Farm King 1450 Product manual

Post Driver
1450 Model
OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
042011 FK393

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Table of Contents - 1450 Post Driver
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................4
Safety............................................................................................................................................5
• Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................6
• General Safety..................................................................................................................6
• Start-up Safety .................................................................................................................6
• Operation Safety ..............................................................................................................6
• Assembly Safety ..............................................................................................................7
• Transport Safety...............................................................................................................8
• Service and Maintenance Safety ....................................................................................8
• Storage Safety..................................................................................................................9
• Installation........................................................................................................................9
Assembly....................................................................................................................................10
Operation ...................................................................................................................................17
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................27
• Storage ...........................................................................................................................29
Parts............................................................................................................................................30
• Hammer and Mast Assembly Drawing ........................................................................30
• Hammer and Mast Assembly Parts List .......................................................................31
• Hydraulic System w/Tank Mounted Filter (Currently Used) Drawing .......................32
• Hydraulic System w/Tank Mounted Filter (Currently Used) Parts List ......................33
• Hydraulic System w/ Pump Mounted Filter (Older System) Drawing .......................36
• Hydraulic System w/ Pump Mounted Filer (Older System) Parts List .......................37
• Decals Drawing ..............................................................................................................40
• Decals Parts List .............................................................................................................41
• Hammer Cylinder Drawing ...........................................................................................42
• Hammer Cylinder Parts List ..........................................................................................43
• Hydraulic Cylinders - Monarch (Slide andTilt) Drawing.............................................44
• Hydraulic Cylinders - Monarch (Slide andTilt) Parts List............................................45
• Post Guide (Optional) ....................................................................................................46
• Post Guide (Optional) ....................................................................................................47
Delivery Checklist ......................................................................................................................48
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................50
Manufacturer’s statement: for technical reasons Buhler Industries Inc. reserves the right to modify
machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice.
Information provided herein is of descriptive nature. Performance quality may depend on soil fertility,
applied agricultural techniques, weather conditions and other factors.

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Introduction - 1450 Post Driver
Introduction
The Farm King 3-Point Post Driver works with your tractor or skid-steer for efficient effortless post
driving. Built to be fast, powerful, durable, and maneuverable, Farm King 3-Point Post Drivers are
ideal for use on the job site or on the farm.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference. All new operators or owners must review the
manual before using the equipment and at least annually thereafter. Contact your Farm King
Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual. Visit our website
at www.farm-king.com for a complete list of dealers in your area.
The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen facing
in the direction of travel of the implement.

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Safety
Safety Instructions
Remember,YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the
people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that
everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance
procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies
hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.
The safety alert symbol means…
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
CAUTION
The caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
WARNING
The Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
DANGER
The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations,
typically for machine components that, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded.

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General Safety
• Have a first-aid kit available for use and know how to use it. Have a fire extinguisher
available, stored in a highly visible location, and know how to use it.
• Wear appropriate protective gear.This list may include but is not limited to:
- hard hat
- protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- protective glasses or goggles
- heavy gloves
- wet weather gear
- hearing protection
- respirator or filter mask
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or unplugging the equipment.
• Do not attempt any unauthorized modifications to your Farm King product as this could
affect function or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment.
• Never start or operate the mower except from the operator’s station on the power unit.
• Inspect and clean the working area before operating.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving parts.
• Ensure bystanders are clear of the area before operating.
• Do not mount post driver on tractors weighing less than 3000 lb (1360 kg). Operating or
transporting post driver mounted on a tractor weighing less than 3000 lb (1360 kg) could
result in tractor roll over causing serious injury or death to operator and person(s) nearby.
• Never mount post driver on tractors without ROPS protection.
• Only one person, the operator, should be allowed to operate the post driver.
• Never ride or permit others to ride, on the drawbar of the tractor or on the post driver.
• Never allow anyone, other than the operator, on the tractor when operating or transporting
the post driver.
Start-up Safety
• Do not let inexperienced operators or children run this equipment.
• Place all tractor and machine controls in neutral before starting.
• Operate only with ROPS and seatbelt equipped tractors.
• Do not operate inside a building unless there is adequate ventilation.
• Ensure all shields are in place and in good condition before operating.
• Stay clear of PTO shaft and machine when engaging PTO.
Operation Safety
• Never allow anyone near the post driver when you are performing operating functions.
• When tilting, raising or lowering the hammer, keep all persons away from the post driver.
• Wear safety glasses and hand wear to protect against splinters.
• Make certain everyone is clear before operating or moving the post driver.
• Keep all untrained personnel away from the post driver at all times. Only personnel
knowledgeable in the operation should be allowed near or in control of the post driver.
• Contact local utility companies for underground services before installing posts.

