5. Keep dirt out of the chuck. It could enter the unit causing damage. If dirt gets into the chuck, disconnect the driver
from the air supply, remove the chuck and clean the dirt out. Be careful to keep dirt out of the driver during re-
assembly and be sure the bolts holding the chuck are tight and properly torqued. See the bolt torque chart and
drawing below for proper bolt torque and lock washer assembly.
Make certain the surfaces are free of dirt, oil and grease. It is important to install compression washers properly or
they will not lock the bolt or nut securely. Place the compression washers with the center of the cone next to the bolt
head or nut being tightened (See DRAWING). Then tighten the bolt or nut with a torque wrench until the proper torque
for the size of bolt being tightened is reached (See BOLT TORQUE CHART). Check bolt and nut tightness daily.
If you are driving the same temporary posts time after time, the posts will tend to fill with dirt after a few drives.
The dirt may be pumped out the top of the post into your driver. Rhino Tool Company suggests you pinch the lower
end of the post together, which will keep the dirt out.
There are several benefits to doing this. It will decrease the weight of your temporary post stock by hundreds of
pounds making it easier to handle the posts, it eliminates the mess of dried dirt falling out of the posts and eliminates
hundreds of pounds of extra weight being hauled time and again by your trucks and trailers which saves you fuel.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS _________________________________________________________________________
1. Check air pressure setting regularly.
2. Check oil supply regularly; fill when needed.
3. Drain and clean air filter regularly, especially in winter.
4. Check to see that the water is drained from the air compressor reservoir regularly.
5. Check the bolts on your post driver daily to make sure they are tight. See the (BOLT TORQUE CHART). Do not over
torque the bolts. If you disassemble the driver, during reassembly, after tightening the bolts on the top cover of the
PD-200 with the proper torque, make sure the unit isn’t connected to the air supply, then with the throttle valve
open to allow air movement in and out of the driver, cycle the driver’s piston up and down by hand to make sure it
is not binding. This can be done through the bottom of the chuck. If the piston binds at any place during the cycle,
loosen the top cover and re-torque with an alternating sequence like you would the head on an automobile engine.
Do not run the driver if the piston binds. Feel free to call the factory with any questions.
6.
When you store your post driver between jobs put extra oil in the air line and blow it into the unit. Slowly roll the dri-
ver over to allow the oil to coat all inside surfaces, then stand the driver upright, to allow any condensation to drain.
If you store the driver for a prolonged period, it should be oiled every month or so depending on the humidity.
7. Immediately replace any damaged or worn parts with new ones. If you think your driver, or any other Rhino prod-
uct or part is not performing properly, let Rhino or your Rhino dealer, distributor, or representative know. If you
don’t know what is wrong with your Rhino unit or any Rhino part or accessory, you can send it, freight prepaid, to
Rhino and we will examine it free and let you know what is wrong, if it can be fixed and how much, if anything it
will cost to repair it. This inspection is a Rhino service at no charge to you. Remember, freight must be prepaid
and please call first so we are looking for your unit. If there is nothing wrong with your unit or if your unit is
repaired Rhino always replaces all bolts, compression washers, and gaskets and there is a charge for those parts
along with reassembly. Replace damaged warning labels immediately. Call Rhino and we will send you a new label,
no charge.
You have purchased a quality, rugged post driver and if you give your Rhino Air Operated Post Driver reasonable
care, it will give you efficient, trouble-free post driving.
If you have any questions, please let us know - we will be happy to help.
Rhino Tool Company •620 Andrews Ave., PO Box 111 •Kewanee, IL 61443 •www.rhinotool.com •Tel: 309-853-5555 •Fax: 309-856-5905
Rhino Tool Company has a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to change specifications, designs, or prices at any time without notice or incurring obligations for said changes.
and are registered trademarks of Rhino Tool Company. © Copyright 2002 Rhino Tool Company Printed in U.S.A. Form 295 - 7/07
BOLT TORQUE CHART
Thread Size Maximum Torque Ft. Lbs.
(Grade 8) Dry Lubed
7/16 - 14 UNC 70 52
1/2 - 13 UNC 105 80
