Post Driver Care: Preventing Dry Firing and Proper Greasing Practices10/17/2025What Is Dry Firing? Dry firing happens when the operator doesn’t have the post pad fully pressed against the post while operating the post driver. When that impact energy isn’t transferred into the post, the post driver itself absorbs the force and that can cause serious damage over time. Dry firing can result in: Damage to internal bushings Damage to the piston Shock to the hydraulic system Broken or stretched tie bolts Damage to the tool retaining pin Damage to the post pad itself While Premier post drivers are built with protection systems to help minimize the effects, consistent dry firing can still reduce performance and cause costly damage. Best practice: Always make sure the post driver is pressed firmly and squarely on the post before operating. Never fire the unit off the post. If you hear a high-pitched “tinging” sound instead of a solid impact, that’s a warning sign — it means the post driver isn’t fully seated against the post. It should never sound like a bell ringing. Greasing Your Post Driver Proper greasing is just as important as proper operation. Always use post driver-specific grease, not standard grease. Regular grease melts away under high impact and leaves parts unprotected. Specialized post driver grease contains additives that bond to the tool and bushing surfaces, providing lasting protection. Best practices for greasing: Always grease with the tool fully inserted to align the grease port with the top of the tool. Grease frequently during use — enough that you can see and feel grease on the exposed shaft when the tool is hanging down. Grease before storing the driver and again before your next use. Why Greasing Matters Greasing your post driver does more than keep things moving — it directly affects performance and service life. Here’s what proper greasing does: Dissipates heat between the pad and bushings Cushions impact loads between metal surfaces Prevents galling and scoring of the tool shank Seals out dust and debris Extends the life of bushings, retainers, and tool bits Without adequate grease, metal-on-metal contact creates heat, friction, and wear that can lead to bushing seizure, retainer pin damage, or even housing cracks. Keep Your Post Driver Performing Like New Premier post drivers are built to last and with the right care, they’ll perform at their best for years to come. Prevent dry firing, use the correct grease, and make maintenance part of your routine.
Post Driver Care: Preventing Dry Firing and Proper Greasing Practices10/17/2025What Is Dry Firing? Dry firing happens when the operator doesn’t have the post pad fully pressed against the post while operating the post driver. When that impact energy isn’t transferred into the post, the post driver itself absorbs the force and that can cause serious damage over time. Dry firing can result in: Damage to internal bushings Damage to the piston Shock to the hydraulic system Broken or stretched tie bolts Damage to the tool retaining pin Damage to the post pad itself While Premier post drivers are built with protection systems to help minimize the effects, consistent dry firing can still reduce performance and cause costly damage. Best practice: Always make sure the post driver is pressed firmly and squarely on the post before operating. Never fire the unit off the post. If you hear a high-pitched “tinging” sound instead of a solid impact, that’s a warning sign — it means the post driver isn’t fully seated against the post. It should never sound like a bell ringing. Greasing Your Post Driver Proper greasing is just as important as proper operation. Always use post driver-specific grease, not standard grease. Regular grease melts away under high impact and leaves parts unprotected. Specialized post driver grease contains additives that bond to the tool and bushing surfaces, providing lasting protection. Best practices for greasing: Always grease with the tool fully inserted to align the grease port with the top of the tool. Grease frequently during use — enough that you can see and feel grease on the exposed shaft when the tool is hanging down. Grease before storing the driver and again before your next use. Why Greasing Matters Greasing your post driver does more than keep things moving — it directly affects performance and service life. Here’s what proper greasing does: Dissipates heat between the pad and bushings Cushions impact loads between metal surfaces Prevents galling and scoring of the tool shank Seals out dust and debris Extends the life of bushings, retainers, and tool bits Without adequate grease, metal-on-metal contact creates heat, friction, and wear that can lead to bushing seizure, retainer pin damage, or even housing cracks. Keep Your Post Driver Performing Like New Premier post drivers are built to last and with the right care, they’ll perform at their best for years to come. Prevent dry firing, use the correct grease, and make maintenance part of your routine.
