Sears Craftsman 247.7764 - Manual (Page 8)

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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Your log splitter is shipped with motor oil in the engine.
However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful
not to overfill.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log
splitter are from the operating position only.
REmovING ThE LoG SpLITTER FRom ThE
CARToN
1. Pry the top, sides and ends off of the crate.
2. Set the panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
3. Remove and discard the plastic bag that covers the log splitter.
4. Remove any loose parts included with with the log splitter (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.)
5. Cut and remove the straps which secure the parts to the bottom of
the crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which may be bolted to the
bottom of the crate.
WARNING
Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are
very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling
equipment.
LooSE pARTS IN CARToN
1. Tongue Assembly
WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
ASSEmbLING ThE ToNGuE
Attaching the Jack Stand
The jack stand is shipped in the transport position.
1. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot the jack stand
towards the ground to the operating position.
2. Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and spring clip.
See Figure 3-1.
Attaching the Tongue
1. With the log splitter still standing upright, remove the two hex bolts
and hex nuts from the tank bracket. See Figure 3-2.
2. Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the tank bracket and
secure with the hardware just removed. See Figure 3-2.
NOTE: The high pressure hose must be above the tongue assembly.
CoNNECTING CyLINDER To bEAm
The log splitter is shipped with the beam in the vertical position.
1. Pull out the vertical beam lock, rotate it back and pivot the beam to
the horizontal position until it locks. See Figure 3-3.
2. Disconnect the dislodger from the beam weld bracket by removing
the six hex screws. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-1
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