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THOR– Post Driver Instructions New Design THOR STAKE/POST DRIVERS MS-PD1002 MS-PD1004 MS-PDFP3 MS-PDFP5 Distributed by: Made in China...
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The design of these gas-powered post drivers have made them very portable. THOR post drivers work with a variety of fence posts, including steel posts, t-posts, sign posts, u-channel posts, guide posts, and grounding rods.
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Distributed by: OPERATION DESCRIPTION: • The operator must wear slip-resistant safety shoes and protective clothing—including goggles and helmet. For long-time operation, operator must wear earplugs. • While operating the post driver, maintain balance of body—the user should stand in front of air filter to operate the machine.
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Distributed by: PREPARATION FOR USE: Fuel: • Use qualified 86 Octane – unleaded gasoline or higher gasoline (For model MS-PD1002, use a 25 to 1 Fuel Mixture) • Add fuel in a well-ventilated place. • Do not add too much oil. The oil should not exceed the neck of fuel tank filling port. If fuel spills, wait until the fuel is removed or volatilizes completely and then restart the machine.
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Distributed by: STARTING: Choke (cold engine) • Before starting the new post driver, press the transparent and semi-circle primer bubble repeatedly until carburetor is filled with fuel Starter see (figure 2). (If the engine is cool, close the air door —open air door after starting) Figure 2.
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Distributed by: TURNING OFF POST DRIVER: • Release throttle handle and maintain idle running of the engine for 3-5 minutes. • Pull stop switch to the position of off/ flame-out. See the position of stop switch in ‘Stop’ (figure 3). Stop Switch Figure 3.
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Distributed by: TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE: Carburetor • Fuel tank and carburetor generally have residual oil. After some time, the residual oil will become greasy oil which block up the oil line, prevent- ing the engine from starting. Therefore, when the post driver is not used for more than one week—...
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Distributed by: TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE: The Cylinder Heat Sink • Regularly remove dust to ensure the cylinder cooling. The gasoline post driver is air-cooling type. If dust accumulates on the cylinder heat sink, the cooling effect will be influenced directly, which will lead to failure of the cylinder. Filling of Impact Cylinder Lubrication •...
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Distributed by: TROUBLESHOOTING: Problem Analysis Action Difficulties in starting engine Whether Spark Plug is damp • Wipe dry Spark Plug ↓ in cooling state. Whether the spark plug • Replace Spark Plug produces electric spark ↓ Too much fuel absorbed •...
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Distributed by: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE: The following data are general data for the product. Under the worse working conditions such as thick dust or long work hours of the post driver, the maintenance cycle should be shortened accordingly. Outlook check (state, The whole machine tightness of screws) Clean...
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Distributed by: POST DRIVER– (MS-PDFP3/PDFP5) EXPLODED VIEW / PARTS LIST POST DRIVER– HEAD-KIT PARTS LIST...
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Distributed by: POST DRIVER– (MS-PDFP3/PDFP5) EXPLODED VIEW / PARTS LIST Part Description Quantity MS-PDTSK Tent Stake Metal Head Kit Includes: MS-PD171, MS-PD170, MS-PD202, MS-PD203, MS-PD103, MS-PD102, -PD201W/201 MS-PDFPK-ND Fence Post Metal Head Kit Includes: MS; -PD101, -PD102, -PD103, -PD146, -PD153, -PD160, -PD161, -PD162, -PD169...
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Distributed by: POST DRIVER– (MS-PDFP3/PDFP5) EXPLODED VIEW / PARTS LIST Part Description Quantity MS-PD121 Piston MS-PD122 Lip Ring MS-PD123 Round Pin 12x44 MS-PD124 M5x16 hexagon socket head screw, flat washer and spring combination MS-PD125 Gear Box Cover MS-PD127 Flange hexagon screw M8X16LH...
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Distributed by: POST DRIVER– (MS-PDFP3/PDFP5) EXPLODED VIEW / PARTS LIST Part Description Quantity MS-PD145 Framework oil seal MS-PD146 M8x20 hexagon socket head screw, and spring washer combination MS-PD147 Seal/gland cover MS-PD148 Gear shaft MS-PD149 M5X12 countersunk rivet MS-PD150 Gear box...
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Distributed by: STAKE DRIVER– (MS-PD1002/PD1004) HEAD-KIT / PARTS LIST (Exploded view is the same as the Post Driver) STAKE DRIVER– HEAD-KIT PARTS LIST...
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Distributed by: STAKE DRIVER– (MS-PD1002/PD1004) HEAD-KIT / PARTS LIST Part Description Quantity MS-PD171-ND Buffer Spring MS-PD170-ND Round Seal Gasket MS-PD202 Iron Plate MS-PD103 Φ8 spring washer MS-PD102 M8X55 Hexagon socket head screw MS-PD201W Washer (inside impact plate) MS-PD201 Impact plate...
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