Shaver HD-12-H, Operator'S Manual

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6 . If traveling more than 100 feet to the work
site, remove road lock pin (B8). Raise
drive ram (A1) and install the road lock pin
in the lower “transport” position. The Post
Driver can now be moved to the work site.
(A1) Drive Ram. (B8) Road Lock Pin (transport position).
Preparing to Drive a Post
1 . With the tractor three point hitch supporting
the weight of the post driver, loosen
stabilizer leg lock bolts (K8) and raise up
each stabilizer leg (K7). Tighten the lock
bolts to support the stabilizer legs.
(K7) Stabilizer Leg. (K8) Lock Bolts.
2 . Position the tractor or power source in
place to drive the first fence post.
3 . Set the brakes on the tractor or power
supply. If the machine is equipped with an
automatic transmission, the transmission
must be in PARK.
4 . Remove road lock pin (B8) and lower drive
ram (A1) until it rests on the road lock pin
bracket rubber bumpers (not visible) inside
main carriage channel (B1).
NOTE : Store the road lock pin in a secure
location during Post driver operation.
(A1) Drive Ram. (B1) Main Carriage Channel.
(B8) Road Lock Pin.
5 . Use the tractor three point hitch to lower
the Post Driver until drive ram (A1) firmly
contacts the ground.
6 . Continue to lower Post Driver main carriage
channel (B1) an additional 1” (2.5 cm).
This important step helps protect the lower
rubber bumpers (B3) from premature wear
and/or damage.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If operating on uneven ground, make sure the
stabilizer legs firmly contact the ground at each
new fence post location. If necessary, loosen
the stabilizer leg lock bolts to readjust the
stabilizer legs, as needed. Failure to do so can
cause damage to the Post Driver components.
7. Loosen two stabilizer leg lock bolts (K8)
and lower the stabilizer legs until both feet
firmly contact the ground. Tighten the
stabilizer leg lock bolts.
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