Craftsman 247.79452 General Recommendations, Hydraulic Fluid, Beam And Splitting Wedge

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Maintenance Schedule

Check reservoir fluid

"0 Changehydraulicfluid

"_ Change hydraulicfilter

a.Lubricatebeam and wedge

Checkengine oil

Changeengine oil_

WServiceaircleanerfoam filter

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I_ Serviceair cleanerpaperfilter

C

g..I Clean engine

Servicesparkplug

Removecombustiondeposits

Servicemuffler

General Recommendations

•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

•The warranty on this log splitter does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the log splitter as instructedin this manual•

•Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your unit propedy.

•All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season•

•Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight•

disconnect spark plug wire before perform-

,_ WARNING: Always stop the engine and ing any maintenance or adjustments•

Hydraulic Fluid

Check the hydraulicfluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use. Fluid level should

//Fill in service dates here

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be 1.5" to 2" from the top of the tank (seven gallons approximately ).

•Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoirevery 100 hours of operation. Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoirtank, and drain the fluid into a suitable container. Refill

using only Dexron III automatic transmissionfluid or 10W non-foaming hydraulicfluid. Also, make

sure to change the hydraulic filter•

NOTE: Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank and hoses with kerosene whenever any repair work is performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve.

Contaminants in the fluid will damage the hydraulic components. Any repair to the hydraulic components should be performed by Sears service center.

Hydraulic Filter

Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation. Use only a t 0 micron hydraulicfilter•

Beam And Splitting Wedge

Lubricate both sides of the beam (where it

contacts the splittingwedge) with engine oil before each use,

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Contents Log Splitter Espanbl Model NumberDexron Spark Plug Gap ChampionTraining TowingTo the rules for safe operation This Manual Injury to Yourself or othersOperation PreparationOtherwise not alert to use your log splitter Important Information Customer ResponsibilitiesTailight Kit NeverSetting Up Log Splitter Disconnecting Spark PlugTools and Other Items Required Unpacking from CrateBeam Assembly Final AssemblyTire Pressure Spring Lever Jack StandMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Reservoir Fill-Up Engine bore damage due to inadequate lubricationStopping Engine Starting EngineRaising and Lowering Beam ControlOperating Position Transporting the Log SplitterBefore Each Use Operating the Log SplitterHydraulic Fluid General RecommendationsBeam And Splitting Wedge Hex Bolt Engine MaintenanceCarburetor TiresEngine Speed Flexible Pump CouplingWasher LockHex NutStart the engine and let it run until the fuel lines LOG SplitterProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine failsto start Dirty air cleaner Or repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed aboveNot in on position Will not splitlogsB627 333 Craftsman 9 H.P. Log Splitter Model82 ?8 Craftsman 9 H.P, Log Splitter Model 173 151 127 Governor Lever Clamp 650880Valve Cover 35377Air Cleaner Cover 35881 Air Cleaner Filter2o3 204640109 631970632164 Carburetor IncL 184 of EngineKey Part No KeySears
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