Champion 100398 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL #100398
50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
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100398 - 50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................3
Safety Definitions ..........................................3
Important Safety Instructions.......................4
Plow Blade Installation..................................4
Push Tube Assembly and Installation............5
Hybrid Mount Installation Instructions .........7
Hybrid Mount Round Tube Frame Install .......8
Hybrid Mount Square Tube Frame Install ......8
Hybrid Mount Polaris®Sportsman®Install.. 10

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not
hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property damage).
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment
(CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our
products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper
product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this
product should bring years of satisfying service.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of the information in this manual at the time of
publication, and we reserve the right to change, alter and/or
improve the product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
CPE highly values how our products are designed, manufactured,
operated, and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator
and those around the product. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT to
review this product manual and other product materials thoroughly
and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly, operation,
dangers and maintenance of the product before use. Fully
familiarize yourself, and make sure others who plan on operating
the product fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper safety
and operation procedures before each use. Please always exercise
common sense and always err on the side of caution when
operating the product to ensure no accident, property damage,
or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be satisfied
with your CPE product for years to come.
When contacting CPE about parts and/or service, you will need to
supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product.
Transcribe the information found on your product’s nameplate
label to the table below
CPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
1-877-338-0999
MODEL NUMBER
100398
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING
–Read this manual thoroughly before operating your plow.
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury
or death.
–Do not exceed 5 mph, even with blade raised.
–Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened per
installation instructions.
–Never operate this Champion Power Equipment product
with missing or damaged parts.
–Drive slowly over bumpy and rough terrain, driving fast
could cause damage to winch or plow.
–Never raise the plow above point of contact as it could
cause damage to machine, plow or winch.
–Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on
plow tubes and hardware before use.
–Operate with extreme caution on slopes, steep grades, and
rough terrain.
–Be aware of any possible hidden objects under the snow.
–Do not ram the blade into the pile.
CAUTION
–Take care when installing PLOW SPRINGS as they will be
under tension.
–Use care when lifting components into place.
DANGER
Never stand or ride on the plow.
Your snow plow requires some assembly.
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your snow
plow, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your
serial number and model number available.
PLOW BLADE INSTALLATION
NOTICE
Before starting the assembly of the blade and tubes see Hybrid
Mount installation instructions to ensure it will work with your
ATV.
NOTICE
Install all hardware loose at first. Once all hardware is
correctly installed, tighten all bolts.
1. Install the left (6) and right (5) blade gussets to the support
bracket (2) using the 5⁄16 x 3⁄4 in. (7.9 x 19.1 mm) standard
carriage bolts (7.1) and nuts (7.2). This will create the blade
frame assembly.
7.1
7.2
5
2
6
Figure 1 - Blade Frame Assembly
NOTICE
There are 2 different neck lengths on a carriage bolt, short and
standard. See Figure 3 for differences.
2. Attach the blade frame assembly to the blade in location (A)
using 5⁄16 x 3⁄4 in. (7.9 x 19.1 mm) short neck carriage bolts
(7.5) and nuts (7.2). See Figure 2.
3. Next attach the wear bar (4) to the plow blade (1) by installing
the five 5⁄16 x 1 in. (7.9 x 25.4 mm) standard carriage bolts
(7.3) in the center through the cutter blade (4), plow blade (1)
and support bracket (2). Secure the carriage bolts with
5⁄16 in. (7.9 mm) nuts (7.2). See Figure 2.
4. Install the blade feet (3) as shown in Figure 2 using the
5⁄16 x 1 1⁄4 in. (7.9 x 31.8 mm) standard carriage bolts (7.4).
NOTICE
Adjust the feet by loosening the nuts and sliding the feet up
and down to the desired position. Start with feet in minimum
height position and adjust for type of ground surface.

