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Page 1: ...lic Log Splitter Model No 247 794500 Ii CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Printed in U S A 770 10035A 7 99 I U ...

Page 2: ...og 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 rights which vary from state to ...

Page 3: ...t 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 service dealer...

Page 4: ...n operation Check the fuel before starting the engine Gasoline is 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 startingthe 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 fr...

Page 5: ...is within safety limits Do not alter your log splitter in any manner such as attaching a 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 Perform all recommended maintenance proceduresbefore you use your splitter Do notservice or repair your log splitterwithout disconnectingthe spark plugwire and movingit awa...

Page 6: ...ittings Allow time for warm up before splittingwood Prime the pump before initialstart up by turning over the engine with spark plug disconnected Split wood with the grain lengthwise only Never Use when fluid is below 20 F orabove 150 F Use a solidengine pump coupling Force pump when mounting Operate through relief valve Attempt to adjust unloadingor relief valve settings withoutpressure gauges Op...

Page 7: ...og splitterwas purchased These are also available at most Sears retail outlets catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your log splitter Gasoline Can _Fender Tailight Kit ...

Page 8: ... Do not remove the banding fromaround the tank until the log splitteris assembled Disconnecting Spark Plug Before you proceed withthe assembly procedure disconnectthe spark plugwire from the spark plug on the log splitterengine and move the wire away from the spark plug This will prevent accidental starting See Figure 1 Disconnect spark plug wire here Figure 1 Setting Up Log Splitter NOTE All hard...

Page 9: ...ve reservoir vent plug See Figure 6 Fill hydraulic Reservoir Tank Reservoir Vent Plug Figure 6 Fill the reservoir tank to about 2 from the top with4 gallons of Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or lOW non foaming hydraulic fluid Replace vent plug securely Disconnect the spark plug wire Prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go Repeat approximately 10 times Reconnect t...

Page 10: ...any log splitter can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses when operating your log splitter or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it SplittingWedge End Plate Tongue Assembly earnAssembly Reservoir Tank Control Handle Beam Locks Fuel Cap _ 011 Fill Plug Figure 7 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears log split...

Page 11: ...low the chart below Colder_91 _ 40 F_ Warmer 5W30 SAE 30 _ NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 l OW3O etc improve starting in cold weather these multiviscosityoils willresult in increased oil consumption when used above 40 F Check the oil level more frequently to avoid poss _ngine damage from running low onoil WARNING SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F willresult in hard startingand possible engine...

Page 12: ... Move the beam to the vertical position Secure it withthe beam lockon the reservoir tank assembly See Figure 10 Vertical Loci i _ Push Primer Attach Spark Plug Wire START Figure 9 4 Grasp the starterhandle and pullrope outslowly untilengine reaches start of the compression cycle rope will pullslightly harder at this point Let the rope rewindslowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke ...

Page 13: ...ch your footing during operation and while handling the log Place the log splitter on a dry firm level surface Block the front and back of the wheels when operating and when storing to prevent it from moving or rollingaway Lock in either the horizontalorvertical position Set the engine throttle at maximum speed Place the log against the end plate Only split wood inthe directionof the grain Stabili...

Page 14: ...nect spark plug wire before performingany maintenance oradjustments Splitter Mechanism Hydraulic Fluid Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use Fluid level should 14 be 1 5 to 2 from the top of the tank four gallons approximately Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation Disconnect the suctionhose from the bottom of the reser...

Page 15: ... surroundingtemperatures Drain oil while engine is warm Follow the instructions given below Remove oil drain plug and dipstick Catch oilin a suitable container Whenengineisdrainedofalloil replacedrain plug securely Refill withfresh oil Refer to page 11 of this manual for fill upinstructions Replace dipstick Service air cleaner The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt dust etc from entering the carbu...

Page 16: ...gine speed See Figure 14 Spark Plug Clean spark plugand reset the gap to 030 inches at least once a season or every 100 hoursof operation See Figure 15 Refer to engine parts listfor correct spark plugtype Clean area around spark plug Remove and inspect spark plug Replace if electrodes are pitted burned orthe porcelainis cracked Check electrode gap withwire feeler guage and reset gap to 030 inches ...

