Craftsman 247.287751 - Manual (Page 5)

ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit has been shipped without
gasoline or oil in the engine. After assembly, refer to
operation section of this manual for proper fuel and
engine oil information.
FIGURE 2.
UNPACKING
Remove the log splitter parts from the carton by cut­
ting the corners of the carton. Make certain all parts
and literature have been removed from the carton
before the carton is discarded.
All hardware for assentbly of the log splitter has been
placed in position on the various parts.
-PARTS IN CARTON (See figure 1)
Reservoir Tank Assembly
Engine and Pump Assembiy (Boited to bottom of
carton)
Tongue Assembiy
Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 9/16" Wrenches*
(1) 5/8" Wrench*
(1) 11/16" Wrench*
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Knife (to remove cable tie)
(1) Screwdriver
‘Adjustable Wrenches may be used.
OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
Engine Oil
Unleaded Gasoline (regular grade gasoline is an
acceptable substitute)
Approximately 7.6 Gallons of Dexron II Automatic
Transmission Fluid
INSTALLATION 01= WHEELS
Attach the wheels to the reservoir tank as follows. See
-figure 2.
• Pry off the hub caps which are attached to the
wheels. Remove one tapered roller bearing from in­
side each wheel. See inset.
• Remove the cotter pin, hex slotted nut and flat
washer from each axle.
• Place one wheel on each axle, with the valve stem
facing outward.
• Pack the tapered roller bearings with wheel bearing
grease, and place one on each axle.
• Replace one flat washer on each axle. Secure with
hex slotted nut. Tighten slotted nut until snug, then
back off approximately 1/3 turn or until one of the
slots on the slotted nut lines up with the hole in the
axle.
• Check the assembly of the wheels. There should be
no side to side play, and the wheel should spin freely.
• Place hub caps in position on wheels and tap on with
a rubber maliet or plastic hammer.