Craftsman 247.79452 Final Assembly, Tire Pressure, Spring Lever Jack Stand, Beam Assembly

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uprightpositionReleasespring.lever. See

Figure 4,

Spring

Lever

Jack Stand

Lower the beam assembly to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock. See Figure 5.

Pull the log splitter off the pallet.

Figure 4

Cut the two straps from around the reservoir tank assembly,

Remove the lag screw and washer which secures the beam assembly to the bottom of the

crate.

Final Assembly

Tire Pressure

The tires may have been over-inflated for shipping purposes.

•Check tire pressure regularly. The tire pressure should not exceed 30 p.s.i.

Preparing Log Splitter

Place the logsplitter on a firm, level surface. Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will slide with engine oil (do not use

grease). Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam face.

Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid following instructions on page 10.

Check engine oil level and refill, if necessary. Follow instructions for oil fill-up on page 10.

Beam

Assembly

Horizontal--

Beam Lock

Figure 5

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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 othersOtherwise not alert to use your log splitter PreparationOperation 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 SplitterBeam And Splitting Wedge General RecommendationsHydraulic Fluid 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 splitlogs82 ?8 Craftsman 9 H.P. Log Splitter ModelB627 333 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