Craftsman 247.79452 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATING CONTROLS
(See Figure 6.)
A WARNING: Before using your iog splitter,
again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-6
of this manual. Always be careful.
Do not operate the log splitter without the
proper amount of hydraulic oil in the
reservoir tank. Failure to refill the tank will
void your warranty.
Beam Locks
Located on the tongue and resenroir tank assemblies,
these are used to secure the beam in the horizontal or
the vertical position.
Choke Lever
Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when
starting a cold engine.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Throttle Control
Permits selection of fast or slow engine speed.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 7.
To return wedge
To spilt wood
Control
I I
Handle Forward '-----►
Figure 7
• Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to
split wood.
NOTE: C ontrol handle w ill return to neutral position
from forward position as soon as handle is released.
• Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement,
• Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
Before Starting
Oil Fill-up
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API senrice classification SF, SG or SH. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according to the
expected operating temperature. Follow the
chart below.
Coider
40°F
Warmer
5W30 SAE 30
NOTE: Although m ulti-viscosity oils (5W 30, 10W 30,
etc.) im prove starting in cold w eather, these
m ultiviscosity oils w ill result in increased oil
consum ption w hen used above 4CP F. C heck the oil
level m ore frequently to avoid possible engine
dam age from running low on oil.
dk WARNING: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40“F,
will result in hard starting and possible
engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
NOTE: If the unit was shipped with oil in the engine,
check the oil level and refill if necessary.
Fill engine with the appropriate oil as follows:
• Remove oil fill dipstick.
• With log splitter on level ground, use a funnel to
fill engine oil to FULL mark on dipstick. Capacity
is approximately 26 ounces. Be careful not to
overfill.
• Replace the dipstick on to the engine and
tighten. Then remove the dipstick again and
wipe off the oil from the end of the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
• Screw the dipstick firmly back to place. Remove
to check the oil level.
• Refill oil to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary.
Replace dipstick and tighten.
Gasoline FMI-Up
• Remove fuel cap. See Figure 6.
• Make certain the gasoline 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.
• Fill fuel tank with about one gallon of clean,
fresh, lead-free grade automotive gasoline. DO
NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline.
• Replace fuel cap.
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.
Reservoir Fill-Up
• Remove reservoir vent plug. See Figure 8.
• Fill the resen/oir tank to about 2” from the top
with 7 gallons of Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid, or 10W non-foaming
hydraulic fluid. Replace vent plug securely.
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