DR Power RapidFire 5.5 HP Subaru (July 2013 - Present) Operating Manual - Manual (Page 12)

12 DR ® RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Gas Cap
Figure 15
Adding Oil and Gasoline
Engine Oil See Engine Manual for specific Engine capacities and
specifications
Fuel Unleaded gasoline
NOTE: Use only the recommended high detergent engine oil. Other types of oil could cause problems operating your machine. Please
refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed oil information.
Supplies Needed:

Clean Rag

Engine Oil
1. Position the machine so the Engine is level. Remove the Oil Fill/Dipstick
(Figure 14) and clean the end of it with a rag.
2. Machines are shipped with no oil. Initially add 16 oz. of the oil
recommended by the Engine Manufacturer. Wait one minute for the oil to
settle.
3. Replace the Dipstick, but DO NOT screw it in to ensure an accurate reading
and then remove it to check the oil level (clean the Dipstick with the clean rag
after checking).
4. Continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time, rechecking the Dipstick until
the oil reaches the fill mark. Be careful not to overfill.
5. Replace the Dipstick and screw all the way down when full.
6. Remove the Gas Fill Cap and fill the Gas Tank with fresh, unleaded gas (with
a minimum of 85 Octane) to approximately 1" to 1-1/2" below the top of the
fill neck to allow for fuel expansion (Figure 15). Be careful not to overfill.
Install the Gas Fill Cap before starting the engine. See your Engine Owner’s
Manual for more detailed information.
NOTE: To refill the gas tank, turn the engine OFF and let the engine 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 16) and check the tire pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge.
Oil
Check/Fill
Figure 14
Valve Stem
Protective Cap
Figure 16
The Engine must be level to get an accurate reading when adjusting the
amount of oil. If the machine is not level, the oil level reading will not be
accurate and may cause engine damage.
We highly recommend the use of fuel treatments in your fuel to prevent
Carburetor fouling.