Assembly - Craftsman 247.77641 Manual

3. If necessary, with the log splitter on level ground, use a funnel to
fill engine with oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Be careful not
to overfill. Overfilling will cause the engine to smoke profusely and
will result in poor engine performance.
4. Check the oil level three times prior to starting the engine to be
certain you've gotten an accurate dipstick reading. Running the
engine with too little oil can result in permanent engine damage.
Gasoline
1. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank.
2. Make sure the container from which you will pour the gasoline is
clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline
that may be stale from long periods of storage in its container.
Gasoline that has been sitting for any period longer than four
weeks should be considered stale.
3. Fill the fuel tank with about 1.5 quarts of clean, fresh gasoline with
a minimum of 85 octane.
NOTE: Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch
below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
pREpARING ThE LoG SpLITTER
1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge will slide) with
engine oil. Do not use grease.
2. Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in front of
the engine on top of the reservoir tank. See Figure 6.
NOTE: The log splitter is filled to the proper operating level from the
manufacturer with Shell Tellus® 32 Hydraulic Fluid. However, you
MUST check the fluid level before operating. If not filled, proceed with
the following steps:
WARNING
Much of the original fluid has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
Make certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage to the hydraulic
pump.
3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See Figure 7. Do not
overfill.

ASSEMBLY

Figure 7
4. Replace the vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the top of
the threads are flush with top of the pipe.
5. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by pulling the
recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine following the
instructions in the Operation section.
7. Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest
extended position. Then retract the wedge.
8. Refill the tank as specified on the dipstick.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void the splitter's warranty.
9. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles to remove any
air trapped in the system (the system is "self-bleeding").
10. Refill the reservoir within the range marked on the dipstick.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as the system
builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks a balanced level.
Tire pressure
The max recommended operating pressure is 30 psi. Do not, under
any circumstances, exceed the manufacturer's recommended psi.
Maintain equal pressure on all tires.
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