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• Never place your hand on top of the post at any time during operation. Serious injury may
occur.
• Always use hand held post holder or optional post guide to position post under hammer
when driving posts. Using one of these devices may prevent injury to hand or arm.
• Know the functions of each operating lever of hydraulic controls before proceeding with
operations. Never use the valve to stop the hammer except in extreme emergency.The
resulting extreme hydraulic pressure may seriously damage hydraulic system.
• Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or
wood, rather than hands, to search for suspected leaks. If injured by escaping fluid, see a
doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
• If the torque arm chain of PTO pump is not properly secured, severe damage to the pump
and hydraulic circuitry could occur.
• Always stay clear of PTO drive shaft when it is in operation. Serious injury or death will result
if clothing, hair or limbs are caught in these drive shafts.
• Before connecting (or disconnecting) hydraulic pump to (or from) tractor's PTO shaft,
disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine. Serious injury or death may occur if PTO was
accidentally engaged while connecting or disconnecting pump.
• Always ensure tractor’s PTO safety shield is installed.
• To avoid serious injury or death, use discretion when adding ballast to hammer as both
tractor and post driver may become unstable during either operation or transporting unit.
(It is not recommended to add ballast to hammer).
• Never allow any other person or persons to stand near hammer when post driver is being
operated.This post driver is designed to be operated by one person only. Serious injury or
death will result if a person is struck by a falling or tilting hammer.
• Never allow another person to hold the post when post driver is being operated. Serious
injury or death will result if a person is struck by a falling or tilting hammer.
• Always lower post driver stand to ground and shut off power when post driver is left
unattended or is not in operation. Serious injury or death may result if hammer fell
unexpectedly and struck person(s) nearby.
• Operator should always observe the movement of hammer and mast assembly when raising
and folding post driver for transport. If upper link of 3-point hitch was adjusted too short and/
or the upper limit of the 3-point hitch is set too high, the hammer and mast assembly could
strike operator in tractor seat or rear of tractor causing serious injury or death to operator or
serious damage to tractor.
• Incorrect adjustment of upper link and wrong hole selection when pinning upper link to
tractor may cause post driver to interfere with rear of tractor cab or strike operator resulting
in serious injury to operator and serious damage to tractor.
• Always use extra care when operating post driver with optional mast extension installed.The
extra height of the hammer may cause tractor and post driver to become unstable.
• Use extra care when operating post driver in uneven terrain.Tractor and post driver may
become unstable and roll over causing serious injury or death.
• Never operate post driver hydraulic system without being pinned to tractor’s 3-point hitch.
Assembly Safety
• Use an aligning punch to line up holes. Keep fingers out of these holes. Any sudden
movement of heavy components will severely injure or sever your fingers.
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• Use a hoist or adequate manpower to lift the heavy components into place. Use adequate
jacks or support materials. Attempting to lift heavy components by yourself could cause
serious injury.
• Be sure all bolts and hydraulic fittings are tight, and all cotter pins are installed in pins.
• Before applying pressure to hydraulic system, be sure all connections are tight and
components are not damaged.
• Use cardboard or wood as a backstop when searching for hydraulic leaks. Escaping hydraulic
oil under pressure can cause serious injury if it penetrates the skin. See a doctor immediately
if injured.
• Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting hydraulic components. Hydraulic
components under pressure, may cause parts and hydraulic fluid to fly out at a high velocity
which could cause serious injury.
• Operator should always observe the movement of hammer and mast assembly when raising
and folding post driver for transport. If upper link of 3-point hitch was adjusted too short,
and/or the upper limit of the 3-point hitch is set to high, the hammer and mast assembly
could strike operator or rear of tractor causing serious injury or death to operator or serious
damage to tractor.
• Before connecting (or disconnecting) hydraulic pump to (or from) tractor PTO shaft,
disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine. Serious injury or death may occur if PTO was
accidentally engaged while connecting or disconnecting pump.
• If the torque arm chain of PTO pump is not properly secured, severe damage to the pump
and hydraulic circuitry could occur.
• Always stay clear of PTO when it is engaged. Serious injury or death will result if clothing,
hair or limbs were caught in PTO shaft.
• Always ensure tractor’s PTO safety shield is installed.
• Be sure all hammer tilt cylinder pins are properly installed and secured with retainers.
Serious injury or death may occur to operator or person(s) nearby if cylinder pin(s) fell out
and hammer fell.
Transport Safety
• Reduce speed when transporting post driver over uneven or rough terrain.
• Shift the tractor into a lower gear when transporting post driver down hills or steep slopes.
• Be sure SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem is clean and visible before transporting post
driver.The SMV emblem warns other vehicles approaching from rear.
• Always comply with all State, Provincial, Federal and local laws when transporting post
driver on roadways.
• Retract hammer cylinder and upper tilt cylinder before transporting post driver.
• When transporting the post driver on a public road or highway by night or during the day,
use accEssory lights and devices to give adequate warning to the operators of other vehicles.
Check local regulations.
Service and Maintenance Safety
• Never work on the hammer when it is in the raised or partially raised position. If hammer fell,
operator or person(s) nearby could be seriously injured or killed in an explosion, which may
result in serious injury or death.
• Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin,
causing serious personal injury. Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure.
Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that all lines,

