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Hydraulic

Post Driver

Model HD-12-H

Shaver Manufacturing Company

103 South Washington Avenue, Graettinger, Iowa 51342

Phone: (712) 859-3293 — Fax: (712) 859-3294 — www.shavermfg.com

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Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for HD-12-H

Page 1: ...Model HD 12 H Shaver Manufacturing Company 103 South Washington Avenue Graettinger Iowa 51342 Phone 712 859 3293 Fax 712 859 3294 www shavermfg com Safety Operation Maintenance Repair Troubleshooting Parts Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...bly 44 Hydraulic Base Plate Assembly 46 Three Point Hitch Assembly 48 Hydraulic Hoses 48 Safety Arm Assembly 48 Replacement Decals 49 Document Storage Tube 49 Hydraulic Control Valve 50 Drive Cylinder Assembly 51 Expanded View of Safety Lever Assembly 51 Tilt Cylinder Assembly 52 Limited Warranty 53 Warranty Card 54 Safety Most work related accidents are caused by failure to observe basic safety r...

Page 3: ...ttention Become Alert Your Safety is Involved Hazards are identified by the Safety Alert Symbol and are followed by the signal word WARNING WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Potential damage situations are identified by the signal words IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE Indicates that equipment or property damage can re...

Page 4: ...st Driver by yourself Always have another person to control the machine or power source Make sure all decals are securely attached to the Post Driver and are legible at all times Always read and understand all decals before working on or operating the Post Driver Make sure all lock pins and transport supports are secured in place before transporting or storing the Post Driver While transporting ne...

Page 5: ...lic hoses Avoid sharp bends and kinks when routing hydraulic hoses Sharp bends and kinks can internally damage the hose leading to premature hose failure resulting in personal injury Do not drop heavy objects on hoses A sharp impact may cause internal damage to the hose Applying pressure to a damaged hose may cause it to rupture resulting in personal injury Mismatched couplings and hoses can cause...

Page 6: ...g home National Ag Safety Database http www cdc gov nasd Product Information Record Shaver product information here The model number and serial number are found on the metal tag attached to the drive ram Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Name Specifications HD 12 H Post Driver Approximate Length 1 100 in 254 cm collapsed 148 in 376 cm extended Approximate Width 2 44 in 111 8 cm Appr...

Page 7: ...Combination Wrench 1 T12 Paste Type Thread Sealant AR T13 1 1 2 Inch Combination Wrench 1 T14 1 2 Inch Drive Impact Gun 1 T15 1 1 2 Inch Impact Socket 1 1 1 16 Inch Impact Socket 1 T16 3 8 and or 1 2 Inch Drive Socket Set 9 16 5 8 11 16 3 4 15 16 1 Inch AR T17 1 2 Inch Drive Ratchet 1 T18 3 8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1 HD 12 H Recommended Tools continued No Description Qty T19 Heavy Duty Retaining Strap...

Page 8: ...mbled Choose a large hard surface area that can safely support the weight of the assembled Post Driver and is accessible by the machine it will be mounted on Assembly NOTE Refer to the Service Parts section of this manual for a photograph and description of all the Post Driver parts The HD 12 H Post driver main carriage channel has provisions for mounting the short channel bracket in various posit...

Page 9: ...arriage channel while assembling components 2 Remove 6 factory installed bolts D3 and 6 lock washers D4 Install short channel bracket D2 using the bolts and lock washers Tighten bolts completely A1 Drive Ram D2 Short Channel Bracket D3 Bolt D4 Lock Washer 3 Remove road lock pin B8 from lower hole in drive ram A1 Use the overhead lifting device to help raise main carriage channel B1 and insert road...

Page 10: ...K7 height at 8 20 3 cm measured from three point hitch weldment K1 cross tube to the stabilizer leg base plate as shown Tighten the stabilizer leg lock bolts K1 Three Point Hitch Weldment K2 Leg Bracket K7 Stabilizer Leg NOTE If a set of six threaded holes other than the center set were used to mount short channel bracket D2 the height of the legs will need to be adjusted accordingly 3 Turn over t...

Page 11: ...rt Channel Bracket F2 Base Plate K1 Three Point Hitch Weldment 3 Install four hose assemblies H5 on tilt cylinders F3 F4 using paste type thread sealant T12 on fittings Tighten the hose fittings securely F3 Forward Tilt Cylinder F4 Side Tilt Cylinder H5 Hydraulic Hose Assembly 4 Install forward tilt cylinder F3 on base plate F2 along with safety lever F9 F10 as shown Attach with long cylinder moun...

