The American brand Champion has been delighting fans with high-quality garden equipment and innovative developments for several years now. The units sold are supplied to the CIS countries and Europe, so they are fully adapted to the specifics of use even in difficult conditions.
The production itself takes place in Chinese factories, but following American technologies. Among the many devices offered, Champion walk-behind tractors are in particular demand, as they are distinguished by their heavy-duty body, powerful engine, reliable gearbox and wheels with several mounting positions.
Maintenance of “Champion” brand units
You need to fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
Transmission oil is used for the gearbox.
Clean engine oil is poured into the lower part of the air filter support.
Gasoline-powered units are fueled with AI 92 or AI 95 fuel, diesel units are fueled with diesel fuel.
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How to start a walk-behind tractor:
- Check the oil and fuel levels and close the carburetor choke.
- Open the fuel tap.
- Turn on the ignition with the button on the left handle.
- Move the gas lever 1/3 of the way towards maximum.
- Pull the starter handle until you feel resistance. Then gently lower it down and lift it with a sharp jerk. The motor will start working.
- After starting, open the air dampers. Warm up the engine at idle speed for a minute.
- In an emergency, for an emergency stop, turn the ignition switch to the “Off” position.
Motoblock Champion BC 6712
The model is distinguished by the presence of special rubberized handles that reduce the negative impact of vibration on the user’s hands. The wings ensure that the operator is protected from soil getting into him while working with the machine.
Specifications:
- Processing depth – 320 mm;
- Weight – 52 kg;
- Fuel tank capacity – 3.6 l;
- Reducer – chain;
- The diameter of the cutters is 350 mm.
The device is complemented by a spacious fuel tank, electronic ignition system, support wheels and air cooling.
You can get acquainted with other operating features thanks to the manual presented on our portal. All Champion walk-behind tractors can be called worthy helpers, both in gardens and vegetable gardens. When choosing, the main thing is to place emphasis and build on the volume of work ahead.
Running in a walk-behind tractor of the "Champion" brand
At the first start, the parts grind against each other, therefore:
- Use only 2/3 load.
- Do not operate at maximum speed.
- After 5 hours of running-in, drain the oil from the gearbox and crankcase while the engine is still warm. Fill with fresh oil and let the engine run for 3-5 minutes at low speed.
The technical specifications indicate the maximum power
Attachments
The walk-behind tractors themselves are not very functional. They perform the work thanks to additional devices and attachments.
Most Champion devices come with a set of cutters. However, this is not all the capabilities of these devices.
Milling cutters
Most Champion devices are motor cultivators. Their main task is to mill the soil.
Therefore, there are no tires in the factory configuration, and saber-shaped cutters are installed in their place.
If you purchased them separately, the operating instructions contain the sequence of assembly and installation of cutters on Champion walk-behind tractors.
This point must be approached responsibly, since if a loose attachment collides with a hard object (for example, a stone), the part may break off. In addition to the fact that it fails, there is a high probability of causing harm to the operator.
Plow
A simpler and older device for mixing the top fertile layer of soil is the plow. There are two models of this nozzle: regular and reverse.
A conventional plow simply throws the soil into a free trench. The reverse one turns the soil on the ploughshare several times, and only then throws it away. This allows you to crush large piles of earth.
When plowing, it is important to make an even first track. Then the Champion walk-behind tractor tilts and one wheel is installed into it.
The plow is lowered into the ground and plowing continues. Thus, the first trench is buried.
Turning the handle to the side makes it easier to control the Champion walk-behind tractor.
Mowers
The abundant growth of grass in spring and summer causes a lot of trouble in cleaning it. Champion walk-behind tractors with a mounted mower will make this procedure easier.
Rotary mowers are the most popular. Their height from the ground is on average 5 cm.
Rotary mowers cut grass using rotating blades, which spin and straighten under the influence of centrifugal force. This attachment can only handle medium-sized young grass.
If you need to process densely overgrown areas with bushes, it is better to use segment mowers. They cut weeds thanks to two rows of knives that move towards each other in a horizontal plane.
The Champion walk-behind tractor with a mower will help in preparing hay for the winter, because after processing, all that remains is to dry and collect the grass.
