21
Operating Instructions
3-Point Hitch Mounting
1.
With the Post Driver positioned on a hard
level surface, move the tractor or other
power supply toward the Post Driver until
the three-point hitch lines up.
2.
Attach two lower, three-point hitch lift arms
to Post Driver three-point hitch weldment
hitch pins (
‘
A
’
below). Secure with lock
pins (operator supplied).
3.
Attach the three-point top link to removable
pin
(
‘
B
’
below
)
and secure with cotter pin.
NOTE
: Adjust the length of the
machine’s top
link, as required, to correctly attach the Post
Drivers 3-Point Mounting Bracket.
Three-Point Hitch Assembly, Top Link Pin, & Cotter Pin.
NOTE
: The
HD-12
Post Drivers will fit tractors
with Category II or Category III three-point
hitches. Use bushings (Owner/operator
supplied) on the hitch pins, if required, to
correctly install the lift arms.
4.
Attach hydraulic pressure supply hose
(small diameter) to the tractor pressure
supply port. Attach hydraulic return
hose (larger diameter) to hydraulic fill
port/tu
b
e.
Control Valve, Hydraulic Pressure Hose, and Hydraulic
Return Hose.
NOTE
: The operator is responsible for
installing quick-disconnect fittings (or other
suitable fittings) on the Post Driver hoses.
Make sure the fittings are compatible with the
tractor hydraulic fittings.
5.
When traveling always install the road lock
pin (arrow below) in the
“transport” position
as shown below. The Post Driver can now
be moved to the work site.
Drive Ram & Road Lock Pin in transport position.
A
A
B
Pressure Hose
Return Hose
Control Valve
