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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the KINETIC LOG SPLITTER.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

GENERAC

G22 KINETIC LOG SPLITTER

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Order No.

Generac Power Systems

Toll-free phone:

1-888-545-6576

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Page 1: ...nd this manual and all instructions before operating the KINETIC LOG SPLITTER Original Language OPERATOR S MANUAL GENERAC G22 KINETIC LOG SPLITTER Serial No Order No Generac Power Systems Toll free phone 1 888 545 6576 ...

Page 2: ...y and is located on the upper left portion of your packing slip For your convenience and ready reference enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes Generac Power Systems reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser The des...

Page 3: ...e of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you Chapter 1 General Safety Rules Labels Your KINETIC LOG SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your LOG SPLITTER as you set up and before ...

Page 4: ...the engine contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless tasteless and deadly poisonous gas Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat and open flame and out of the reach of children Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of use Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow ...

Page 5: ...r from supplying full power and may cause damage to the motor Use of a smaller diameter larger awg number extension cord could result in melting of the insulation or even create a fire Always keep the electrical cord and or extension cord away from excessive heat oil and sharp objects Never tamper with the engine s governor setting The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and protect...

Page 6: ...cturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by Generac Power Systems Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place Never under any conditions remove bend cut fit weld or otherwise alter standard parts on the Log Splitter This includes all shields and guards Modifications to your machine could cause perso...

Page 7: ...inning these procedures If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at 1 888 545 6576 KINETIC LOG SPLITTER Controls and Features Throttle Lever Choke Lever Engagement Handle Belt Guard Ram Splitting Wedge Standard Log Table Frame Stand Starter Cord Gas Fill Pneumatic Tires Ignition Switch Off On Electric Motor On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Switch Gasoline Engine Safety Interloc...

Page 8: ...00 400 Maximum Log Length 18 18 Maximum Log Diameter 30 30 Cycle Time sec 2 5 2 5 Splitting Force Out splits 22 ton Hydraulic Out splits 22 ton Hydraulic Wedge Height 6 2 6 2 Wheel size 4x11 4x11 Machine Height 46 46 Machine Length w Table 80 80 Machine Length w out Table 62 62 Machine Width 25 25 Weight w Table lbs 275 285 Weight w out Table lbs 225 235 The diameter listed is indicative of the ma...

Page 9: ... 1 Support the Beam of the Log Splitter with a Jack Stand or equivalent Figure 3 Note Use the lower four holes at the end of the Beam to mount the Brackets in the next step 2 Install the Frame Stand and Support Brackets with four 3 8 16 X 1 Carriage Bolts and 3 8 16 Flanged Locknuts by hand but do not tighten 3 Install the Cradle Extension Mounts using four 3 8 16 X 1 25 Flange Bolts and 3 8 16 Fl...

Page 10: ...o the Mounts at the rear 8 Third tighten the four Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Cradle Extensions to the Mounts 9 Fourth tighten the four Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Frame Stand and Support Brackets to the Beam Figure 8 10 Last tighten the four Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Cradle Extension Mounts to the Beam Figure 9 11 Remove the Jack Stand 12 If this is an aftermarket kit your ...

Page 11: ...tick and screw all the way down when full 6 Remove the Gas Fill Cap and fill the Gas Tank with fresh unleaded gas with a minimum of 85 Octane and no more than 10 Ethanol to approximately 1 to 1 1 2 below the top of the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion Figure 11 Be careful not to overfill Install the Gas Fill Cap before starting the engine See your Engine Owner s Manual for more detailed infor...

Page 12: ...rol lever if used for cold engine slowly back to the RUN position to the left when the engine is running well Note If the Log Splitter has not been running cold engine warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes then advance the engine throttle control to maximum speed Stopping the Engine 1 Move the Throttle Lever to Idle Turtle position Figure 14 2 Turn the Igniti...

Page 13: ...uses for Circuit Breaker activation 1 Push the Circuit Breaker Switch in to reset Figure 15 Splitting Logs Note All logs should be no longer than 18 Refer to the following photos for the correct and incorrect methods of splitting logs Never split a log using an incorrect or unsafe method Figure 18 Figure 17 Figure 16 On Off Switch Figure 15 Circuit Breaker Switch Do not place your hands on the end...

Page 14: ...og quickly pull the Engagement Handle back to the Auto Retract position Let the Ram return and allow the Flywheels to gain momentum for another full power split Figure 20 Engagement Handle Safety Interlock Lever 2 1 The engagement Handle must be held fully forward against the hard stop when splitting Failure to do so may result in kickback of the Handle THE KINETIC LOG SPLITTER OPERATES DIFFERENTL...

Page 15: ...vice Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual for engine maintenance Lubrication All Bearings of your Splitter are sealed units and should have sufficient lubricant to last the life of your machine with normal use Perform machine lubrication per the following instructions Greasing the Engagement Fittings Tools and Supplies needed Two 9 16 Wrenches 9 16 Socket and Ratchet Extended Hose Grease Gun ...

Page 16: ...hon style Oil Extractor If you do not have one you can purchase it from us at 1 888 545 6576 Tools and Supplies needed Clean Approved Container for used Oil 10mm Wrench 1 Place an approved Container under the Oil Plug 2 Remove the Oil Drain Plug with a 10mm Wrench to drain the Oil into the Container Figure 25 3 Reinstall the Oil Drain Plug 4 Add oil as described in Adding Oil and Gasoline in Chapt...

