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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 

 

Q: Will servicing void warranty? 

A: Warranty will be covered when performed in accordance with the instructions contained 

in this service manual.  

Q: What type of fuel is recommended?  

A: Regular unleaded petrol. Refer to the Honda GX35 manual. 

Q: What type of Engine oil is recommended? 

A: 10W30 mineral engine oil. Refer to the Honda GX35 manual 

Q: What type and quantity of grease is recommended for the post driver? 

A: Mobilux EP1 grease. Approximately 100ml is sufficient for a total strip and rebuild of the 

machine as per instructions in this manual. 

Q: How often does the machine need stripping and rebuilding? 

A: As per the servicing recommendations in this manual, or if there is notice of performance 

reduction and determined not to be an engine problem.  

Q: How long do the hammer components last? 

A: The hammer components are made from the highest quality material and are intended 

to give a long lasting lifespan for this commercial machine when serviced in accordance 

with the recommended schedule. 

 

Summary of Contents for Easy Petrol Post Driver CHPD78-1

Page 1: ...ENGLISH SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL CHPD78 1 SN 3950 ...

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Page 3: ...re a family owned and operated Australian business They are the designers and manufacturers of the very first petrol engine driven post driver on the market Easy Petrol Post Driver are proud to work with them as the sole distributors of their Post Drivers throughout Europe For more information please visit www christieengineering com au www petrolpostdriver com Read these instructions carefully an...

Page 4: ...0 4 26 INTERNAL CIRCLIP CEPD CC 42x1 75 2 27 PARALLEL KEY CEPD A4x4x12 1 28 CAST BOTTOM HOUSING CEPD 925 1 29 O RING CEPD BS220 1 30 HAMMER HOUSING CEPD 78 CEPD 936 1 1 31 3rd HAMMER CEPD 78 CEPD 937 1 32 BOTTOM GUIDE TUBE CEPD 78 CEPD 934 1 33 FLANGED ADAPTER CEPD 78 CEPD 938 1 1 34 REDUCER 78 54 mm CEPD 930 1 35 CEPD GUARD CEPD GUARD 1 36 SPACER 8x5x10 CEPD SPACER 8x5x10 5 37 SPACER 8x5x14 CEPD ...

Page 5: ...0 4 26 INTERNAL CIRCLIP CEPD CC 42x1 75 2 27 PARALLEL KEY CEPD A4x4x12 1 28 CAST BOTTOM HOUSING CEPD 925 1 29 O RING CEPD BS220 1 30 HAMMER HOUSING CEPD 78 CEPD 936 1 1 31 3rd HAMMER CEPD 78 CEPD 937 1 32 BOTTOM GUIDE TUBE CEPD 78 CEPD 934 1 33 FLANGED ADAPTER CEPD 78 CEPD 938 1 1 34 REDUCER 78 54 mm CEPD 930 1 35 CEPD GUARD CEPD GUARD 1 36 SPACER 8x5x10 CEPD SPACER 8x5x10 5 37 SPACER 8x5x14 CEPD ...

Page 6: ...FICATION 5 APPLICATIONS 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 PRE START CHECKLIST 7 SAFE STARTING 7 DRIVING POSTS 8 MAXIMUM OPERATING CONDITIONS 9 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 END USER SERVICING 10 MANUFACTURER SERVICING 10 CRANK LUBRICATION SERVICE 11 HAMMER SECTION SERVICE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ 16 EASY PETROL POST DRIVER WARR...

Page 7: ...y come loose remove bolt entirely clean both machine thread and bolt thread with degreaser solvent apply Oil Tolerant Locking Compound re affix the bolt Engine Oil Levels Fuel Use ENGINE OIL Your machine is delivered with engine oil inside Carefully monitor the oil levels of the Honda GX35T engine especially over your first few uses a Stand the driver machine upright b Fill oil level up to the edg...

