DR RAPIDFIRE, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ctions before operating 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 1213 Website www DRpower com ...

Page 2: ...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 front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser The ...

Page 3: ...NER 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 its proper and safe use Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your LOG SPLITTER a...

Page 4: ...h non slip treads when using your Log Splitter If you have safety shoes we recommend wearing them Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open toed sandals Wear long pants while operating the Log Splitter Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing Keep bystanders at least 50 feet away from your work area at all times Stop the engine when another pers...

Page 5: ...vapors have dissipated Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly dispose of the waste Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure Never store a machine that has gas in the tank or a fuel container near an open flame or spark such as a water heater space heater clothes dryer or furnace Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Shut down t...

Page 6: ...accessories Only use accessories approved by DR Power Equipment Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place Never under any conditions remove bend cut fit weld or otherwise alter standard parts on the Log Splitter This includes all shields and guards Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty Allow...

Page 7: ...er 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 1 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 Choke Lever Fuel Shut off Throttle Lever ...

Page 8: ...lt 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 Adding Oil and Gasoline Engine Oil SAE 30 above 50 degrees F 10w 30 10 90 degrees F 5w 30 30 degrees F or below Fuel Unleaded gasoline NOTE Use only the recommended high detergent engine oil Other types...

Page 9: ...gine cool at least five minutes before removing the gas fill cap Check the Tire Pressure Tools Needed Tire Pressure Gauge Air Compressor 1 Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap Figure 4 and check the tire pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge 2 Check what the manufacturers recommended pressure is that is stamped on the side of the Tire 3 If the pressure is too low add air through the Valve Stem with ...

Page 10: ...ne slowly back to the OPEN position to the right when the engine is running well Figure 7 Note If the Log Splitter has not been running cold engine warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes then advance the engine throttle control to maximum speed Stopping the Engine 1 Move the Throttle Lever to Idle Turtle position 2 Manual Start Turn the Ignition Switch to the ...

Page 11: ... back to prevent stress on the Belt s Letting the Ram return and operating the Lever again should split the Log Figure 11 Figure 10 Figure 9 Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when loading the Log Splitter This is a very UNSAFE method and could result in injury to your hands Figure 9 Do not reach or step across the rail while the Log Splitter is running This is a very UNSAFE method whi...

Page 12: ... for engine maintenance Lubrication All Bearings of your Splitter are sealed units and should have sufficient lubricant to last the life of your machine with normal use No lubrication is required between the Carriage Bearing and the Frame This area must be kept free of lubricant to ensure proper operation of the Splitter Figure 14 Greasing the Rack and Pinion Tools and Supplies needed All Purpose ...

Page 13: ...t possible service life of the Wear Plate Carriage Wear Plate Replacement Tools and Supplies needed Two 7 16 Wrench Two 9 16 Wrenches 3 4 Wrench Philips Head Screwdriver Dead Blow Hammer String Thread Locking Fluid 1 Remove the Return Springs as described in step 1 of Greasing The Rack and Pinion on page 12 Figure 15 2 Pull the Carriage out all the way so it rests against the Wedge for support Fig...

Page 14: ...ably pushed to one side An adjustment of the Carriage Spring Roller is required if the measurement from the center of the Roller to the edge of the Frame on both sides is not the same Tools and Supplies needed 1 2 Wrench Tape Measure 1 Remove the Return Springs as described in step 1 of Greasing The Rack and Pinion on page 12 Figure 15 2 Pull the Carriage out approximately half way and loosen the ...

Page 15: ...Screws on the Flywheel Hubs and with help from another person pull the Flywheels from the Shafts Figure 25 Note There are Keys in the slots of the Flywheel Shafts and you must ensure they are in the slots when the Flywheels are reinstalled 4 Use Retaining ring Pliers to remove the Rings from one side of the Linkage Pins Figure 26 Note Pay attention to the positioning of the Linkage for proper inst...

Page 16: ...dle forward to aid in removal and installation of the Belt Guard 4 Loosen the four Locknuts that secure the Engine Mounting plate using a 1 2 Wrench Figure 31 5 Hold the Tensioner Bolt head with a 9 16 Wrench and loosen the Tensioner Nut with a 9 16 Wrench until the Engine can be moved forward enough to remove the Belt s 6 Install new Belt s onto the Clutch and Flywheel 7 Adjust the Belt Tensioner...

Page 17: ...lectric start models Proper care can extend the life of a Battery Follow these recommendations to ensure your Battery s best performance and long life Do not allow the Battery charge to get too low If the machine is not used charge the Battery every 4 6 weeks Operate the engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge Store an unused Battery in a dry environment with temperatures ...

Page 18: ...from us To install your new Battery follow the directions on the previous page Disposing of the Battery Responsibly The Battery is a sealed lead acid Battery Recycle or dispose of it in an environmentally sound way Do not dispose of a lead acid Battery in a fire the Battery may explode or leak Do not dispose of a lead acid Battery in your regular household trash Law in most areas prohibits inciner...

Page 19: ...t Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil If it s dirty change it following the procedure in the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Check the oil level and adjust as needed If your engine still lacks power contact us at www DRpower com for assistance Engine smokes Please refer to the engine owner s manual for engine specific p...

Page 20: ... to have full splitting power The belt s may be too loose and slipping Adjust or replace belt s as needed Operator Lever not engaging rack with pinion gear Clean wood chips or other debris from under rack Clean accumulated dirt from frame where carriage assembly rests against rubber bumpers Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection stop the engine wait five 5 minutes to allow all p...

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Page 22: ... 21154 Pin Clevis 1 2 X 3 50 Lg ZP 12 30416 Stand Tube 13 30433 Premium Knobby Wheel Assembly 4 80 4 00 8 14 30427 Towbar Rapid Fire 15 18655 Pin Cotter 3 16 X 2 0 16 30428 Axle Ref Part Description 17 11238 Washer Flat 1 4 USS 18 11983 Bolt HCS 1 4 20 X 3 4 Gr2 ZP 19 18031 Bolt BHCS 1 4 20 X 5 8 ZP 20 29463 Guard Belt Center 21 29466 Guard Belt Right 22 29465 Guard Belt Left 23 29453 Bracket Cove...

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Page 24: ...re 3 8 X 3 8 X 1 5 L 21 29493 Screw Set Cup Point 3 8 16 X 5 L 22 29492 Bolt HCS 1 2 20 X 3 ZP 23 29456 Bearing Insert W Snap Ring Ref Part Description 24 29454 Gear Pinion 25 29461 Flywheel Spoke Design Pro XL 30410 Flywheel 55lb Pro 26 29459 Gear Rack 27 11076 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18 ZP 28 29455 Housing Bearing 29 29487 Boot Terminal Red 30 27594 Key Start Switch 13 74 Sub 31 16514 Washer 385 ID ...

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Page 26: ...10 18081 Washer Lock 3 8 11 12683 Nut 3 8 16 ZP 12 11237 Washer Flat 10 24 USS 13 29478 Bolt Eye 1 4 20 X 875 14 27592 Bracket Cover 15 11069 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Gr2 ZP 16 10913 Bolt Carr 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 Gr2 ZP 17 16496 Grip 1 00 Ref Part Description 18 27587 Spring Return 19 18975 Retaining Ring 468 ID 20 29479 Link Engagement 21 29477 Pin Pivot Engagement 22 29457 Bushing Bronze 23 29448 Arm Bearing...

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Page 28: ... 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 and Screws are securely fastened Remove the Spark Plug s and pour about 1 ounce of Motor Oil into the Cylinder hole Replace the Plug s and crank the Engine over a couple of times using the Pull Cord or the Electric Starter f...