30 TON LOGSPLITTER MODELS PK0311 / PK0312 Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions
MACHINE COMPONENT DEFINITIONS 1.) 50mm/2’ Coupler. Attaches the log splitter to your vehicle. Fits only 50mm/2’ hitch balls. 2.) Hydraulic Cylinder. It is rated to 3500 psi. 3.) Control Valve Handle. Use the control valve handle to move the wedge slide forward and backward. 4.) Wedge. The wedge features a taper that makes splitting easier. 5.) Log Cradle. Keeps the log on the beam without operator assistance. 6.) Beam. The beam is made of 6” wide flange beam (also called I-Beam). 7.) Engine.
towing(see Operation Instructions). 11.) Safety Chains. A safety feature to prevent loss of log splitter while towing. ！ OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Proper Operation of the Log Splitter 1.) Load a log onto the beam and against the endplate. 2.) Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone. Keep everyone else out of the work zone while operating control valve. 3.) Make sure hands are clear of crush hazard zones. 4.) Push control valve handle FORWARD by two hands to split log.
！ OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HORIZONTAL USING FOR VERTICAL USING Take out lock pin Lift beam at the end FOR HORIZONTAL TOWING Press handle down and lock tightly. Hook safety chain to tow vehicle.
！ OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO SPLIT THE LOG WITH SLANT SURFACE 5
！ ！ ！ MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Before performing maintenance, the log splitter must be placed in maintenance mode. 1.) Turn off engine. 2.) Move the control valve handle forward and backward to relieve hydraulic pressure. After performing maintenance, make sure all guards, shields, and safety features are put back in place. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cylinder rod will not move SOLUTION: A,D,E,H,J Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or SOLUTION: A,B,C,H,I,K,L retracting Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly SOLUTION: A,B,C,F,I,K Engine bogs down during splitting SOLUTION: G,L Engine stalls under low load condition SOLUTION: D,E,L,M Cause Solution A-Insufficient oil to pump Check oil level in reservoir B-Air in oil Check oil level in reservoir C-Excessive pump inlet vacuum Check pump inlet hose for blocka
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ASSEMBLY Open Shipping Crate 1. Set the shipping Crate on a solid, flat surface. 2. Carefully cut the shipping bands and remove lid of shipping crate. 3. Using two people to lift, carefully remove the engine, oil tank, wheels, tow bar, support legs, and hardware. (For parts reference see the last page in manual) 4. Locate all hardware before beginning assembly.
Step 5: Attach Tow Bar to Beam Step 7: Assemble the pipes Attach the tow bar to beam with hinge pin and R pin Assemble all the pipes according to the picture Step 6: Attach control valve to cylinder Step 8: Attach Log Cradle Attach log cradle(#88) to beam with Bolt M10x25, washer10 and lock nut m10 Take out the log stripper and move the cylinder to stripper end Assemble the control valve on cylinder Assemble back the log stripper 10
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 11
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 Beam 1 41 Oil Filter 1 2 Wedge 1 42 Hydraulic Oil Tank Cover 1 3 Bolt M12x50 8 43 Bolt M8X25 2 4 Bolt M12x50 14 44 Hydraulic pump 1 5 Wedge Spacer 1 45 Woodruff key 8 6 Wedge Plate 2 46 Bolt M6x10 1 7 Lock nut M12 2 47 Gear pump coupling 1 8 1/2”-22x1.
QVTOOLS, LLC. Warranty Statement QVTOOLS, LLC warrants all gas power equipment 1 year for manufacture defects, Kohler engine 3 years from date of purchase. Proof of purchase date required for warranty repairs. Keep your receipt. QVTOOLS, LLC will provide parts and labor of Powerking products only at our approved service centers, Customer is responsible for delivery and pickup of the product to and from the service center.
