V/VS SERIES LOGSPLITTERS POWERTEK Models 516 V/516 V-H/825 V/825 V-H/ 516 VS/516 VS-H/825 VS/825 VS-H Operation & Maintenance Manual PowerTek Inc. P.O. Box 3 Lebanon, In.
TABLE OF CONTENTS POWERTEK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………...….2, 3 DO BE CAREFUL……………………………………………………………………………….4 PARTS LIST V-SERIES………………………………………………………………………...5 PARTS BREAKDOWN V-SERIES…………………………………………………………….6 PARTS LIST VS-SERIES……………………………………………………………………….7 PARTS BREAKDOWN VS-SERIES…………………………………………………………...8 GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………………………...9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION………...…………………………………………………….9 LOG SPLITTER PREPERATION………………………………………………………..9 SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………….
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS POWERTEK PowerTek Inc. - Vertical LOG SPLITTERS Shipped Partially Assembled OWNER/OPERATOR'S INFORMATION FOR POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER RESPONSIBILITY IT IS THE OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITY TO: 1. Carefully read and understand the entire Operation & Maintenance Manual along with the Assembly Instructions. 2. Be certain that all assembly procedures are followed as described in the following Assembly Instructions. 3.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) POWERTEK BEFORE EACH USE DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Make sure all bolts, fittings, and hoses are tight. If fittings are not tight, log splitter will not function properly. 2. Make sure you have read the all safety and start up procedures in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. 3. Make sure that Dextron III or equivalent hydraulic oil is used in the hydraulic system before starting the engine. 4. Check for oil leaks on initial start-up. Repair any hydraulic lines, as necessary.
DO BE CAREFUL POWERTEK ! CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THIS LOG SPLITTER UNTIL YOU HAVE AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING AND SAFEY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESUST IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF AND/OR OTHERS DO DO NOT DO MAKE SURE THAT ANYONE WHO OPERATES THIS SPLITTER READS AND UNDERSTANDS ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AS TO ITS PROPER USE AND OPERATION AS WELL AS ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. DO KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN.
PARTS LIST V-SERIES Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Part No.
PARTS BREAKDOWN V-SERIES POWERTEK 30 46 45 9 31 11 14 10 20 25 31 50 47 15 29 13 4 16 26 48 22 42 49 27 36 32 23 37 35 8 17 12 43 21 24 34 3 41 28 7 5 44 19 51 52 6 18 33 53 40 2 1 6 2-6-08
PARTS LIST VS-SERIES Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Part No.
PARTS BREAKDOWN VS-SERIES POWERTEK 10 51 50 30 9 31 11 20 14 55 52 25 29 16 23 26 42 54 31 15 4 27 32 53 13 43 17 22 36 35 56 12 45 24 3 37 8 21 47 41 46 28 6 2 5 48 34 19 38 7 33 40 39 1 18 2-5-08 49 8
GETTING STARTED POWERTEK GENERAL DESCRIPTION Read carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER. Retain this information for future references. Your POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER is American made and constructed of the best material available to do the job. Your safety has been considered in every feature and component of your POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER.
SAFETY POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. TRAINING A. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual and all safety instructions before attempting to use this log splitter. B. Do not allow anyone to operate log splitter who has not read the Operation & Maintenance Manual and safety instructions or has not been instructed for safe use of the log splitter. C. Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this machine. D.
SAFETY POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 2. PREPARATION A. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the log splitter. B. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots. (No sneakers). C. Always wear safety glasses or goggles with side shields and hearing protection when operating the log splitter. D. Wear safety gloves. E. Never wear jewelry, loose clothing or clothing with strings that might become entangled in moving or rotating parts of the log splitter. F.
SAFETY POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 4. OPERATION (CONTINUED) I. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poisonous gas. J. When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the sides of the log. Never place your hands or any part of your body between a log and any part of the log splitter. K. Never attempt to split more than one (1) log at a time. L.
LUBRICATION, OIL & FUEL POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 6. LUBRICATION, OIL & FUEL 1. A written record should be kept to log hours of use. 2. Motor oil in the crankcase of the engine and fuel specifications should be followed from the engine manufactures manual supplied with the unit. 3. Dextron II or III automatic transmission fluid is recommended for the hydraulic system. 4.
CONTROLS POWERTEK 6. LUBRICATION OIL & FUEL (CONTINUED) To change the hydraulic oil, please see service tips page 3, # 2. Stop engine. Drain oil from reservoir. When oil from reservoir has emptied out, remove front and rear hose and manually push ram in toward cylinder. This motion will evacuate the remainder of the hydraulic oil from the system. Replace hose. Refill with oil. HYDRAULIC OIL FILL CAP 7. CONTROLS Engine run-stop switch To shut off engine, turn switch to stop position.
OWNERS INFORMATION POWERTEK Additional or replacement manuals may be obtained from your local PowerTek distributor. When log splitter is received, complete the following record. MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________ WHERE PURCHASED: _________________________ Always mention the machine's model and serial number when ordering or writing about parts. For convenience in ordering, parts are listed by part number, description and quantity.
WARRANTY POWERTEK WARRANTY INFORMATION Each new product is warranted against manufacturing defects in workmanship and/or materials under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser. PowerTek Inc.'s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement to the original purchaser of any part which, as delivered to the original purchase, and upon PowerTek Inc.'s examination, is shown to PowerTek Inc.
WARRANTY POWERTEK WARRANTY PROCEDURE (CONTINUED) 4. All parts shall be retained and tagged for a period of 60 days or until credit is issued. 5. The factory my request parts to be returned for examination or analysis. These parts shall be sent by prepaid freight to PowerTek Inc. Returns sent freight collect, without express, written permission from PowerTek Inc. shall not be accepted. 6. It is the responsibility of the dealer to review the claim and to comply fully with all procedures set forth herein.
