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ing the crank pin. Insert the connecting 

rod, with the piston attached, into the 

cylinder. Push the piston up the cylinder 

until the bearing in the connection rod 

aligns with the threaded hole for the crank 

pin. Insert the Crank Pin through the bear-

ing and start the threads into the Crank-

shaft by hand. These are 

LEFT-HAND 

THREADS

. Tighten the crank pin using 

the 7/8" deep well socket. Torque to 360 

inch/pounds (40.6 Nm). 

(Fig. 10) 

Rotate crankshaft with con-

necting rod, piston and crankpin until the 

crankpin is in the 12:00 o'clock position

.

 If 

grease has been completely removed add 

2.75 oz or 81.32 ml of Rhino

®

 Pro Series 

Grease or until level with the bottom of 

the crankpin head. 

(See Caution: Do not 

overfill grease on page 12) 

Close the 

crankcase by placing the crankcase cover 

o-ring seal onto the crankcase cover. Place 

the crankcase cover onto the post driver 

body, start the thread, and twist to the 

right (clockwise) with your hand until it is 

secure against the post driver body. 

(See 

Caution: Do Not Overtighten on page 

12)

Lubricate the cylinder and hammer with 

Rhino approved grease (p/n 300500.) 

Insert the hammer into the cylinder, taking 

note of the small end to the anvil as shown 

in 

Fig. 13

. Push the hammer into the 

cylinder making room to insert the anvil 

o-ring retainer. Apply grease to the anvil 

o-ring retainer and place the small end into 

the cylinder. The grease should hold it in 

place.
Lubricate with grease and assemble the 

large retainer and the two (2) large retainer 

o-ring seals in the order shown in 

Fig. 16 

and assemble into the anvil o-ring cup.

Insert o-ring into anvil o-ring cup, then 

insert large retainer, followed by inserting 

the other o-ring.
Clean and inspect the chuck tube (p/n 

300156) and lower driver body (p/n 

300031) for any damage or excessive 

wear. Replace if necessary. Lubricate 

chuck tube with grease. Lubricate the 

anvil with grease. Insert the anvil with 

new anvil o-ring into chuck tube, mak-

ing certain that the anvil is seated into the 

chuck tube. Insert the anvil o-ring cup into 

the chuck tube. Replace the chuck tube 

o-ring (p/n 300608) and insert the chuck 

tube o-ring onto the chuck tube. It should 

Fig. 16 

Insert O-ring into Anvil O-ring cup, then insert Large Retainer, followed by 

 

inserting the other O-ring.

 

Anvil Cup  

O-ring 

Large Retainer 

O-ring

Ranch Pro

 Service Instructions... continued

Summary of Contents for Ranch Pro

Page 1: ...hest Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers Highest Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers O W N E R S M A N U A L Form No 300800 09 2015 Effective Serial No 002270 Gas Powered Driver Ranch Pro P N 3000...

Page 2: ...ange specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Rhino Tool Company...

Page 3: ...ons 6 Starting the Engine 6 Hot Restart 8 Ranch Pro Maintenance 9 Ranch Pro Service Instructions 10 Servicing Crankshaft and Piston 11 Service of the Hammer and Anvil 12 Ranch Pro Parts List 16 Limite...

Page 4: ...wnership Fill out the warranty registration card or online registration to receive Rhino Lifetime Impact Warranty See Page 20 Please read and understand the Honda warranty policy The Honda warranty is...

Page 5: ...c GASOLINE Gaso line is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and EXPLOSIVE You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel EXHAUST The ex haust from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can bu...

Page 6: ...to vibra tions may produce white finger disease Raynaud s phenomenon or carpal tunnel syndrome These conditions reduce the hand s ability to feel and regulate tem perature produce numbness and burnin...

Page 7: ...tional area to prevent a situ ation in which startled livestock become a safety hazard WARNING LABELS If your post driver s warning label is marred or destroyed replace it immedi ately Simply contact...

Page 8: ...inspect your Ranch Pro Post Driver before use The interior of the chuck tube should be checked for obstruc tions damage or wear to the chuck tube and anvil inside The outer surfaces of the driver sho...

Page 9: ...rection of the arrow as shown in Fig 5 Return the starter grip gently Do not extend the starter rope to its full length as it can cause damage the recoil mechanism An operator should never wrap the st...

Page 10: ...position 2 Move the choke lever to the OPEN position 3 Hold the throttle in the MAX speed position 4 Pull the starter grip 3 to 5 times Follow the STARTING THE ENGINE procedure on the previous page an...

Page 11: ...G Never refuel your Ranch Pro with the en gine hot or running as there is a possibility the flammable fumes from the gasoline can ignite causing severe injury and or damage to your post driver and sur...

Page 12: ...ions if necessary Every 3 Months or 25 Hours of Use 1 Change engine oil following the requirement for the Honda GX35 Dis pose of used oil according to all local state and federal regulations 2 Replace...

Page 13: ...the wall inward measure 1 4 or less Fig 10 this indicates the grease is low The maximum level should not be more than 1 2 If ridge of grease measures 1 4 6mm or less add a small amount At maximum lev...

Page 14: ...the handle tubes p n 301232 have anti vibration springs p n 610010 4 installed and they are under tension When the lower driver body is removed it should appear as shown in Fig 12 The anvil o ring ret...

Page 15: ...hammer o ring Seal should be replaced at this time Clean and inspect the piston and con necting rod Insert the crank pin into the bearing on the connecting rod If there is excessive play or side movem...

Page 16: ...ith Rhino approved grease p n 300500 Insert the hammer into the cylinder taking note of the small end to the anvil as shown in Fig 13 Push the hammer into the cylinder making room to insert the anvil...

Page 17: ...n there will be resis tance from the anti vibration springs to seat the lower driver body on to the post driver body This is normal Follow the threadlocker procedure on page 13 Insert and hand thread...

Page 18: ...16 Rhino Ranch Pro Parts List 2 2 2 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 5 5 21 21 24 20 22 23 11 13 12 7 4 4 5 5 6 8 9 10 1...

Page 19: ...300600 2 Piston O ring Seal and Hammer O ring Seal 9 300080 Hammer 10 300110 Anvil O ring Retainer 11 300712 Ground Bolt 12 300604 2 Large Retainer O ring Seal 2 Qty No P N Description 13 300100 Large...

Page 20: ...18 Rhino Ranch Pro Driver Parts List continued 25 26 27 28 1 29 36 39 40 37 37 1 33 33 30 30 31 32 34 35 28 38 38...

Page 21: ...06 2 Shroud Bolt 2 per driver 40 300705 2 Lower Shroud Bolt 2 per driver 300240 Honda GX35 Engine 300800 Ranch Pro Owner s Manual 300805 Safety Label and Tag Set No P N Name Honda Engine Parts Honda E...

Page 22: ...ost Driver which is proved to be defective upon inspec tion by a Rhino certified authorized technician This Limited Warranty does not extend to a Gasoline Powered Post Driver which has been subject to...

Page 23: ...reservoir to ensure proper level page 6 Follow starting procedure It is not unusual for blue smoke to be emitted from the engine let the engine run until smoke clears Proper Storage When storing your...

Page 24: ...620 Andrews Avenue Kewanee IL 61443 P 309 853 5555 or Toll Free 866 707 1808 F 309 856 5905 www rhinotool com E info rhinotool com Manufacturing Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers Since 1975 Manufa...

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