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Champion 201313 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #201313
32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER
REGiSTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLiNE
SERiAL NO. LABEL
at championpowerequipment.com
or visit championpowerequipment.com
READ AND SAVE THiS MANUAL. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
EN
4236-M-OP REV 20230412
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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  • Page 1 This manual should remain with the product. Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. 4236-M-OP REV 20230412 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA...
  • Page 2 TABLE Of CONTENTS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER TABLE Of CONTENTS Operation ............. Starting the Engine ..........introduction ........... Stopping the Engine ..........
  • Page 3 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER iNTRODUCTiON SAfETY DEfiNiTiONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our possible dangers.
  • Page 4 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS wARNiNG  Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on wARNiNG  contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact. Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
  • Page 5 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER wARNiNG wARNiNG   Always keep hands and body parts away from nozzles or Improper treatment or use of the log splitter can damage it, pinholes that could eject hydraulic oil under high pressure in shorten its life and void your warranty.
  • Page 6 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER fuel Safety wARNiNG  DANGER When starting the log splitter:  Do not attempt to start a damaged log splitter. GaSolinE anD GaSolinE VaPorS arE hiGhlY FlammaBlE anD EXPloSiVE. Always check that the gasoline cap, air filter, spark plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly in place.
  • Page 7 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Training instructions Preparation CAUTiON CAUTiON   1. Read the Operator’s Manual completely before attempting 1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with proper to use this log splitter.
  • Page 8 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Operation Maintenance CAUTiON CAUTiON   1. Before starting this log splitter, review all safety 1. Always shut off the power source while repairing or instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may adjusting the splitter except as recommended by the result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
  • Page 9 ESSENCE SANS PLOM SEULEMENT. Indice d’octane minimal de This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for 87. Maximum 10 % d'éthanol. outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.
  • Page 10 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.
  • Page 11 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER SYmBol mEaninG Always keep feet away from the wedge and the ram. Moving parts can crush or cut. hot Surface. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface open Flame alert.
  • Page 12 2. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the 1. Check oil level. This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for engine. This usually takes few minutes.
  • Page 13 CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER CONTROLS AND fEATURES Read this operator’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.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Engine muffler Engine Switch – Used to STOP the engine. air Filter – Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris oil Drain Bolt – Used to drain the oil from the engine.
  • Page 15 CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Parts included hardware Part Part Qty. hardware needed Tool needed Qty. Castle Nut 1x 30mm open-end wrench Wheels Cotter Pin Ø4 × 32 Needle nose pliers Axle Cap Mallet Bolt M12x80...
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER ASSEMBLY CAUTiON  If your log splitter is already assembled, skip the assembly Over-tightening the castle nut will cause the bearings to run instructions in this manual. hot and fail prematurely. If unassembled, please read and follow these instructions.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER 4) install the Engine NOTiCE  1. Place the engine on the engine mounting platform with the oil inlet (high Pressure) and oil return hoses recoil cover facing outward towards the wheel and align...
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Add Engine Oil wARNiNG  DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil. Damage to the log splitter as a result of failing to follow these instructions will void your warranty.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER 2. Slowly add gasoline to the tank. DO NOT OVERFILL. Gasoline CAUTiON  can expand after filling. A minimum of ¼ in. (6.4 mm) of space left in the tank is required for gasoline The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and will stop expansion, although more than ¼...
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER 3. After running and cycling the unit several minutes (purging air wARNiNG  from the system), turn off the engine and check the hydraulic oil level using the oil sight glass. Oil level should visibly fill the Pouring gasoline too fast through the fuel screen may result in glass sight.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLY 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Changing Beam from Horizontal to Vertical NOTiCE  Orientation When the outdoor temperature is below 32˚F (0˚C), Dexron III When logs are too heavy to lift, log splitter beam can be moved transmission fluid can be used.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLY 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Log Splitter Location 4. To change from vertical to horizontal orientation, reverse the steps. The beam will automatically lock into the auto-lock on the tow bar when lowered into position. wARNiNG ...
  • Page 23 OPERATiON 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER 3. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position. wARNiNG  ALWAYS use the log splitter for its intended use. The log splitter must only be used to split wood logs, length wise with the grain.
  • Page 24 OPERATiON 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Log Splitter Operation NOTiCE  1. ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection, protective clothing and If the engine starts but does not run make certain that the log safety gear. splitter is on a flat, level surface. The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.
  • Page 25 MAiNTENANCE 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER 6. Make sure all limbs are clear of crush zones. In order to select the correct high altitude main jet it is necessary to identify the carburetor model. For this purpose, a code is 7.
  • Page 26 MAiNTENANCE 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s) Correct any issue before operating the log splitter. For service or parts assistance, contact our 1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999.
  • Page 27 MAiNTENANCE 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER 3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in NOTiCE  a clean cloth. Oil will drain from the filter and filter housing. 4. Saturate in clean engine oil. 5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
  • Page 28 STORAGE 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER 7. Check the hydraulic oil level using the sight glass. EVErY 50 hourS or EVErY SEaSon Add 0.8 gal. (3 L) of hydraulic oil, so the oil level is visible in — Clean air filter the sight glass (C).
  • Page 29 STORAGE 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER Engine Stored for Less than 30 Days 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before storage. 2. Clean engine according to the Maintenance section. 3. To extend the fuel storage life add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank.
  • Page 30 SPECifiCATiONS 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER SPECifiCATiONS Hydraulic Oil System Capacity ..........5.8 gal. (22 L) Log Splitter Specifications For year round use in warmer climates (always aBoVE 32˚F/ 0˚C): Ram Force ..
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTiNG 201313 - 32-TON GAS POwERED LOG SPLiTTER TROUBLESHOOTiNG Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Engine will not start. Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug. Unit loaded during start up. Remove load from unit. Fill crankcase to the proper level.
  • Page 32 – Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion To complete registration you will need to include a copy of the Power Equipment parts. purchase receipt as proof of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service.
  • Page 33 AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emissions regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA and CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2023 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
  • Page 34 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines (SORE). 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.
  • Page 35 You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.