Page 17: ...ove the three bolts securing the engine to the engine mounting bracket The three bolts can be found under the engine mounting bracket Carefully lift engine oft mounting bracket and set aside on a sturdy level surface Remove the nylon spider insert from the pump sha ft You may need a pair of needle nose pliers to grasp the insert Place a new spider insert into the pump coupling halt See Figure 16 1...

Page 18: ...ee Figure 17 Remove and replace the gibs Reassemble the gib plate making certain flat washer is in place under the gib plate Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge plate as instructedpreviously Adjusting Carburetor A WARNING If you make any adjustmentsto the engine whileit is running keep clear of all moving parts to avoid injury Be carefulof heated surfaces and muffler If the engine carburet...

Page 19: ...e handling the fuel Starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuellines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetorcleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season Remove spark plug pour approximately 1 2 ounce approximately one tablespoon of engine oil into cylinderand crank slowly to distributeoil Replace sparkplug NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable...

Page 20: ...adjustmect section 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 if necessary 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 large diam...

Page 21: ...eanerfollowinginstructions on page 15of thismanual 2 Fill tank with fresh fuel 3 Clean fuel line 4 Connect spark plugwire to spark plug 5 Service spark plugfollowing instructionson page 16 1 Connect and tighten spark plugwire 2 Clean fuel line Fill tank with fresh fuel 3 Service air cleaner following instructionson page 15 4 Contact Sears service center 1 Fillcrankcasewithproperoil 2 Service air c...

Page 22: ...Craftsman 5 H P Log Splitter Model 247 794500 1 17 18 19 20 B A 29 31 3 16 5 15 6 2 39 38 12 46 13 C 75 52 29 6 7O 50 65 32 55 54 59 72 68 71 67 59f 56 64_ 22 ...

Page 23: ... Frame Asm Hex Washer Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 Suction Hose Hose Clamp Sq Key 3 16 x 75 Flexible Coupling Coupling Shield KEY NO 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 97 98 PART NO 712 0123 736 0119 781 0097 710 1338 718 0683 737 0329 710 0521 712 0798 736 0169 710 0411 781 0398 781 0680A 736 0185 712 0375 711 0813 732 0194 750 0497 710 0944 7...

Page 24: ...Tecumseh Engine model 143 995000 0_ 263 190 215 182 19 182 185 178 40O 135 120 101 126 11g 125 Q 370K 390 285 46 300 370C 24 ...

Page 25: ...leville Washer Flywheel Nut Qty i6 1 1 1 1 Key Pa_ No No 100 34443B 101 i610118 103 651007 110 36230 119 36787 120 36825 125 36779 126 36781 130 6021A 135 35395 150 31672 151 31673 151A 40017 169 36783 172 36784 174 30200 178 29752 179 30593 182 6201 184 26756 185 36785 186 32653 200 37267 206 610973 207 34336 209 30200 215 32410 216 33086 223 650451 224 36786 238 650806 239 34338 240 34858 245 34...

Page 26: ... Spacer Lubrication Decal Control Decal Primer Decal Starter Decal Carburetor Incl 184 Rewind Starter 416 NOTE This engine could have been built with 590694 starter 36792B Gasket Set Incl Items Marked PK in Notes Incl Part s 26756 1 28833 1 34338 1 36783 1 36786 1 36787 1 36832 1 36996 1 37130 1 36085 417 650983 900 0 900 0 2 I1 1 I I 1 I 1 I I I Spark Arrestor Kit Incl 1 417 Optional Screw 8 32 x...

Page 27: ...ts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembl 1 Throttle Return Spring 1 Dust Seal Washer 1 Dust Seal Throttle 1 Throttle Shutter 1 Throttle Shutter Screw 1 Choke Shaft Lever Assembly 1 Choke Shutter 1 Fuel Fitting 1 Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed 1 Screw Tension Spring 1 Idle Restdctor Screw 1 Idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl 1 Float Shaft 1 Float 1 Float Bowl O Ring 1 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 ...

Page 28: ...mbly 1 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 1 Starter Handle 1 Spring Clip 1 W U 7 I _i 6 Key No Part No Description Qty 590694 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590695 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 Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly 1 Starter Housing Assembl...

Page 29: ...i6ces 1 800 665 4455 For the repairor replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pro 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Gall 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement ...

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