Page 8: ... Protective Equipment PPE Ensure the operator and all other persons nearby wear at a minimum the following PPE Class 4 hearing protection greater than 22dB attenuation Safety glasses to AS NZS1337 medium impact rating Gloves suited to manual handling leather or other abrasion resistant material anti vibration gloves are recommended Steel capped boots Noise hazard High sound levels may cause perman...

Page 9: ...ting the machine do not resume operating the machine and seek medical attention Let the tool do the job Use a firm but minimum hand grip consistent with proper control and safe operation When the impact mechanism is activated the only body contact with the Post Driver should be hands on the spring dampened handles Avoid any other contact e g supporting any part of the body against the machine or l...

Page 10: ...ST and ADAPTER is greater than 10mm use an adapter to suit your post size For more information on our adapters please contact us or visit our website www petrolpostdriver com and our YouTube channel PetrolPostDriver Tall posts Warning Driving posts that are significantly taller than the operator may result in over reaching when positioning the Post Driver This may result in injury to the operator ...

Page 11: ...sed and the ground conditions The Post Driver operates a pneumatic hammer system with a Honda GX35 engine to drive material into the ground with the hammering action Specification Machine model CHPD78 1 Engine model Honda GX35T 4 Stroke Blows per minute 1720 Joules 26 KW hp 1 0 KW 1 3HP at 7 000 rpm Vibration levels 9 24 m s2 Data from 100mm diameter wooden post Fuel consumption 0 71 L h at 7 000 ...

Page 12: ...er has excellent performance in most ground conditions Small to medium stones will generally displace If a larger stone is struck and the post is not progressing cease driving remove the post and move along a short distance and retry The Post Driver will not drive a post through solid rock This is beyond the limits of a small lightweight machine and most posts Large Diameter Posts for posts larger...

Page 13: ...3 Safe starting Start and operate the Christie Post Driver unit outdoors and in a ventilated area Never wrap the Honda GX35 pull starter rope around the hand Do not quick release the Honda GX35 starter grip guide the starter rope back slowly to permit the rope to rewind properly Failure to observe instructions regarding the pull starter may result in injury to the operator s hand and damage to the...

Page 14: ...ver is on in a parallel plane to the post Correct alignment is depicted on the safety label on the receiver barrel 4 Ensure the operator maintains a stable standing position with feet shoulders width apart Keep the body weight balanced 5 Pull down on the Post Driver with 10 15kg of downward force This is mandatory to ensure the internal hammer mechanism is engaged in the correct operating position...

Page 15: ...Allow any spilt fuel to evaporate before restarting the motor Ensure fuel cap is tightened adequately before restarting the motor Maximum Operating Conditions If driving posts in without stopping and very short duration between posts there is a chance in hot weather that the machine can temporarily seize A maximum of 10 15 minutes of continuous running in 25 degree ambient temperature will be achi...

Page 16: ... lubrication service Annually 250 hours or 3 months Whichever occurs first Hammer section service Bi annually 500 hours or 6 months Whichever occurs first End user servicing A service kit is available to purchase from Easy Petrol Post Driver or any retail distributor containing grease spark plug bolts locking washers and all o rings Part Code SERVICE KIT Manufacturer servicing Should assistance be...

Page 17: ...t of grease coated around the outside of the crank about 6 8mm thick If the grease looks to be low add a small amount of EP 1 grease 20 30 ml is generally sufficient There should be a maximum of 75mm grease within this chamber The colour of the grease can be yellow to brown If the grease is very dark this may be due to residue from the posts entering the machine The Post Driver may will need furth...

Page 18: ...bly Remove the 8x Allen head bolts joining the bottom guide tube or fitted adapter to the Flanged Adapter section CEPD 938 1 using a 6mm Allen key and carefully slide the bottom guide tube from the Flanged Adapter Remove the 4x Allen head bolts CEPD M880 from the Cast Bottom Housing CEPD925 using a 6mm Allen key and carefully slide the bottom hammer section from the Cast Bottom Housing Remove the ...

