Champion Power Equipment 100133 - Manual (Page 11)

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100133 ENGLISH
ASSEMBLy
Your log splitter does require 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) Attach Beam to Axle Assembly
1 . Align the holes in the splitting beam/hydraulic tank
to the holes in the axle . (A)
2) Install Wheels
1 . Place bearings in the wheel hub .
2 . Slide the wheel over the axle .
3 . Install the castle nut and tighten by hand . Tighten
another ¼ turn with a wrench to seat the bearing .
4 . Spin the wheel to distribute grease .
5 . Loosen the castle nut and re-tighten by hand .
6 . Install the cotter pin through the castle nut and axle
to prevent the nut from backing off . Flair/separate
ends of cotter pin .
7 . Place axle cap over castle nut and axle .
8 . Repeat steps 1-7 for the other wheel .
2 . Attach the splitting beam to the axle by inserting
two M12x75 bolts into the back of the axle and
through the base plate on the bottom of the
hydraulic oil tank . Secure with two M12 lock nuts .
Tighten . Do not overtighten . (B)
3 . Secure the splitting beam to the axel by inserting
two M12x80 bolts into the bolt holes on the bottom
of the axle and through the base plate on the
bottom of the hydraulic oil tank below the splitting
beam . Secure with two M12 lock nuts . Tighten . Do
not overtighten .(C)
A
B
C
Keep the wheel hub clean and free from debris
during assembly .
NOTE
Over-tightening the castle nut will cause the
bearings to run hot and fail prematurely .
CAUTION