DR Power RapidFire 6 HP Subaru (July 2012 - Aug 2013) User Manual
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3. Remove the Bolt, Lock Washer and large Flat Washer from the Clutch with a
1/2" Wrench and remove the Clutch from the Engine Shaft (Figure 24).
Note: To remove and replace the Clutch hardware, use a dead blow hammer to hit
the Wrench to enable you to create torque and prevent movement of the
Engine Shaft.
4. Install the new Clutch and secure with the Bolt, Lock Washer and large Flat
Washer with a 1/2" Wrench.
5. Install the Belt(s) and Belt cover.
Replacing the Linkage Bushings (To Fix excessive play in bushings)
Tools and Supplies needed:
3/16" Allen Wrench
Retaining-ring Pliers
Hammer and long Punch
1. Remove Belt Cover as described in “Changing and Adjusting Belt(s)” (page
16).
2. Remove the Belt(s) by rolling them off the Flywheels as you slowly rotate the
Flywheels (Figure 23).
3. Use a 3/16" Allen Wrench to loosen the Set 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 installation of the
Linkage assembly (step 7) when finished.
5. Use a Hammer and long Punch to push the Pins out of the Frame and
Linkage assembly. Pull the Linkage from the machine.
6. Replace the used Bushings with new ones (Figure 27). You may need the
punch and Hammer for removal and the Hammer to install some of the
Bushings.
Bushings
Figure 27
Bushings
Retaining
Rings
Figure 26
Linkage
Pins
Flywheel
Figure 25
Set Screw
Key
Engine Shaft
Figure 24
Clutch
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Bolt
Built in Key
The Flywheels weigh approximately 55 pounds each (Pro) and 74 pounds
each (Pro-XL). Get another person to help with removal and use caution to
prevent injury.