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5. Tighten down all bolts.
7.2
7.5
7.2
7.2
7.4
7.3
A
7.4
3
4
1
Figure 2 - Cutter Blade, Frame and Feet Install
SHORT NECK
CARRIAGE BOLT
STANDARD
CARRIAGE BOLT
7.5
7.1, 7.3, 7.4
Figure 3 - Carriage Bolt Diagram
PUSH TUBE ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble left handle plate (12), 2× washer (15.13), pivot
handle (11), right handle plate (13), and hook plate (10) using
the 5⁄16 x 11⁄2 in. (7.9 x 38.1 mm) standard carriage bolt
(15.4) and 5⁄16 in. (7.9 mm) flange nut (15.5) as shown in
Figure 4. Tighten down nut so that angle lever moves freely.
This will create the angle lever assembly (B).
15.13
15.4
11
12
10
15.5
13
Figure 4 - Angle Lever Assembly (B)
2. Install angle lever assembly (B) to the tube weldment (8)
as shown in Figure 5. Use the 5⁄16 x 1 in. (7.9 x 25.4 mm)
standard carriage bolts (15.8) and 5⁄16 in. (7.9 mm) nuts
(15.5) to secure the left and right handle plates. Tighten down
bolts.
3. Secure the pivot plate (9) to the tube weldment (8) and hook
plate (10) using the 5⁄8 x 13⁄4 in. (15.9 x 44.5 mm) structural
bolt (15.10), 5⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) lock washer (15.14) and
5⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) lock nut (15.2) as shown in Figure 5.
Tighten down nut and bolt so that the plate will pivot with
ease but is not loose.
15.5
15.2
15.10
15.8
9
15.14
B
8
10
Figure 5 - Angle Plate and Angle Lever Assembly Install
4. Install the pivot lever spring (16) to the tab on the tube
weldment (C) and the hole in the pivot handle (11) as shown
in Figure 6.
16 C
11
Figure 6 - Pivot Lever Spring Install

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5. Place washer bearing (14) into hole in blade gusset and
secure blade to tube system by fastening with the 1½ in.
(38.1 mm) carriage bolt (15.1), USS flat washer (15.3) and
lock nut (15.2), as shown in Figure 7. Repeat on right hand
side.
14
Blade Gusset Hole
15.1
15.2
15.3
Figure 7 - Pivot Bolt Assembly
6. Hook the plow springs (18) into the smaller rear holes in
the pivot plate (9), as shown in Figure 8. Place the eyebolts
(15.11) onto the end of the plow springs and secure the
eyebolts onto the plow blade gusset using nut (15.12) and
washer (15.9), as shown in Figure 8. Leave spring tension
loose as you will decide tension in Step 9.
15.11
18
9
GUSSET
15.9
15.12
Figure 8 - Spring Assembly
7. Decide desired pitch of blade. Each hole allows 5 degrees of
blade pitch adjustment.
NOTICE
Figure 9 shows the default position.
8. With springs installed and pitch blade under tension, install
3⁄4 in. (19.1 mm) hex socket head cap screw (15.7) using
3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) Allen wrench or pliers; and 7⁄16 in. (11.1 mm)
lock nut (15.6) into desired pitch position hole. As shown in
Figure 9.
Default
11
15.7
15.6
Figure 9 - Pitch Adjustment Bolt (spring not shown for clarity)
9. Tighten nuts down on eye bolt until desired spring tension is
reached. See Figure 10 for default tension.
NOTICE
For each 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) that the nut is tightened it will add
7 lbs (3.2 kg) of spring tension. This will make a total of 14 lbs
(6.4 kg) with both springs.
3/4” DEFAULT
15.12
15.9
15.11
3/4 in. (19.1 mm)
default
Figure 10 - Spring Adjustment
10. The tube system has five positions of rotation for your blade.
Each adjustment is a 12.5 degree increment. To adjust, push
down on the handle (Figure 11-A, Item 11) and rotate your
blade left or right until you reach the desired angle.
Figure 11 - Blade Rotation Angle