Page 17: ...wer portion of the Guards to the Frame using two 9 16 Wrenches Figure 29 2 Remove the five short Flange Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Guard Flanges together using two 9 16 Wrenches and remove the left side Guard from the Splitter 3 Loosen the front two Engine Mount Pivot Bolts and Locknuts with two 9 16 Wrenches Figure 30 4 Loosen the rear two Angle Setting Bolts with Flat Washers using two 9...

Page 18: ...ches Figure 32 2 Remove the five short Flange Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Guard Flanges together using two 9 16 Wrenches and remove the left side Guard from the Splitter 3 Remove the four short Flange Bolts and Locknuts that secure the right side Guard to the Frame using a 9 16 Socket and Ratchet to remove the right side Guard from the Splitter Figure 33 4 Disconnect the Return Springs from...

Page 19: ... Interlock Lever and push the Engagement Handle forward to position the Steel Bushing Yoke as close to vertical as you can and hold it there Figure 39 6 Rotate the Stop Bolts until they touch the Steel Bushing Yoke Turn the Bolt back out of the Frame counterclockwise 1 1 4 revolutions Tighten the Jam Nuts with a 9 16 Wrench to lock the Stop Bolts at this position Right Side Guard Short Flange Bolt...

Page 20: ...djustments are correct before trying larger diameter tougher logs If you have any questions please contact us at 1 888 545 6576 for assistance Replacing the Wheels Tools and Supplies needed Pliers Jack and Jack Stands 1 Jack the Splitter off the ground and secure with Jack Stands 2 Straighten the ends of the Cotter Pin with Pliers so the Cotter Pin can be pulled from the hole in the Axle Figure 40...

Page 21: ...he cylinder then wipe off the plug and reinsert it Are you using fresh clean unleaded gas with no more than 10 Ethanol If it s old change it Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil If it s dirty change it following the procedure in the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Check the oil level and adjust as needed If your engine s...

Page 22: ...as needed Operator Lever snapping out of gear or not staying in gear Lever not all the way forward when rack comes under full load Push lever quicker and more forcefully into the full forward position A hard stop should be felt at the end of the stroke when engaging the handle Stop bolts may be bent or not adjusted properly contact us at 1 888 545 6576 for assistance Ram has been overloaded at low...

Page 23: ...CONTACT US AT 1 888 545 6576 23 Notes ...

Page 24: ...oint 3 5 X 1 4 35187 Label Logo 5 Diameter 5 35179 Guard LH With Labels 6 35186 Label Branding 7 35185 Label Operation Warning Caution 8 36463 Tray Medium 9 36466 Cradle Extension Right Ref Part Description 10 36465 Cradle Extension Left 11 33333 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 3 8 16 12 32104 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 X 1 GR5 ZP 13 34512 Bolt Hex Flange 3 8 16 X 75 GR5 ZP 14 34513 Bolt HCS 3 8 16 X 8 1 2 GR5 Z...

Page 25: ...CONTACT US AT 1 888 545 6576 25 Schematic TRAY FRAME STAND AND GUARD ASSEMBLY ...

Page 26: ...18 35183 Spring Extension Carriage Return 19 32125 Flywheel 55lb 20 29455 Housing Bearing Ref Part Description 21 29456 Insert Bearing W Snap Ring 22 32122 Washer 5 16 ID 2 0 OD 0 13 t 23 34491 Gear Pinion 24 29494 Key Square 3 8 X 3 8 X 1 5 L 25 29493 Screw Set Cup Point 3 8 16 X 5 L 26 33333 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 3 8 16 27 33351 Bolt Hex Flange 3 8 16 X 1 25 28 112391 Washer Flat 3 8 USS 29 333...

Page 27: ...CONTACT US AT 1 888 545 6576 27 Schematic DRIVE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 28: ...X 2 16 33333 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 3 8 16 17 11152 Bolt HCS 3 8 16 X 1 GR5 ZP 18 18081 Washer Lock 3 8 19 33335 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 1 2 13 Ref Part Description 20 33349 Bolt Hex Flange 1 2 13 X 5 21 34511 Bolt Hex Flange 1 2 13 X 3 GR5 ZP 22 23103 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 X 1 3 4 GR5 ZP 23 34512 Bolt Hex Flange 3 8 16 X 75 GR5 ZP 24 18085 Bolt HCS 1 4 20 X 2 75 25 12683 Nut 3 8 16 ZP 26 33331 Nut Nylo...

Page 29: ...CONTACT US AT 1 888 545 6576 29 Schematic FRAME AND AXLE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 30: ... 31363 Table Log 2 34503 Bracket Log Table 3 32105 Mount Tray 4 22912 Bolt HHCS 3 8 16 X 4 5 G5 ZP 5 11239 Washer Flat 3 8 USS 6 33333 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 3 8 16 Ref Part Description 7 32104 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 X 1 GR5 ZP 8 15043 Bolt HHCS 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 GR5 9 18081 Washer Lock 3 8 10 11241 Washer Flat 5 16 USS ZP 11 33351 Bolt Hex Flange 3 8 16 X 1 25 ...

Page 31: ...nce as defined by the manufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Drive Belts Air Filter and Spark Plug Accessories to the machine are not covered by this warranty During the warranty period the warranty holder is responsible for the machine transportation charges if required During the warranty period warranty parts will ...

Page 32: ...retor If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or Tank remove it by draining the Tank Completely fill the Tank with fresh unleaded gas with no more than 10 Ethanol and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive Run the Engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate Clean the exterior of the unit to remove all dirt grease and any other foreign material Clean dirt and d...

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