Craftsman 247.79452 Transporting the Log Splitter, Operating Position, Before Each Use

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Tolowerthe beam, pull out the beam lock on the reservoir tank and pivot it down to release the beam. Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the horizontal position. See Figure 10.

Pull out the beam lock on the tongue, pivot it upwards and release it to hold the beam. Make certain it is latched securely.

vertical position only when splitting heavy WARNING: Always use the log splitter in the

logs.

Transporting the Log Splitter

•Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock.

Raise or lower jack stand to attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, Make certain to latch securely. Pull spring lever on jack stand outward and rotate the jack stand clockwise till it is parallel with the tongue assembly. Release the spring lever after it locks into position.

•Attach the safety chains to the towing vehicle.

Operating Position

Vertical

•For vertical operation, pull out the horizontal beam lock and pivot itdown to release the beam. Pivot the beam to the vertical position.

•Lock the beam in the vertical position, by pulling

out on the vertical beam lock and pivoting itto the left.

•Stand in front of the log splitter. Operate the control handle with your right hand and stabilize the log, if necessary, with your left hand. See Figure 11.

Figure 11

Horizontal

For horizontal operation, pull out the vertical beam lock and pivot it down. Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.

Lock the beam in the horizontal position, by

pulling out on the horizontal beam lock and

pivoting it upwards. Refer to Figure 5 for location of beam locks.

Stand behind the reservoir tank. See Figure 12. Operate the control handle with your right hand

and stabilize the log, if necessary, with your left hand.

Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.

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Figure 12

Before Each Use

•Remove the vent plug and check hydraulicfluid level. Refill if necessary.

•Check engine oil level. Refill if necessary.

•Fill up gasoline if necessary.

•Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where

splitting wedge will slide. Do not use grease to lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front

and the back of the beam face.

Operating the Log Splitter

A WARNING: Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes and safety glasses to operate the log splitter.Watch your footing during operation and while handling the log.

Place the log splitter on a dry, firm, level surface. Block the front and back of the wheels when

operating (and when storing) to prevent it from

moving or rolling away.

Lock in either the horizontal or the vertical position,

Set the engine throttle at maximum speed. Place the log against the end plate. Only split wood in the direction of the grain.

Stabilize the log on its sides, never on the end between the log and the splitting wedge.

Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate the control handle so that the operator has full control over the log and the wedge.

WARNING: If the hydraulic fluid becomes very hot at any time during the operation, stop the unit and allow the fluid to cool down. Otherwise the performance of your log splitter will be affected.

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Contents Log Splitter Model Number EspanblDexron Spark Plug Gap ChampionTowing TrainingTo the rules for safe operation This Manual Injury to Yourself or othersPreparation OperationOtherwise not alert to use your log splitter Customer Responsibilities Important InformationNever Tailight KitDisconnecting Spark Plug Setting Up Log SplitterTools and Other Items Required Unpacking from CrateFinal Assembly Beam AssemblyTire Pressure Spring Lever Jack StandMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication Reservoir Fill-UpStarting Engine Stopping EngineRaising and Lowering Beam ControlTransporting the Log Splitter Operating PositionBefore Each Use Operating the Log SplitterGeneral Recommendations Hydraulic FluidBeam And Splitting Wedge Engine Maintenance Hex BoltTires CarburetorEngine Speed Flexible Pump CouplingLock WasherHex NutLOG Splitter Start the engine and let it run until the fuel linesProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Or repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above Engine failsto start Dirty air cleanerNot in on position Will not splitlogsCraftsman 9 H.P. Log Splitter Model B627 33382 ?8 Craftsman 9 H.P, Log Splitter Model 173 Governor Lever Clamp 650880 151 127Valve Cover 3537735881 Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Cover2o3 204631970 640109632164 Carburetor IncL 184 of EngineKey Key Part NoSears

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