Potato digger and potato planter
Potatoes are a popular agricultural crop. But those who have experienced planting and harvesting know how much effort it takes.
The Champion walk-behind tractor with a special attachment will make this work easier.
Potato planters help in planting vegetables.
Basically, they have the following design: a plow is installed in front to make a trench, then a transport belt with baskets picks up the potatoes from the tank and plants them in the ground, and at the back two disc hillers bury the hole.
A potato digger helps you get root vegetables off the ground.
The most popular is the screen version. An active knife is installed in front of this device, which plunges into the ground by about 15 cm, cuts a layer of earth, and directs it to steel rods (screens).
There the blocks of soil are broken and only vegetables remain on top.
There is a simpler version of the potato digger - a vibrating one. It is a standard plow with welded steel rods. The meaning of the work is the same. But when working with this model of potato digger, a large number of potatoes are damaged.
Snow blower and blade shovel
The Champion walk-behind tractor is mostly idle in the winter, but in vain. He can help clear the snow using a snow blower.
This attachment cuts off the bottom layer of snow with a knife and directs it to a pulley, from there it falls onto a rotating rotor, spins and is thrown to the side through a rotary chute.
The snow throw distance directly depends on the power of the walk-behind tractor and the direction of the wind.
A simpler attachment to the Champion walk-behind tractor for snow removal is a shovel blade. It is a sheet of metal bent in an arc and fixed at an angle. With its help, you can not only clear snow, but also level sand and gravel mixtures.
Adapter
The problem when working with any walk-behind tractor is the heavy physical load on the operator, since he has to walk behind the device.
When processing large areas, this is problematic and fatigue occurs quickly. Adapters will help make the operator's work easier.
These are special attachments that are connected to the Champion walk-behind tractor. The seat is mounted on the adapters.
The length of the attachment and the position of the seat are specially adjusted so that the operator can comfortably operate the steering rod.
Below on the adapters there is a footrest and a handbrake.
Trailers
Trailers are designed to transport goods over distances. There are several models of trolleys for the Champion walk-behind tractor. They all have a hinged tailgate to make loading and unloading easier.
Standard trailers have sides and are designed to transport goods over a distance.
There are dump options. These carts make it easier to unload bulk cargo, as you simply lift the trailer and they spill out.
Wheels and lugs
As standard, Champion walk-behind tractors are equipped with pneumatic tires. Depending on the model, the wheel diameter (8-10 inches) and its width (2-4 inches) vary.
These pneumatic tires are well suited for cultivating soft soils.
However, when receiving increased loads, light models of the Champion walk-behind tractor may slip. In such situations, it is necessary to increase traction with the ground.
Grousers can help with this. They are a metal rim on which steel plates are installed in a herringbone pattern.
Grousers are installed instead of pneumatic wheels, and when moving, the plates enter the ground, helping the device move more stable.
Caterpillars
When operating in winter, pneumatic wheels and lugs cannot provide sufficient grip of the Champion walk-behind tractor with the surface. To move the device in the snow, it is better to use tracks. They increase the contact area of the Champion walk-behind tractor with the snow, thereby improving its performance.
The tracks are especially useful when driving a walk-behind tractor into the forest in winter, when you have to move on loose snow.
Weights
The downside to the operation of most Champion walk-behind tractors is their low weight. This nuance can be solved with the help of weighting materials.
They are made in the form of pancakes and hung on the wheel axle. You can use both factory weighting agents and any available means.
Hitch
The problem with motor cultivators is the lack of a hitch. They are intended for use with cutters only. To connect attachments to them, you must additionally install a universal hitch.
What malfunctions are possible and how to eliminate them?
