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Figure 2

Pneumatic
Tires

Starter Cord

Gas Fill

Engagement
Handle

Splitting Wedge

Engine
Mount/Belt
Tensioner

Cradle or
optional
Tray (shown)

Ram

Support
Leg

Belt Guard

Tow Hitch

Flywheels

Safety Interlock
Lever

Belts

Manual Start

Electric Start

Key Switch

Start

Run

Off

Chapter 2: Setting Up The DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER

It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER as shown in Figure 2
before beginning these procedures. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.

DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Controls and Features

Fuel Shut-off

Throttle
Lever

Ignition Switch

On

Off

Choke
Lever

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Summary of Contents for RapidFire Pro

Page 1: ...ng the DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Original Language DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Fax 1 802 877 1...

Page 2: ...intain your order history and is located on the upper left portion of your packing slip For your convenience and ready reference enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the f...

Page 3: ...ER 376 9637 and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you Chapter 1 General Safety Rules Labels Your DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for it...

Page 4: ...hine and the splitting activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Always follow these precautions Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure...

Page 5: ...amper with the engine s governor setting The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and protects the engine Over speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to...

Page 6: ...DRpower com or call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration shut down the engine disconnect the spark plug wire keeping it away from th...

Page 7: ...Start Electric Start Key Switch Start Run Off Chapter 2 Setting Up The DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLIT...

Page 8: ...t to split when it contains knots or a particularly tough fiber On the other hand it may not be difficult to split logs with regular fibers even if its diameter exceeds the maximum indicated above Ass...

Page 9: ...cket hardware using a 9 16 Wrench Installing the Tray Kit Note The following Tray Kit instructions only apply if you have purchased a Tray Kit If you did not purchase the Tray Kit you have already ins...

Page 10: ...he Beam using a 9 16 Wrench Figure 12 7 Tighten all remaining Tray hardware using a 9 16 Wrench Adding Oil and Gasoline Engine Oil See Engine Manual for specific Engine capacities and specifications F...

Page 11: ...l Cap before starting the engine See your Engine Owner s Manual for more detailed information NOTE To refill the gas tank turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool at least five minutes before remov...

Page 12: ...k to the OPEN position to the right when the engine is running well Figure 18 Note If the Log Splitter has not been running cold engine warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3...

Page 13: ...lure to do so may result in kickback of the Handle Never attempt to split wood across the grain The Log Splitter was not designed for cross grain splitting Doing so could damage the Log Splitter and m...

Page 14: ...he Auto Retract position to allow the Ram to return If the Ram stops before the end of the stroke while splitting a tough log quickly pull the Engagement Handle back to the Auto Retract position Split...

Page 15: ...tion All Bearings of your Splitter are sealed units and should have sufficient lubricant to last the life of your machine with normal use Perform machine lubrication per the following instructions Cha...

Page 16: ...and 29 3 Grease the Engagement Handle Grease Fitting with a few pumps of All Purpose Grease Note If there is a Height Adjustment Bolt in front of the Yoke Grease Fitting preventing access Figure 30 y...

Page 17: ...ers a tough log Too much tension may stall the engine or slip the belt on the engine pulley 5 Install the new Belts and adjust tension as needed 6 Tighten the two Engine Mount Bolts that are at the ce...

Page 18: ...ty Interlock Lever and push the Engagement Handle forward to position the Steel Bushing Yoke as close to vertical as you can and hold it there Figure 39 4 Rotate the Stop Bolts until they touch the St...

Page 19: ...e Axle and tighten it with an Adjustable Wrench to seat the Bearings Figure 41 8 Back the Castle Nut off and then snug it up to the Bearing lightly 9 Insert a Cotter Pin through the slots of the Castl...

Page 20: ...ry loses its charge you will need to use a trickle charger like the DR Battery Charger to recharge it The Charger should have an output of 12 volts DC at no more than 2 amps At 1 amp the Battery may n...

Page 21: ...r local waste handler to locate the collection site nearest you Some collection sites recycle Batteries year round others collect them periodically You can also visit the Web site of Earth 911 for mor...

Page 22: ...ut any oil in the cylinder then wipe off the plug and reinsert it Are you using fresh clean unleaded gas If it s old change it Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days Does your engin...

Page 23: ...end of machine too high Must be almost level with ram end or just slightly higher Springs not operating properly Fix or replace as needed Machine does not seem to have full splitting power The belt s...

Page 24: ...abel Operation 9 33373 Guard Plastic RH W Warning Labels 10 32128 Label Operation 11 36740 Towbar 12 32105 Mount Tray 13 32110 Stand Jack 14 18737 Pin Clevis 1 2 OD X 4 5 LG Ref Part Description 15 16...

Page 25: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 25 Schematic TOW BAR AND GUARD ASSEMBLY...

Page 26: ...e 15 32111 Bearing 6301 12mm ID 37mm OD 12mm W 16 32107 Ram 17 29459 Gear Rack 18 29468 Spring Compression Carriage 19 32099 Bracket Rack Lifter Ref Part Description 20 32114 Pulley 2 Groove 4l 3 4 Ke...

Page 27: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 27 Schematic DRIVE ASSEMBLY...

Page 28: ...Grip Foam 1 Tube 5 1 Long 21 18085 Bolt HCS 1 4 20 x 2 75 22 25310 Nut Hex Slotted 23 29471 Spring Extension Carriage Return Ref Part Description 24 11242 Washer Lock 0 5 25 10948 Cap Round 1 26 35216...

Page 29: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 29 Schematic FRAME AND AXLE ASSEMBLY...

Page 30: ...numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment Ref Part Description 1 31363 Table Log 2 32104 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 X 1 GR5 ZP 3 15043 Bolt HHCS 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 GR5 4 18081 Washer Lock 3 8 5 1...

Page 31: ...ned by the manufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Drive Belts Air Filter Highway Wheels Battery and Spark Plug Accessor...

Page 32: ...n material Clean dirt and debris from the Cylinder Head Cooling Fins and Muffler area of the Engine To prevent rust touch up painted surfaces that have been scratched or chipped Be sure all Nuts Bolts...

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