power King PK0308 Manual

22 / 36 TON LOGSPLITTERS
MODELS
PK0308 / PK0309 / PK0314 /PK0315
Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions
MACHINE COMPONENT DEFINITIONS

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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. The air cooled engine powers the hydraulic pump.
8.) Tires. Maximum rated speed is 30 mile per hour.
9.) Gear Pump. The gear pump makes the hydraulic oil flow through the system.
10.) Outrigger.The leg supports the log splitter while operating. The leg should be raised while
towing(see Operation Instructions).
11.) Safety Chains. Asafety feature to prevent loss of log splitter while towing.

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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.) Clear the split wood from the work zone.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Lock the front outrigger
in UP postion
Lock the rear outrigger
in UP postion

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO SPLIT THE LOG WITH SLANT SURFACE
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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.
What When How
Hoses Each Use
Inspect for exposed wire mesh and leaks. Replace
all worn or damaged hoses before starting engine
Hydraulic Fittings Each Use
Inspect for cracks and leaks. Replace all damaged
fittings before starting engine
Nuts and Bolts
Each Use
Check for loose bolts
Beam
Each Use
Apply grease to beam surface
Moving Parts
Each Use
Clear debris
SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum Pressure……………….
Maximum Flow ………………….
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity ………..
Hydraulic Fluid Type …………….
Coupler Size ……………………...
Maximum Towing Speed…………
Maximum Log Length …………...
Hydraulic Cylinder Bore …………
Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke ……….
Maximum Log Diameter ………...
3500 psi
11GMP,16GPM
20L / 22T, 25L/36T
10wt AW32, ASLE
H-150, or ISO32
2” Ball
45MPH
25.6 "
4",5"
23.6 "
17.7"/21.7"

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cylinder rod will not move
SOLUTION: A,D,E,H,J
Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or
retracting
SOLUTION: A,B,C,H,I,K,L
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 blockage or kinks
D-Blocked hydraulic lines
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
E-Blocked control valve
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
F-Low control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
G-High control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
H-Damaged control valve
Return control valve for authorized repair
I-Internal control valve leak
Return control valve for authorized repair
J-Internal cylinder leak
Return cylinder for authorized repair
K-Internally damaged cylinder
Return cylinder for authorized repair
L-Engine Control out of adjustment
Adjust idle control nuts
M-Engine is loaded during idle down mode Use shorter log length t
o allow engine to speed
up before contact.

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Components in the package

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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 1: Wheel Assembly Step 3: Attach Tow bar to Oil Tank
Step 2: Attach jockey wheel to tow bar Step 4: Attach rear outrigger
ASSEMBLY
Attach the front outrigger leg to tow bar with bolt
M10x75 / M10X105,catch pin,
Attach the tow bar to the toil tank with Bolt
M12X75 / M12X110, washer 12, Lock Nut M12
Fix the wheel to the oil tank axle by a slotted nut
M24x2, cotter pin Ø4x36 and attach the dust
cap.
Attach engine block to oil tank with bolt M10x30,
flat washer 10 and spring washer 10, and fix by
screw M10
Attach the rear outrigger leg to tow bar with bolt
M10x75 / M10X105,catch pin,lock nut 10, flat
washer and R pin

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Attach the tow bar to beam with hinge pin and R
pin
Step 5: Attach Tow Bar to Beam Step 7: Attach enginer
Step 6: Attach control valve to cylinder Step 8: Assemble the pipes
Attach the engine to engine block with bolt
M8x40, spring washer 8, washer 8, lock nut M8 /
M10X45,spring washer 10, lock nut M10
Assemble the control valve on cylinder
Assemble all the pipes according to the picture

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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

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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST

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No. Description Qty No. Description Qty
1 I Beam 1 43 Bolt M8x30 8
2 Wedge 1 44 Hydraucli Gear Pump 1
3 Bolt M12x45 8 45 Woodruff Key 1
4 Washer φ12 18 46 Hexagon Socket Set Screws M6x10 1
5 Bolt M12x75 1 47 Gear Pump Coupling 1
6 Liner plate 2 48 Ordinary Flat Key 1
7 Track Slab 2 49 Engine Coupling 1
8 Lock Nut M12 14 50 Engine Bushing 1
9 1/2”-22x1.5 Corner Connector 1 51 Hinge Pin 1
10 Hydraulic pipe B 1 52 Coupling Block 1
11 Pipe Connector 1 53 Coupling Cover 1
12 Control Valve 1 54 Hydraulic Oil Tank Cover 1
13 1/2”-1/2” Corner Connector 4 55 Phillips Pan Head Screws M5x8 4
14 Hydraulic pipe C 1 56 Bolt M8x40 4
15 Hydraulic pipe A 1 57 Engine 1
16 Hydraulic Cylinder 1 58 Hydraulic Oil Monitor 1
17 R Pin 4 59 Bolt M8x16 4
18 Handle Grip 1 60 Wheel Guard 2
19 Handle 1 61 Hydraulic Oil Tank 1
20 Cylinder Lock Pin 1 62 Wheel 16” 2
21 Hitch Coupler 2inch/50mm 1 63 Thin Slotted Nut M24x2 2
22 Safety Chain 2 64 Cotter Pin φ4x36 2
23 Lock Nut M10 14 65 Dust Cover 2
24 Washer φ10 28 66 Spring Washer φ10 4
25 I Beam Lock Pin (Rear) 1 67 Bolt M10x30 4
26 Return Spring 1 68 Engine Block 1
27 Washer φ20 1 69 Oil Drain Plug M16x1.5 1
28 Shaft Circlip φ19 1 70 Groupware Washer φ16 1
29 Tow Bar 1 71 Log Cradle 2
30 Bolt M12x80 5 72 Bolt M10x25 8
31 Catch Pin 2 73 Control Valve Operating instruction
Plate 1
32 Bolt M10x75 2 74 Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screws M8x40 2
33 Outrigger Leg (Front) 1 75 Control Valve Handle Grip 1
34 Outrigger Leg (Rear) 1 76 Control Valve Handle 1
35 Net Type Oil Filter 40x180-J 1 77 Pin Axis 5x25B 1
36 Oil Filter Core ZG1 1/2 1 78 Cotter Pin φ1.6x10 1
37 Inlet Pipe Fitting G1 1 79 Roller Chain 1
38 Hoop 2 80 Chain Plate 1
39 Suction Pipe 1 81 Lock 1
40 Lock Nut M8 14 82
41 Spring Washer φ8 12 83
42 Washer φ8 24 84

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