Operating Instructions - Titan PGD2000X Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

Your Titan Post Driver is designed to be as effective and efficient as possible, while being extremely
powerful and lightweight. It is very important to understand that your post driver is a powerful machine.
With proper use and maintenance, your Titan Post Driver will provide you with many years of service.
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and understand the safety and
operating instructions in this operator's manual. Each and every new person who uses this
machine must be educated and fully understand this operator's manual. Never allow an
uninformed person to use your Titan Post Driver.
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The Titan Gas-Powered Post Driver is 100% self-contained. No other sources of power such
as hydraulics or air compressors are required.
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Various sizes of reducer sleeves are available for the PGD2000X and PGD3200X to use on
ground rods, rebar, and other types of stakes.
matches (best fits) the size of your
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Always keep the driver square to the post when driving.
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Be sure to read and understand the starting instructions for the Honda GX35 engine.
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Your Honda GX35 engine is inclinable, which means it is designed to operate at any angle.
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For optimum performance, the machine is designed to be used with low-grade viscosity
grease. We recommend Titan EP 0. Any other type of grease will be detrimental to the function
of the machine.
For optimum performance and to prevent the potential for dry-fire or misfire, please follow these
guidelines:
1.
ALWAYS maintain 10-12 pounds of down-pressure while driving a post.
2.
ALWAYS keep the driver square to the post while driving.
3.
ALWAYS use the correct size sleeve for the type of post you are driving.
4.
DO NOT allow the barrel of the driver to come in contact with the ground while driving.
5.
DO NOT push the throttle trigger unless the driver is loaded on the post.
6.
Your driver will arrive with grease in the crank. DO NOT ADD ANY ADDITIONAL GREASE
UNTIL NECESSARY. Check the crank grease level regularly using the procedure described in
the Service and Maintenance section of this manual. You will
7.
In the event of dry-fire or misfire, you will need to re-engage the anvil by lifting the driver up and
setting it back down on the post with some pressure applied.
8.
Continual dry-fire or misfire will cause damage to your driver, which will not be covered under
the terms of the warranty.
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Always use the reducer sleeve that most closely
post, as this ensures proper impact and minimizes wear.