Improper operation and maintenance of this implement could result in a dangerous situation that could cause injury or death. Do not assemble, operate, or maintain the Shaver Post Driver until you read understand information contained in this manual. Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or Indicates an imminently hazardous situation Shaver Manufacturing Company which, if not avoided, will result in death or 103 South Washington Avenue P.O. Box 358 serious injury.
Post Driver. While transporting, applicable manuals. Contact Shaver never ride on or permit others to ride on the Manufacturing Company if Post Driver. instructions provided are unclear or not understood.
WARNING WARNING Do not drop heavy objects on Potential pinch points. hoses. A sharp impact may cause Keep hands clear of Post internal damage to the hose. Driver while operating. Applying pressure to a damaged Never place hand(s) on hose may cause it to rupture, resulting in top o f a post when inserting it into the personal injury.
Introduction The Shaver Manufacturing Company would like to congratulate you on your purchase of the Shaver Hydraulic Post Driver. You have selected the best Post Driver in its class. The clean design and uncomplicated working principle have made Shaver the largest selling Post Driver in the country.
Safety Sign Locations Driver Safety Signs and Informational Labels Item Part Number Description MS-162 Decal, Danger Instructions MS-165 Decal, Danger Safety Arm Attachment MS-163 Decal, Warning Pinch Point MS-181 Decal, Warning Pinch Point MS-171 Decal, Warning High Pressure Hydraulics MS-105 Decal, Important Valve Instructions MS-166 Decal, Important Leave Arm Open...
Assembly Procedure Assembly - General Unpacking NOTE: Refer to the Service Parts section of this manual for an illustration and description of all the WARNING parts. The Main Carriage Channel has provisions for Due to the size and weight of the mounting the Base Plate in three positions.
with two (2) each 1/2" bolt, lock washer and Mounting Instructions nut (items 9, 10, & 11). Attach the Rear-Mounted (3-Point Hitch) Pump/Motor/Reservoir (item 2) by lining up the slots in the Pump/Motor/Reservoir with 1. Place three-point hitch weldment upside slots in the Universal Mounting Bracket and down on the floor.
Base Plate IMPORTANT NOTICE NOTE: Hydraulic base plate installation is shown. Installation of manual base plate is The following hydraulic fittings and hoses similar. require a paste type sealer. Do not use a tape-type sealer, such as Teflon Tape, as this 1.
Ensure the oil is clean and properly filtered before connecting the Post Driver to a hydraulic power source. Failure to follow oil cleanliness standards voids the Shaver Post Driver warranty. Proper lifting device (large arrow above) when attaching Driver to Base...
Triple Lever Control Valve for Hydraulic 3. Screw in hydraulic fittings (items 7, 8, & 9) as Base Plate shown above. The 45° SAE#10MORB- (Item 7) goes into ‘A3’ 3/4FNPT Adapter working port on top of the valve. The 90° 1.
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from the ‘A2’ port of the valve and the base end hose (item 6d) goes to the 45° fitting from the ‘B2’ port of the valve. 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.
Rubber Debris Guard 1. Locate rubber debris guard and bag containing rivets and caution tag. UPPER MIDDLE LOWER Rubber Debris Guard mounting. 2. Attach Rubber Guard and Caution Tag on Safety Arm Mounting holes shown above drive ram, with guard rivets shown above. 2.
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6. Install the Swing Arm A ssembly. a. Apply a light film of good quality grease to the pivot shaft on Swing Assembly. b. Slide the pivot shaft into the tube on the Safety Arm Mounting Bracket and secure with cotter pin as shown above. c.
Document Storage Tube Manual Storage Tube & mounting rivets. 1. If desired, locate the document storage tube in a convenient location on the . Concrete Breaker CB-3 for HD-12 is shown mounted Post Driver. The photo below shows the tube mounted on the base plate, but 2.
2. Secure with supplied mounting hardware wood or steel posts. Maximum driving as shown below. impact is not necessary. 11. Always be aware of the environment in which you are operating the Post Driver. 12. Do not operate the Post Driver on steep slopes, as this could cause a roll over.
hose (larger diameter) to hydraulic fill Operating Instructions port/tube. 3-Point Hitch Mounting 1. With the Post Driver positioned on a hard level surface, move the tractor or other power supply toward the Post Driver until the three-point hitch lines up. Pressure Hose 2.
1. Position the tractor or power source in place Operating Instructions to drive the first fence post. Self-Contained Mounting 2. Set the brakes on the tractor or power supply. If the machine is equipped with an 1. With the Post Driver positioned on a hard automatic transmission, the transmission level surface, move the skid loader or must be in PARK.
Driving a Post 1. Lubricate guide bars with clean oil before each daily use and, if necessary, between post installations. IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use grease on the guide bars or in the main carriage channel. Grease will retain abrasive material, which will result in premature wear.
