Tools and other items required, Unpacking from crate, Disconnecting spark plug – Craftsman 247.79452 User Manual
Page 7: Assembly
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ASSEMBLY
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
Crowbar or large screwdriver
A pair of 9/16“ or adjustable wrenches*
Screwdriver
Cutters
Engine oil
Unleaded gasoline
Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or 10W non
foaming hydraulic fluid (approximately 7 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.
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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:
D o not rem ove the banding from around the
tank until the log splitter is assem bled.
Disconnecting Spark Plug
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Before you start the assembly procedure,
disconnect the 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
N O TE: All hardw are needed for assem bling your
C raftsm an log splitter has been placed in position on
the equipm ent.
Remove the two bolts, lock washers and hex
nuts that secure the tongue assembly to the
beam assembly. See Figure 2.
Unlock the two beam locks by pulling out on the
beam locks and pivoting them down. Remove
the tongue assembly.
and Hex Nuts
Figure 2
Place the end of the tongue assembly In
between the brackets on the wheel and the
reservoir tank assembly. Secure with hardware
removed earlier. See Figure 3.
Bracket
Pull spring lever outward and rotate the jack
stand counter-clockwise till it locks into the