Craftsman 247.346250 - Manual (Page 10)

Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Support the tongue, and pivot the jack
stand up against the tongue. Secure with the quick
release pin.
Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making certain
to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to the
towing vehicle.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser­
vice classification SG. Select the oil’s viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
Colder 32“F Warmer
5W30 SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oil (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) Improve starting in cold weather, these multi­
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more fre­
quently to avoid possible engine damage from run­
ning low on oil.
• Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dip­
stick. See figure 10. With log splitter level, use a
funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dip­
stick. Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints. Be
careful not to overfill. Check oil level. Refill to FULL
mark on dipstick if necessary. Replace dipstick and
tighten.
Oil
Fill
Dipstick
FIGURE 10.
GAS
• Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with about one
gallon of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive
gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gaso­
line. Be certain container is clean and free from
rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that
may be stale from long periods of storage in the
container. Replace fuel cap.
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WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN
1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO
PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR
FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE IS
ACCIDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE LOG
SPLITTER AWAY FROM AREA OF SPILL.
AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF
IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS
HAVE DISAPPEARED.
WARNING; EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO­
HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID
ENGINE
PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM
SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL
STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS
OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.
SEE “STORAGE” SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN­
ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA­
NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Spark Plug,
Wire and Boot
BEFORE EACH USE
Before each use, check the following:
• Place tog splitter on a firm, level surface. For verti­
cal operation, pull the locking rod out and pivot it
down to release the beam. Place the beam in the
vertical position. See figure 7.
• Remove the vent plug and check the fluid level.
See figure 12. Fluid level should be 1-1/2" to 2"
from the top of the tank.
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