Why Annual Servicing is Essential for the Longevity of Your Petrol Post Driver

The Easy Petrol Post Driver is a workhorse of a tool, designed to make installing fence posts and stakes faster, easier and more efficient. Whether you’re a farmer, contractor or landscaper, your petrol post driver is a critical asset that saves you time and effort. However, like any mechanical tool, it requires regular care and maintenance to perform at its best. Annual servicing is not just a recommendation - it’s an essential practice to ensure the longevity and reliability of your post driver.

Read on for some of the key benefits of regularly servicing your Petrol Post Driver, as well as how to service your Petrol Post Driver when it’s time for some maintenance.

Protects against wear and tear

Petrol post drivers endure intense vibrations, impacts and exposure to the elements during regular use. These conditions naturally lead to wear and tear. Over time, without proper care, parts can degrade, leading to decreased performance or, worse, a complete breakdown. Annual servicing allows for easily-worn components to be inspected for signs of wear and replaced before they fail, ensuring the tool remains in peak condition.

Maintains peak performance

A well-maintained petrol post driver operates with optimal power and efficiency. Servicing includes cleaning internal parts, lubricating moving components, and changing the engine oil among other things to ensure smooth and reliable operation. Neglecting regular servicing can result in reduced impact force, sluggish operation and increased fuel consumption. By keeping your equipment in top shape, you save time and money in the long run.

Prevents costly repairs

Skipping an annual servicing may seem like a way to save money, but it often leads to higher costs down the road. Small issues can snowball into major problems if left unchecked. For example, a clogged air filter can cause the engine to overheat, while a leaking seal can result in loss of compression. If left untreated, these issues can lead to expensive repairs, or even the need to replace the entire tool. Regular servicing helps catch and address minor issues early to prevent costly breakdowns down the line.

Prolongs the lifespan of your tool

We know that investing in a petrol post driver isn’t cheap, so it makes sense to maximise the return on your investment. Annual servicing ensures that all components are functioning correctly and that your tool can withstand years of heavy-duty use. By addressing potential issues before they escalate, servicing extends the overall lifespan of your equipment, allowing you to rely on it for years to come.

Ensures safety during operation

Safety should always be a top priority when using power tools. A poorly maintained petrol post driver can pose risks both to the operator and those nearby. Engine malfunctions or degraded seals can cause unexpected performance issues, potentially leading to accidents. Annual servicing ensures that your tool is safe to use by verifying that all components meet manufacturer specifications.

Maintains warranty compliance

Skipping annual servicing can potentially void your warranty, leaving you without coverage if something goes wrong. Our Petrol Post Driver comes with a 5-year parts warranty as standard, but this warranty requires regular maintenance as a condition. Your warranty won’t cover damage caused by seizures due to lack of maintenance and cleaning, or components that may need repairing or replacing from a lack of maintenance upkeep. Staying on top of maintenance protects your investment and keeps your warranty intact.

How to service your Petrol Post Driver

Annual servicing is not just a maintenance task - it’s a proactive investment in the performance, safety and longevity of your post driver. By committing to routine care, you ensure that your tool remains reliable, efficient and ready to tackle the toughest jobs year after year. So, don’t wait for problems to arise - schedule your post driver’s annual servicing and enjoy peace of mind knowing it’s in peak condition for the tasks ahead.

If you’re looking to service your Petrol Post Driver, you have two options available:

Buy the Petrol Post Driver Service Kit

If you’re confident in handling the annual maintenance yourself, you can purchase our Petrol Post Driver Service Kit. This home servicing kit for your Easy Petrol Post Driver includes all the pieces you need to carry out any necessary maintenance on your machinery. Please follow the Instruction Manual provided with your machine for how to safely handle your post driver while replacing any parts.

The Petrol Post Driver Service Kit contains:

• ‘O’ rings
• Replacement Bolts
• Replacement Locking Washers
• Spark Plug
• Fuel Filter
• Mobilux EP1 Grease
• Locking compound

Send us your Petrol Post Driver and we’ll service it for you

If you’d rather entrust the servicing your Petrol Post Driver to somebody else, or if you’re looking for a more thorough check-up on your machine, then you can send your Petrol Post Driver back to us for its annual service. We arrange all of the shipping, both there and back, and you don’t need to worry about printing your label, so all you need to do is package your Post Driver up, hand it to your collection driver and we’ll take care of the rest!

Our Petrol Post Driver service includes:

• Full strip down
• Machine dismantled & checked for wear
• All parts cleaned
• Clean & check Air Filter
• Engine Oil change
• Fuel filter replacement
• Spark Plug replacement
• Replace 7 x O-rings
• Re-assemble with new seals & EP-1 Grease
• Field test

Contact us

If you have any questions about maintaining your Petrol Post Driver, or if you’d like more information on our Petrol Post Driver servicing options, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us via our website, call us on +44 (0)114 2699 119 or email us at info@petrolpostdriver.com.