Page 19: ...the inner Steel Cylinder Liner CEPD 24 1 Take note of the orientation of the components as in the parts diagram If the Top Hammer O ring BS222 shows obvious signs of wear the top piston CEPD30 can be removed from the crank by Remove the Cover Plate CEPD37 to gain access to the crank assembly Remove the Left Hand thread Crank Pin CEPD 38 PIN from the crank Jam the Connecting Rod CEPD31 with a round...

Page 20: ...gs BS326 in the cup Place the hammer guide CEPD 20 inside the cup on top of the first O ring with internal radius facing down Once assembled the Flat side needs to be to the top of machine The curved side to bottom of the machine This is important if assembled incorrectly this could cause damage to the hammer Place the second Damper O ring BS326 on top of the hammer guide inside the cup Place the ...

Page 21: ...er Do not operate unless on a post and exerting 10 15kg downward pressure pulling down on the handles If the hammer will not engage after trying WD spray procedure further servicing of the machine may be required as in previous chapters 2 Mud clogging the hammer section Remove adapter clean out any foreign bodies clogging the hammer Hammer section service may be required Loss of power when pressin...

Page 22: ...ommended for the post driver A Mobilux EP1 grease Approximately 100ml is sufficient for a total strip and rebuild of the machine as per instructions in this manual Q How often does the machine need stripping and rebuilding A As per the servicing recommendations in this manual or if there is notice of performance reduction and determined not to be an engine problem Q How long do the hammer componen...

Page 23: ...This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear damage caused by the Customer failing to follow the Safety and Operating Instructions including but not limited to seizures due to lack of maintenance and cleaning components that may need replacement or repair due to normal wear and tear or lack of maintenance upkeep including but not limited to o O rings and seals o lost stripped or broken fasten...

Page 24: ...e consumer must 1 Immediately cease using the Goods as soon as the Customer suspects there is a fault 2 Contact Easy Petrol Post Driver a trade name for SPA Landscaping Limited on 0044 0 114 2699119 or at info petrolpostdriver com and provide details of the fault and details of purchase invoice number serial number to obtain technical support 3 If technical support does not rectify the fault and t...

Page 25: ...lapses Exclusions Please see the following website for Warranty Exclusions http www honda engines eu com web eec public site warranty exclusions How to make a claim In case you face a problem with the Honda engine on your machine you can claim a repair or replacement under warranty if the following conditions are fulfilled The problem is related to a manufacturing defect on the engine The engine i...

Page 26: ... country where the machine is imported are valid not those of the country where the machine is produced Honda Warranty applies on all Honda products Honda General Purpose engines are used to power machines that are manufactured and sold by other companies than Honda In this case the Honda warranty is only covering defects of the engine not of the machine where it is incorporated into nor on the pa...

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Page 28: ..._______________________________________________________ Address Easy Petrol Post Driver 22 Orgreave Close Dore House Industrial Estate Sheffield S13 9NP Great Britain by care of SPA Landscaping Ltd Tel 0114 269 9119 Web www petrolpostdriver com Email info petrolpostdriver com Company Registration 04240438 Vat Registration 390 9920 20 North South America ____________________________________________...

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Page 31: ...essment Date 25th May 2011 Relevant Standards AS4024 1 2006 Safety of machinery Based on the evidence presented Plant Safety Solutions Pty Ltd EC Conformity Assessment Body No 929 and NATA accreditation No 14155 certify that the machine identified above is capable of conforming with the relevant parts of AS4024 1 2006 Safety of machinery NATA Authorised signatory ROGER LIM MIEAust CPEng CPMSIA Pri...

Page 32: ...scaping Limited 22 Orgreave Close Dore House Industrial Estate Sheffield S13 9NP Great Britain Tel 44 0 114 269 9119 Web www petrolpostdriver com Email info petrolpostdriver com Registered in England 04240438 Vat Registration GB 390992020 ...

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