DR Power RapidFire 6 HP Subaru (July 2012 - Aug 2013) - Manual (Page 8)

8 DR ® RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Specifications
RapidFire Pro RapidFire Pro-XL (manual start) RapidFire Pro-XL (elec. start)
Engine DR 5.5hp (see engine manual
for specifications) Subaru 6hp (see engine manual
for specifications) Subaru 6hp (see engine
manual for specifications)
Wedge Height 6-1/4" 6-1/4" 6-1/4"
Log Capacity Length 24 inches, Diameter
30 inches* Length 24 inches, Diameter 30
inches* Length 24 inches, Diameter
30 inches*
Cycle Time 3 seconds (approx.) 3 seconds (approx.) 3 seconds (approx.)
Tires 16" 16" 16"
Beam Height 25 inches 25 inches 25 inches
Overall Height 44 inches 44 inches 44 inches
Overall Length 94 inches 94 inches 94 inches
Width 37 inches 37 inches 37 inches
Splitter Weight w/ Tray 422 lbs. (191kg) 462 lbs. (210kg) 472 lbs. (214kg)
Splitter Weight w/out Tray 390 lbs. (177kg) 430 lbs. (195kg) 440 lbs. (200kg)
Flywheel Weight 55 lbs. (34kg) 74 lbs. (34kg) 74 lbs. (25kg)
Flywheel Diameter 17-1/4" 18-1/4" 18-1/4"
Flywheel Max RPM 400 RPM 400 RPM 400 RPM
*The diameter listed is indicative of the maximum suggested size - a small log can be difficult to split when it contains knots or a
particularly tough fiber. On the other hand, it may not be difficult to split logs with regular fibers even if its diameter exceeds the
maximum indicated above.
Adding Oil and Gasoline
Engine Oil SAE 30: above 50 degrees F; 10w-30: 10-90 degrees F; 5w-30:
30 degrees F or below
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 Frame and Engine are level. Remove the Oil
Fill/Dipstick (Figure 2) 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).
The Frame and Engine must be level to get an accurate reading when
adjusting the oil level. If the machine is not level, the oil level reading will not
be accurate and may cause engine damage.
Oil
Check/Fill
Figure 2