Worksaver HPD-16 HSS, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
POST VEERS OFF AT
AN ANGLE WHILE
BEING DRIVEN 1. Top of post is not cut “square,” causing the
post to drive at an angle.
2. Bottom of post is cut at an angle or post is
pointed off-center.
3. Post driver mount may not be properly
latched on skid steer loader.
4. Adjustable legs on mount are not setting
firmly on the ground.
5. Skid steer has moved slightly while driving
post.
6. Post may have encountered a rock or large
root.
7. Ground may be too dry or hard.
Re-cut top of post “square.”
Re-cut bottom of post.
Check lock pins.
Re-adjust legs.
Always set brakes and use extra care on slopes.
Post may have to be relocated.
Point post or may have to wait until it rains.
HYDRAULIC OIL
OVERHEATS 1. Oil level low.
2. Dirty filters.
3. Reservoir of power unit too small.
4. Oil or oil filter on post driver may be dirty.
Check oil level in power unit and driver reservoir.
Change oil and filters in power unit per manufac-
turer’s recommendations.
Allow time for oil to cool down.
Change oil and filter.
HYDRAULIC HOSE
FAILURE 1. Hose being pinched.
2. Hoses are worn or frayed.
3. Hydraulic relief pressure on power unit too
high.
Reroute hose and fasten out of harms way.
Replace hose.
Adjust relief pressure (if possible) or change
power unit.