation Operation at High Altitude 1. ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection, protective clothing and safety gear. The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea level. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and airfuel 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.
91520 ENGLISH The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance . WARNING Never operate a damaged or defective log splitter . WARNING MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE Spark Plugs 1 . 2 . Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug . Inspect the electrode on the plug . It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required for ignition . 3 . Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 .7 - 0 .8 mm (0 .028 - 0 .031 in .) . Improper maintenance will void your warranty . 0.7 - 0.8 mm 0.028 - 0.
ENGLISH 91520 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.
91520 ENGLISH Specifications Log Splitter Specifications Hydraulic Oil System –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Oil capacity is 2.7 gallons (10.2 L). Use types 10W AW32, ASLE H-150, ISO32 or universal hydraulic fluid. Spin-On Filter – 15GPM, 10 Micron, ¾-16 Thread. Ram Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ton Cycle Time, Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 seconds Hydraulic Tank Capacity. . . . . . . .
17 REV 91520-20120622 24 25 17 23 21 26 27 22 29 28 30 （E） 19 31 （D） 35 36 37 18 10 8 7 2 3 17 4 13 11 12 14 6 24 TO（E） 17 44 TO（B） 41 42 43 TO（D） （B） 38 39 40 16 32 33 34 9 20 TO（A） （A） 17 9 TO（C） 5 1 46 45 47 48 41 42 56 57 58 15 12 13 59 69 49 55 60 61 68 67 66 （C） 48 50 54 62 53 42 41 43 51 52 50 63 64 65 70 Specifications ENGLISH 91520 Parts Diagram
91520 ENGLISH Parts List # Part number Description Qty # Part number Description 1 PMJ22J-12 Control Valve 1 35 GB/T 3452.1-92 "O" Ring 80×3.55 Qty 1 2 GB/T 818-2000 Bolt M8x12 2 36 PMJ22G-44 Filter 1 3 GB/T 859-1987 Washer 8 2 37 PMJ22G-07-00 Filter Fixed Plate 1 4 PMJ22J-22 Plate 1 38 GB/T 70.
19 143 114 139 138 REV 91520-20120622 1 137 136 11 2 14 135 134 3 133 4 132 5 140 15 6 141 7 20 16 142 8 21 131 9 22 10 23 17 24 25 11 18 26 118 103 117 12 27 19 82 130 103 13 49 82 129 128 28 29 48 47 46 45 44 43 30 31 44 127 126 125 124 123 122 53 52 51 50 32 11 33 54 34 115 35 56 57 114 117 118 119 120 121 58 113 36 55 59 112 116 37 60 38 61 110 62 39 64 65 111 109 63 72 66 40 67 71 68 69 73 41 7
91520 ENGLISH Engine Parts List # Part Number Description Qty # Part Number Description 1 GB5789-86-FB6-8 Flange bolt M6*8 5 74 ST160F-1040003 spring,valve 2 2 160.061100.32 Recoil starter cover 1 75 ST160F-1040007 retainer,exhaust valve 1 3 ST160F-1061005 Recoil starter spring 1 76 ST160F-1040001 retainer,intake valve 1 4 ST160F-1061009 Recoil starter rope 1 77 ST160F-1040008 rotator,exhaust valve 1 5 ST160F-1061001-A Recoil starter reel 1 78 168.040202.
ENGLISH 91520 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Engine will not start. No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug. Engine will not start; Engine starts but runs roughly. Engine shuts down during operation. Unit loaded during start up. Remove load from unit. 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. Adjust choke Out of fuel.
91520 ENGLISH Warranty WARRANTY CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase. Please submit your warranty registration and your proof of purchase within ten (10) days of the date of purchase.
Champion Power Equipment, Inc. (CPE), The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA.) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and state of California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission regulations.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter. 2.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter Miscellaneous Parts Tubing, Fittings, Seals, Gaskets, and Clamps associated with these listed systems.