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pipes and hoses are not worn or damaged.
• Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or
wood, rather than hands, to search for suspected leaks. If injured by escaping fluid, see a
doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
• If spray-can paint is used, be careful when discarding empty cans. Do not incinerate or
puncture can.
• Do not permit smoking, sparks, or open flame where combustible lubricants or liquids are
being used.
• Replace any worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and keep all hydraulic hoses and hydraulic
fittings tight.
• Shut off all power and lock tractor brakes before adjusting, servicing or cleaning the post
driver.
• Do not lubricate or adjust post driver when it is being operated or while it is in motion.
• Always retract all cylinders, shut off tractor engine, disengage PTO and lock tractor brakes
before lubricating post driver.
• Replace any safety decals that are damaged or are illegible.
Storage Safety
• Do not store the post driver with the hammer raised. If hammer fell person(s) nearby could
be seriously injured.
• Always close both tilt cylinders when storing post driver.
Installation
• To install safety signs, ensure the installation area is clean and dry. Decide on the exact
position before you remove the backing paper. Remove the smallest portion of the split
backing paper and align over the specified area. Carefully press in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and smooth the remaining portion in place. Small
air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out.
• Replace safety signs immediately should they become damaged, torn or illegible.
Obtain replacements from your authorized dealer using the part numbers shown.

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Assembly Instructions
CAUTION
Use a hoist or adequate manpower to lift heavy components in
place. Attempting to lift heavy components by yourself could
cause serious injury.
1. See ILL. 1. Join 2 spool valve, arrow 1, and single spool valve, arrow 2, with one (1) 3/4" NPT
x 2" (19 x 51 mm) nipple, arrow 3. Next, fasten three (3) control levers, arrow 4, to the two
valves. Attach handles so they point up. Fasten valve assembly to top of valve bracket, arrow
5, with four (4) 3/8" x 2" (10 x 51 mm) NC hex bolts c/w nuts, lockwashers and flatwasher. Place
flatwashers on bottom of valve mount plate.Tighten bolts.
CAUTION
When assembling post driver, use aligning punch to line up
holes. Keep fingers out of holes. Any sudden movement of heavy
components will severely injure or sever your fingers.
2. See ILL. 2. Fasten barrel end of a 2" x 8" (51 x 203 mm) cylinder, arrow 1, to cylinder lug, arrow
2, of hydraulic support bar. Position so ports are facing away from hammer. Fasten shaft end
of same cylinder to lug, arrow 3, under swivel table. Fasten barrel end of the other 2" x 8" (51 x
203 mm) cylinder, arrow 4, to cylinder lug, arrow 5, on swivel table. Position so ports are facing
hydraulic valves. Fasten shaft end of cylinder to lug, arrow 6, on hammer. Secure each cylinder
with two (2) cylinder pins. Secure each cylinder pin with two (2) clips.

