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Log splitter manuals (find yours by brand)
The fastest way to solve a setup, maintenance, or troubleshooting question is to pull the manual for your exact model. Use the steps below, then jump to your brand.
Troubleshooting hub: log splitter troubleshooting (start here)
Quick brand links
- NorthStar (Northern Tool)
- Champion
- CountyLine (Tractor Supply)
- Generac
- Engine manuals (Honda, Champion, Kohler)
Step 1: Find the model tag (dont skip this)
Before searching, write down whats on the data plate. The model name on the store listing is often not precise enough.
- Brand
- Model number (this is the key)
- Serial number (sometimes needed for the right revision)
- Engine model (Honda GX160/GX200/GX390, etc.)
Where to look for the model tag
- On the beam/frame near the tongue/hitch
- Near the hydraulic tank/reservoir
- On the engine shroud (engine model plate)
Best manual sources (in order)
- Manufacturer support page (best, most current PDFs)
- Official retailer support page (often hosts the same PDFs)
- Engine manufacturer manual (for tune-up/starting issues)
- Parts diagram + exploded view (often inside the owners manual PDF)
NorthStar manuals (Northern Tool)
Northern Tool often hosts the official PDFs on assets.northerntool.com.
| Model | Owners manual (PDF) | Parts/exploded view | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthStar 24-Ton H/V (Item #110800) | 1131.pdf | Inside 1131.pdf | Honda GX160 (manual) |
| NorthStar 30-Ton H/V (Item #110900) | 1131.pdf | Inside 1131.pdf | Honda GX200 (manual) |
| NorthStar 37-Ton w/ Log Lift (Item #11968) | 11968.pdf | Inside 11968.pdf | Honda GX390 (manual) |
Related reading: NorthStar 24-ton review and Northern Tool log splitters guide
Champion manuals
Champion hosts manuals and exploded parts lists on their site. Start here: Champion support
| Model | Owners manual (PDF) | Parts/exploded view (PDF) | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Ton Full Beam (100876) | 100876-om-english.pdf | 100876-EPL-English.pdf | Champion 224cc (engine manual) |
| 27-Ton Full Beam (100424) | 100424-om-english.pdf | 100424-EPL-English (serial-based) | Champion 224cc (engine manual) |
| 27-Ton (201312) | 201312-om-english.pdf | 201312-EPL-English.pdf | Champion 224cc (engine manual) |
| 27-Ton Full Beam (201518) | 201518-om-english.pdf | 201518-EPL-English-all.pdf | Champion 224cc (engine manual) |
Related reading: Champion vs CountyLine comparison
CountyLine manuals (Tractor Supply)
Start here: Tractor Supply
| Model | Owners manual (PDF) | Quick start/setup (PDF) | Parts/exploded view | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CountyLine 25-Ton H/V (Model YTL-016-919, Item #126151799 / legacy doc SKU 1261517) | 1261517_Man1.pdf | 1261517_Man2.pdf | Inside Man1 | Kohler SH265 (manual) |
Generac manuals
- Generac: Product info & user manuals (search by model or serial)
- DR Power / Generac log splitter support (owners manuals and parts lists)
- Related reading: Generac log splitter guide
| Model | Support | Setup / unpacking (PDF) | Owners manual (fallback PDF) | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generac K10 kinetic splitter (WR31110ACNG) | Generac support lookup | K10 unpacking instructions (PDF) | Tractor Supply hosted manual (PDF) | Electric |
Engine manuals (for quick starting / maintenance issues)
- Honda GX160: manuals
- Honda GX200: manuals
- Honda GX270: manuals
- Honda GX390: manuals
- Champion 224cc engine manual (PDF): 100738-om-english.pdf
- Champion 224cc engine parts (PDF): 100738-EPL-English.pdf
- Kohler SH255/SH265/SH270 manual (PDF): 18_590_21_EN.pdf
If you still cant find your manual
Some manuals move around, get renamed, or are locked behind dealer portals. If you have the model number and still cant locate the right PDF, use our contact page and include:
- Brand + model number
- A photo of the data plate
- What youre trying to do (start issue, hydraulic leak, oil type, etc.)
Well point you to the best official source we can find for that exact model, or to the correct engine/component manual.
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