DR Power RapidFire 5.5 HP Subaru (July 2013 - Present) Operating Manual - Manual (Page 16)

16 DR ® RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P ROCEDURE B EFORE E ACH U SE E VERY 10 H OURS E VERY 25 H OURS E VERY 100 H OURS
Check Engine Oil Level ▲
Check General Equipment Condition ▲
Perform Rail Maintenance ▲
Check Belts ▲
Grease Engagement Handle ▲
Check Tire Pressure ▲
Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling
Fi ▲
Change Engine Oil 1 st time 5 hours ▲
Replace Air Filter ▲
Replace Spark Plug ▲
Engine Service
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual 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. Perform machine
lubrication per the following instructions.
Greasing the Engagement Handle
Tools and Supplies needed:
 9/16" Wrench

Extended Hose Grease Gun with all Purpose Grease

Clean Rags
1. Remove the four Flange Bolts using a 9/16" Wrench and remove the left
hand Guard from the Splitter (Figure 26).
2. Clean the Grease Fitting with a clean Rag (Figure 27).
3. Grease the Engagement Handle a few pumps of All Purpose Grease.
4. Reinstall the left hand Guard.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug. Disconnect the Battery Terminals (Electric start only).
Grease
Fitting
Figure 27
Engagement
Handle
Flange
Bolts
Figure 26
Safety
Interlock
Lever
Guard
Flange Bolts