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11
Figure 11-A - Blade Rotation Angle
NOTICE
Make sure handle is locked in before plowing.
11. Attach the tube system to the Hybrid Mount System, by first
positioning the tube system, with blade installed, under your
ATV. Then raise tube attach points to the mount and line up
the holes on mount plate with the holes in the tube system.
Insert Pin through holes and secure on other side with clips
as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 - Tube System Attachment
12. Attach winch hook to one of 2 locations. See Figure 13.
Figure 14 shows the best winch line angle. Use this to
determine which attachment point to use.
Hook Locations
Figure 13 - Hook Attaching Points
GOOD
BEST
Figure 14 - Winch Line Angle
HYBRID MOUNT INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
General Install Notes
1. Be sure that when installing the mount it is centered on your
machine. Some frames are not perfectly centered as shown
in Figure 15.
Wide
Narrow
Equal
Equal
Round Tube Frame (Page 5)
Square Tube Frame (Page 6)
Polaris Tube Frame (Page 7)
Round Tube Frame (Page 8)
Square Tube Frame (Page 8)
Polaris Tube Frame (Page 10)
Figure 15 - Tube Frame Type

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2. The approximate distance that tab holes can be from the front
of the machine is 26 in. (66 cm) as shown in Figure 16. Every
machine can vary because of ATV front contour.
3. Plow springs should not hit ATV when plow is angled fully.
CAUTION
Take care when installing mount fasteners. Damage could
occur to the vehicle if installed improperly.
26” Approx
Figure 16 - Approximate Mount Distance
HYBRID MOUNT ROUND TUBE FRAME
INSTALL
1. Place the hybrid lower mount plate up to the frame at the
location behind the front tires where the frame widens out,
as shown in Figure17. Determine the location allowing the
mount to be centered, back as far on the frame as possible
and the push tubes to be attached. Keep the mount holes
within the approximate distance from the front of your
machine (see Figure 16).
2. Install the u-bolts to the frame in the locations that were
determined in step one.
Center of Frame
FRONT
Figure 17 - Round Tube Mount Placements: Top View
(Frame Configurations Will Vary)
NOTICE
If there is a skid plate installed and you do not wish to remove
it, you will need to mark the locations where the u-bolts will be
installed and drill holes.
3. Optional: Place the upper mount plate on top of the lower
mount plate as shown in Figure18. This is not required but
adds strength to the mount for less flex when plowing.
4. Install the plate assembly to the u-bolts using the washers
(5.3) and 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) nuts (5.2) provided with the mount.
5. Center the mount on the machine and tighten all bolts evenly.
5.2
U-BOLT
FRONT
5.3 1
2
Figure 18 - Hybrid Mount Round Tube Install
HYBRID MOUNT SQUARE TUBE
FRAME INSTALL
1. Check to see if the u-bolts will fit over your tube frame. If they
do, it is recommended to use the u-bolts (Seeround tube
install, Page 8). If they do not, proceed to step 2.
2. Measure the thickness of your tube frame and skid plate (if
installed) see Figure 19. Then cut the provided rubber spacers
to a 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) longer then the thickness of the tube
frame.
1
2
3
4
Figure 19 - Frame Measurement

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3. Place the Upper Mount Plate (2) over the frame at the location
behind the tires where the frame widens out. Refer to Figure
20 for best fastener placement.
FRONT FRONT
ACCEPTABLE INCORRECT
RECOMMENDED
FRONT
Figure 20 - Fastener Placement
4. Determine the location allowing the mount to be centered,
back as far on the frame as possible and the push tubes to
be attached. Keep the mount holes within the approximate
distance (26 in. {66 mm}) from the front of your machine. See
page 8, Figure16.
5. Loosely install the upper mount plate (2) and lower mount
plate (1) using the rubber spacers (4), 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) bolts
(5.4), 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) carriage bolt (5.5), nuts (5.2) and
washers (5.3) provided with your mount.
NOTICE
If there is a skid plate installed and you do not wish to remove
it, you will need to mark the locations where the bolts will be
installed and drill holes. Install the hardware with the head of
the bolts towards the ground if possible. This will maximize
ground clearance. See Figure21. If not you can cut the bolts
after install.
NOTICE
If the upper mount plate (2) doesn’t fit because of obstruction
you may substitute the spacer plates (3) for the upper mount
plate as shown in Figure 22.
5.5
FRONT
5.4
1
2
5.3
5.2
4
Figure 21 - Hybrid Mount Square Tube Install
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Figure 22 - Hybrid Mount Square Tube Install Using Spacer
Plates
6. Tighten all bolts evenly. Carriage bolt only needs to be snug
to plate as its purpose is to keep both plates from bending in
the center.
NOTICE
Ensure that the rubber spacers are tight against the frame
before tightening the bolts. If this is done incorrectly the mount
could move and the plow may damage your machine.

