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Farm King 1450 Operator And Parts Manual

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OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
Post Driver
1450 Model
042011
FK393

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL Post Driver 1450 Model 042011 FK393...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety - 1450 Post Driver 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.

  • Page 6: General Safety

    • 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.

  • Page 7: Assembly Safety

    Safety - 1450 Post Driver • 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.

  • Page 8: Transport Safety

    Safety - 1450 Post Driver • 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.

  • Page 9: Storage Safety

    Safety - 1450 Post Driver 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.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Assembly - 1450 Post Driver Assembly Instructions Use a hoist or adequate manpower to lift heavy components in CAUTION place. Attempting to lift heavy components by yourself could cause serious injury. See ILL. 1. Join 2 spool valve, arrow 1, and single spool valve, arrow 2, with one (1) 3/4" NPT x 2"...
  • Page 11 Assembly - 1450 Post Driver 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.
  • Page 12 Assembly - 1450 Post Driver...
  • Page 13 Assembly - 1450 Post Driver 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.
  • Page 14 Assembly - 1450 Post Driver 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.
  • Page 15 Assembly - 1450 Post Driver WARNING Always ensure tractor's PTO safety shield is installed. 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.
  • Page 16 Assembly - 1450 Post Driver 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.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation - 1450 Post Driver Operation Instructions 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. Do not mount post driver on tractor weighing less than 3000 lb CAUTION (1360 kg) and tractor not equipped with ROPS protection.
  • Page 18 Operation - 1450 Post Driver 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.
  • Page 19 Operation - 1450 Post Driver 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.
  • Page 20 Operation - 1450 Post Driver Make certain everyone is clear before operating or moving the CAUTION post driver. Never allow person or persons to stand near hammer when post driver is being operated. This post driver is designed to be DANGER operated by one person only.
  • Page 21 Operation - 1450 Post Driver H - Push hammer valve lever, arrow 1 (ILL. 8), IN to drop hammer on post. Use 12" strokes to start driving post and increase stroke as required. I - NOTE: Do not use too much force when operating hammer valve lever.
  • Page 22 Operation - 1450 Post Driver Keep all untrained personnel away from the post driver at all CAUTION times. Only personnel knowledgeable in the operation should be allowed near or in control of the post driver. To avoid serious injury or death. Use discretion when adding...
  • Page 23 Operation - 1450 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 CAUTION adequate warning to the operations of other vehicles. Check local regulations.
  • Page 24 Operation - 1450 Post Driver B - Remove top angle iron bumper stop, arrow 1, from bracket, arrow 6, at top of mast. Next install same bumper stop, lower bracket, arrow 5, at mid point of mast. Position bumper as shown.
  • Page 25 Operation - 1450 Post Driver Mast extension kit (removal) - Instructions to convert from high hammer to low hammer position. (optional) NOTE: To prevent post driver from falling while converting hammer, attach post driver to tractor. A - See ILL 16. With post driver mounted on tractor, position hammer so it is in a vertical position and lower hammer on to bumper stop, arrow 6.
  • Page 26 Operation - 1450 Post Driver H - See ILL 16. Fasten hammer stop, arrow 1, to bracket, arrow 7, with two (2) 1/2" x 1-1/2" (13 x 38 mm) bolts c/w nuts and lockwashers. (This is the same bracket (arrow 6) that was removed earlier).

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Operation - 1450 Post Driver Maintenance Lubricate post driver as follows - see ILL 18. A - Grease hammer pivots every 50 hours of operation. B - Raise hammer and grease both sides of hammer slide every 10 hours of operation.

  • Page 28: Storage

    Operation - 1450 Post Driver If spray-can is used, be careful when discarding empty cans. Do CAUTION not incinerate or puncture can. Do not permit smoking, sparks or open flame where combustible CAUTION lubricants or liquids are being used. Replace any worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and keep all CAUTION hydraulic hoses and hydraulic fittings tight.
  • Page 29 Operation - 1450 Post Driver 4. Inspect the post driver for any missing, worn, or damaged parts. Replace parts as required. 5. Check for any loose bolts and tighten if required. 6. Be sure all pins have cotter pins or hair pin cotters installed.

  • Page 30: Parts

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Hammer and Mast Assembly...

  • Page 31: Hammer And Mast Assembly Parts List

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver When Ordering Parts Always give your dealer the Model, Color and Serial Number of your machine to assist him in ordering and obtaining the correct parts. Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part.

