Craftsman 247.794510 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualII:RnFUMnN°I27 Ton HydraulicLog SplitterModel No.247.794510Uill/lCAUTION: Before using this product,read this manual and follow all

Operating Controls(See Figure7.)WARNING: Beforeusingyour logsplitter,again referto the safety rules on page 3 4.and 5 ofthis manual. Always be careful

&WARNING: Do not fillcloser than1/2 inchoftopof fueltank to preventspillsand to allowforfuelexpansion.Ifgasolineis accidentiyspilled,movelog split

Stand behindthe reservoirtank.See Figure11.Operate the controlhandlewithyourdght handand stab ze the og, f necessary,withyourlef_hand.Figure 11Before

Maintenance ScheduleE Checkhydraulicfluid"_ Changehydraulicfluid¢Changeh,drau,c,,tar,= ,/CheckhoseclampsLubricatebeam andwedge€imO1UJCheck engine

• Checkthe hoseclampsonthe returnhoseatleast oncea season.Beam And Splitting WedgeLubricatebothsidesof the beamwhereitcontactsthe splittingwedgewithen

_lb ARNING: Temperatureofmufflerandnearbyareas may exceed 150aF(65°C).Avoidthese areas.Clean engineClean engineperiodically.Removedirtanddebds witha c

AWARNING: Alwaysstop engine,disconnect spark plug wire, and moveitawayfromsparkplugbeforeperforminganyadjustmentsor repaim.TiresSee sidewalloftireforr

TOadjust:Loosenthreehexboltsontopofthewedgeplate(beneaththe splittingwedge). See Rgure 17.Loosenthe locknutsonthe two adjustmentboltsonthe sideof the

Prepareyourlogsplitterfor storageat the endof theseasonor ifthelog splitterwillnotbe usedfor30daysormore.&WARNING: Never store machine with fuelin

Problem Corrective ActionCylinderrodwill notmovePossible Cause1. BrokenDriveshaft.2. Shippingplugsleftin hydraulichoses.Cylinder shaft speed slow whil

Content PageWarranty Information... 2Safe OperationPractices... 3Accessories...

Troubleshooting Guide continuedProblem Corrective ActionEngine fails to startEngine runs erratic.Possible Causes1. Dirtyaircleaner.2. Fueltank empty,

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Log Splitter Model 247.794510IO02931105101102 7010575656871227332/121346563255545921

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Log Splitter Model 247.794510KEY PARTNO. NO.1 781-0323B2 712-02393 710-10184 710-0459A5 781-0352A6 781-0350A7 781-05378 712-30019 7

Tecumseh Engine model 143.9965014AIII37AKayNo.01.56714A252728293O3233363737A3838A39404447Pa_ No.640020A632539632593632541650506632773632675A6325446325

Tecumseh Engine model 143.99650_370K39O292_'I/2922613O0_g_310307,12C416t277240,35O\ 245/"2511245187A\ 239 38O177 83_,_41424O7524

TecumsehEnginemodel143.99650KeyNo.0026910111212141161617i2°25263040404141424243454648505289707272A758081828385Part No. DescriptionRPM High 3100 to 340

Tecumseh Engine model 143.99650Table continuedKey Part No.No.260 36038261 650929262 650737263 36108275 36107276 36043277 650927285 34449A287 650926290

Tecumseh Engine model 143.99650'!_-- - -14Key PartNo. Description Qty.No.590737 Rewind Starter3 590740 IRetainer6 590616 Starter Dog7 590617 DogS

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663)Para pedlr servicio de reparaci6n a domlcilio

This symbol points out Important safety Instructions which, if not followed,could endanger the per-sonat safety and/or property of yourself and others

helperis assistinginloadinglogs,neveractivatethe controluntilthe helperis clearof the area.More accidentsoccurwhenmorethanonepersonoperatesthe logspli

Neverattempttosplitwoodsacrossthe grain.Sometypesof woodmay burstorfly outof yoursplitterandresultin injuryto youora bystander.For logsthat are notcut

• Make certain pumpis mountedand alignedpropedy.• Use a flexible "spider" type couplingbetweenengine and pumpdriveshafts.• Keep hosesclear a

IMPORTANT: This unitisshippedwithout gasolineinthe engine. Afterassembly,see OPERATIONsectionofthismanual forproperfuel fill-up.TOOLS and Other Items

ClevisPin._ Tonguei_ Assembty SpringJ_ 1 _..,D•Figure 4• Cutthetwo strapsfromaroundthe reservoirtank assembly.• Removethe lagscrewand washerwhichsecur

Know Your Log SplitterRead thisowner'smanual andsafetyrulesbeforeoperatingyourlog splitter.Compare theillustrationson thispagewithyourequipmentto