Assembly; Open Shipping Crate; Install The Tow Bar; Install The Fenders - Champion 100326-1 Operator's Manual

100326-1 - 25 TON FULL BEAM LOg SPLiTTER

ASSEMBLY

If your log splitter is already assembled, skip the assembly
instructions in this manual.
If unassembled, please read and follow these instructions.
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your log
splitter, call our Technical Support Team 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.

1) install the Tow Bar

Attach the tow bar (55) to the bracket on top of the hydraulic oil
tank (43) with two M12 × 85 bolts (34), Ø12 washers (3) and M12
lock nuts (2).
3
34
2
43

2) install the Fenders

1. Attach the fender (35) to the side of the hydraulic oil tank with
an M10 × 25 bolt (36), Ø10 washer (22), Ø10 lock washer
(21) and M10 nut (26). The safety reflector should be facing
the back of the hydraulic oil tank.
36
35
55
26
22 21
15
2. Repeat with second fender on opposite side.

3) install the Wheels

1. Remove the two plastic shipping caps from the wheel hubs.
2. Slide the wheel (40) onto the axle.
– Be sure the tire valve stem is facing out.
3. Thread the castle nut (38) on the axle and tighten by hand.
Use a wrench to tighten another ¼ turn.
4. Spin the wheel (40) to distribute the bearing grease.
5. Loosen the castle nut (38) and re-tighten by hand.
6. Install the cotter pin (42) through the axle and castle
nut (38).
7. Wheel should spin freely but when grasped on both sides,
should not move from side to side (40).
8. Install the axle cap (37) using a soft face mallet or hammer
and wood block.
9. Repeat for the other wheel.

Keep dirt and debris away from the wheel bearings during
assembly.

Over-tightening the castle nut will cause the bearings to run
hot and fail prematurely.
ASSEMBLY
40
38 42
37
NOTiCE
CAUTiON