13
Assembly Procedure
Unpacking
Due to the size and weight of the
Post Driver, two people are required
for the assembly procedures.
The Post Driver is shipped in several sections:
The Driving Ram Assembly, Base P la t e
Assembly, Hose and Valve Carton, Safety Arm
Carton, and with the Hydraulic Post Driver
(HD-8-H-S, HD-10-H-S, & HD-12-H-S) the
Tilt Cylinder Carton.
Before starting the unpacking
procedure,
make
sure
the
overhead
lifting
device
or
material
handling
device
(forklift) has adequate lifting
capacity. Follow all safety recommendations
when unpacking the Post Driver. Some
components are heavy and can cause serious
injury or death if not adequately supported
during removal and assembly.
NOTE: For ease of assembly, unload the Post
Driver components in the area where they will
be assembled. 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 - General
NOTE:
Refer to the Service Parts section of this
manual for an illustration and description of all the
parts.
The Main Carriage Channel has provisions for
mounting the Base Plate (Manual or Hydraulic) in
two positions.
• The
UPPER
Position (most common) -
three-point hitch or tractor front mount
(midsized tractors).
• The
LOWER
Position - for driving 10 ft.
(3.0 m) tall posts only - three-point hitch or
front tractor mount (smaller tractors).
Driver and Base Plate on 3-point mount shown in
UPPER
Position.
The Post Driver assembly procedure consists of
the following subsections:
1.
Main Carriage Channel
2.
Storage Legs
3.
Base Plate
4.
Hydraulic Valve
5.
Safety Stop Adjustment
6.
Rubber Debris Guard
7.
Safety Arm
8.
Manual Storage Tube
WARNING
LOWER
UPPER