Page 12: ...ncluded F2 Base Plate F4 Side Tilt Cylinder F7 Long Cylinder Mounting Pin F8 Short Cylinder Mounting Pin 6 Attach base plate F2 to short channel bracket D2 a With the main carriage channel still attached to an overhead lifting device use a suitable floor jack to support three point hitch weldment K1 D2 Short Channel Bracket D6 Mounting Pin F2 Base Plate K1 Three Point Hitch Weldment K7 Stabilizer ...

Page 13: ...use a tape type sealer such as Teflon Tape as this can contaminate the system and voids the valve warranty 1 Assemble the hydraulic control valve a Remove the plastic plugs from hydraulic control valve H1 Apply paste type thread sealant T12 to pipe threads Install hydraulic fittings G16 G18 G19 G21 and four tilt cylinder hose fittings H3 Refer to the photographs for correct fitting placement and o...

Page 14: ...ll hydraulic valve H1 on short channel bracket D2 using three 5 16 18 x 3 valve mounting bolts G2 washers G3 and nuts G4 Do not over tighten the hardware which can warp the valve body D2 Short Channel Bracket G2 5 16 18 x 3 Bolt G3 5 16 Washer G4 5 16 18 Nut H1 Hydraulic Control Valve IMPORTANT NOTICE The hydraulic valve and cylinder s can be damaged by contamination dirt and debris from the oil i...

Page 15: ...e Cylinder Assembly G15 Valve to Drive Ram Hose H1 Hydraulic Control Valve b Connect the threaded fitting on pressure hose G17 1 2 x 120 to hydraulic control valve H1 swivel fitting c Connect the threaded fitting on return hose G20 1 x 120 to hydraulic control valve H1 swivel fitting G17 Pressure Hose G20 Return Hose H1 Hydraulic Control Valve NOTE The owner operator must supply suitable hydraulic...

Page 16: ...p before using the Post Driver the first time and before each daily use Adjust the safety stop as needed per the following procedure Make sure all control valve hardware is tight Always replace worn or damaged parts before use The control valve safety stop prevents unintentional activation of the Post Driver control valve and must be functional at all times NOTE If the Post Driver is operational b...

Page 17: ...djust the setscrew Make sure the setscrew easily falls into place behind the lip on the control valve when it is released quickly 1 8 gap at the setscrew 1 8 Gap Between Setscrew and Valve Body Rubber Debris Guard 1 Locate rubber debris guard A4 guard mounting strap bracket A5 and bag containing hardware and caution tag A6 A7 A8 and A9 A4 Rubber Debris Guard A5 Guard Mounting Strap Bracket A6 Caut...

Page 18: ... I8 Roller Retainer Roll Pin I9 Roller Bracket Nut I10 Latch Spring I11 Spring Retainer Flat Washer I12 Swing Arm Handle Cover I13 Lynch Pin 2 Attach safety arm frame I2 to outside of short channel bracket D2 with two 3 4 10 x 2 frame mounting bolts I3 and self locking nuts I4 as shown Tighten the nuts securely D2 Hydraulic Short Channel Bracket I2 Safety Arm Frame I3 Frame Mounting Bolt I4 Self L...

Page 19: ...m handle I5 as shown Secure with spring retainer flat washer I11 and Lynch pin I13 I5 Swing Arm Handle I10 Latch Spring I11 Spring Retainer Flat Washer I13 Lynch Pin 6 Install the swing arm assembly a Apply a light film of a good quality grease to the pivot shaft on swing arm handle I5 b Start the pivot shaft into the main bracket tube as shown Slide the open spring eye over the main bracket ancho...

Page 20: ...ears swings past safety arm frame I2 bracket stop I2 Safety Arm Frame 8 Tap the swing arm shaft up through the safety arm frame tube 9 Install Lynch pin I13 to secure the swing arm to the safety arm frame I13 Lynch Pin 10 Verify the swing arm handle opens against safety arm frame I2 stop bracket and closes against back wall of drive ram A1 I beam A1 Drive Ram I2 Safety Arm Frame NOTE When driving ...

Page 21: ... and used during Post Driver operation 6 Do Not place your hand s on top of the post when placing the post in the Post Driver or while the Post Driver is operating 7 Leave the safety arm attachment open when not holding a post except when transporting the Post Driver 8 Do not remove the hydraulic control valve safety lever stop 9 Never use the maximum force of the Post Driver until the post being ...

