Troubleshooting - Champion 100326-1 Operator's Manual

100326-1 - 25 TON FULL BEAM LOg SPLiTTER

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Problem
Engine will not start.
Engine will not start;
Engine starts but runs roughly.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Engine cannot supply enough power or
overheating.
Wedge movement is slow or erratic.
Oil leak from cylinder.
Wedge will not extend or retract.
Excessive bouncing while towing.
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Cause
No fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Unit loaded during start up.
Low oil level.
Choke in the wrong position.
Spark plug wire loose.
Out of fuel.
Low oil level.
Insufficient ventilation.
Air in the hydraulic oil system.
Debris lodged in beam guides.
Low hydraulic oil.
Faulty cylinder rod seal.
Scored or bent cylinder rod.
Loose hydraulic fitting.
Faulty combination washer seal on
cylinder hydraulic fitting.
Faulty control valve.
Faulty hydraulic pump.
Low hydraulic oil.
Under-inflated tires.
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Solution
Add fuel.
Replace spark plug.
Remove load from unit.
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place log splitter on a flat, level surface.
Adjust choke.
Attach wire to spark plug.
Fill fuel tank.
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place log splitter
on a flat, level surface.
Check for air restriction. Move to a well ventilated
area.
Purge air by extending and retracting the wedge
several times until motion is smooth.
Clear debris from beam.
Check oil level and add as needed.
Contact Customer Service.
Contact Customer Service.
Tighten hydraulic fitting.
Contact Customer Service.
Contact Customer Service.
Contact Customer Service.
Check oil level and add as needed.
Inflate tires to proper pressure. Refer to tire
sidewall.