Craftsman 247.774500 Operator's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with
gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual before operating your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the log
spfitter is observed from the operating position.
Removing UnitFromCarton
• Pry the top, sides, and ends off crate.
• Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or
personal injury.
• Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
• Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operator's manual, etc.)
• Cut and remove straps which secure parts to
bottom of crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which
may be bolted to the bottom of the crate.
WARNING: Use extreme caution unpack-
ing this machine. Some components are
very heavy and will require additional
people or mechanical handling
equipment.
Loose PartsinCarton
• Tongue Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Assembling T heTongue
AttachingThe Jack Stand(See Figure1)
• The jack stand is shipped in the transport
position.
• Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot
the jack stand to the operating position.
• Secure the jack stand in positionwith the clevis
pin and spring clip.
Clevis
Spring_ Pin
(Operating ..... Position)Jack Stand _ _J
Figure 1
AttachingThe Tongue(See Figure2)
• With the log splitter still standing upright, remove
two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from
the tongue assembly.
• Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the
tank and secure with hardware just removed.
_ Vertical Lock
r / Alhig;eWHitohe s
((1"_'_'_ I /_ Pre?;ure
Figure 2
Connecting the Cylinderto Beam
• The log splitter is shipped with the beam in the
vertical position. Pull out the vertical lock rod,
rotate it back, and pivot the beam to the
horizontal position until it locks. See Figure 2 &
Figure 3.
• Disconnect the dislodger from the beam weld
bracket by removing the six hex screws and fiat
washers. See Figure 3.
Vertical Lock
Dislodger
Remove
Log
Horizontal
Lock
Figure 3