Craftsman 247.7764 Operator's Manual

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13OPERATION7. Attempt to cut wood across the grain.8. Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge with yourhands. Fully retract the wedge to dislodge the wood with the logdislodger.TRANSpoRTING ThE LoG SpLITTERIMPORTANT: Always turn the fuel valve to the OFF position beforetransporting the log splitter.1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam islocked securely with the horizontal beam lock.2. Remove spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand.3. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the tongue.See Figure 4-5.4. Secure the jack with the spring clip and clevis pin previouslyremoved. See Figure 4-5.5. Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on a towingvehicle. Latch securely.a. If the coupler hitch does not fit on the ball: Turn the adjust-ment nut one turn counter-clockwise.b. If the coupler hitch is too loose on the ball: Turn the adjust-ment nut one turn clockwise.6. Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.7. Plug in the tail lights, if so equipped, to the tail light connector onthe tow vehicle.WARNINGDo not tow faster than 45 mph and check local, state, and federalrequirements before towing on any public road.NOTE: Use caution when backing up. Using a spotter outside of thevehicle is recommended.2. Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate the control handle and tostabilize the log. See Figure 4-4.operating TipsAlways:1. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly.2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include Dexron®III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid or a 10 Weight AWhydraulic oil.3. Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).4. Use a breather cap on the fluid reservoir.5. Make sure the pump is mounted and aligned properly.6. Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between the engine and pumpdrive shafts.7. Keep the hoses clear and unblocked.8. Bleed the air out of the hoses before operating.9. Flush and clean the hydraulic system before restarting after servic-ing.10. Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.11. Allow time for the engine to warm-up before splitting wood.12. Prime the pump before the initial start-up by turning over the enginewith spark plug disconnected.13. Split the wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.Never:1. Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.2. Use a solid engine /pump coupling.3. Operate through the relief valve for long.4. Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings without pressuregauges.5. Operate with air in the hydraulic system.6. Use teflon tape on the hydraulic fittings.Figure 4-5Figure 4-4