Talet Equipment Postmaster 87 Series, Parts & Operators Manual

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Drive the post into the ground until the post guide is approximately 6 inches above the rubber cushion
on the safety stop block. Shut off the auxiliary hydraulics and reposition the skid-steer to ensure that
the post is driven into the ground STRAIGHT.
6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 until the post has been driven to the desired depth.
7. Shut off the auxiliary hydraulics and raise the Postmaster until the post is cleared and move onto the
next post.
Postmaster With Grapple Installation
Once you have become comfortable with the operation of the Postmaster and are driving the posts in
straight, you are ready to install your Post Grapple Assembly.
1. Lower the Postmaster to the ground and shut off the skid-steer loader.
2. Set the grapple unit down in front of the Postmaster aligning the square tubes of the grapple with the
square tubes of the Postmaster. (One on either side of the chain guard and drive assembly.)
3. Remove the hitch pins from the post grapple mounting plates.
4. Slide the square tubes of the grapple into the tubes of the Postmaster. Align the mounting holes and
insert the hitch pins and spring pins provided.
5. Route the hydraulic hoses for the post grapple through the “D” ring hose guide and connect to the
corresponding connectors located directly below the flow control.
6. The hydraulic system has been shipped dry and will require that the auxiliary hydraulics be activated
slowly to fill the hoses, motor and cylinder. (The post grapple may act erratic until all the air is out of
the hydraulic system.)
7. With the skid-steer running at slow idle, turn the auxiliary hydraulics to the forward locking position for
a few seconds at a time until the grapple arms raise. (Be cautious when the grapple is raised and the
jaws are completely open as the post hammer will raise.)
8. Reverse the auxiliary hydraulics until the jaws close.
9. Repeat steps #7 & #8 until grapple operation is smooth.
10.Once you have accomplished smooth operation and the grapple jaws are closed, return the auxiliary
hoses to the forward or locking position until the hammer starts to raise. This will raise and open the
grapple jaws.
11.The Postmaster and Post Grapple are now ready for operation.
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