Assembly; Tools And Other Items Require; Disconnecting Spark Plug; Setting Up Log Splitter - Craftsman 247.794510 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: This unitisshippedwithout gasoline
in the engine. After assembly,see OPERATION
sectionofthis manual for properfuel fill-up.
TOOLS and Other Items
Required
1. Crowbaror Large Screwdriver
2. A pair of 9/16" or AdjustableWrenches*
3. Screwdriver
4. Cutters
5. Engine Oil (the equipmentis shippedwith oilin
the engine for starting)
6. Unleaded Gasoline
7. Dexmn III AutomaticTransmissionFluidor 10W
Non-Foaming HydraulicFluid(Approximately7
gallons)
Unpacking from Crate
A
WARNING: Exerciseextreme cautionas
parts are very heavy. Mechanical handling
equipmentor sufficientmanpower should
be used to preventinjury.
Pry the top, sides and ends off crate usinga
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
Beforeyou proceed with the assembly
procedure, disconnectthe spark plug wire from
the spark plugon the log splitterengine and
movethe wire away from the spark plug.This
will preventaccidentalstarting.Sea Figure1.
Remove the twobolts, lock washers and hex
nutsthat securethe tongueassemblyto the
beam assembly.See Figure2.
Unlockthe twobeam locksby pullingout on the
beam locksand pivotingthemdown. Remove
the tongueassembly.
Tongue
Assembly
,Beam
Lock Washers
and Hex Nuts
Figure 2
Place the end of the tongue assemblyin
between the brackets on the wheel and reservoir
tank assembly. Secure with hardware removed
earlier. See Figure 3.
Bracket
Tongue
Disconnectspark Engine
plug wire here
Figure I
Setting Up Log Splitter
NOTE: All hardware needed for assemblingyour
Craftsmanlog splitterhas been placed inpositionon
the equipment.
Nuts
Lock
Washers
Bolts
Figure 3
Remove the springclipand the clevispinfrom
thejack stand.Pivotthejack standto the
operatingposition(90°), and secure withthe
springclipand clevispin.See Figure4.