Assembly; Open Shipping Crate; Install The Fenders; Install The Wheels - Champion 100883 Operator's Manual

100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER

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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.

1) install the fenders

1. Attach the fender to the side of the hydraulic oil tank with
M10 × 25 bolts, M10 washers, M10 lock washers, and M10
nuts. The safety reflector should be facing the back of the
hydraulic oil tank.
2. Repeat with second fender on opposite side.

2) install the Wheels

1. Remove the two plastic shipping caps from the wheel hubs.
2. Slide the wheel onto the axle. Be sure the tire valve stem is
facing out.
3. Thread the castle nut on the axle and tighten by hand. Use a
wrench to tighten another ¼ turn.
4. Spin the wheel to distribute the bearing grease.
5. Loosen the castle nut and re-tighten by hand.
6. Install the cotter pin through the axle and castle nut.
7. Check to be sure the wheel spins freely.
8. Install the axle cap 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.

3) install the Tow bar

1. Assemble two piece tow bar with two M12 × 65 bolts and
M12 lock nuts and washers.
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