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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100883
27 TON LOg SPLiTTER
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
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.
REV 20231026
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

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Frank
May 1, 2025

What hydraulic filter to use on my 27 ton. Thank you

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Mr. Anderson
May 16, 2025

The compatible hydraulic filter for the Champion 100883 27-ton log splitter is a new hydraulic oil filter specified in the manual's Specifications section. The exact filter model is not provided, but it must be replaced each time the hydraulic oil is changed. Refer to the Specifications or contact Champion Power for the correct replacement filter.

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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. REV 20231026 Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE Of CONTENTS 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER TAbLE Of CONTENTS Maintenance ..........Cleaning the Log splitter ......... introduction ........... Changing the Engine Oil .........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    100883 - 27 TON 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. The safety symbols, and their explanations, products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS WARNiNg  Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on DANgER  contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
  • Page 5 SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100883 - 27 TON 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: Fuel Safety

    SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100883 - 27 TON 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: Training Instructions

    SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100883 - 27 TON 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. use of the equipment.

  • Page 8: Operation

    SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100883 - 27 TON 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 log splitter except as recommended by the result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

  • Page 9: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    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 Symbols

    SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100883 - 27 TON 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 100883 - 27 TON 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: Operation Symbols

    1. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.

  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100883 - 27 TON 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. Log Splitter 1.

  • Page 14: Engine

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER Engine 1. muffler 7. Oil Drain Bolt – Used to drain the oil from the engine. 2. air Filter – Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick – Used to check and fill oil level.

  • Page 15: Parts Included

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER Parts included hardware Part Part Qty. hardware Needed Tool Needed Qty. Bolt M10 × 25 1× 16mm wrench or socket Nut M10 1× 17mm wrench Fenders Lock Washer Flat Washer Castle Nut 1×...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    ASSEMbLY 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER ASSEMbLY 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.

  • Page 17: Install The Beam

    ASSEMbLY 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 2. Attach the tow bar to the bracket on top of the hydraulic WARNiNg  oil tank with two M12 × 85 bolts and M12 lock nuts and washers. The beam is extremely heavy and should always be handled with 2 or more people.

  • Page 18: Install The Engine

    ASSEMbLY 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 6) install the Engine NOTiCE  1. Place the engine on the engine mounting platform with the Some hoses may be preassembled by the factory, check your recoil cover facing outward towards the wheel and align hoses per below instructions to ensure proper assembly.

  • Page 19: Install The Log Catchers

    ASSEMbLY 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 8) install the Log Catchers high Pressure hydraulic hose 2. Place the provided o-ring (D) into the pump outlet fitting Large Log Catcher (Engine Side) (E) as shown. Make sure the o-ring is properly seated in 1.

  • Page 20: Install The Operator's Manual Storage Tube

    ASSEMbLY 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 9) install the Operator’s Manual Storage Tube NOTiCE  1. Align the three holes on the owner’s manual storage tube Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about with the three holes on the tow bar (engine side) with the 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.

  • Page 21: Add Fuel

    ASSEMbLY 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 3. The approximate fuel level is shown on the fuel gauge on top Add fuel of the fuel tank. DANgER  Empty Full Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

  • Page 22: Add Hydraulic Oil

    OPERATiON 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER NOTiCE WARNiNg   The engine works well with 10% or less ethanol blended DO NOT remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when the engine gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some is running or hot.

  • Page 23: Changing Beam From Horizontal To Vertical Orientation

    OPERATiON 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 3. Pull out the spring loaded “Quick-Lock” pin and rotate it WARNiNg  around to the 9 o’clock position around the lip on the beam to secure it in the vertical position. DO NOT over inflate tires. Serious injury can result if tires explode.

  • Page 24: Towing Log Splitter Safety

    OPERATiON 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER Towing Log Splitter Safety hORIZONTaL OPERaTING POSITION WARNiNg  1. Always check local, state or provincial regulations regarding towing, licensing and lights before towing your log splitter. Review towing safety warnings in your towing vehicle manual.

  • Page 25: Starting The Engine

    OPERATiON 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 3. Move the fuel valve to the “ON” position. WARNiNg  ALWAYS use the log splitter for its intended use. The log splitter must always be used to split wood logs, length wise with the grain.

  • Page 26: Stopping The Engine

    OPERATiON 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 2. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine. This usually takes a few minutes. Important: Always ensure that the fuel valve and the engine switch are in the “OFF” position when the engine is not in use.

  • Page 27: Operation At High Altitude

    MAiNTENANCE 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER 6. Make sure all limbs are clear of crush zones. Carb. Code high alt. Jet Part Number min. altitude 7. Use your right hand to push the control valve handle forward 16161-Z151810-0000 Standard (towards the end plate) to split the log.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Log Splitter

    MAiNTENANCE 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER Cleaning the Log splitter Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s) 1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. CAUTiON  2. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a DO NOT spray engine with water.

  • Page 29: Changing The Hydraulic Oil

     Refer to Specifications for a list of compatible replacement 1. Begin with the cylinder retracted and the engine “OFF.” filters or call Champion Power Equipment at 1-877-338-0999 2. Turn the fuel valve “OFF.” to order a replacement OEM filter.

  • Page 30: Storage

    STORAgE 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER Engines Stored for Over 30 Days EVERY 100 hOURS OR EVERY SEaSON 1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank. — Change oil 2. Run the engine for a few minutes so the treated fuel cycles —...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECifiCATiONS 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER SPECifiCATiONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Log Splitter Specifications Type ..........See chart below Ram Force ........... .

  • Page 32: Fuel Specifications

    SPECifiCATiONS 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER fuel Specifications Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. DO NOT USE E15 or E85. DO NOT OVERFILL. Gasoline Capacity ..

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTiNg 100883 - 27 TON LOg SPLiTTER TROUbLESHOOTiNg Problem Cause Solution No fuel Add fuel Engine will not start Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Unit loaded during startup Remove load from unit Fill crankcase to the proper level Low oil level...
  • Page 34 – 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 35 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 36 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 37 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.

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