Craftsman 247.79452 - Manual (Page 11)

Make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected.
Prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter as
far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times.
Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine.
Use the control handle to engage the wedge to
the far extended position. Refer to Figure 7.
Retract the wedge.
Fill tank to within 1 -1 /2" to 2" from the top of the
tank.
• Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete
cycles to remove trapped air in the system
(system is “self-bleeding”).
• Refill the resen/oir to within 1 -1 /2" to 2" from the
top of the tank. Much of the original fluid has
been drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make
certain to refill the resen/oir to prevent extreme
damage to the hydraulic pump.
NOTE: Som e fluid m ay overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and
seeks a balanced level.
• Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge. See Figure 7.
Starting Engine
• Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug. See Figure 9.
• Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.
See Figure 6 and Figure 9.
• Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the
rope rewind slowly.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let
rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle
snap back against starter.
• Repeat preceding two instructions until engine
fires. When engine starts, move choke lever on
engine halfway to Half Choke position and then
gradually to No Choke position.
• If engine falters, move choke lever to Half Choke
until engine runs smoothly and then move it to
No Choke position.
• Run wedge up and down beam 6 to 8 times to
circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will warm and
thin the fluid.
Stopping Engine
• Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
Raising and Lowering Beam
• Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. To
raise the beam for vertical operation, pull out the
beam lock on the tongue and pivot it down to
release the beam.
• Move the beam to the vertical position. Secure it
with the beam lock on the reservoir tank
assembly. See Figure 10.
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