Preparing To Drive A Post; Driving A Post - Shaver HD-8-S Operator's & Parts Manual

quick attach bracket equipped unit toward
the Post Driver until the plates line up. Lift
the Driver off the ground and lock with the
skid loader locking arms.
A
Self-Contained mounting and hydraulic hook-up to skid
loader.
2. Locate the hose connected to the check
valve (A) attached to the hydraulic motor.
This is the pressure hose. Connect the quick
coupler to the skid loaders hydraulic
pressure source (B). The other quick coupler
is connected to the return line (C). See
above.

Preparing to Drive a Post

IMPORTANT NOTICE
If operating on uneven ground, make sure
the stabilizer leg firmly contacts the ground
at each new fence post location. Failure to
do so can cause damage to the Post Driver
components.
1. Position the tractor or power source in place
to drive the first fence post.
2. Set the brakes on the tractor or power supply.
If the machine is equipped with an automatic
transmission, the transmission must be in
B
C
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PARK.
A
B
Drive Ram, Stabilizer, & Storage Legs.
IMPORTANT: When operating the Ram ('A'
above) to drive in posts, the Stabilizer ('B' above)
must be positioned on the ground. The Storage
Legs ('C' above) are not used during operation of
the Driver and should be in the raised position, off
the ground when driving posts; they are for
storage of the Driver only.
3. Remove Road Lock Pin ('D' below) and
lower Driver until the Stabilizer ('B' below)
rests on ground. Store Road Lock Pin in a
secure location.
A
Drive Ram, Stabilizer, & Road Lock Pin.

Driving a Post

1. Lubricate four (HD-8/HD-10) or six
(SHD-10/HD-12) guide blocks/rollers
with oil before each daily use and, if
necessary, between post installations.
C
C
D
B