DR Power RapidFire 6 HP Subaru (July 2012 - Aug 2013) - Manual (Page 20)

20 DR ® RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Rack slamming back too
fast.
 Wedge 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) 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 parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.