  • Page 32: Hydraulic System W/ Tank Mounted Filter (Currently Used) Drawing

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Hydraulic System w/ Tank Mounted Filter (Currently Used)

  • Page 33: Hydraulic System W/ Tank Mounted Filter (Currently Used) Parts List

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Item Part # Description Hammer Cylinder - 1-5/8" Dia x 64-15/16" (41 x 1649 mm) Stroke c/w Nuts & Mount Pad 2" x 8" (51 x 203 mm) Cylinder c/w Pins P80513 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir...
  • Page 34 Parts - 1450 Post Driver Item Part # Description BW050L 1/2" (13 mm) Lockwasher P80676 1/4" NC x 1/2" (6 x 13 mm) Socket Head Cap Screw BO37015 3/8" x 1-1/2" (10 x 38 mm) NC Hex Bolt BN037 3/8" (10 mm) NC Hex Nut BW037L 3/8"...

  • Page 36: Hydraulic System W/ Pump Mounted Filter (Older System) Drawing

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Hydraulic System w/ Pump Mounted Filter (Older System)

  • Page 37: Hydraulic System W/ Pump Mounted Filer (Older System) Parts List

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Item Part # Description Hammer Cylinder - 1-5/8" Dia x 64-15/16" (41 x 1649 mm) Stroke c/w Nuts & Mount Pad 2" x 8" (51 x 203 mm) Cylinder c/w Pins P80513 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir...
  • Page 38 Parts - 1450 Post Driver Item Part # Description 1-1/16" (27 mm) ORB Male x 3/4" (19 mm) NPT Female Swivel P80708 Adapter BO50012 1/2" x 1-1/4" (13 x 32 mm) NC Cap Screw BN050L 1/2" (13 mm) NC Hex Nylon Locknut BW050L 1/2"...

  • Page 40: Decals Drawing

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Decals...

  • Page 41: Decals Parts List

    Item Part # Description Decal, Farm King P80538 Decal, 1450 - 2-3/4" x 9" (70 x 229 mm) P80527 Decal, Danger - 3-1/4" x 5-1/4" (83 x 133 mm) P80524 Decal, Caution - 2" x 4-1/4" (51 x 108 mm) P80503 Decal, Warning - 4"...

  • Page 42: Hammer Cylinder Drawing

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Hammer Cylinder...

  • Page 43: Hammer Cylinder Parts List

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Item Part # Description 16HP1 1-5/8" OD x 7/8" ID Headplate (N5) 100R5 1-3/4" OD x 1-1/2" ID x 1/8" O-Ring 10RS8 7/8" ID Rod Seal 10WS8 7/8" ID Wiper Seal 16PB1 1-5/8" Dia Rod Guide 10RR1 5/8"...

  • Page 44: Hydraulic Cylinders - Monarch (Slide And Tilt) Drawing

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Hydraulic Cylinders - Monarch (Slide and Tilt)

  • Page 45: Hydraulic Cylinders - Monarch (Slide And Tilt) Parts List

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Item Part # Description 492805 Clevis Cap for 1" (25 mm) Pin 492806 Rod Cap 492548 2" (51 mm) Dia Piston 492581 Rod 8" (203 mm) Stroke 491608 Tube 8" (203 mm) Stroke 492216 Tie Rod 8" (203 mm) Stroke 7 &...

  • Page 46: Post Guide (Optional)

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Post Guide (Optional)

  • Page 47: Post Guide (Optional)

    Parts - 1450 Post Driver Item Part # Description P80732 Mounting Bracket P80733 Post Holding Arm A70157 Extension Spring P80734 Arm Actuator P80735 Lock Bolt P80602 Rubber Grip BP25200 1/4" x 2" (6 x 51 mm) Cotter Pin BN100L 1" (25 mm) NC Hex Nylon Lock Nut BO62015 5/8"...

  • Page 48: Delivery Checklist

    Delivery Checklist - 1450 Post Driver Delivery Checklist Pre-delivery □ Check engine fluid levels (if equipped) and hydraulic fluid in reservoir). □ Lubricate the entire machine as recommended in the Operator’s Manual. □ Check all bolts for tightness and cotter pins are installed.

  • Page 50: Warranty

    Repair Parts Limited Warranty Buhler Industries Inc. warrants Farm King replacement parts purchased after the expiration of the Buhler Industries Inc. Limited Warranty, and used and serviced as provided for in the Operator’s Manual, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the invoice date for the parts.
  • Page 51 Warranty Requirements To be covered by warranty, each Farm King new product must be registered with Buhler Industries Inc. within thirty (30) days of delivery to original retail purchaser. If the customer decides to purchase replacement components before the warranty disposition of such components is determined, Buhler Industries Inc.
  • Page 52 Warranty - 1450 Post Driver (Note that some provinces or states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusion may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from province to province or state to state.
  • Page 54 www.farm-king.com 301 Mountain Street South Morden, Manitoba Canada R6M 1X7 Ph.: 204.822.4467 | Fax: 204.822.6348 Toll Free: 888.524.1004 E-mail: info@buhler.com www.farm-king.com Equipment shown is subject to change without notice. ©2011 Buhler Trading Inc. Printed in Canada TSX:BUI a division of Buhler Industries Inc.

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