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IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline
in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION
section of this manual for proper fuel fill-up.
Tools and Other Items Required
1.
Crowbar or Large Screwdriver
2.
A pair of 9/16" Wrenches or a set of Adjustable
Wrenches
3.
Screwdriver
4.
Cutters
5.
Engine Oil for lubricating beam (equipment is
shipped with engine oil in the engine for starting)
6.
Unleaded Gasoline
7.
Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid or 10W
Non-Foaming Hydraulic Fluid (approximately 4
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 off crate using a
crowbar or large screwdriver.
•
Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or
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 proceed with the assembly
procedure, disconnectthe spark plug wire from
the spark plug on the log splitter engine and
move the wire away from the spark plug. This
will prevent accidental starting. See Figure 1.
Disconnect spark
plug wire here
Figure 1
Setting Up Log Splitter
NOTE: All hardware needed for assembling your
Craftsman log splitter has been placed in position on
the equipment.
8
•
Remove the two bolts, lock washers and hex
nuts that secure the tongue assembly to the
beam assembly. See Figure 2.
•
Unlockthe two beam locks by pullingout on the
beam locks and pivotingthem down. Remove
the tongue assembly.
Tongue
Assembly
Beam
Lock Washers
and Hex Nuts
Figure 2
Place the end of the tongue assembly in
between the brackets on the wheel and reservoir
tank assembly. Secure with hardware removed
eadier. See Figure 3.
Bracket
Tongue
Nuts
Bolts
Lock
Figure 3
Remove the spring clipand the clevis pin from
the jack stand. Pivot the jack stand to the
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