Champion Power Equipment 92050 - Manual (Page 11)

REV 92050-20131216
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92050 ENGLISH
ASSEMBLy
A
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 Tow Bar
1 . Assemble two piece tow bar with two M12x65 bolts
and M12 lock nuts and washers . (A)
2 . Attach the tow bar to the bracket on top of the hydraulic
oil tank with two M12x85 bolts and M12 lock nuts . (B)
3) Install the Wheels
1 . Place bearings in the wheel hub
2 . Press the seal over the bearing on the inside of the
wheel . Use a hammer and wood block to flush the seal
with the end of the hub .
3 . Slide the wheel over the axel on the hydraulic oil tank .
4 . Install the castle nut and tighten by hand . Tighten
another ¼ turn with a wrench to seat the bearing .
5 . Spin the wheel to distribute grease .
6 . Loosen the castle nut and re-tighten by hand .
7 . Install the cotter pin through the castle nut and axle to
prevent the nut from backing off .
8 . Place axle cap over castle nut and axle .
9 . Repeat steps 1-8 for the other wheel .
Keep the wheel hub clean and free from debris
during assembly .
NOTE
B
Over-tightening the castle nut will cause the
bearings to run hot and fail prematurely .
CAUTION
2) Install the Fenders
1 . Attach the fender to the side of the hydraulic oil tank
with an M10x30 bolt, M10 washer, M10 lock washer
and M10 nut . The safety reflector should be facing the
back of the hydraulic oil tank .
2 . Repeat with second fender on opposite side .
A
4) Install the Beam
1 . Install the front support leg and secure with pin and
R-pin (hairpin clip) . (A)
2 . Stand the beam upright on foot plate behind the
hydraulic fluid tank . (B)