Champion Power Equipment 93520 - Manual (Page 22)

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REV 93520-20130425
ENGLISH 93520
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Always shut off the engine, disconnect the spark
plug, and relieve system pressure before cleaning,
adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve system
pressure by moving split control lever back and
forth several times
WARNING
1. Begin with the cylinder retracted and the engine
“OFF.”
2. Turn the fuel valve “OFF.”
3. Release any stored pressure by moving the valve
lever forward and backward several times.
4. Place a container under the hydraulic tank. Make
sure it is large enough to hold the contents of the
tank.
5. To drain the oil, unscrew and remove the tank drain
plug on the bottom of the hydraulic tank.
a. Unscrew and remove the hydraulic oil filter.
b. Drain any oil in the filter into the container.
6. Allow oil to completely drain from the tank into the
container.
7. Install a new hydraulic oil filter. (A)
a. Turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove it. A
strap wrench may be used.
b. Lubricate the gasket of the new filter with a thin
film of clean oil.
c. Screw the new filter on clockwise. Tighten 3/4 -
1 turn after the gasket makes contact.
B
C
Change the hydraulic oil filter after the first 50 hours
of use. Then every 100 hours or seasonally.
NOTE
Install a new hydraulic oil filter each time the
hydraulic oil is changed
NOTE
The drain plug is sealed with Teflon tape. Add 2-3
wraps of new Teflon tape as needed when replacing
the drain plug to prevent oil leak
NOTE
Replacement filters can be purchased from
Champion Power Equipment by calling
1-877-338-0999. Wix #51391 or Fram PH3682
can also be used if needed.
NOTE
Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Oil Filter Cont’d. Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Oil Filter
8. Reinsert and screw in the tank drain plug. Tighten,
but do not over tighten.
9. Unscrew and remove the tank fill plug, on top of the
tank. Using a funnel add approximately 7 gal.
(26.5 L) of hydraulic oil to the tank. Wipe up any
spilled oil. (B)
10. Turn the fuel valve on, and start the engine. Purge
the air from the system by extending and retracting
the wedge several times until the motion is smooth.
11. Check the hydraulic oil level using the sight glass.
Add 1 to 2 gal. (3.79 to 7.6 L) of hydraulic oil, so
the oil level is visible in the sight glass. (C)
12. Dispose of used oil at approved recycling locations.
A