50 / 60 TON LOGSPLITTER MODELS PK0317 / PK0318 / PK0319 /PK0321 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.
！ 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. 5.) Push control valve handle BACKWARD by two hands to return wedge to its original position. 6.
！ 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. Lock the rear outrigger in UP position 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: Attach the engine Attach the tow bar to beam with hinge pin and R pin Attach the engine to engine block with bolt M8x40, spring washer 8, washer 8, lock nut M8 / M10X45,spring washer 10, lock nut M10 Step 6: Attach control valve to cylinder Step 8: Assemble the pipes Assemble all the pipes according to the picture Assemble the control valve on cylinder 10
Step 8: Attach Log Cradle Attach log cradle to beam with Bolt M10x25, washer10 and lock nut m10 Attach wheel guard to the oil tank with Bolt M8x16, washer 8 and fix with lock nut 8 11
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 12
No. Description Qty No. Description Qty 1 I Beam 1 44 Net Type Oil Filter 40x180-J 1 2 Bolt M12x40 40 45 Oil Filter Core ZG1 1/2 1 3 Wedge wing(left) 1 46 Inlet Pipe Fitting G1 1 4 Wedge 1 47 Hoop 2 5 Bolt M12x45 10 48 Suction Pipe 1 6 Wedge wing(right) 1 49 Hinge Pin 1 7 Lock Nut M12 20 50 Luck nut M8 16 8 Track Slab 2 51 Spring washer φ8 14 9 Flat washer φ12 1 52 Flat washer φ8 24 10 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.