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3. Attaching hydraulic hose and fittings. See ILL. 3.
NOTE: Do not use teflon tape to seal hydraulic hoses and fittings. If pieces of tape gets into the
hydraulic system they may plug small orifices.
NOTE: Cleanliness is absolutely necessary to prevent contamination when hooking up the
hydraulic system components. Handle fittings carefully.
Attach hoses and fittings to hydraulic pump, filter, valves, cylinders and oil reservoir as shown
in ILL. 3.
NOTE: Be sure the 3/8" (10 mm) male - female swivel adaptors with restricted orifice, (painted
black), are installed in the 2" x 8" (51 x 203 mm) hammer tilt cylinder and in the 2" x 8" (51 x 203
mm) hammer swivel cylinder.Two orifices are required per cylinder.
Fasten torque arm assembly to pump with (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" (10 x 38 mm) NC hex bolts c/w nuts
and lockwashers. Fasten as shown in ILL. 3.
Install 3/16" (5 mm) key in pump shaft, then slide PTO adaptor over shaft. Secure by tightening
set screw. See ILL. 3.
NOTE: When the post driver has been idle for a period of time, the hammer tilt cylinder
may creep causing a void in the cylinders.This cylinder movement is caused by a lack of oil
pressure in cylinders when the post driver is not being used. For piston seals to hold oil there
must be enough hydraulic pressure in the cylinders to deform the seal.This seal deformation
pushes the seal against the wall of the cylinder and piston block, giving an oil tight seal.
WARNING
Use cardboard or wood as a backstop when searching for
hydraulic leaks. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can cause
serious injury if it penetrates the skin. See a doctor immediately if
injured.
WARNING
Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting hydraulic
components. Hydraulic components under pressure may cause
parts and hydraulic fluid to fly out at a high velocity which could
cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not mount post driver on tractor weighing less than 3,000
lb (1,360 kg). Operating or transporting post driver mounted on
a tractor weighing less than 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) could result in
tractor roll over causing serious injury or death to operator or
person(s) nearby.
CAUTION Never mount post driver on tractor without ROPS protection.

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4. Mounting Post Driver
A - Category I, see ILL. 4. Move both hitch inner tubes, arrow 1, IN so hole “A” aligns with hole
in outer tube. Install a 1/2" x 3" (13 x 76 mm) bolt in hole , secure bolt with 1/2" (13 mm) locknut.
Place each lower arm of 3-point hitch over draw pin, arrow 1. Secure with lock pin supplied
with tractor’s 3-point hitch.
NOTE: For Category II hitches install 1-1/8" OD x 1-3/4" (29 x 44 mm) bushings over draw pins.
Category II, See ILL. 4. Move both inner hitch tubes, arrow 1, OUT so hole “B” aligns with hole
in outer tube. Install a 1/2" x 3-1/2" (13 x 89 mm) bolt in hole , secure bolt with 1/2" (13 mm
locknut. Place each lower arm of 3-point hitch over draw pin, arrow 1. Secure with lynch pins.
NOTE: Use extreme caution when shortening upper link, arrow 2, (See ILL 8).Turning link
in too much may cause hammer to interfere with rear of tractor when post drive is raised
with hammer folded.This may cause serious damage to tractor and serious injury to tractor
operator.
B- Connecting upper link - See ILL. 4. Pin upper link, arrow 2, (supplied with tractor) to upper
lugs of tractors = 3-point hitch. Select hole (if more than one set of holes are available) which
gives the most desirable post driver position when raised for transport. Selecting incorrect
hole in upper 3-point hitch lug of tractor may cause hammer and mast to interfere with rear
of tractor or strike tractor’s operator causing serious injury to operator and damage to tractor.
Use pin supplied with tractor. Install opposite end of upper link, arrow 2, between upper lugs,
arrow 3, of post driver frame. Fasten with pin, arrow 4.Then secure pin with lynch pin.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of upper link and wrong hole selection when
pinning upper link to tractor may cause post driver to interfere
with rear of tractor cab or strike tractor operator resulting in
serious injury to operator and serious damage to tractor.