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HYBRID MOUNT POLARIS®
SPORTSMAN®INSTALL
1. Measure the thickness of your tube frame and skid plate
(if installed), see Figure 23. Then cut the provided rubber
spacers to a 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) longer then the thickness of the
tube frame.
1
2
3
4
Figure 23 - Frame Measurement
2. Place the upper mount plate (2) over the frame at the location
behind the tires where the frame widens out. Refer to Figure
24 for best fastener placement.
FRONT FRONT
ACCEPTABLE INCORRECT
RECOMMENDED
FRONT
Figure 24 - Fastener Placement
3. Determine the location allowing the mount to be centered,
back as far on the frame as possible and the push tubes to
be attached. Keep the mount holes within the approximate
distance (26 in. {66 cm}) from the front of your machine. See
page 8, Figure16.
4. Loosely install the upper mount plate (2), 4 spacer plates (3)
and lower mount plate (1) using the rubber spacers (4),
3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) bolts (5.4), 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) carriage bolt
(5.5), nuts (5.2) and washers (5.3) provided with your mount.
See Figure25.
FRONT
5.4
1
2
5.3
5.2
5.5
4
3
Figure 25 - Hybrid Mount Sportsman Install
NOTICE
If there is a skid plate installed and you do not wish to remove
it, you will need to mark the locations where the bolts will be
installed and drill holes.
5. Tighten all bolts evenly. Carriage bolt only needs to be snug
to plate as its purpose is to keep both plates from bending in
the center.
NOTICE
Ensure that the rubber spacers are tight against the frame
before tightening the bolts. If this is done incorrectly the mount
could move and the plow may damage your machine.

WARRANTY*
CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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days from date of purchase.
Repair/Replacement Warranty
CPE warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical and
electrical components will be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year (parts and labor) from
the original date of purchase and 90 days (parts and labor) for
commercial and industrial use. Transportation charges on product
submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty are the
sole responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty only applies to
the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of
Purchase
Contact CPE’s Technical Service and CPE will troubleshoot any
issue via phone or e-mail. If the problem is not corrected by
this method, CPE will, at its option, authorize evaluation, repair
or replacement of the defective part or component at a CPE
Service Center. CPE will provide you with a case number for
warranty service. Please keep it for future reference. Repairs or
replacements without prior authorization, or at an unauthorized
repair facility, will not be covered by this warranty.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment:
Normal Wear
Products with mechanical and electrical components need
periodic parts and service to perform well. This warranty does not
cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or
the equipment as a whole.
Installation, Use and Maintenance
This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labor if the product is
deemed to have been misused, neglected, involved in an accident,
abused, loaded beyond the product’s limits, modified, installed
improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component.
Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not
required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by
CPE.
Other Exclusions
This warranty excludes:
–Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc.
–Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc.
–Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage
covers.
–Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events
beyond the manufacturer’s control.
–Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion
Power Equipment parts.
Limits of Implied Warranty and
Consequential Damage
Champion Power Equipment disclaims any obligation to cover
any loss of time, use of this product, freight, or any incidental
or consequential claim by anyone from using this product. THIS
WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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of the original unit. The length of the warranty governing the
exchanged unit will remain calculated by reference to the purchase
date of the original unit.
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from state to state or province to province. Your state or province
may also have other rights you may be entitled to that are not
listed within this warranty.
Contact Information
Address
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA
www.championpowerequipment.com
Customer Service
Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999
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