Craftsman 247.79452, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 247 794520 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Safety Assembly Operation Service Maintenance Espa5ol Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Printed in U S A 770 10032A 8 99 ...

Page 2: ...during normal use If this log splitter is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears service center in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other right...

Page 3: ...all socket and clamp face lubricated with chassis grease Be sure the coupler is secured to the hitch ball and the lock lever is down tight and locked Check vehicle hitch ball and coupler for signs of wear or damage Replace any parts that are worn or damaged before towing The coupler must be secured to the log splitter tongue tube with the original equipment bolts and nuts See your authorized servi...

Page 4: ...an extremely flammable fuel Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors when the engine is running or while the engine is still hot Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Both ends of each log must be cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from riding out of the splitter duringoperation Operation Vertical ...

Page 5: ... rope or extension to the control lever or adding to the width or height of the wedge Such alterations may cause your splitter to be unsafe 5 Perform all recommended maintenance procedures before you use your splitter Do not serviceor repairyour log splitterwithout disconnectingthe spark plugwire and moving it away from the spark plug Never storethe equipment with gasoline in the tank insideof a b...

Page 6: ...d Split wood with the grain lengthwise only Never Use when fluid is below 20 F or above 150 F Use a solid engine pump coupling Force pump when mounting Operate through relief valve for several seconds Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings without pressure gauges Operate with air inhydraulic system Use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings Attempt to cut wood across the grain These acces...

Page 7: ...sembled Disconnecting Spark Plug Before you startthe assembly procedure disconnect the spark plug wire fromthe spark plug on the leg splitterengine and move the wire away from the spark plug This will prevent accidental starting See Figure 1 Disconnectspark plug Figure I Setting Up Log Splitter NOTE Afthardware needed forassembling your Craftsman log splitter has been placed in positionon the equi...

Page 8: ...ate Final Assembly Tire Pressure The tires may have been over inflated for shipping purposes Check tire pressure regularly The tire pressure should not exceed 30 p s i Preparing Log Splitter Place the logsplitteron a firm level surface Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will slide with engine oil do not use grease Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam face Fill the res...

Page 9: ... any log splitter can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses for operating your log splitter or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Splitting Beam yge Beam Lock Filter Reservoir Tank Beam Lock Muffler 011 Fill Jack Stand Fuel Cap Filter Starter Handle Figure 6 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears log split...

Page 10: ...y to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil WARNING SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F will result in hard startingand 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 ff necessary Fill engine with the appropriate oil as follows Remove oil fill dipstick With log splitter on level ground use a funne...

Page 11: ... A_ach spark Grasp starterhandle and pull rope outslowly untilengine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pullslightlyharderat thispoint Let the rope rewindslowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm gdp 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 start...

Page 12: ...n the horizontal position by pulling out onthe horizontal beam lockand pivoting it upwards Refer to Figure 5 for location of beam locks Stand behind the reservoir tank See Figure 12 Operate the control handle with your right hand and stabilize the log if necessary with your left hand Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug _ i L7 Figure 12 Before Each Use Remove the vent plug and check hydraulicf...

Page 13: ...NING Always stop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire before perform ing any maintenance or adjustments Hydraulic Fluid Check the hydraulicfluid level inthe log splitter reservoir tank before each use Fluid level should be 1 5 to 2 from the top of the tank seven gallons approximately Change the hydraulicfluid inthe reservoirevery 100 hoursof operation Disconnect the suction hosefrom the botto...

Page 14: ...ange oil every 25 hours of operation if the engine is operated under heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 14 To drain oil Drain oil while engine is warm Follow the instructions given below Remove oildrain plug and dipstick Catch oil ina suitable container When engine is drained of all oil replace drain plugsecurely Refillwith fresh oil Refer to GAS AND OIL FILL UP section of this manual Repl...

Page 15: ...Tires See sidewall of tire for recommended pressure Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p s i Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires WARNING Excessive pressure over 30 p s i when seating beads may cause tire rimassembly to burst with force sufficientto cause serious injury Carburetor If you think the carburetor on your log splitter engine needs to be adjusted contact...

Page 16: ...hthe inner portionof the coupling half There must be space between end of the engine support bracket and the coupling half Apply LoctiteTM to threads of set screw and torque to 78 inch pounds Inspect the pump coupling half jaws for signs of wear Replace ifnecessary To replace pump coupling half Loosen set screw using 1 8 inch alien wrench Slide coupling halfoff pump shaft Installnew coupling half ...

Page 17: ...or by pressing upward on bowl drain which is located below the carburetor Never use engine orcarburetorcleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent damage may Occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an aoceptab e alternative in mln 771zing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio fou...

Page 18: ...justment secfion of this manual and adjust the couplers 4 Correct engine pump alignment 5 Return unit to Sears service center 6 Return unit to Sears service center 7 Flush and clean hydraulic system 8 Check oil level Refill ifnecessary 9 Return unit to Sears service center 1 Return unit to Sears service center 2 Make certain that the pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked Use short largediameter...

Page 19: ...rvoir fluid level low 1 Leakingcylinder 1 Brokenseals 1 2 Scored cylinder 2 Fill tank withfresh fuel Move choke to ON Clean fuel line Connect spark plug wire to spark plug Service spark plugfollowing instructions on page 15 Move chokelever to OFF position Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean fuel line Fill tank with fresh fuel Service air cleaner following instructions on page 14 Contact Sear...

Page 20: ...Craftsman 9 H P Log Splitter Model 247 794520 22 23 24 _ 25 43 42 44 21 2O 8 17 13 14 B_627 6 58 3_ 33 38 18 47 59 60 61 48 49 _ 62 64 65 66 96 45 46 86 7 82 69 8 82 2O ...

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Page 22: ...Craftsman 9H P Horizontal Shaft Engine Model No 143 999003 forCraftsman LogSplitter Model 247 794520 75 3o 87 70 6g I 172 224 173 240 _325 110 245 370G _r_ _ I_ 250 245A 276 251 25 26 282 22 ...

Page 23: ...918 Lock Washer 1 125 27878A Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 37 29216 Lock Nut 10 32 1 125 27880A Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Incl 38 29642 Retaining Ring 1 151 40 40011 Piston Pin Ring Set Std 1 126 34035 Intake Valve Std Incl 151 40 40012 Piston Pin Ring Set 010 OS 1 126 34036 Intake Valve 1 32 OS IncL 151 41 40009 Piston Pin Ass y Std Incl 1 43 127 650691 Washer 41 40010 Piston Pin Ass y 010 OS 1 128 6506...

Page 24: ...15A intake Pipe Gasket 28820 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 27272A Air Cleaner Gasket 37104 Air Cleaner Body 33267 Air Cleaner Bracket 33268 Air Cleaner Filter 35881 Air Cleaner Filter 33269A Air Cleaner Cover 650513 Wing Nut 4 20 36250 Slower Housing 650788 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 310 1 325 2 327 1 339 1 340 1 341 1 342 1 370G 1 370J 1 380 1 390 2 4OO Fuel Cap Oil Fill Tube O Ring Fill Tube Clip Screw Torx T 4O...

Page 25: ...0748 631027 Carburetor IncL 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Choke Shaft Lever Assembly Choke Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Choke Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bo...

Page 26: ...Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle Qty 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 V Key Part No Description Qty No 590746 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590679 4 590601 5 590678 6 590680 7 590412 8 590681 11 590747 12 590535 13 590701 Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 1 Washer 1 Retainer 1 Washer 1 Brake Spring 1 Starter Dog 2 Dog Spring 2 Pull...

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