Page 22: ...upper pin with Lynch pin B9 NOTE Adjust the length of the machine s top link as required to correctly attach the Post Driver B8 Top Link Pin B9 Lynch Pin K1 Three Point Hitch Weldment NOTE The HD 12 H Post Driver 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 hydra...

Page 23: ...ve 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 ...

Page 24: ...aulic pressure and flow necessary to properly operate the Post Driver NOTE The tractor or other power source must be capable of maintaining adequate hydraulic pressure engine RPM to smoothly operate cycle the Post driver 3 To raise drive ram A1 squeeze safety lever G7 and pull back main hydraulic control valve lever G5 A1 Drive Ram G5 Hydraulic Control Valve Lever G7 Safety Lever IMPORTANT NOTICE ...

Page 25: ...raulic control valve levers IMPORTANT NOTICE If the tilt cylinder hoses are attached differently than shown the control of the drive ram will not be as described in this manual Tilt Top of Drive Ram Away From Operator Tilt Top of Drive Ram Toward Operator Tilt Top of Drive Ram Away From Tractor Tilt Top of Drive Ram Toward Tractor 25 ...

Page 26: ...to 2 gap between the top of the fence post and the bottom of the drive ram plate NOTE For clarity the photo below shows the rubber debris guard raised up Never drive a fence post without the guard in place over the drive ram plate 6 Close safety arm frame I2 to secure the post the adjustable roller assembly keeps tension on the post while it is being driven I2 Safety Arm Frame 7 Do not stand in fr...

Page 27: ...rocess as needed to drive the post to the desired depth NOTE If the post stops moving down or is crooked after a few impacts stop and move the post to a different location Conditions such as thick sod rocks or tree roots can cause splintered or broken posts 10 Once a post is driven to the desired depth or the bottom of the drive ram contacts the ground release the hydraulic control lever 11 Open s...

Page 28: ... Driver F11 Cylinder Stop Bolt F13 Cylinder Stop Nut NOTE On units without stabilizer legs store the unit next to a post driven into the ground Position the unit with the driving ram against the post and secure with a chain wrapped securely around the post and Post Driver 5 Make sure all pressure is released zero pressure from the Post Driver hydraulic system Disconnect hydraulic pressure supply h...

Page 29: ...essure or flow from the machine or power source Problem Rubber bumpers B3 have premature or excessive damage Possible Cause Solution s 1 Post Driver is not properly adjusted prior to operation and drive ram guide blocks A2 are contacting rubber bumpers B3 Storage For the best results always store equipment in a dry protected location Leaving equipment unprotected will shorten the service life of t...

Page 30: ...must be performed with the main carriage channel and drive ram in a horizontal position such as on a suitable pallet or heavy duty support stands Refer to Dismounting Post Driver from Machine Power Source section for steps to remove Post Driver from a tractor or other power source Three Point Hitch Post Driver Disassembly 1 Secure the Post Driver upright main carriage channel B1 and drive ram A1 a...

Page 31: ...e the retaining strap and slide main carriage channel B1 up Loosen but d do o n no ot t r re em mo ov ve e two lower bolts B11 that attach each return spring C14 to the main carriage channel A1 Drive Ram B1 Main Carriage Channel C14 Return Spring 3 To release tension on the springs loosen lower spring bolts B11 only enough so that threads are still fully engaged in lower spring mount as shown B11 ...

Page 32: ...pper Spring Bracket C14 Return Spring C16 Upper Spring Bolt 6 Once the two upper spring mounting bolts are removed completely remove two lower spring bracket bolts B11 that where loosened in Step 2 Save all bolts lock washers and sleeves for reuse 7 Remove upper spring bracket bolts washers and nuts C8 not shown lift up on drive cylinder C1 and remove upper spring bracket A11 from inside main carr...

Page 33: ...n carriage channel B1 Remove the main carriage channel by sliding it out the top of drive ram A1 A1 Drive Ram B1 Main Carriage Channel IMPORTANT NOTICE Note the number and thickness of shims and location of each shim pack removed This information is needed for correct drive ram reassembly 12 Remove guide blocks A2 and shims A3 from the pins inside the drive ram I beam A2 Guide Blocks A3 Shims behi...

Page 34: ...ap 3 Inspect the threads on the outside of drive cylinder C2 tube and inside of cylinder cap C7 Repair or replace components with damaged threads 4 Remove self locking piston guide nut C11 and piston rod guide C10 using a 1 1 4 wrench to hold the piston rod guide while removing the piston guide nut Discard the self locking nut and replace with new C10 Piston Rod Guide C11 Self Locking Piston Guide...

