Champion Power Equipment 90720 - Manual (Page 16)

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REV 90720-20131010
ENGLISH 90720
OPERATION
Starting the Engine Cont’d. Starting the Engine
1. Make certain the log splitter is on a flat, level
surface.
2. Using your fingers, open the hydraulic vent screw by
turning it counter clockwise approximately 2-3 times.
3. Flip engine switch to “ON” position (Item A).
4. Rotate the fuel valve to the “ON” position (Item B).
5. Move the throttle lever (Item C) to the “Fast”
position.
6. Move the choke lever (Item D) to the “Choke”
position.
7. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly. SEE NOTE BELOW.
8. As engine warms up, move the choke lever (Item D)
to “Run.”
If the engine starts but does not run make certain
that the log 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.
The hydraulic oil needs to be above 10° F (-12° C)
before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can
damage the hydraulic pump.
If outdoor air temperature is below 32° F (0° C)
allow the log splitter to warm up by extending and
returning the wedge several times before splitting
wood.
NOTE
A
B
C
D
Keep choke lever in “Choke” position for 2 pulls
of the recoil starter. After second pull, move choke
lever to the “Run” position for up to the next 3
pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to
spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to the lack of
incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.
NOTE
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn the fuel knob to the “Off” position. (B)
2. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
3. Turn the engine switch to the “Off” position. (A)
4. Using your fingers, tighten the hydraulic vent screw
by turning it clockwise approximately 2-3 times.
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the
Engine Switch are in the “OFF” position when the
engine is not in use.
If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2)
weeks or longer, please see the Storage section for
proper engine and fuel storage.
NOTE
Log Splitter Operation
1. ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection, protective
clothing and safety gear.
2. Block tires and ensure support leg is secure to
prevent unintended movement of the log splitter
during operation.