Causes of malfunctions and ways to eliminate them.
| Possible reason | Elimination method |
| Engine won't start | |
| Spark plug is faulty | Replace spark plug |
| Air damper open | Close it |
| Low oil level | Check and top up |
| Poor quality fuel | Replace |
| Fuel does not enter the carburetor | Check if the fuel valve is open |
| The fuel filter is clogged | Clean or replace |
| No fuel in tank | Pour gasoline |
| Engine stops | |
| Running out of fuel | Pour gasoline |
| The air filter is clogged | Replace |
| Low oil level | Add oil |
| Fuel filter clogged | Replace |
| The ventilation ducts in the fuel tank cap are clogged | Clean or replace the cover |
| The engine does not develop power and smokes | |
| Air damper closed | Open |
| Air filter clogged | Replace |
| Fuel filter clogged | Clean or replace |
| Worn piston rings | Replace at a service center |
| The engine is warming up | |
| The cylinder fins are dirty | Clean ribs |
Manufacturer
The Russian company of the same name produces Champion walk-behind tractors. It was registered in 2005 and has been developing all kinds of mobile gardening and agricultural equipment for more than ten years. Currently, it is one of the leading domestic manufacturers of such equipment.
Among other things, it supplies the market with such units, for example, as chain saws, sweepers, gasoline-free electric generators, etc. As for the walk-behind tractors themselves, today products from this manufacturer are represented by several models that are popular and have earned good reviews from consumers. .
Model range: description and cost
Cultivator Champion ВС6612Н
Middle class, power 5.5 hp. Processing depth 33 cm, width from 30 to 85. Cost 35,950 rubles.
Cultivator Champion ВС6612Н
Cultivator Champion ВС7714
Middle class, power 7 hp. Processing width 80 cm. Plowing depth 30 cm. Price 32,200 rubles.
Cultivator Champion ВС7713
Middle class, power 7 hp. Processing width 80 cm, plowing depth 30 cm. Price 28,900 rubles.
Cultivator Champion ВС8813
Middle class, power 7 hp. Tillage width is from 35 to 85 cm. Cultivation depth is 10 cm, plowing depth is 33.7. Set includes 6 cutters. Price 29950 rubles.
Cultivator Champion ВС6712
Middle class, power 5.57 hp. Tillage width 30-85 cm. Tillage depth 33 cm. 6 cutters included. The cost is 23,200 rubles.
Cultivator Champion ВС5511
Middle class, power 5.5 hp. Engine capacity 163 cc. cm. Tillage depth 35 cm, width – 85. Price 19,900 rubles.
Cultivator Champion ВС5511
Cultivator Champion ВС9714
Middle class, power 7 hp. Cultivation depth 30 cm. Tillage width 80. 6 cutters included.
Cultivator Champion ВС8713
Middle class. Power 6.5 hp Plowing depth 33 cm. Tillage width 65-88 cm. Number of cutters included 6 pcs. The cost is 29,900 rubles.
Champion VS1193 walk-behind tractor
Middle class, power 9 hp. Set includes 8 cutters. Tillage depth 30 cm, width 110. Cost 50,600 rubles.
Walk-behind tractor Champion DC1193E
Heavy class, power 9.5 hp. Tillage depth 30 cm, width – 110. Set includes 8 cutters. The cost is 72,800 rubles.
Champion BC9713 walk-behind tractor
Middle class, power 7 hp. Tillage depth is 30 cm, width is 80. Cost is 28,900 rubles.
Champion BC9713 walk-behind tractor
Cultivator Champion ВС5712
Middle class, power 5.57 hp. Processing depth 33 cm, width from 30 to 85. Set includes 6 cutters. The cost is 22,400 rubles.
Engine brand Champion G160VK
Power 5.5 hp Designed for use as a drive on gardening and construction equipment. Price 6950 rubles.
Engine brand Champion G200HK
Power 6.5 hp Designed specifically for joint work with motor cultivators and walk-behind tractors. Price 6072 rubles.
Motoblock Champion BC1193
The unit is known for its productivity, because it can easily cope with virgin soil and an area of 3 hectares. The Champion brand product has a 3-speed gearbox. Anti-vibration handles provide more comfortable operating conditions and reduce hand fatigue.
Specifications:
- Weight – 132 kg;
- Start type – manual;
- Motor power – 9 l. With.;
- Working volume – 270 cc;
- Fuel tank capacity – 6 liters.
The engine starts literally the first time. The handle can be easily adjusted in height, and the fairly serious basic configuration will allow you to start using the device immediately after purchase and delivery.