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NOTE: For Category II hitch install 1" OD x 1-15/16" (25 x 49 mm) bushing in upper of link, arrow 2.
C- Adjusting limits of 3-point hitch -To allow safe operation of post driver the upper and lower
limits of 3-point hitch must be set as follows:
Set lower limit so post driver legs rest on the ground. Upper link may have to be adjusted so all
legs rest on the ground.
Set the upper limits so post driver has adequate ground clearance for transport.To set upper
limit, first fold hammer into transport position then slowly raise post driver with 3-point hitch.
Use extra care when activating 3-point hitch. Be sure 3-point hitch does not automatically rise
to maximum height when activated.To start with, set upper limit at 1/2 or less of maximum lift
height, then adjust as required. Observe position, of hammer as post driver is being raised. When
post driver reaches desired safe height, hammer should be well clear of operator in tractor seat
and rear of tractor.
NOTE: When raising post driver (with 3-point hitch) for the first time, raise unit slowly. Be sure
no binding occurs. Also ensure hammer mast does not strike rear of tractor or strike tractor's
operator when hammer is folded for transport.
D- Attaching PTO pump. See ILL. 6.
DANGER
Operator should always observe the movement of hammer and
mast assembly when raising and folding post driver for transport.
If upper link of 3-point hitch was adjusted too short and/or the
upper limit of the 3-point hitch it set too high, the hammer and
mast assembly could strike operation in tractor seat or rear of
tractor causing serious injury or death to operator or serious
damage to tractor. See ILL. 5.

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With torque arm, arrow 1, on left hand side, slide the spline adaptor of pump, arrow 2, onto the
tractor PTO shaft.
Place I-bolt of torque arm chain, arrow 3, through a convenient hole in drawbar. Secure with
flatwasher and locknut.
WARNING Always ensure tractor's PTO safety shield is installed.
DANGER
Before connecting (or disconnecting) hydraulic pump to (or
from) tractor PTO shaft, disengage PTO and shut off tractor
engine. Serious injury or death may occur if PTO was accidentally
engaged while connecting or disconnecting pump.
CAUTION
If the torque arm chain of PTO is not properly secured, severe
damage to the pump and hydraulic circuitry could occur. (This is
not a warrantable failure).
DANGER
Always stay clear of PTO when it is engaged. Serious injury or
death will result if clothing, hair or limbs are caught in PTO drive
shaft.

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5. Filling Hydraulic System.
A - Fill oil reservoir with hydraulic oil, use Esso Hydro 56 or a grade of hydraulic oil that is
approved for tractor hydraulic systems.
B- Engage PTO to start pump. Using hydraulic valve control levers, pump hydraulic oil into all
cylinders. Extend and contract cylinders until completely filled with oil. Add oil to reservoir as
required.The level should be one inch from top of tank. (Oil reservoir is shown in ILL. 3).
NOTE - Before applying pressure to hydraulic system, be sure all connections are tight and
components are not damaged.
CAUTION
Be sure all bolts and hydraulic fittings are tight, and all cotter pins
are installed in pins. Unit could be damaged if any component
came loose.
CAUTION
Be sure all hammer tilt cylinder pins are properly installed
and secured with retainers. Serious injury or death may occur
to operator or person(s) nearby if cylinder pin(s) fell out and
hammer fell.

