| Owner's Manual   ® 10 TON HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTER   Model No. 486.24540   CAUTION:   Before using this product,   read this manual and follow   all Safety Rules and   Operating Instructions.   • Safety   • Assembly   IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!   For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions   Please Call 1-866-576-8388   Mon.-Fri. 7am - 5pm CST.   FAX 217-728-2032 or email [email protected]   Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.   • Operation   • Maintenance   • Parts   Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.   . FORM NO. 49668 (11/1/05)   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   12. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.   13. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to   determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving   parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that   is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.   14. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other   parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool.   15. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on   prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not   operate the tool.   16. Do Not exceed maximum tire pressure found on side wall of tire.   CARTON CONTENTS   2 3 1 4 5 # PART # DESCRIPTION   QTY   1 65238 HITCH ASSY   2 65240 HANDLE ASSY   3 65237 LOG SPLITTER   4 65239 AXLE ASSY   5 46503 WHEEL   1 2 1 1 2 3 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   PARTS PACKAGE   7 8 17   9 6 12   15   16   # PART #   DESCRIPTION   QTY   # PART #   DESCRIPTION   QTY   6 49659 BOLT, HEX M10 x 25   7 49664 BOLT, HEX M8 x 25   2 4 4 2 12 47810M NUT, NYLOCK M10   15 43343 COTTER, HAIRPIN   16 23353 PIN, HITCH   2 1 1 2 8 49667   NUT, NYLOCK M8   WASHER, FLAT 1/2   R19171616   9 17 43010   COTTER, PIN   4 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   1 3 6 12   5 4 4 17   9 Figure 2   8 7 Figure 1   3.   Attach Axle Assy(4) to the Log Splitter(3) using four   M8 x 25 Hex Bolts(7), and secure with four M8 Hex   Nuts(8). Be sure that all bolts are tight. (Figure 1)   ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS   Tools Needed:   (2) 17mm Open End Wrench   (1) 14mm Open End Wrench   (1) 13mm Open End Wrench   (1) Pliers   4. Slide the Wheel(5) on to the Axle Assy(4) with the   long hub facing inwards. Slide a 1/2 Flat Washer(9)   onto the outside of the axle. Secure with Cotter   Pin(17), bend the ends with a pair of pliers.   (Repeat for other wheel) (Figure 2)   1. Verify that all parts and all fasteners (Shown full   size) on page 4 are included in the carton and   parts bag. Refer to page 4 to identify fasteners   used in the following instructions.   5. This Log Splitter will attach and tow behind any standard   lawn and garden tractor. Use the supplied Hitch Pin,   and Haircotter Pin to attach to tractor. In addition there   is a hitch located on the rear of the unit, which allows   you to tow a cart behind the Log Splitter.   2. With the Log Splitter(3) standing on end, attach   the Hitch Assy(1) using two M10 x 25 Hex Bolts(6),   and secure with two M10 Hex Nuts(12).   Be sure that all bolts are tight. (Figure 1)   6. As shown during assembly this unit will stand on its   end for easy storage.   5 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   OPERATION   1. Gather the logs you wish to split. Make sure the maximum   length of each log does not exceed 18". If the log does   exceed that measurement, you must cut the log to fit the   maximum length of the tool.   HANDLE   RELEASE   SCREW   2.   3.   Make sure the Piston Rod is fully retracted into the cylinder.   If necessary, turn the RELEASE SCREW counterclockwise   to release the hydraulic pressure. Tighten the RELEASE   SCREW.   Place the log between the Wedge and Piston Assembly.   Rest the log in the metal bracket Cradle.   4.   5.   Wear eye proctection (goggles) when operating the   Hydraulic Log Splitter   It is recommended you operate the Log Splitter in the   following manner. Stand behind the log splitter and grip   one Handle in each hand and pump the Handles in a   back-and-forth motion with one Handle fully forward   and one fully rearward as shown in figure 3.   Repeat Step "5" to advance the Piston Rod forward. This   will push the log against the Wedge and Split it.   6.   When you have split the log, remove the split pieces.   7.   8.   Figure 3   Turn the RELEASE SCREW counterclockwise to draw the   piston rod back into the cylinder. Tighten the RELEASE   SCREW when the piston rod has retracted fully.   MAINTENANCE   After every use, wipe down the Hydraulic Log Splitter to   remove any tree sap or dirt left behind. This will extend   the life of the tool.   When you are done, it is recommended you store your   Hydraulic Log Splitter with the RELEASE SCREW opened   to relieve any hydraulic pressure during non-use.   9.   Bleeding The Log Splitter   1. Operate the log splitter to extend the Piston Rod to its   maximum length.   2. Remove the Oil Filling Plug.   SPECIFICATIONS   3. Turn the Release Screw counterclockwise as fast as   possible, the Piston Rod will retract and push air   from the cylinder out of the Oil Filling Plug.   4. Replace the Oil Filling Plug. Repeat steps 1-4 as   necessary.   Maximum Log Length:   Ram Stroke:   Cradle Dimensions:   Base Dimensions:   18"   8-1/16"   3-3/4" x 4" x 4"   42-1/8"L x 8-1/16"W x 37"H   Adding Oil   CAUTION:   DO NOT ADD OIL WITH   ! PISTON ROD EXTENDED   TROUBLE SHOOTING   1.   If hydraulic cylinder does not move forward when pumping   handles.   If you should need to add hydraulic oil to the Log Splitter,   turn the release screw counterclockwise to retract the   piston rod, remove the Oil Filling Plug, and add oil until   the oil is 1/2" from top (when log splitter is laying down).   A. Check to see if Release Screw is tightened in the   closed position.   B. Check to see if you need to add hydraulic oil.   6 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   REPAIR PARTS FOR HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTER - MODEL 486.24540   21   20   22   6 23   10   24   14   10   27   19   6 26   25   31   7 18   29   30   28   16   15   4 32   5 17   8 32   5 12   1 9 # PART #   DESCRIPTION   QTY   # PART #   DESCRIPTION   QTY   1 65238   4 65239   5 46503   6 49659   7 49664   8 49667   Hitch Assembly   Axle Assembly   Wheel   Hex, Bolt M10 x 25   Hex, Bolt M8 x 25   Nut, Nylock M8   Washer, Axle   1 1 19 49657 Operating Lever   20 49658 Grip   21 49642 Ram Assembly   22 49645 U-Clamp   23 49643 Jack Top Plate   24 44101 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 3/4"   25 49647 Spacer   26 49648 Clevis Pin   27 49660 Hex, Hex M10   28 49641 Frame   29 47397 Handle Clamp   30 49650 Bolt, Hex M5 x 10   31 49651 Nut, Hex M5   32 49734 Bushing, Wheel   2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 1 R19171616   9 10 43003   12 47810M Nut, Nylock M10   Washer, Lock 3/8"   14 43070   15 43343   16 23353   17 43010   18 49644   Washer, Flat 3/8"   Hairpin Cotter   Hitch Pin   Cotter Pin   Spring   1 2 2 7 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. 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