Craftsman Log Splitter Model 247.77661
OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
VERTICAL
1. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
2. Place log splitter on flat dry solid ground and block wheels.
3. Lock in either the Horizontal or Vertical position.
4. Start engine, set throttle to maximum speed and allow
hydraulic fluid to warm up.
5. Place the log against the end plate.
6. Stabilize log with your left hand (as shown) on its side
opposite the beam, when needed. Remove your left hand
when wedge just contacts the log.
7. Move control handle FORWARD with your right hand to split
log. Release control handle to NEUTRAL to stop wedge.
8. Move control handle to REVERSE to fully retract the wedge
and dislodge the log.
MOVING LOG SPLITTER BY HAND
• Lock beam in horizontal position.
• Lock jack stand in down position.
• Do not attempt to mo ve log splitter up or do wn a
slope by hand.
Shell
DO NOT
USE E85 OR FUEL
CONTAINING MORE
THAN 10% ETHANOL
DIP
STICK
max.
min.
HYDRAULIC FLUID
ONLY
DEXRON III or
10 WEIGHT AW
Order Part Number Hydraulic Filter 723-0405
777D14914
777S33680
HORIZONTAL
Operation Of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May Be Required.
The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws Or Regulations Relating To Fire Prevention Requirements.
777S33681
WARNING
TO AVOID INJU RY AND/OR PROPER TY DAMAGE
TOWING LOG SPLITTER
• Lock beam in horizontal position.
• Attach coupler to Class I or higher hitch with 2" ball.
Latch securely.
• If coupler adjustment is needed , refer to owner's manual.
777X45191
PL-TS2M32
777X43688
777I23426
HYDRAULIC FLUID
Maintain fluid l evel within
the ranges specified on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL!
Check when fluid is cold and
with unit level. Never run below
this level. Pump will be ruined.
Change hydraulic fluid every 100
hours of use. Change hydraulic
filter every 50 hours of use. Use
only a 10 micron hydraulic filte r.
PARTS LIST
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LOG SPLITTER
VERTICAL / HORIZONTAL
DANGER
1. Read operator's manual.
2. Keep hands away from wedge, end plate, partly split wood and moving parts.
3. Stabilize log on its side opposite the beam, never on ends between log and
wedge or log and end plate.
4. Only one operator permitted. Adult who loads and stabilizes log must be
person operating the control handle
5. Keep bystanders, helpers and children at least 10 feet away.
6. Never check for leaks with your hands. High pressure fluid can escape through a
pin hole leak and cause serious injury by puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning.
7. Operate the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground and block wheels.
8. Wear protective work gloves, safety shoes and safety glasses, watch your footing.
9. Never operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
10. Do not refuel a hot or running engine.
WARNING
• Raise jack stand and latch securel y in full up position.
• Attach safety chains to to w vehicle.
• Do not tow faster than 45 mph.
• High speed may cause loss of cont rol.
• Check local, state and federal requirements be fore
towing on any public road.
1. Do not use your hands to dislodge log from wedge.
2. Keep hands away from wedge, end plate, partially split
wood and moving parts .
3. If the wedge moves FORWARD with the control handle
released, STOP USE IMMEDI A TELY, valve may be damaged.
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
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777I23259
777I23174
FUEL VALVE
OFF
10W30
777S33612
777S33682
DANGER
CONTROL VALVE
LOG DISLODGER
Fully retract wedge, lodged wood
will be automatically removed.
LUBRICATE BEAM BEFORE EACH
USE. REFER TO OPERATOR'S
777I23433
SHUT OFF FOR TOWING
ON
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
FORWARD
MANUAL FOR DETAILS.