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Operation Instructions
1. Preparing post driver for operation
A-To mount post driver to tractors = 3-point hitch, refer to subsections “A” to “D” on the
following pages.
CAUTION Do not mount post driver on tractor weighing less than 3000 lb
(1360 kg) and tractor not equipped with ROPS protection.
B- Check if upper link of 3-point hitch is adjusted properly for tractor. Refer to paragraph “C”
DANGER
Operator should always observe the movement of hammer and
mast assembly when raising and folding post driver for transport.
If upper link of 3-point hitch was adjusted too short and/or the
upper limit of the 3-point hitch is set too high, the hammer and
mast assembly could strike operator or rear of tractor causing
serious injury or death to operator or serious damage to tractor.
See ILL 7.
C - Check the oil level in oil reservoir.The level should be 1" (25 mm) from top of reservoir.
If filling is required, use Esso Hydro 56 a grade of hydraulic oil that is approved for tractor
hydraulic systems.
D- Check that the rubber bumpers on upper and lower hammer stops are in place and in good
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E- Ensure both sides of hammer slide are greased before activating controls.
F- Check all bolts and hydraulic fittings for tightness.
G- Be sure all pins are properly secured with cotter pins, especially the 3-point hitch pins.
2. Operation of hydraulic controls - See ILL. 8.
The three control levers operate post driver as follows:
- Lever, arrow 1, raises and lowers hammer.
- Lever, arrow 2, tilts hammer IN and OUT.
- Lever, arrow 3, rotates hammer towards the left or right when viewing from rear of tractor
3. See ILL. 10. Before operating post driver raise front leg of stand assembly and lock in raised
position with pin. D
CAUTION Know the function of each hydraulic lever before proceeding with
operations.
CAUTION When tilting, raising or lowering the hammer, keep all persons
away from post driver.
WARNING
Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to search
for suspected leaks. If injured by escaped fluid, see a doctor at
once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical
treatment is not administered immediately.

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4. Driving posts - see ILL. 9.
A- Before starting to drive posts, fully cycle both tilt cylinders. If post driver has been idle for a
period of time, the tilt cylinder may creep causing a void in cylinders.The cylinder movement
is caused by a lack of oil pressure in cylinder. For piston seals to hold oil there must be enough
hydraulic pressure in the cylinders to deform seal.This seal deformation pushes the seal
against the wall of the cylinder and piston block, giving an oil tight seal.
Cycling tilt cylinders will fill void in cylinders which will prevent cylinder movement when
driving posts.
When cycling or operating tilt cylinder, push or pull valve levers to maximum position. Do not
feather. Feathering or holding valve levers in a partially open position will also cause a void in
tilt cylinders
DANGER
Always stay clear of PTO shaft when in operation. Serious injury
or death will result if clothing, hair or limbs are caught in these
drive shafts.
B- Locate post driver with tractor where post is to be driven.
C- Using 3-point hitch lower post driver so rear legs of stand rest on the ground.
D-Turn on PTO to start pump.
E-Tilt and rotate hammer by operating valve levers, arrow 2, and 3, shown in ILL. 8.These
levers will locate hammer in desired working position.
F- Raise hammer approximately 12" (304 mm) above post as shown in ILL. 9.

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CAUTION Make certain everyone is clear before operating or moving the
post driver.
DANGER
Never allow person or persons to stand near hammer when
post driver is being operated.This post driver is designed to be
operated by one person only. Serious injury or death will result if
a person is struck by a falling or tilting hammer.
G- Holding post under hammer
- Hand held holder - See ILL. 10. Position post under hammer. Using the hand held post holder,
hold post against hammer. Start to drive post.
- Optional post guide - See ILL 11 and 12.
Step 1 - Place guide arm in open position and place post under hammer. ILL. 11 shows guide
arm in open position.
Step 2 - See ILL. 12. Close Post Guide over post so guide pins hold post.
Step 3 - See ILL. 12. If necessary, loosen lock bolt and adjust guide arm IN or OUT so guide
pins hold post securely.Tighten lock bolt.
Step 4 - Start to drive post.