DR Power RapidFire 5.5 HP Subaru (July 2013 - Present) Operating Manual - Manual (Page 18)

18 DR ® RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Adjusting the Rack Alignment
Tools and Supplies needed:

9/16" Wrench
 7/16" Wrench
1. Remove the four Flange Bolts using a 9/16" Wrench and remove the left
hand Guard from the Splitter (Figure 32).
2. Remove the four Flange Bolts using a 9/16" Wrench and remove the right
hand Guard from the Splitter.
3. Disconnect the Return Springs from the Ram Bearing Hardware (Figure 33)
and pull the Ram out to the Wedge.
4. Center the Rack to the Frame.
5. Loosen the Jam Nuts with a 9/16" Wrench and turn the Carriage Bolts with a
10mm Wrench until they touch the Rack (Figure 34).
6. Turn each Carriage Bolt back away from Rack two turns.
7. Tighten the Locknuts against the Frame to lock the Carriage Bolts into place.
8. Replace the Guards onto the Splitter.
Replacing the Wheels
Tools and Supplies needed:

Channel lock Pliers

Clean Rags
 Adjustable Wrench
 Needle Nose Pliers

Jack and Jack Stands

Hammer and Wood Block
1. Jack the Splitter off the ground and secure with Jack Stands.
2. Remove the Dust Cap from the Wheel Assembly with Channel Lock Pliers
(Figure 35).
Spring
Figure 33
Ram
Bearing
The Splitter must be supported carefully so it does not tip over when jacking
or it could cause Splitter damage or personal injury.
Dust Cap
Figure 35
Carriage
Bolts
Figure 34
Rack
Frame
Jam Nut
Jam Nut
Flange
Bolts
Figure 32
Safety
Interlock
Lever
Guard
Flange Bolts