DR Power RapidFire 3.0 HP DR (June 2014 - Present) Operating Manual - Manual (Page 16)

16 DR ® PREMIER RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR PREMIER 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 5
H OURS
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 Belt ▲
Check the condition of the electrical cord. ▲
Grease Rack ▲
Grease Engagement Fittings ▲
Check Tire Pressure ▲
Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling Fins ▲
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 Fittings
Tools and Supplies needed:

Two 9/16" Wrenches
 9/16" Socket and Ratchet

Extended Hose Grease Gun with all Purpose Grease

Clean Rags
1. Remove the long Flange Bolt and Locknut that secures the lower portion of
the Guards to the Frame using two 9/16" Wrenches (Figure 23).
2. Remove the five short Flange Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Guard
Flanges together using two 9/16" Wrenches and remove the left side Guard
from the Splitter.
Left Side Guard
Short
Flange
Bolts
Figure 23
Safety Interlock Lever
Short
Flange
Bolts
Long
Flange
Bolt
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.