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3. Pull up Safety Latch and push Main Hydraulic Control Lever to lower Drive Ram. To avoid personal injury or death, do not operate the Post Driver by yourself. Always have another person to control the machine or power source. NOTE: For operation of valve control levers refer to the illustration below.
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NOTE: There should be a 1” to 2” gap between the top of the fence post and the bottom of the drive ram hammer Potential Pinch Points. plate. Never drive a fence post without Keep hands clear of Post the rubber debris guard in place. Driver while o p e r a t i n g .
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7. To drive the fence post straight, adjust the main carriage channel side-to-side and fore- and-aft using manual cranks (manual base plate) or second and third hydraulic control valve levers (hydraulic base plate). Tilt top of Drive Ram away from tractor/skid loader pull middle lever toward operator.
8. Pull up Safety Latch and pull back Main IMPORTANT NOTICE Hydraulic Control Lever to raise Drive Ram. Posts will drive into the ground much straighter using shorter strokes. Use caution when driving small diameter wood and steel posts. Maximum impact is not necessary with these smaller diameter posts and can...
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2. Raise or lower the storage legs (small arrows) to allow drive ram I-beam (large arrow) full contact with the ground. Make sure the Post Driver is stable. Cylinder Scissor Stop Bolt. NOTE: Failure to tighten this bolt could allow the Post Driver to fall over, causing serious injury or even death.
Contact Shaver Manufacturing Company if instructions provided are unclear or not understood. Proper care is your responsibility. Always follow all State and Federal health and safety laws and/or local regulations.
Post Driver Disassembly Springless Post Driver shown horizontally on suitable stands. NOTE: The upright assembly is heavy. Use an Driver Cylinder removal. appropriate lifting device to position the Post 4. Remove the Drive Cylinder by sliding it out Driver assembly horizontally, on suitable stands (see above), pallet, or blocks on the ground.
7. Replace the Piston Guide and Piston Guide Drive Cylinder Seal Nut. Replacement 8. Replace the Cylinder Cap & Piston Rod into NOTE: Follow the disassembly instructions the Cylinder Tube. Use a paste type thread for the Post Driver until the Cylinder is out sealer, DO NOTE USE A TAPE SEALER as of Driving Ram.
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engage the threads, as shown below. a. Tighten drive cylinder self-locking nuts that were left loose in Step 6. Tighten each nut slightly, in turn, to align the Drive Cylinder inside the Main Carriage Channel. Align the Drive Ram Cylinder. a.
WARNING Forward and Side Tilt Cylinder Seal Replacement Main Carriage Channel Assembly is tall and heavy. To WARNING avoid tip over, resulting in serious injury or death, leave the overhead Removing tilt cylinder(s) from the lifting device attached to the Main assembled Post Driver can cause Carriage Channel while assembling an unstable condition.
1. Before storing, remove debris and clean the entire unit with compressed air or pressure washer. 2. Inspect the Shaver Post Driver. Replace any worn or damaged parts before using the Post Driver again. • Check all bolted connections. Ensure that fasteners are tight, and all pins are secured in place.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Remedy Drive Ram will not move or Slide Guide Bars lack lubrication Lubricate with clean engine oil or spray freely in Main Carriage Channel. lubricant. Incorrect clearance between Main Refer to Service Information section Carriage Channel and Drive Ram I-Beam.
Safety Arm Assembly SM-0011-SAA - Safety Arm Assembly Qty. Part No. Description Item 300106 Pin, Cotter 3/16 x 2-1/2 300148 Pin, Roll 1/4 x 1-1/2 300167 Nut, Lock 3/4-10 Nylon Hex Zn 300172 Bolt, Tap 3/4-10 x 2 Hex Head Gr5 Zn MS-165 Decal, Danger Safety Arm Attachment MS-166...
Attachments – Pilot Augers 6” Auger Fish Tail & Tooth Assembly Qty. Part No. DESCRIPTION Item SA-304-PF Auger Point Fish Tail SA-6230 Auger Teeth 300236 Screw, Cap 1/2-13 x 3 Hex Head Gr2 Zn 300326 Screw, Cap 1/2-13 x 2 Hex Head Gr5 Zn 300101 Washer, Lock 1/2 Zn 300102...
Decal, Important Valve Instructions MS-166 Decal, Important Leave Arm Open SM-0011-ST Tag, Caution Springs MS-180 Decal, Cylinder Nut MS-161A Decal, Shaver Logo Large MS-280 Decal, FEMA Member Large MS-USA Decal, Made in the USA w/Flag MS-220 Paint, Black Spray MS-230...
Product model number Please make a copy of this WARRANTY REGISTRATION form for your records and return the original. This form must be completed and returned to Shaver within 30 days from receipt of delivery or warranty may become void.
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. This warranty does not extend to the loss of crops, loss because of delay in harvesting, or any expense or loss incurred for labor, substitute machinery, rental, or for any other reason.
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