Page 35: ...ubricate the seal with clean hydraulic fluid and slide the cap onto cylinder piston rod C3 from the bottom IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not slide the cylinder rod cap over the top of the drive cylinder rod The threads will damage the new cylinder rod cap seal 11 Install piston guide C10 and new self locking piston guide nut C11 using a 1 1 4 wrench to hold the piston guide while installing the piston guide...

Page 36: ...from the top of drive ram A1 A1 Drive Ram B1 Main Carriage Channel 3 Make sure the main carriage channel will slide back and forth freely without contacting or rubbing the drive ram 4 With the drive ram assembly horizontal check up and down movement of the main carriage channel in the drive ram I beam Up and down movement should not be less than 1 4 or more than 1 2 5 Install drive cylinder C1 in ...

Page 37: ...road bracket nuts B7 on bolts B6 NOTE To allow for drive cylinder alignment self locking nuts C12 must still be loose at this point C1 Drive Cylinder C12 Self locking Nuts B7 Road Lock Bracket Nuts 10 With main carriage channel B1 slid up as far as possible install each spring C14 from the bottom of the Post Driver between drive ram A1 I beam and the main carriage channel Slide each spring into po...

Page 38: ... top of the drive ram I beam using new lock washer C16 and self locking nut C4 Install the nut by hand just enough to fully engage the threads C3 Drive Cylinder Piston Rod C4 Self Locking Nut C16 Lock Washer 13 Attach the upper spring bracket to the drive ram yoke The distance between the mounting holes in the upper spring bracket and drive ram yoke will be approximately two inches a Get assistanc...

Page 39: ...t using a 1 1 16 wrench Then loosen the self locking nut 1 2 turn 180 degrees C4 Self locking Nut 15 Pull main carriage channel B1 down and install road lock pin B8 and Lynch pin B9 in lower hole in drive ram A1 NOTE If necessary use retaining strap T19 to overcome the spring tension and pull the main carriage channel down so road lock pin B8 can be easily installed 16 To avoid binding the drive c...

Page 40: ...ers F3 F4 from the base plate by removing the mounting pins 5 Inspect the tilt cylinder mounting points Replace any worn or damaged components F3 Forward Tilt cylinder F4 Side Tilt Cylinder H5 Tilt Cylinder Hydraulic Hose 6 Carefully clamp tilt cylinder F3 or F4 mounting tube in a vise Completely compress internal cylinder cap snap ring F14 and pull cylinder rod assembly F16 or F17 out of tilt cyl...

Page 41: ...4 not shown in the top cut a way groove F22 External O ring Seal F23 Internal O ring Seal F24 Internal Lip Seal 4 Install new scraper seal F25 in the cylinder piston groove followed by O ring seal F26 and second scraper seal F25 The rounded concave surface of each scraper seal F25 must face contact larger O ring seal F26 F25 Scraper Seal F26 O ring Seal 5 Install new O ring seal F18 on the threade...

Page 42: ...mpletely seated in the internal snap ring groove NOTE It may be necessary to use a soft brass or wood drift to tap the cylinder cap and snap ring into place Use caution not to damage the aluminum cylinder cap Make sure the snap ring is completely seated in the cylinder tube groove Failure to seat the snap ring in the groove can cause the cylinder cap to be explosively ejected from the tilt cylinde...

Page 43: ...channel while assembling components 2 For instructions on connecting the three point hitch weldment and Post Driver assembly after service refer to Step 6 in the Assembly Procedure Base Plate section of this manual 3 Apply paste type thread sealant to the pipe thread hose fitting Connect drive cylinder hose G15 to drive cylinder assembly C1 Tighten the hose fitting securely C1 Drive Cylinder Assem...

Page 44: ...44 Service Parts 44 Driver Assembly ...

Page 45: ...0262 D Cylinder Cap 1 with seal HD 12 H Service Parts Driver Assembly continued Item No Part No Description Qty C8 Bolts Lock Washers Nuts 2 upper spring bracket C12 SM 0931 Lower Bracket Lock Nut 2 C13 SM 1211 SCL Spring Mount Lower 2 C14 SM 1211 DRS Spring Complete 2 with spring mounts installed C15 SM 1211 SCU Spring Mount Upper 2 C16 Upper Spring Mt Bolt 2 C17 Upper Spring Mt Washer 2 D3 S 012...

