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Highest Quality Post Drivers and Post Pullers GPD-40 Fence Pro ™ Gas Powered Driver O W N E R S M A N U A L Form No. 301800-07/2014...
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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. The To help you make informed decisions about safety, you will find proper and safe use of your Rhino® post driver is an important important safety information in a variety of forms, including:...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the operate and care for the Honda engine vice staff here at Rhino Tool Company is Rhino GPD-40 Fence Pro post driver. installed on your new post driver. standing by to assist you if you require as- ™...
POST DRIVER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The Rhino GPD-40 Fence Pro pow- result of a post being driven into an under- The engine exhaust ™ WARNING ® ered gas operated post driver is designed ground utility. Be absolutely certain that...
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Bystanders should, at a minimum, wear Do not use this post • The Rhino GPD-40 Fence Pro ™ WARNING safety glasses and hearing protection while DANGER driver for any purpose...
™ marred or destroyed, replace it immedi- of trouble free service. the above symptoms appear, seek medical ately. Simply call Rhino Tool Company advice immediately. NOTE You must read and understand your post and we will send you a new warning label...
INJURY OR DEATH driver should also be inspected for any de- To start a COLD engine, move the choke READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE fects. Do not use the GPD-40 Fence Pro ™ lever to the CLOSED position (Fig. 3). IMPORTANT...
DANGER GPD-40 Fence Pro Operating Instructions... continued ™ Slide thumb switch on throttle handle Do not extend the starter rope to its full by slightly depressing the trigger and then WARNING down or into the ON position. length as it can cause damage the recoil immediately releasing it.
GPD-40 Fence Pro™ Operating Instructions... continued ALWAYS HAVE THE operator can loosen the locking nut letting Never refuel your GPD-40 Fence Pro ™ WARNING LOCKING NUT IN it slide down the post, then lift the driver with the engine hot or running as there is a PLACE WHEN DRIVING POSTS: The off the post.
The following 2. Check all engine and post driver fasten- 2. Check crankshaft and piston lubrica- instructions are for the Rhino GPD-40 ® ers. Retighten to proper specifications if tion. See page 11 for instructions.
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GPD-40 Fence Pro™ Service Instructions... continued WARNING Fig. 10 - Fig. 11 - If ridge of grease measures 1/4″ After completely cleaning out old Fig. 9 - Crankcase Cover or less, add a small amount. At maximum grease, add new grease till level with the...
GPD-40 Fence Pro™ Service Instructions... continued Service of the Hammer and Anvil it should appear as shown in Fig. 12. The should be replaced at this time. Clean anvil o-ring retainer (p/n 301110) will the anvil and carefully replace the anvil...
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GPD-40 Fence Pro™ Service Instructions... continued socket. The crank pin has LEFT-HAND ring seal (p/n 301610) should be replaced well socket. Torque to 228 inch/pounds. THREADS. Use caution holding the con- at this time. See Fig. 15. Add Rhino approved grease (p/n 300500) necting rod and crankshaft (p/n 300040).
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GPD-40 Fence Pro™ Service Instructions... continued into the cylinder, taking note of the small inside of the chuck tube with grease. Ap- facing toward the hammer. Insert the anvil end toward the anvil as shown in Fig. 12. ply grease to the anvil with o-ring. Insert o-ring cup into the chuck tube.
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GPD-40 Fence Pro™ Service Instructions... continued the anti-vibration springs into the handle tubes. Assemble the handle tubes into the upper handle cups. Insert the chuck tube into the post driver body, taking care to insert the handle tubes into the handle cups on the lower driver body.
Rhino GPD-40 Fence Pro Parts List ® ™ Description Description 300710 Top Handle Bolts (6 Qty.) 300712 Ground Bolt 300210 Upper Handle 301015 Post Driver Body with Cylinder and Bearings 300230 Handle Cup (2 Qty.) 301075 Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly 300720 Handle Anti-Vibration Spring (4 Qty.)
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300704 Crankcase Bolts (6 per driver) 300500 Rhino Post Driver Grease ® 300040 Crankshaft 301505 Service Kit for GPD-40 Fence Pro ™ 300420 Retaining Ring for Crankshaft & Clutch Drum with Pinion Gear (4 301910 GPD-40 to Fence Pro Chuck-Lok Conversion Kit ™...
Honda GX35 engine for which PROFIT OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR Rhino provides no warranty and for which the warranty provided CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ARISING OUT OF ANY by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. shall be the sole warranty ap- DEFECTS IN OR PERFORMANCE OF THE GASOLINE POW- plicable thereto.
This will position the driver on an angle with the top handle at the topmost point. Other problems or technical questions: Have your serial number handy and contact Rhino Tool Company. Phone: 309.853.5555 or Toll Free 866- 707-1808, Fax:309.856.5905, Email: info@rhinotool.com...
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Rhino GPD-40 Fence Pro Parts List ® ™ Description Description 300710 Top Handle Bolts (6 Qty.) 300712 Ground Bolt 300210 Upper Handle 301015 Post Driver Body with Cylinder and Bearings 300230 Handle Cup (2 Qty.) 301075 Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly 300720 Handle Anti-Vibration Spring (4 Qty.)
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300704 Crankcase Bolts (6 per driver) 300500 Rhino Post Driver Grease ® 300040 Crankshaft 301505 Service Kit for GPD-40 Fence Pro ™ 300420 Retaining Ring for Crankshaft & Clutch Drum with Pinion Gear (4 301910 GPD-40 to Fence Pro Chuck-Lok Conversion Kit ™...
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