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Applegate Ideal Series Operator's Manual

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© Applegate Livestock Equipment Manufacturing
765.964.4631 / November 2018
PP200330
Ideal Post Pounder
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Ugiaesto volum as delessinus et as experferum volori rem ad quae. Nequatintius estemo cusaestio to qui delessed modi iur, voluptati aut alis rem illaborrum isciis volorro tem quamus es simpore presto exerro temquo cuptatem aliquid enimagnis con paruntur min cus eseditat. © Applegate Livestock Equipment Manufacturing 765.964.4631 / November 2018 PP200330...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Dear Owner/Operator, Applegate congratulates you on your purchase of an Ideal Post Pounder! The Ideal Post Pounder has been engineered and built as a durable piece of equipment that, with regular maintenance will provide many years of service. For your safety please review this entire manual before you operate, maintain or service your Ideal Post Pounder.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........4 1.0 PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT ....10 2.0 SAFETY .
  • Page 8 Serial Number _____________________________________________ Date Purchased____________________________________________ Dealer Name ______________________________________________...

  • Page 10: Purpose Of The Equipment

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 1.0 PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT The Ideal Post Pounder is designed and manufactured for the efficient installation of fence posts. Before operating near power lines or buried gas lines, consult local utility companies. Ensure all support legs are secured on the ground before operating.
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  • Page 12: Safety

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 2.0 SAFETY The Safety Alert symbol to the left identifies important safety messages on the product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.

  • Page 13: General Safety

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 2.0 Safety 2.1 GENERAL SAFETY Important: This general safety section applies to all operations for the Ideal Post Pounder. Instructions for a specific operations practice (e.g., Operational Safety), can be found in the appropriate section.

  • Page 14: Operation Safety

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 2.0 Safety ground, or near ditches or fences. • Do not transport the equipment with fence posts in the bin. • Make sure the slow-moving vehicle emblem and all the lights and reflectors required by local authorities are in place, are clean, and can be seen by all traffic.

  • Page 15: Hydraulic Safety

    • Inspect all parts. Ensure parts are in good condition and installed properly. • Use only genuine Applegate replacement parts or equivalent. Replacement parts must meet ASABE standards or serious injury may result. Use of unauthorized parts will void the warranty.
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  • Page 18: Transport

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 3.0 TRANSPORT Follow this procedure when preparing the unit for transport: 1. Position the pounder mast head into the fully lowered position (Figure 2.1). 2. Fully extend the hitch cylinder and place the lockout pin into position.

  • Page 20: Placement

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 4.0 PLACEMENT 4.1 PLACING A POST POUNDER Follow this procedure when placing the equipment into its working position: • Review the work area safety diagram (Figure 2.2) prior to starting work. Follow all set-up instructions and do not allow any unauthorized people into the working area.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 5.0 OPERATION WARNING Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information in the safety section of this manual. 5.1 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of this unit requires that each operator read and understand the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this manual.

  • Page 23: Drives & Power Supply

    Lower the mast to the transport position and shut off engine before inspecting or servicing the equipment. 5.3 START-UP & BREAK-IN PERIOD Although there are no operational restrictions on the equipment when used for the first time, Applegate recommends checking the following mechanical items: BEFORE STARTING: •...

  • Page 24: Driving A Post

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 5.0 Operation 5.4 DRIVING A POST 1. Position the Ideal Post Pounder WARNING as close to the post location as possible using the transport Use extreme care and use minimal ground speed when...
  • Page 25 Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 5.0 Operation in the down position, raise the hammer approximately 1’ to 2’ above the post before driving the post down. This partial stroke is used to set the post. For weathered or cracked wooden posts, or steel T posts, use a shorter distance from the hammer to the post surface.

  • Page 26: Shutdown Procedure

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 5.0 Operation 5.5 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 1. After completing the job, ensure that the pounder mast is in the lowered position. 2. Lean the mast back into the transport position. Fully retract hitch cylinder and insert the lock out safety pin.
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  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 6.0 MAINTENANCE Before continuing, ensure you have WARNING read and understand the relevant information in the safety section. Before performing any maintenance on this unit, place all Safety information is provided to help hydraulic controls in neutral.

  • Page 29: Storing The Ideal Post Pounder

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 7.0 STORING THE IDEAL POST POUNDER To ensure a long, trouble-free life, use the following procedure when preparing the unit for storage. 1. Lock out all power. 2. Store the equipment on a level surface, free of debris, and in an area away from human activity. Store in a dry place or use a tightly secured tarp to protect the equipment from the weather.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Valve is leaking Loose / cracked fittings Tighten / replace O-ring, replace fittings Worn hose Replace hose O-ring between section bad Replace O-ring Machine operates slowly...

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder 9.0 APPENDIX 9.1 BOLT TORQUE VALUES Table 9.1 Imperial Bolt Torque The tables below give torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8 bolts to the torque specified in the chart unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 33: Tightening O-Ring Fittings

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder Appendix 9.3 TIGHTENING O-RING FITTINGS 1. Inspect o-ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects. 2. On the angle fittings, Table 9.2 Metric Bolt Torque back the lock nut off until washer bottoms out at top of groove.

  • Page 34: Specifications & Drive Options

    Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder Appendix Table 9.3 O-Ring Fittings Tube Size OD Nut Size Torque Torque # of Turns (After Finger (in.) Across Flats Values (Nm) Valuesa to Tighten Tightening) (in.) (ft-lb.) (Flats) (Turn) 7/16 9/16...
  • Page 35 Applegate Livestock Equipment Company - Ideal Post Pounder Appendix Total Weight 3,300 lb. (1496.85 kg.) Hammer Weight 750 lb. (299 kg.) Transport Height 98” Transport Width 93” Transport Length 118” Hammer Height Maximum 156” Hammer Height Minimum 46” Mast Stroke 67”...

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    2. Photographs of or return of the actual product in question. After receipt of the above information, if the product is alleged to be defective, Applegate will process the claim and issue a Return Manufacturers Authorization number (RMA). Once the RMA number is issued, Applegate will pick up the product from the authorized dealer and return to its facility for inspection.
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