Craftsman 247.79452 Tools and Other Items Required, Unpacking from Crate, Setting Up Log Splitter

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IMPORTANT: This unitis shipped without gasoline in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for proper fuel fill-up.

Tools and Other Items Required

Crowbar or large screwdriver

A pair of 9/16" or adjustable wrenches*

Screwdriver

Cutters

Engine oil

Unleaded gasoline

Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or 10W non- foaming hydraulic fluid (approximately 7 gallons)

Unpacking from Crate

WARNING: Exercise extreme caution as

parts are very heavy. Mechanical handling equipment or sufficient manpower should be used to prevent injury.

•Pry the top, sides and ends offcrate using a crowbar or large screwdriver.

•Set panels aside to avoid tire puncturesor personal injury.

•Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.

Note: Do not remove the banding from around the tank until the log splitter is assembled.

Disconnecting Spark Plug

•Before you startthe assembly procedure, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug on the leg splitterengine and move the wire away from the spark plug. This will prevent accidental starting. See Figure 1.

Disconnectspark plug

Figure I

Setting Up Log Splitter

NOTE: Afthardware needed for assembling your Craftsman log splitter has been placed in position on the equipment.

•Remove the two bolts, lock washers and hex nuts that secure the tongue assembly to the beam assembly, See Figure 2.

•Unlock the two beam locks by pulling out on the beam locks and pivoting them down. Remove the tongue assembly.

Tongue

Assembly

,Beam

I

Hex Bolts,

Lock Washers

and Hex Nuts

Figure 2

Place the end of the tongue assembly in between the brackets on the wheel and the

reservoir tank assembly. Secure with hardware removed earlier. See Figure 3.

Bracket

Tongue

Assembly

Hex

Bolts

Lock

Washers

Figure 3

Pull spring lever outward and rotate the jack stand counter-clockwise till it locks into the

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Contents Log Splitter Spark Plug Gap Champion Model NumberEspanbl DexronInjury to Yourself or others TowingTraining To the rules for safe operation This Manual Operation Preparation Otherwise not alert to use your log splitter Important Information Customer ResponsibilitiesTailight Kit NeverUnpacking from Crate Disconnecting Spark PlugSetting Up Log Splitter Tools and Other Items RequiredSpring Lever Jack Stand Final AssemblyBeam Assembly Tire PressureMeets Ansi Safety Requirements Reservoir Fill-Up Engine bore damage due to inadequate lubricationControl Starting EngineStopping Engine Raising and Lowering BeamOperating the Log Splitter Transporting the Log SplitterOperating Position Before Each UseHydraulic Fluid General RecommendationsBeam And Splitting Wedge Hex Bolt Engine MaintenanceFlexible Pump Coupling TiresCarburetor Engine SpeedNut LockWasher HexStart the engine and let it run until the fuel lines LOG SplitterProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Will not splitlogs Or repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed aboveEngine failsto start Dirty air cleaner Not in on positionB627 333 Craftsman 9 H.P. Log Splitter Model82 ?8 Craftsman 9 H.P, Log Splitter Model 173 35377 Governor Lever Clamp 650880151 127 Valve Cover204 35881 Air Cleaner FilterAir Cleaner Cover 2o3Carburetor IncL 184 of Engine 631970640109 632164Key Part No KeySears
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