DR RapidFire Premier Yard Tow Kit User Manual
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PREMIER RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Yard Tow Kit# 35171
These instructions are for installation of the Yard Tow Kit. Please keep these instructions with your Safety and Operating
Instructions manual for future reference. The DR Premier Rapidfire Log Splitter is not designed to be towed on roads.
Parts Supplied (Figure 1):
Item #
Part # Description Qty
1 .................... 34502 ............ Stand, Jack ...................................................... 1
2 .................... 32102 ............ Tow-bar .......................................................... 1
3 .................... 18737 ............ Pin, Clevis, 1/2" OD X 4.5" LG ...................... 3
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4 .................... 16003 ............ Pin, Hair, 1/2" To 9/16", .12" Wire ............... 3
5 .................... 33353 ............ Bolt, Hex, Flange, 1/2-13 X 4" ....................... 1
6 .................... 33348 ............ Bolt, Hex, Flange, 3/8-16 X 2.5" .................... 4*
7 .................... 33335 ............ Nut, Nylon Lock Flanged, 1/2-13 .................. 1
8 .................... 33333 ............ Nut, Nylon Lock Flanged, 3/8-16 .................. 4
Not shown .... 34517 ............ Bolt, Hex, Flange, 3/8-16 X 3.5" .................... 2**
*Two needed for install with carriages. Four needed for install with Tray.
**Needed when install with Carriages.
Compare the contents of the Shipping Box with the “Parts Supplied” list above.
If you have any questions please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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Before performing this kit installation, stop the engine, wait five minutes to
allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from
the spark plug.
Tools needed:
Jack Stand
Two 9/16" Wrenches
Installing with Carriages
1. Remove the Bolts (item # 6) and Locknuts (item #8) from the Tow Bar
(Figure 1).
2. Support the Beam with a Jack Stand or equivalent to hold the Beam up
(Figure 2).
3. Remove the Support Leg if one is already installed using a 9/16" Wrench.
4. Remove the two front Bolts, Saddle Washers and Locknuts from the
Carriages using two 9/16" Wrenches.
5. Install the two 3.5" Bolts from the Kit with the original Saddle Washer and
new Locknuts through the Carriage, Beam and Tow-Bar. Tighten with two
9/16" Wrenches.
6. Install two 2.5" Bolts (item # 6) and Locknuts (item #8) through the Beam
and Tow-Bar and tighten using two 9/16" Wrenches.
Tow
Hitch
2.5" Bolt with
Locknut
Figure 2
3.5" Bolt with
Saddle Washer
and Locknut
Cradle
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Tow -Bar
Tray
Bolt and Locknut
Installing with Tray
1. Support the Beam with a Jack Stand or equivalent to hold the Beam up.
2. Remove the Support Leg if one is already installed using a two 9/16"
Wrenches.
3. Install four 2.5" Bolts (item # 6 in figure 1) and Locknuts (item #8) through
the Tray and Tow-Bar and tighten using two 9/16" Wrenches (Figure 3).
Lowering the Tow-Bar Jack Stand
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Clevis pin and
Hitch Clip
Tow-Bar
ack Stand
Clevis pin and
Hitch Clip
1. Remove Both Hitch Clips and Clevis Pins from the Tow-Bar Jack Stand
(Figure 4).
2. Insert the Clevis Pins at the locations shown and secure with Hitch Clips
(Figure 5).
Attaching to Tow Vehicle
Making sure the machine is securely attached to the vehicle is the
responsibility of the owner/operator. Failure to securely attach the
machine can cause damage to the Log Splitter or tow vehicle.
Do not tow the Log Splitter more than 3 mph or damage to the Log
Splitter or Tow Vehicle may occur.
1. Attach the Tow-Bar to the Tow Vehicle with the supplied Clevis Pin and
secure with the Hitch Clip.
2. Secure the Tow-Bar Jack Stand in the up position before towing.
The Tow-Bar Jack Stand must be rotated up to the transport position when
towing the Log Splitter. Failure to properly secure the Stand up in the
transport position could damage the machine when towing.
If you have any questions please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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