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15 TON HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL

6.5 HP GAS LOG SPLITTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © 2012 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.

Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate the log splitter until you have read and understood the safety,

operation, and maintenance instructions in this manual.

MODEL: KCG-15LS

05/2013

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Summary of Contents for KCG-15LS

Page 1: ...RUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2012 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC Read this manual Do not attempt to operate the log splitter until you have read and understood the safety operation and maintenance instructions in this manual MODEL KCG 15LS 05 2013 ...

Page 2: ...bility caused by shipping improper handling improper installation improper maintenance improper modification or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence or the failure to install operate maintain and store the product according to the instructions in the owner s manual Damage caused by cold heat rain excessive ...

Page 3: ...E THE ENGINE IS RUNNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors can become ignited by coming in contact with hot components such as the muffler engine exhaust gases or from an electrical spark Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires SPARKS FIRE HOT OBJECTS Cigarettes sparks fires or other h...

Page 4: ...ion The use of earplugs or other hearing protection device is recommended No Loose dangling clothing Loose or dangling apparel can become entangled in moving parts Never wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing 12 Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter Check The outrigger legs are both locked in the DOWN position The wheels are blocked 13 Never place your hands or any pa...

Page 5: ...ck the oil level using this oil gauge dipstick 21 Power ON OFF switch This switch must be switched to ON before pulling recoil starter 22 Recoil starter Starts the engine 23 Fuel Shut off Valve Regulates the flow of fuel to the engine The fuel shut off valve must be fully opened before starting the engine 24 Carburetor throttle lever Once the engine is started move the trottle lever to increase or...

Page 6: ...g 2 hex bolts and 2 nylon hex nuts C already in place 2 Tighten bolts nylon hex nuts to 90 ft lbs with a torque wrench Installing outrigger legs to towbar 1 Connect an outrigger leg A Fig 3 to the front of towbar B using a hex bolt and a nylon hex nut C already in place 2 Use wrench to tighten nylon hex nut until snug then back off 1 2 turn 3 Insert locking pin D to lock outrigger leg in vertical ...

Page 7: ...its horizontal position Fix beam into position using the horizontal beam spring lock bolt A Fig 6 Installing gas engine pump assembly to the axle tank 1 Position the gas engine pump assembly A Fig 7 onto the axle tank plate B and secure it into place using 4 hex bolts and hex nuts C The beam is not shown for clarity purposes Installing suction hose from axle tank to pump 1 Slightly loosen the hose...

Page 8: ...by tightening the hose clamps Note Secure all hose threaded couplings to the control valve to 44 45 ft lbs using a torque wrench Tighten all other threaded couplings to 47 ft lbs using a torque wrench INITIAL SETUP BEFORE OPERATION ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING This engine has been shipped from the factory without oil or very little oil in the crankcase Operating your engine without the correct amount ...

Page 9: ...pening can burn or puncture skin resulting in wounds that could cause blood poisoning infection disability gangrene amputation or death Therefore the following instructions should be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of the log splitter NEVER check for leaks with your hand Leaks can be located by holding a piece of cardboard or wood at least two feet long wi...

Page 10: ...l leaking or spraying on hot engine can ignite 4 Lock both outrigger legs A Fig 17 in the DOWN position before operating 5 Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter SET LOG SPLITTER INTO EITHER THE HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL SPLITTING POSITION The HORIZONTAL splitting position is used for lighter logs that can be easily loaded onto the beam The VERTICAL splitting position is ...

Page 11: ...e grain b This log splitter is designed for cutting logs only up to a maximum of 16 in diameter and 21 long Larger diameter logs could get stuck on the wedge and longer logs will not fit on the beam WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from the endplate wedge and partially split logs while loading operating and unloading the log splitter Important safety instruction Vertical position loading Pl...

Page 12: ... to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage 4 Lock the front outrigger leg A Fig 23 in the DOWN position and the rear support leg B in the UP position before you move the log splitter 5 Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch for towing Important safety instructions Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand use a towin...

Page 13: ...t used all gasoline must be drained from the tank and carburetor to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of the engine To drain gasoline 3 Turn fuel shut off valve to the OFF position as shown in Fig 26 4 Position a drain pan under the caburetor 5 Remove drain hex bolt A Fig 27 from the carburetor B and drain the fuel from the carburetor and hose 6 Turn...

Page 14: ...he spark plug B Using a spark plug wrench undo the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise 2 Check to see if there is carbon sediment build up if so just remove it If the carbon sediment is excessive replace the spark plug 3 Measure the electrodes clearance See Fig 30 The spark plug electrode clearance should be between 0 7 0 8mm If the clearance exceeds 0 8mm replace the spark plug with an CH F...

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