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Operating Instructions
Self-Contained Mounting
1.
With the Post Driver positioned on a hard
level surface, move the skid loader or
other quick attach bracket equipped unit
toward the Post Driver until the plates line
up. Lift the Driver off the ground and lock
with the skid loader locking arms.
Self-Contained mounting and hydraulic hook-up to skid
loader.
2.
Locate the hose connected to the check
valve
(A)
attached to the hydraulic motor.
This is the pressure hose. Connect the
quick coupler to the skid loaders hydraulic
pressure source
(B)
. The other quick
coupler is connected to the return line
(C)
.
See above.
Preparing to Drive a Post
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If operating on uneven ground, make sure
the stabilizer leg firmly contacts the ground
at each new fence post location. Failure to
do so can cause damage to the Post Driver
components.
1.
Position the tractor or power source in place
to drive the first fence post.
2.
Set the brakes on the tractor or power
supply. If the machine is equipped with an
automatic transmission, the transmission
must be in PARK.
Drive Ram, Stabilizer, & Storage Legs.
IMPORTANT
: When operating the Ram (
‘
A
’
above) to drive in posts, the Stabilizer (
‘
B
’
above) must be positioned on the ground. The
Storage Legs (
‘
C
’
above) are not used during
operation of the Driver, and should be in the
raised position, off of the ground when driving
posts; they are for storage of the Driver only.
3.
Remove Road Lock Pin (
‘
D
’
below) and
lower Driver until the Stabilizer (
‘
B
’
below)
rests on ground. Store Road Lock Pin in a
secure location.
Drive Ram, Stabilizer, & Road Lock Pin.
C
B
C
A
A
B
D
A
B
C