Page 46: ...46 Hydraulic Base Plate Assembly ...

Page 47: ...Pin 2 F8 HBP 908134 Side Tilt Mounting Pin 1 HD 12 H Service Parts Hydraulic Base Plate Assembly continued Item No Part No Description Qty F9 Cylinder Stop Plate 8 5 1 5 1 F10 Cylinder Stop Plate 10 5 1 5 1 F11 Cylinder Stop Bolt 1 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 1 5 F12 Cylinder Stop Lock Washer 1 2 1 5 1 F13 Cylinder Stop Nut 1 2 13 5 4 1 H1 P 23 Hydraulic Control Valve 1 P 2012 Seal Kit for P 23 Valve Section 3...

Page 48: ...P Power Supply to Valve Hose 2 1 G20 SM 1025 R Valve to Tank Return Hose 3 1 1 1 ID x 35 long 2 1 2 ID x 120 long 3 1 ID x 120 long Safety Arm Assembly HD 12 H Service Parts Safety Arm Assembly Item No Part No Description Qty I1 SM 0011 SAA Safety Arm Attachment 1 1 I2 SM 0011 SAAC Safety Arm Frame 1 I3 Frame Mounting Bolt 2 3 4 13 x 2 I4 Self Locking Nut 3 4 13 2 I5 SM 0011 SAAD Swing Arm Handle ...

Page 49: ... L4 MS 166 Safety Arm Decal 1 L5 MS 163 Pinch Area Warning Decal 1 L6 MS 181 Pinch Point Warning Decal 1 L7 MS 280 FEMA Member Decal 1 L8 SM 0011 ST Caution Tag 1 L9 MS 180 Cylinder Shaft Decal 1 L10 MS 171 High Pressure Warning Decal 1 Document Storage Tube HD 12 H Service Parts Document Storage Tube Item No Part No Description Qty J1 OPMAN Document Storage Tube 1 with two rivets 49 ...

Page 50: ...enter Plug Kit 3 1 G16 P 910182 O Ring Swivel Fitting 1 3 4 Male x 1 Female G19 P 910183 O Ring Swivel 90 Fitting 1 1 1 16 12 Male to 1 2 Female HD 12 H Service Parts Hydraulic Control Valve continued Item No Part No Description Qty G21 P 910184 Pipe Thread Adapter Fitting 1 1 1 16 12 O Ring Male to 3 4 Pipe Thread Female 90 Pipe Thread Swivel Fitting 1 3 4 Male to 1 NPT Female G23 P 208 Flat Link...

Page 51: ... 206 Lever Clevis Pin 3 G12 P 209 U Link 3 G13 P 205 Cotter Pin 4 G23 P 208 Flat Link 1 HD 12 H Service Parts Drive Ram Cylinder Assembly Item No Part No Description Qty C1 SM 1026 Drive Ram Cylinder complete 1 C2 SM 10261 Drive Ram Cylinder Tube 1 C3 SM 10266 Drive Ram Cylinder Piston Rod 1 C4 SM 10267 Self Locking Nut 1 C5 SM 018 Nut With Setscrew 1 C6 SM 10268 Spring Lock Washer 1 C7 SM 10262 C...

Page 52: ...ward Tilt Cylinder Rod 1 F18 O Ring Seal 1 F19 Cylinder Piston 1 F20 Piston Rod Self Locking Nut 1 F21 Fwd Tilt Cylinder Tube Only 1 F22 External O Ring Seal 1 F23 Internal O Ring Seal 1 F24 Internal Lip Seal 1 F25 Scraper Seal 2 F26 O Ring Seal 1 F27 Side Tilt Cylinder Tube Only 1 L10 MS 171 High Pressure Warning Decal 1 1 2 5 Diameter Cylinders Replace Obsolete 2 Diameter HBP 91209 Fwd Tilt Cyli...

Page 53: ...outed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made transportation charges prepaid All returned items must have an RGA number Contact Shaver at 712 859 3293 to get authorization to return file your warranty claim and if needed an RGA will be provided This warranty shall not be interpreted to render Shaver liable for injury or damages of any kind or nature to person or property...

Page 54: ...turn to Shaver Manufacturing Company 103 South Washington Avenue P O Box 358 Graettinger Iowa 51342 Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State ______________ Zip Code _________ Purchase Deliver Date _______________________________ Shaver Model Number ________...

Page 55: ...Notes 55 ...

Page 56: ...January 2010 SHAVER HD 12 H Post Driver ...

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