Craftsman 247.287751 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. Fill crankcase with
oil before starting. Be very careful not to allow dirt to
enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel.
Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
nr
30Wor10W30 >
C 5W30 'rnrn
-20° 0° 32° 60° 80 0 00°
Temperature range expected before next oil
change. All oils must be A.P.I. service classification
SD, SE or SF.
• Fill engine with oil by removing oil fill plug. See figure
12. With engine level, fill engine with oil to point of
overflowing. Capacity is 1 V a pints. Replace oil fill
plug.
FIGURE 12.
• Fill fuel tank. See figure 13. Use fresh, clean, un­
leaded automotive gasoline. Capacity is 3 quarts.
A
WARNING: FILL TO WITHIN Va INCH OF
TOP OF FUEL TANK TO PREVENT
SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR FUEL EX­
PANSION. IF GASOLINE IS ACCIDENTLY
SPILLED, MOVE LOG SPLITTER AWAY
FROM
AREA OF SPILL. AVOID
CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION
UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS HAVE DIS­
APPEARED.
Caution: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and forma­
tion 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
before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
storage section of this manual for additional infor­
mation.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Spark____ Muffler
Plug,
Wire
and
Cover
FIGURE 13.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel. Store in approved, clean,
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.
INITIAL PREPARATION
• Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. For ver­
tical operation, remove the quick release pin from
the latch bracket. Place the beam in the vertical posi­
tion. Place the quick release pin through the holes
in the beam mounting plates and the brackets on the
reservoir tank. See figure 14.
FIGURE 14.
• Lubricate the beam area where beam will slide with
engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE). Make certain
to oil both front and back of the beam face.