Craftsman 247.34625 Owner's Manual

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GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS Hex Bolts& WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINEAND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUGWIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAIN-TENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.Check all nuts, bolts and hose clamps periodically tomake certain they are tightened securely.LOGSPLITTERRESERVOIR FLUIDCheck the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reser-voir tank before each use. Fluid level should be 1-1/2"to 2" from the top of the tank.Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100hours of operation. Disconnect the suction hose fromthe bottom of the reservoir tank, and drain the fluidinto a suitable container. Refill using only Dexron IIautomatic transmission fluid, as instructed in theBEFORE INITIAL USE section of this manual. Also,make certain to change the hydraulic filter.NOTE: Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank andhoses with kerosene whenever any repair work is per-formed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve.Contaminants in the fluid will damage the hydrauliccomponents (should be performed by your SEARSService Center).WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTIONWHEN WORKING WITH KEROSENE, ASIT IS AN EXTREMELY FLAMMABLEFLUID.WedgePlateGib"Back _.PlateFIGURE 14.Periodically remove and replace the "gibs" (spacers)between the wedge plate and the back plate as fol-lows.NOTE: If desired, the gibs may be rotated and/orturned over for even wear.• Remove the center bolt on top of the wedge plate.Slide the gib plate out. See figure 14.• Remove and replace the gibs. Reassemble the gibplate, making certain flat washer is in place under thegib plate.• Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge plate asinstructed previously.HYDRAULIC FILTERChange the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of opera-tion. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order partnumber 723-0405.BEAM AND SPLITTING WEDGELubricate both sides of the beam where it contacts thesplitting wedge with engine oil before each use toobtain years of service. However, normal wear willoccur. Periodically adjust the bolts on the side of thewedge plate as follows to eliminate the excess spacebetween the wedge plate and the beam. See figure14.• Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the wedgeplate (beneath the splitting wedge).• Loosen the lock nuts on the two adjustment boltson the side of the gib plate, located beneath thesplitting wedge. Turn the adjustment bolts in untilsnug, then back them off slowly until the wedgeassembly wil! slide on the beam.• Tighten the lock nuts securely against the gib plateto hold the adjustment bolts in this position.• Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the wedgeplate.ENGINEENGINE OILOnly use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser-vice classification SG. Select the oil's viscosity gradeaccording to your expected operating temperature.Colder < 32°F "' = Warmer13NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oil (5E30, 10W30,etc.) improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumptionwhen used above 32 ° F. Check your oil level morefrequently to avoid possible engine damage from run-ning low on oil.