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Troubleshooting, For further technical support – Champion Power Equipment 92500 User Manual

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REV 92500-20140519

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92500

ENGLISH

TROUBLESHOOTING

For further technical support:

Technical Service
Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)
Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999
[email protected]

Problem

Cause

Solution

Engine will not start

No fuel

Add fuel

Faulty spark plug

Replace spark plug

Unit loaded during start up

Remove load from unit

Engine will not start;
Engine starts but runs roughly

Low oil level

Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place log splitter on a flat, level surface

Choke in the wrong position

Adjust choke

Spark plug wire loose

Attach wire to spark plug

Engine shuts down during operation

Out of fuel

Fill fuel tank

Low oil level

Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place
log splitter on a flat, level surface

Engine cannot supply enough power or
overheating

Insufficient ventilation

Check for air restriction. Move to a
well ventilated area

Wedge movement is slow or erratic

Air in the hydraulic oil system

Purge air by extending and retracting
the wedge several times until motion
is smooth

Debris lodged in beam guides

Clear debris from beam

Low hydraulic oil

Check oil level and add as needed

Oil leak from hose connection

Loose hose clamp or hydraulic fitting

Tighten hose clamp or hydraulic fitting

Oil leak from cylinder

Faulty cylinder rod seal

Contact Customer Service

Scored or bent cylinder rod

Contact Customer Service

Loose hydraulic fitting

Tighten hydraulic fitting

Faulty combination washer seal on
cylinder hydraulic fitting

Contact Customer Service

Wedge will not extend or retract

Faulty control valve

Contact Customer Service

Faulty hydraulic pump

Contact Customer Service

Low hydraulic oil

Check oil level and add as needed

Wedge does not Auto-Return

Low hydraulic oil

Check oil level and add as needed

Faulty control valve

Contact Customer Service

Excessive bouncing while towing

Under-inflated tires

Inflate tires to proper pressure. Refer
to tire sidewall