DR Power RapidFire 5.5 HP Subaru (July 2013 - Present) Operating Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Operator Lever snapping
out of gear or not
staying in gear.  Lever not all the way forward when rack comes under full load. Push lever quicker and more
forcefully into the full forward position. A hard stop should be felt at the end of the stroke
when engaging the handle.
 Stop bolt may be bent or not adjusted properly; contact us at www.DRpower.com for
assistance.
 Ram has been overloaded at lower part of face. Check rack gear for straightness.
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.
Rack not disengaging
from pinion when
handle is released  Belts must be loosened to allow for slipping while disengaging
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.