DR Power RapidFire 3.0 HP DR (June 2014 - Present) Operating Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
The Motor does not run
 Splitter unplugged; plug Splitter in.
 Splitter Cord may be damaged; visit our website at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
 The motor Reset has tripped; push the Reset Button.
 If the above causes are not the problem, a circuit breaker might need to be reset; Reset Circuit
Breaker.
 If the Motor still does not run, visit our website at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Log fails to split.  Incorrect positioning of the log; re-position the log flat on the splitting beam with the end
squarely against the Wedge.
 Log exceeds permitted dimensions or the wood is too hard for the capacity of the machine.
The maximum log length is 18" with a maximum diameter of 30" for the Splitter
Rack returning very slow
or not returning
properly.  Check for wood chips or debris between ram bushing plate and beam. Clean beam of built
up/caked on debris.
 Check rack lift bearing for alignment or damage.
 Return spring is unhooked or damaged. Reconnect or replace as needed.
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 bolts 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 may be too loose and slipping. Adjust or replace belt 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  Belt must be loosened to allow for slipping while disengaging
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.